I met Sour and Sweet just before these surreal coronavirus days; it was like finding an oasis in the desert. Because nowadays it's getting harder to find such an original taste. They're two white-collar ex-employees who have a great interest in bread who opened this place. They're making US-style sourdough products rather than European-style. They have delicious bread, croissants, Turkish bagels (simit) and other bakery products. It takes almost 18 hours to prepare a Turkish bagel (simit), which is quite a significant effort.
It's located just near Baghdat Street on the Asian Side of Istanbul, which is famous for its shopping trends. They have a small inner place, but the taste of the products makes up for it. On the menu, there is also a great Turkish breakfast option that includes high-quality local products, homemade jams and great pastries.
Here are some of my favorites from Sour and Sweet: rye bread, lemon pie, pumpkin cheesecake and the great croissant. Before chilling at the Caddebostan seaside, S&S is a great option to fill my stomach. Enjoy!
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