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Harbi Yiyorum in Ayvalık, Balıkesir: 7 Spots
This guide turns Ayvalık'ta 48 Saat Yetmedi! Tost İçin Geldik, Hayran Kaldık. | YE İÇ YAT #9 from Harbi Yiyorum into a practical food map with 7 saved spots around Ayvalık. The mapped places include a hotel, a bakery stop, a cafe stop, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Harbi Yiyorum explored the culinary staples of Ayvalık and Cunda, emphasizing the importance of trying both the classic Ayvalık toast at Aşkın Tost Evi and the traditional lor tatlısı. A major highlight was the chance encounter with friends in the streets, leading to a visit to Tostyevski, a unique shop that blends literature with gastronomy through its Dostoyevski-themed menu.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in Ayvalık.
- 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
- Guler Tatlihanesi
Bakery in Fevzipaşa - Vehbibey, Talatpaşa Cd. No: 45, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Fevzipaşa - Vehbibey, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tostuyevski_Ayvalık
Restaurant in Kazım Karabekir, 13 Nisan Cd. No:112, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Kazım Karabekir, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Hacıoğlu Aşkın Tost Evi
Fast Food Restaurant in Fevzipaşa - Vehbibey, Atatürk Blv. No:2, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Fevzipaşa - Vehbibey, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Ayvalık Otel Macaron Konağı
Hotel in Hayrettinpaşa, 13 Nisan Cd. 18. Sk. No:54, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Hayrettinpaşa, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Stone Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop in Alibey Adası, Cunda, Namık Kemal, Sahil Boyu Sk. No:20, 10405 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Namık Kemal, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Casalyma Ayvalık
Hotel in Fevzipaşa - Vehbibey, 10013 sok No:4, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Fevzipaşa - Vehbibey, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye - Panjur Cunda 1852
Hotel in Mithatpaşa, Cumhuriyet Cd., 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye, Mithatpaşa, Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Turkish coffee (dövme kahve)
- Classic Ayvalık toast
- Susurluk ayran
- Lor tatlısı (curd cheese dessert)
- Mastic ice cream
- Tea
Experiences captured
- Visited Taş Kahve in Cunda
- Ate at Aşkın Tost Evi
- Met friends Ozan Aras and Selçuk by chance
- Visited Güler Tatlıhanesi for dessert
- Explored the streets of Ayvalık
- Visited Tostyevski for modern literary-themed toast
- Discussed a new project called harbiyorum.com
Planning notes for Ayvalık
Namık Kemal is a neighborhood located on Cunda Island (Alibey Island) within the Ayvalık district of Balıkesir, Turkey. As of 2026, the area is characterized by its preserved 19th-century Greek and Ottoman architectural fabric and its role as a center for olive-based traditional culture. Historical Heritage and Architecture The neighborhood contains a high density of stone houses constructed from local pink volcanic "Sarımsaklı" stone. Notable structures include: * Agios Yannis Church: A historic Greek.
Must-try foods nearby
- Ayvalık Tostu
The town's most iconic street food, this oversized sandwich is traditionally made with special chickpea-fermented bread (nohut ekmeği). - Papalina (Sprat)
Unique to the waters around Ayvalık and Cunda, these tiny, flavorful fish (often confused with anchovies or sardines) are a seasonal delicacy. - Lor Tatlısı (Curd Cheese Dessert)
A beloved local dessert made from fresh, unsalted lor (curd) cheese. These soft, spongy cakes are baked until slightly golden and then soaked in a light sugar syrup. - Girit Ezmesi (Cretan Mash)
Reflecting the deep Cretan heritage of the Namık Kemal neighborhood, this mezze is a vibrant blend of crushed lor and ezine cheeses, mashed with garlic, walnuts. - Kabak Çiçeği Dolması (Stuffed Zucchini Flowers)
A delicate Aegean specialty where bright yellow zucchini blossoms are harvested at dawn and stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, onions, currants.
When to go: The best time to visit Namık Kemal on Cunda Island is from late May to September, with June and September offering the perfect balance of warm weather and manageable crowds. While July and August are peak months with vibrant nightlife and hot swimming.
Local tips
- Use the frequent minibuses (dolmuş) or the nostalgic ferry to travel easily between Ayvalık center and the Namık Kemal district on Cunda Island.
- Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes to safely navigate the steep and narrow cobblestone streets characteristic of this historic Greek neighborhood.
- When dining at local meyhanes, it is customary to select a variety of cold olive oil-based appetizers (mezes) from the display case before ordering a main seafood dish.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a local home or the carpeted prayer areas of converted historic buildings to show respect for local customs.
What travelers are noticing
- Slow Breakfast Rituals: 2-3 hour social brunches featuring 'bal kaymak' and 'lorlu rulo börek' are the top morning trend in Cunda's historic stone streets.
- Ayna Cunda: A viral morning-to-evening spot in Namık Kemal known for its modern Aegean breakfast and signature honey-curd rolls.
- L’Arancia Cunda: A trending 'new generation' Mediterranean kitchen gaining fame for its farm-to-table brunch and creative pasta-based morning foods.
Extra place context
- Taş Kahve
A historic 150-year-old stone building on the waterfront, this is the most iconic morning spot for a classic Cunda experience.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism development union for Ayvalık, providing travel guides, accommodation listings, and regional promotional information.
Planning questions
Where did Harbi Yiyorum eat in Ayvalık, Balıkesir?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Ayvalık, Balıkesir.
What are the must-try foods in Ayvalık, Balıkesir?
Creator picks from the video include Turkish coffee (dövme kahve), Classic Ayvalık toast, Susurluk ayran, Lor tatlısı (curd cheese dessert). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food 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.