Hafız Mustafa Opens 24th Store at Historic Tersane Istanbul
A New Door on the Golden Horn
Hafız Mustafa announces a 24th store inside Tersane İstanbul. Copper trays, tulip glasses, and fresh pastry aromas mingle with sea air along the old quays. Guests will find classic recipes from Bahçekapı days presented in a landmark reborn for public life.
Why Tersane Matters
Tersane-i Amire rose under Sultan Mehmed’s command after the conquest. Slipways lined the water, warehouses fed a navy, and workshops forged parts for fleets. Sultans expanded the complex across centuries. In many eras, the shipyard’s fortunes mirrored the empire’s pulse. Iron hulls replaced timber, steam engines replaced sails, and new foundries answered new needs—a living chronicle, written in timber, iron, and salt.
A Waterfront Returns to City Life
Walls once hid the docks. Gates now open. Tersane İstanbul gives the shore back to residents and travelers. Restored buildings host arts, gastronomy, retail, and hotels. Lantern light falls on the stone. Canal views frame Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye, Balat, and the Iron Church. A city’s memory breathes in public once more.
A House from 1864 Meets A Shipyard from 1455
Hafız Mustafa began in Bahçekapı in 1864. Masters kneaded dough, boiled syrup, and cut lokum by hand. Families carried tins across generations. The same spirit now greets guests inside Tersane İstanbul. Pistachio baklava with crisp layers. Walnut baklava with amber glaze. Gum mastic and pomegranate delights in travel tins—traditional desserts with warm aromas. Copper-pot coffee poured short and intense.
Eren Ongurlar on Heritage and Place
During internal preview hours, Board Member Eren Ongurlar shared a simple truth: “Tersane carries Istanbul’s sea memory. Our counter carries Istanbul’s sweet memory. Side by side, both speak one language—hospitality.” Words fit the setting, where stone, water, and pastry feel like old neighbors.
What Guests Will Find
Counters display complete assortments seen in city flagships. Gift boxes suit travelers who plan a quick hop across town or a flight abroad. Labels appear in multiple languages. Freshness cycles follow the same rhythm used in major branches. Morning trays arrive early. Afternoon trays keep momentum. Evening trays close the day strong.
Hafiz Mustafa opened its 24th shop, this time at Tersane, İstanbul. Each new branch means a lot to us. It helps us share a long history—161 years of careful work—with everyone. We call it a mission, kind of. We look forward to seeing you there. A sweet spot in a historic place.”
Hafiz Mustafa Tersane
Hafiz Mustafa 1864
Hafiz Mustafa Tersane
Hafiz Mustafa 1864
A Setting Built for Strolls and Stories
Arcades curve toward the water. Historical slipways sit a short walk away. Hotels, galleries, and ateliers create steady footfall. Families pause for coffee. Friends split a plate of künefe. Visitors carry tins toward ferries. A pleasant loop forms: view, taste, memory.
Tersane’s Long Arc, In Brief
The foundations date to 1455. New slipways under Selim III expanded capacity. Steam power under Abdülaziz altered ship design and scale. The Valide Slipway rose in 1864, financed under Pertevniyal Valide Sultan’s patronage, and signaled a new engine age. Operations continued into the 20th century, then shifted, then paused. Preservation status followed. A careful renewal plan later invited culture back to the quay.
Hafız Mustafa’s Long Arc, In Practice
A confection house lives or fades on consistency. Hafız Mustafa maintained the standard across centuries by protecting core techniques. Sherbet temperature. Nut selection. Taste density. Cut size—details like these anchor quality. Tersane İstanbul guests receive the same touch seen in Bahçekapı, Sirkeci, Beyazıt, Dubai, and Knightsbridge.
Tersane Istanbul
Hafiz Mustafa 1864
Tersane Istanbul
Hafiz Mustafa 1864
Desserts, Coffee, Hospitality
Menus cover classic trays and seasonal lines. Turkish delight assortments suit gift-givers. Baklava ranges cover pistachio and walnut preferences. Ottoman desserts round out family orders. Copper-pot coffee delivers a vigorous, short pour that pairs well with pastry. Tea arrives in Hafiz Mustafa’s tea glasses for visitors who crave a gentler note.
Why the 24th Store Matters
New doors extend reach, yet they also test standards—the team designed display logic for Tersane’s unique footfall and waterfront climate. Packaging supports strolls across the complex or rides by ferry and taxi. Staffing plans map peak hours during art events and weekend waves. Every piece of the plan aims at calm service and clean flavor.
A Place for Locals and Travelers
Istanbul residents will recognize the old shipyard’s aura. Visitors will sense a rare harmony between maritime memory and culinary heritage. Families can trace a line from cannon foundry walls to copper dessert trays without leaving the complex. A different museum, in a way—one you can taste.
Invitation to Visit
Tersane İstanbul now holds a Hafız Mustafa counter that respects stone walls and sea breeze while honoring a city’s sweet tradition. Come for a brief coffee stop or a full gift haul. Leave with a tin with a story from 1455 and a recipe from 1864.
Another proud chapter sits on the Golden Horn. A classic shipyard greets a classic confection house. Lanterns glow, trays gleam, and guests smile—a good day for a city that loves its past and welcomes its future.
