Vefa Bozacısı

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Gurhan S.

Level 19 Local Expert

One of the İSTANBUL’s most iconic store and drink which you may not experience in any other country

Ксения Мезенцева

Level 29 Local Expert

An incredibly atmospheric and historical place in the heart of the city on the way to Sulimaniye. There are several tables inside, the interior is authentic. The menu includes boza and fried chickpeas. Boza is more like an apple dessert with cinnamon, but it is made from semolina. Very tasty and unusual. The price is fixed, 60 rubles per cup. On the wall inside there is a glass from which Ataturk himself drank boza, Orhan Pamuk also came here to drink boza. In general, the place is a must-visit. The only negative is that the employees are full of indifference.

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Антон Андреевич

Level 17 Local Expert

A place where it is always crowded, especially in the evening when the locals are treated to "BOSA" after dinner. A drink that has been drunk since the time of Sultan Suleiman 1. This establishment treats "Bosa" according to the original recipe of 1876, an Albanian emigrant. Ataturk, beloved and respected by Turks, came here, his personal glass is kept in plain sight behind glass. Alcohol is HARAM, but Bosa easily circumvents the ban, despite the alcohol content of 4 to 6%%. The taste of the delicate porridge is mashed, with a slight sourness similar to pomegranate. They attribute almost miraculous medicinal properties. It is necessary to try, it is good for digestion. The main thing is not to abuse and not "eat too much". The staff is always polite and friendly. We lived nearby for a week and observed a real cult of this treat.

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Елена Б.

Level 10 Local Expert

Great place! The guide advised us to try boza, it turned out to be magical! It is a fermented wheat drink, very thick, sweet with a slight sourness, low alcohol (approximately 2%). It is very similar to custard or pudding, sprinkled with cinnamon and chickpeas. It costs 80 lire per cup. The cafe has 5 tables, it is old, atmospheric. The secret of the drink belongs to one family and is inherited. There are no people at all during the day, they searched for a long time in the evening.

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Никита Исаев

Level 21 Local Expert

Recently, in Istanbul, I discovered the legendary cafe Vefa Bozacısı (it has been operating since 1876!). Boza is a delicate dessert, like sweet applesauce, with cinnamon, not an alcoholic drink. They eat with a spoon, delicious and family-friendly! The cafe is authentic, the locals come often, they took it away. Nearby is the majestic Suleymaniye Mosque. 🌟

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Филипп

Level 4 Local Expert

Anyone who is either visiting Istanbul for the first time, or has already walked around the whole city, but has never visited here, I recommend visiting this unique place. You are unlikely to try this drink anywhere else. It's very cozy inside the place itself. In addition to a glass of boza, you may be offered roasted chickpeas, which can be added to the glass. I recommend trying it with and without chickpeas, because all this is quite inexpensive by the standards of modern Istanbul. If you have a flight with luggage, you can even take a bottle of this unique drink with you. I definitely recommend visiting this area and the cafe at least once.

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summerseed s.

Level 4 Local Expert

When I saw the queue of locals at this place in the evening, I decided to stop by too, to find out what was going on there. It turned out that they were selling some kind of light yellow liquid, dusted with cinnamon on top. A glass of this drink was not cheap enough for Russian realities - 80 liras, those about 155 liras at that time, and a liter as much as 270 liras. Having decided to buy 1 mess (cup) of a drink and tried it, I was honestly stunned by the taste. His taste is not very expressive, but very pleasant and refreshing. With a slight sourness and cinnamon is very useful there. Later, after finding out more about this drink, it turned out that this is the national Turkish cereal drink boza or buza. Recommend!

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Marishk_in

Level 9 Local Expert

I love boza! This is a historic place, even the marble tiles are worn from antiquity - and it's very cool! You wonder how many generations there were here. It is a very tasty and healthy drink, it is drunk mainly in the cold season to keep warm and support the immune system. Yes, they really often make films here, for example, "black love."

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Дарья Е

Level 7 Local Expert

It is a must-visit. It's a very authentic place. The drink is unusual, but delicious. The locals suggested to us that it is better to drink it with nuts, which are sold in a shop opposite. I specially photographed a glass with nuts in the photo.

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Елена М.

Level 21 Local Expert

I advise you to visit Vefa Bozacisi. We happened to be passing by and the place attracted us with its authenticity. We went to see and tasted the unusual drink boza (Boza is a traditional Turkish drink made from fermented wheat). At first glance (or rather, the taste), you might think that bosa is similar to another drink, salep, but they are completely different and each has its own story and taste. You can buy a cup of Booze, as well as in a larger container to take away. There is also a homemade pomegranate sauce in the assortment. If you don't want to stand in line, come back in the evening.

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Svetlana R.

Level 20 Local Expert

This place can rightfully be considered unique, because it is here, in the only place, that you can taste bosa. Bosa is an incomparable, but very tasty drink. It resembles baby applesauce in consistency and taste, but few things compare with it in terms of benefits. Boza is served with cinnamon. Whole families come here to enjoy the amazing taste of boza and take a jar with them. Every time I come to Istanbul, I always go to the Vefa area several times just to visit this cafe. By the way, Kemal and Nihan from the famous TV series "Black Love" (Kara sevda) also enjoyed boza here.

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Natalia

Level 15 Local Expert

We lived nearby and seeing large crowds of people at this place every evening, we looked in to find out what was there and did not regret it. A very tasty, authentic drink. It resembles apple or pear puree, although it has nothing in common in the composition. Very tasty. They came to eat for several days. I recommend it as an exotic. I brought it to my parents as a gift from Turkey, they really liked it.

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Екатерина Нескина

Level 3 Local Expert

A very colorful place with a history! A must-visit! It is unique in its traditions and atmosphere! Bosa is delicious. You can also purchase pomegranate sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice from your own production. But the most important thing is the indescribable feeling and aftertaste of Istanbul's history!

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Bugakov Aleksey

Level 11 Local Expert

A historical place. A traditional drink that you can't stop drinking. I definitely visit every evening on every visit. Opposite there is a shop with roasted chickpeas, which further reveals the taste of the drink.

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Дарья Ермилова

Level 5 Local Expert

An unusual drink, cool, slightly sour, very satisfying. It is better to buy the nuts opposite and add them to the drink. That's what the locals advised us. If we visit Istanbul again, we will definitely come here again. Moreover, our favorite restaurant Mato Et is located nearby.

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Айк Бабаян

Level 26 Local Expert

We were walking down the street in the evening and noticed high activity near the entrance to this cafe, we went in and did not regret it. The traditional dessert boza resembles sweet Greek yogurt of high density, but with a fermented aftertaste, it is better to wash it down with hot tea or coffee. The cafe is very authentic inside and out.

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Ольга

Level 21 Local Expert

Guests of the city . An interesting drink, rather thick with cinnamon tastier, cost 60 lire - a normal price, fully justified. The place itself is interesting, and chefs in suits are not something you'll find everywhere. It is very pleasant that such historical places and tastes are preserved.

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Евгения

Level 12 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place. There are always a lot of people who want to eat Boza. We also really liked the drink. We lived around the corner, we went there every day. I recommend

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Faruk Ağbulut

Level 8 Local Expert

It is a historical bozacı that takes its name from the district where it is located. It is a very authentic business that preserves its historical texture. It tastes like a museum inside.Bozas are very tasty. Apart from boza, vinegar is sold in sauces.In addition, if it is not necessary next to the boza, you can get leblebiyide warm from the store directly opposite.

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452300 Асланова

Level 4 Local Expert

We left late, we didn't have time, it was closed, it was left in our dreams to try Turkish bose) we will have to go again, and since the place is very colorful, there are ancient buildings, you can even walk there if you go in the afternoon

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Мария Ж.

Level 15 Local Expert

There are always a lot of people here, because the place is very popular and appreciated by the locals as well. The taste of the drink itself is truly unforgettable, I was advised to try it with the words "you've never tasted this." But in fact, it looks very much like a drink from a distant childhood, I don't know if anyone else has drunk it. Oatmeal with homemade kvass and sugar. The taste is almost identical, but there is still a bright taste of cinnamon in the bose.

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Татьяна Мясникова

Level 5 Local Expert

Good evening. I really wanted to visit this place, and even more to try this drink. There were a lot of people, but it's still a good indicator)) the drink is actually delicious, I've never tasted anything like it. If you find yourself in these parts, be sure to try it. I definitely recommend it!

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Марина О.

Level 13 Local Expert

If you haven't been to this place in Istanbul yet, be sure to visit and try the local fermented wheat drink Bosu. Sweet yogurt with cinnamon. It looks like an amateur, but even babies are fed with it. It only works in the evening. On the contrary, they also sell a local dish, cheese halva. Definitely try it too!)

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Алёна Юр

Level 6 Local Expert

Authentic. Delicious. 60 lire per cup. But it turned out to be so satisfying, I drank and ate boza for a long time while I was walking. Sour. A little sweet. The aftertaste of bread with milk or kvass... in my opinion. I'll take more)

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Erkan A.

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a great place. You can feel the history. I've already come to the boza well, it's perfect enough to wash. Since the circulation is very high, we didn't have much of a parking problem and a desk problem. It's always as busy as it deserves to be. I definitely recommend it.

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Maria T.

Level 6 Local Expert

An authentic establishment, the drink resembles a cross between kefir and condensed milk, delicious!

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Анастасия Примак

Level 17 Local Expert

It's about something unusual Very tasty 🤤 The sellers are very sociable guys, they prompted everything! I really liked it! I recommend for all 100,000

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посетитель

Level 21 Local Expert

We tried boza for the first time, we really liked it, we returned twice more during the trip) a glass of 60 lira, you can buy it in a larger container

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Ольга

Level 21 Local Expert

A family business that has existed for 150 years is worthy of respect. Boza tasted like jelly made from oats, only with the addition of cinnamon.

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Ziya K.

Level 3 Local Expert

It's back to its old taste again. Glass is 80 TL, 1 liter is 270 TL.

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Молли П.

Level 9 Local Expert

It's a wonderful place. A vibrant atmosphere. In the evenings, people with families and children also spend time here. It's crowded. A historical place.

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Elektromarin Ltd. Şti

Level 5 Local Expert

It is now one of the symbols of Istanbul. I've been drinking boza from there for almost 30 years, and I take it home. Boza is beautiful, it can be consumed together with boza by taking leblebi on the street. It is very difficult to find a place in the car. It is almost always busy.

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Досумбетова С

Level 5 Local Expert

I recommend a great place to cook bosa Turkish drink so delicious

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Kseniia Kotova

Level 6 Local Expert

The drink is delicious, unusual, the cafe is beautiful, March 2025 price 60 liras

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YUSUF G.

Level 9 Local Expert

Unfortunately, there is no company that does it on Bozada. Only the prices are high, the cinnamon they use is very high quality, it is not like the bad cinnamon you use at home. The smell is picked up at 50 meters. The biggest problem is the parking problem, if possible, you need to come after 11.

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Samet kızılkaya

Level 2 Local Expert

The taste is excellent. The taste is excellent. You can feel the historical texture of Vefa on the streets. The bozas you eat outside don't taste like this either. Definitely try it where possible.

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Ринат М.

Level 3 Local Expert

The hotel is located within walking distance from the main attractions of the city. Breakfast is poor, the rooms have not been renovated for a long time. The staff is friendly and there are Russian speakers.

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Наталия Б.

Level 9 Local Expert

We visited the place on 02/07/2023 after lunch. We took 2 portions of the dish, the employee did not say how much it costs, but we had 50 lire with the smallest bill, they did not give us change 🤷🏻♀️ It seems that they cheated, but there is no price tag/menu anywhere. You can take it with you, or you can sit in the hall. The entourage is interesting, you can even find out that Ataturk visited them 👍🏼 The place is quite historical and interesting. The dish itself is quite peculiar, for an amateur. PS: I took off the asterisks for not deigning to name / write the cost of the dessert / drink.

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kadir ö.

Level 24 Local Expert

The flavor is excellent. Even at night there is an amazing crowd. We couldn't get in, we were served with trays outside

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Gökhan Kasniç

Level 15 Local Expert

The taste of drinking Boza in a historical place is another. It's a great atmosphere. I definitely recommend that you try it. By all means, sit inside and enjoy the delicious boza.

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Uktam Tashkenbaev

Level 7 Local Expert

They say a very healthy drink is boza. While staying at the hotel, I was convinced not far from this cafe-the people love it! I couldn't compare the taste to anything... but it's very tasty.

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Aşkı Fettah Aydın

Level 12 Local Expert

It's a historic place. The glass that Atatürk drank boza is there. The flavor is completed with leblebi from the opposite buffet. There are wands on the side of the road, be careful.

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Любовь Баева

Level 4 Local Expert

Atmospheric! The service is excellent.The drinks taste good and are very healthy!

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Татьяна

Level 5 Local Expert

A pleasant historical place. Boza tastes like mashed pears to me. It's a very useful thing for digestion, but you can't get used to it a lot and often. We bought a jar with us.

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AK AK

Level 7 Local Expert

the flavors are super,but you go and buy the chickpeas in the opposite store, like the ice house, they're being too economical, and the presentation in plastic cups is also a separate mistake, I don't think it suits a company older than 100 years

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Наталья Калашникова

Level 30 Local Expert

The cafeteria, it is more than 100 years old, the marble step has been trodden for years, A very delicious drink, for which they go there, it was interesting for me to see the interior, preserved since the time of Ataturk and the glass from which he drank!!

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Gökhan B.

Level 12 Local Expert

The wonderful drink of the winter season, the glass that Ataturk drank boza is always there

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Елена Петрова

Level 13 Local Expert

An atmospheric place for tasting the Boza drink. Sooo delicious! You can take it with you. There are a lot of people, but the service is fast

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rahim p.

Level 7 Local Expert

Vefa Bozacısı is located in the Vefa district of Fatih district of Istanbul. It started its service as an institution in 1876. Ottoman It is a family company that has witnessed the establishment of the republic from the empire to the world wars and has continued its existence during this period. If you are coming by public transport, if you get off at the “Vefa” stop before the Bozdoğan Arch, it is a 5-minute walk away. If you go in from the street where the IMM Reşat Nuri Theater is located and continue straight, you can see the historical Vefa High School on the right and the historical Vefa Bozacısı on the left. It's a great place. You can feel the history and the taste very much.

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Kot Egggo

Level 5 Local Expert

Delicious But a drink that's too hot is food to go after on purpose.

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