Turkish Bakery · Tradeston, Glasgow
Istanbul Cakes Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 31 items we would expect to see at Istanbul Cakes in Tradeston, Glasgow.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Istanbul Cakes. Always ask staff about allergens.
Simit & Breads
- LavaşVVGDF £1.00 Thin, pliable flatbread for wraps, baked fresh in the stone oven.
- SimitPopularVVGDF £1.50 Crunchy sesame-crusted bread ring dipped in grape molasses, the classic Istanbul street snack.
- Ramazan pidesiV £2.75 Lattice-patterned Ramadan flatbread brushed with egg and scattered with nigella seeds.
- AçmaV £1.35 Soft, buttery ring-shaped bread roll, lightly sweet and perfect for breakfast.
- BazlamaVVGDF £2.10 Thick, fluffy griddle flatbread from Anatolia, ideal for wrapping or dipping.
Poğaça & Börek
- Kıymalı börek £3.55 Rolled filo pastry filled with seasoned minced lamb and onion.
- Sigara böreği (5)V £3.95 Cigar-shaped fried pastries filled with feta and parsley.
- Ispanaklı börekV £3.55 Crisp filo pastry spiral filled with spinach, onion and white cheese.
- Peynirli poğaçaPopularV £1.40 Soft, flaky bun filled with salty white cheese and parsley.
- Kol böreğiV £2.60 Long hand-rolled börek coil with cheese or potato, sold by the piece.
- Su böreğiPopularV £4.15 Layers of boiled yufka pastry with feta and parsley, baked until golden.
- ÇatalV £1.05 Crumbly, ring-shaped savoury biscuit from Cyprus, often with olive or cheese.
- Patatesli poğaçaV £1.70 Pillowy bun filled with spiced mashed potato and a sprinkle of nigella.
Pide & Lahmacun
- Ispanaklı pideV £9.35 Pide filled with spinach, onion and white cheese, brushed with butter.
- Lahmacun £5.20 Thin, crisp flatbread spread with spiced lamb, served with lemon and parsley.
- Kıymalı pidePopular £9.20 Oven-baked boat bread filled with spiced minced lamb, tomato and peppers.
- Sucuklu yumurtalı pide £9.00 Pide topped with garlicky Turkish sucuk sausage and a baked egg.
- Kaşarlı pidePopularV £6.70 Boat-shaped flatbread baked with melted kaşar cheese and a golden crust.
- Kuşbaşılı pide £12.00 Pide loaded with tender diced lamb, peppers and tomatoes.
Baklava & Sweets
- Cevizli baklavaPopularVN £1.65 Traditional walnut baklava with crisp, buttery layers soaked in light syrup.
- Sütlü nuriyeVN £2.30 Milky baklava made with hazelnuts and a lighter, less sweet syrup.
- RevaniV £2.80 Semolina sponge soaked in lemony syrup and topped with coconut.
- KadayıfVN £2.45 Crunchy shredded pastry nests filled with walnuts and sweetened with syrup.
- SütlaçVGF £3.80 Baked rice pudding with a caramelised top and cinnamon dusting.
Breakfast & Drinks
- Kahvaltı tabağıPopularV £8.90 Turkish breakfast plate with cheeses, olives, tomato, cucumber, honey and simit.
- Türk kahvesiVVGGF £2.90 Finely ground coffee brewed in a cezve and served with lokum.
- Türk çayıVVGGF £1.55 Strong black Turkish tea served in a tulip-shaped glass.
- GözlemeV £7.80 Hand-rolled flatbread cooked on a griddle with spinach and cheese filling.
- MenemenPopularV £8.65 Eggs scrambled with tomatoes, peppers and onions, served with fresh bread.
- Salep (winter)VGF £3.50 Warming milky drink thickened with orchid root flour and dusted with cinnamon.
- AyranVGF £1.70 Chilled, salty yoghurt drink that pairs well with börek and pide.
Ordering tips for Istanbul Cakes
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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