Karakoy Gulluoglu

TurkishTaste.com ships Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava from the Karaköy shop in Istanbul to the United States, the United Kingdom, EU countries and the other countries we serve, by DHL Express. Every box is bought fresh at the counter on the day it is packed. Fresh pistachio baklava starts at $39.90 (500 g); gift boxes and trays run $98.90–$154.90. We are an independent Istanbul retailer, not the brand's official website — which is why you can put Güllüoğlu baklava, Hafız Mustafa lokum and Mehmet Efendi coffee in the same parcel.

  • Bought fresh at the Karaköy shop
  • Packed the same day
  • DHL Express with tracking
  • Fresh 15 days · Long-lasting 30 days
  • Gluten-free, sugar-free & vegan available

Karaköy Güllüoğlu: Istanbul's single-shop baklava house since 1949

Karaköy Güllüoğlu (also written Karakoy Gulluoglu) is a baklava house with one shop, on the Karaköy waterfront in Istanbul, founded in 1949 by Mustafa Güllü. The Güllü family has made baklava in Gaziantep since the 1800s and several shops in Istanbul carry the Güllüoğlu name, but Karaköy Güllüoğlu is a separate house and the one most Istanbul residents mean when they say "Güllüoğlu". Every tray is baked on site with Gaziantep (Antep) pistachios, clarified butter and phyllo rolled by hand in the kitchen behind the counter.

The shop is a local institution rather than a tourist stop: office workers eat a plate of pistachio baklava with Turkish tea standing at the counter, and the boxes that leave the shop are the classic Istanbul gift. It is the brand TurkishTaste.com customers have ordered most since 2020, and the reason we carry the full range below, including the gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan baklava that almost no other house makes.

Which Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava should you order for delivery abroad?

The right choice depends on how far the parcel travels and whether it is a gift. Fresh baklava keeps for 15 days, the long-lasting (dry) baklava for 30 days, and a few delicate cuts for 5 days; DHL Express delivers in a few business days, so all of them can travel, but the table below shows the safest match.

Variety Shelf life Best for 1 kg price
Fresh pistachio baklava 15 days First order, any destination we serve $76.90
Long-lasting (dry) pistachio baklava 30 days Longest transit times, stocking up $79.90
Assorted mixed baklava 15 days Tasting the whole counter in one box $89.90
Assorted baklava gift box 15 days Gifts, in the brand's presentation box $99.90
Gluten-free pistachio baklava 15 days Coeliac and gluten-free diets $84.90
Sugar-free (diabetic) pistachio baklava 15 days Reduced-sugar diets $84.90
Vegan pistachio baklava 15 days Dairy-free, no butter $84.90
Carrot-slice (havuç dilimi) pistachio baklava 15 days The shop's signature cut $95.90
Midye (mussel) baklava, sultani kadayıf, plain baklava 5 days Nearby destinations, eaten within the week $39.90–$97.90

What to order first

Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava prices on TurkishTaste.com

Prices below are for the baklava itself; shipping is calculated at checkout by destination and weight. Boxes come in 500 g, 1 kg and 1.5 kg; gift boxes in 1 kg and 2 kg; trays in 3 kg and 4 kg.

Product 500 g 1 kg 1.5 kg
Fresh pistachio baklava $39.90 $76.90 $112.90
Fresh walnut baklava $35.90 $64.90 $95.90
Assorted mixed baklava $46.90 $89.90 $129.90
Long-lasting pistachio baklava $40.90 $79.90 $109.90
Carrot-slice / square / wrap with pistachio $49.90–$50.90 $95.90–$96.90 $143.90–$145.90
Gluten-free, sugar-free or vegan — pistachio $44.90 $84.90 $125.90
Gluten-free, sugar-free or vegan — walnut $34.90 $67.90 $98.90
Gift boxes (1 kg / 2 kg) $98.90–$114.90 / $129.90–$149.90
Trays (3 kg / 4 kg) $99.90–$109.90 / $124.90–$154.90

Sizes, pieces and portions

A 1 kg box of Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava holds about 30–35 pieces depending on the cut and serves 6–8 people as dessert. A 3 kg special tray has 43–48 pieces and serves 18–20; a 4 kg assorted tray has 74–76 pieces and serves 20–25. Trays are shipped vacuum-packed inside protective boxes, without the metal tray, to keep the parcel light.

How we buy, pack and ship Karaköy Güllüoğlu

TurkishTaste.com does not stock baklava in a warehouse. When your order arrives, we buy it at the Karaköy Güllüoğlu shop the same day, pack it in the brand's own box with cushioning, and hand it to DHL Express in Istanbul. You receive a tracking number by email, and the parcel typically reaches the United States, the United Kingdom, EU countries and the other countries we serve within a few business days. The full list of destinations, delivery times and fees is on our Delivery & Returns page and is confirmed at checkout. If a box arrives damaged, photograph it and write to us the same day; we will make it right.

Ordering from TurkishTaste.com or from the brand directly?

Karaköy Güllüoğlu has its own website for orders. TurkishTaste.com is an independent Istanbul retailer and is not affiliated with the brand; we buy at the shop like any customer and ship abroad. Ordering through us makes sense when you want Güllüoğlu baklava in the same parcel as other Turkish heritage brands — Hafız Mustafa 1864 Turkish delight, Hacı Bekir lokum, Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi coffee, Çaykur tea or Turkish honey — with one shipping fee and one tracking number, and an English-speaking shop that answers its own emails.

More from the baklava counter

Compare every variety we carry in the Turkish baklava collection, pick a ready-made present from Gift Boxes, or read about the other Istanbul houses on the shelf on our About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I order Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava online from the USA, UK or the EU?

TurkishTaste.com takes online orders for Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava and ships them from Istanbul with DHL Express to the United States, the United Kingdom, EU countries and the other countries listed at checkout. Each box is bought fresh at the Karaköy shop on the day it is packed; delivery usually takes a few business days.

Is TurkishTaste.com the official Karaköy Güllüoğlu website?

No. TurkishTaste.com is an independent retailer based in Istanbul. We buy Karaköy Güllüoğlu products at the brand's own shop in Karaköy and ship them abroad. The advantage of ordering through us is that you can combine Güllüoğlu baklava with other Turkish heritage brands in one parcel.

How much does Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava cost?

On TurkishTaste.com, fresh pistachio baklava is $39.90 for 500 g, $76.90 for 1 kg and $112.90 for 1.5 kg. Walnut baklava starts at $35.90 (500 g), the assorted mix at $46.90, gift boxes at $98.90 (1 kg) and full trays of 3–4 kg at $99.90–$154.90. Shipping is calculated at checkout by destination and weight.

Does Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava arrive fresh after international shipping?

Yes, when the right variety is chosen. Fresh baklava keeps for 15 days in a cool, dry place and the long-lasting (dry) pistachio baklava keeps for 30 days; DHL Express delivers in a few business days, so the baklava arrives with most of its shelf life ahead of it. Trays are vacuum-packed inside protective boxes. Varieties with a 5-day shelf life (plain baklava, midye, sultani kadayıf) are best for nearby destinations.

Which Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava is best to order for delivery abroad?

For most destinations, the fresh pistachio baklava (15-day shelf life) or the assorted mix is the safe first order. For the longest transit times, choose the long-lasting pistachio baklava, which keeps for 30 days. For a gift, the 1 kg or 2 kg gift box arrives in the brand's presentation box.

What makes Karaköy Güllüoğlu different from other Güllüoğlu baklava shops?

The Güllü family of Gaziantep has several branches of the name, but Karaköy Güllüoğlu is a separate house with a single shop in Karaköy, Istanbul, founded in 1949 by Mustafa Güllü. It bakes every tray on site with Gaziantep (Antep) pistachios and hand-rolled phyllo, and it is the baklava most Istanbul residents mean when they say Güllüoğlu.

Does Karaköy Güllüoğlu make gluten-free, sugar-free or vegan baklava?

Yes. Karaköy Güllüoğlu is one of the very few baklava houses that bakes gluten-free, diabetic sugar-free and vegan baklava, each in pistachio and walnut versions. TurkishTaste.com carries all six, in 500 g, 1 kg and 1.5 kg boxes, from $34.90.

How many pieces are in a box of Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava?

A 1 kg box holds roughly 30–35 pieces depending on the cut (midye and square cuts run about 33–35 per kilo). A 3 kg special tray has 43–48 pieces and serves 18–20 people; a 4 kg assorted tray has 74–76 pieces and serves 20–25.

Can I combine Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava with other brands in one order?

Yes. Because TurkishTaste.com buys from each brand's own Istanbul shop, one parcel can carry Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava together with Hafız Mustafa Turkish delight, Hacı Bekir lokum, Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi coffee or Çaykur tea, with a single shipping fee and tracking number.