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Best Bakeries in Osmangazi̇, Bursa From Luke Martin | Varedelo
This guide turns KING of İSKENDER KEBAB - 150 Year Old TURKISH Street Food in Bursa!! BEST Street Food in Turkey 2019 from Luke Martin into a practical bakery & cafe map with 7 saved spots around Osmangazi̇. The mapped places include a tourist attraction, a bakery stop, a kebab shop, and a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Luke Martin was particularly impressed by the hidden market gem serving Cantik, noting the incredible doughy texture and rich spiced beef filling. He highlighted Bursa as a compact, historical city where the hospitality of the local vendors and the diversity of the market produce made it one of his favorite locations in the world. The experience was defined by the seamless blend of ancient Ottoman architecture and vibrant street food culture.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in Osmangazi̇.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Bursa Grand Mosque
Mosque in Nalbantoğlu, Ulucami Cd. No:2, 16010 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Nalbantoğlu, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye - Kardeşler Pide & Cantık Salonu
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Saner İş Merkezi, Tuzpazarı, D:53, 16040 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Tuzpazarı, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - İSKENDER Tarihi Ahşap Dükkan
Kebab Shop in Kayıhan, Ünlü Cd. No:7, 16010 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Kayıhan, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - DENİZ BALIKÇILIK Tarihi Balıkçılar Pazarı
Market in Tuzpazarı, Cumhuriyet Cd. 105 A, 16020 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Tuzpazarı, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Tophane Clock Tower
Tourist Attraction in Tophane Park, Osmangazi, Yiğitler Cd., 16040 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Osmangazi, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Koza Han
Tourist Attraction in Osmangazi, Uzunçarşı Cd., 16010 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Osmangazi, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Abdal Simit Fırını
Bakery in 5. Fırın Sokak Tuzpazarı Abdal Caddesi No:12, Tuzpazarı, 12. Fırın Sk. No:2, 16020 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye, Tuzpazarı, Osmangazi̇, Bursa, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap
Food notes from the video
- Simit
- Tahini pide
- Zummu kick
- Chestnut honey
- Fresh cherries
- Red olives
- Honey mulberry
- Cantik
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Abdullah Simit Firini breakfast joint
- Explored the Bursa central market
- Sampled local honey and fruits from vendors
- Found a hidden Cantik shop inside the market
- Walked through the Koza Han silk market
- Visited the Grand Mosque of Bursa
- Observed traditional wood-fire oven baking
- Interacted with friendly local market vendors
Planning notes for Bursa
Bursa, located in northwestern Turkey at the base of Mount Uludağ, served as the first administrative capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1326 until 1365. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site under the designation "Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire." Architectural structures include the Ulu Cami, completed in 1399 with twenty domes and twelve massive columns, and the 15th-century Green Mosque and Green Tomb.
Must-try foods nearby
- Iskender Kebap
Bursa's crown jewel, created in 1867. It consists of thinly sliced döner lamb served over pieces of warm pita bread, topped with a rich tomato sauce, a dollop of thick yogurt. - Inegöl Köfte
Originating from Bursa’s Inegöl district, these long, thin meatballs are distinct for their 'bouncy' texture. - Tahinli Pide (Tahanlı)
A quintessential Bursa breakfast staple, often referred to by locals as 'Tahanlı.' It is a circular. - Pideli Köfte
Often called the 'economical Iskender,' this dish is a favorite in the historic Kayhan Bazaar. - Cantık
Often described as 'Bursa's pizza,' this is a traditional snack found in local bakeries.
When to go: The best time for sightseeing is during the mild spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) months.
Local tips
- Purchase a BursaKart for all public transport to access metro and tram lines at significantly lower rates than one-time tickets.
- Signal your waiter for the check using subtle eye contact rather than waving your hand or calling out across the dining room.
- Always remove your shoes at the door when entering a local home to show respect for the household's cleanliness and traditions.
- Travel only in licensed yellow taxis that use a meter or utilize the BiTaksi app to ensure you receive official city rates.
What travelers are noticing
- Uludağ Snow Festival 2026: A viral winter sports and cultural event in February featuring skiing competitions and open-air food festivals.
- Bursa Food Point 2026: A major culinary exhibition in June showcasing new HORECA trends, local street food startups, and chef-led workshops.
- Togg EV Experiential Tourism: Visitors are flocking to Bursa for high-tech test-drive tours of Turkey’s first locally produced electric vehicle in its production hub.
Extra place context
- Abdal Simit Fırını
A must-visit for breakfast, this historical bakery is the heart of the Abdal neighborhood. It specializes in 'Tahanlı Pide' (tahini bread) and traditional Bursa simit.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from KING of İSKENDER KEBAB - 150 Year Old TURKISH Street Food in Bursa!! BEST Street Food in Turkey 2019, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this bakery & cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.