Hakiki Turkish Ice Cream & Baklava
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Hakiki Turkish Ice Cream & Baklava
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About
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, Turkish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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4.6
176 reviews
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Very good
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Tony W
Sydney4624 contributions
Mar 2023 • friends
If you have never had Turkish ice cream this cafe is your perfect introduction. The selection of flavours is great as is the service. The only drawback is that being in the Newtown foodie strip the cafe is very busy and seating is at a premium. You can also grab a fantastic coffee.
Written 3 May 2023
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jebskulker
2011 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
They mainly serve one thing here, ice cream, and they do it well & it's good enough to rival the other famous gelato joints in the area. I was with a group of friends who came here after a restaurant night out & there were no complaints. 2 scoops of flavourful ice cream for under $10 is great. I had a wild berry & a Turkish delight, both were amazing, not too sweet & very tasty.
I picked up a piece of baklava & that was pretty decent too. The fact they stay open until 11:30pm is great, it seems like anyone coming out of a restaurant nearby makes their way to this place for dessert because it's low cost & it's fast & delicious. There was a constant line of people getting in for the time I was there, and for a good reason. People want something that tastes good, is cheap, and they want it fast. This place does all of that.
Written 24 April 2021
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ashy k
Dubai141 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Visited Hakiki At global Village opposite of UAE pavillion, I have to say I was amazed at the Taste and quality of the baklava.It tasted so good and not too sweet ,it was freshly made , also tried their kunafa with cheese which again was so delicious and so filling. You have to try their mastica and hazelnut coffee which was so damn good. I highly recommend you all to try this sweet delicacy spot.
They also have borek that you can try.
Written 13 March 2023
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Jordan
Columbus301 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Interesting combo of ice cream shop and coffee shop plus turkish delight and baklava. Several varieties of each and hot tea, as well. Very flavorful ice cream! My husband and I preferred it to the more popular Messina. We also tried the Hakiki slice, basically a baklava ice cream sandwich. So good!
Written 1 January 2023
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Sunny
1 contribution
Jan 2021 • none
We like their ice cream. The coffee is unique. Desserts are not daily made due to they use long tray so it can be days.
The shop opened late, not as mentioned on its websites.
The most scariest thing is customer service. I have been living in Sydney nearly 12 years. This staff who served us is the worst I ever seen.
Written 22 January 2021
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Chilli Lover
Brisbane113 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
My friend Made me accompany her for her second visit in the same week because she loves it. Her choice was cinnamon and banana and it was spectacular. My choice was baklava which was honestly below average in flavour, some honey would have fixed it.
Next time the rockmelon and fetta is alllll mine, and the Turkish coffee & cream was yum!!! Oh unless the staff spray rexona inside the place again... not sure what that was about but if you read this, yuck, that made us leave...
Written 11 February 2020
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Aparna Goyal
Wolli Creek414 contributions
July 2020 • friends
A great place for having wonderful turkish . The icecreams have really interesting flavours especially the ones with fruits. The kanafeh is amazing as well but they make the one only with the cheese. There might be a bit of wait to find a table especially on weekends so do keep that buffer in mind. Overall great treats, great staff and great ambience. Highly recommended.
Written 17 July 2020
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Kirsty C
Sydney40 contributions
June 2020 • family
Delightful! Stopped in after lunch as a treat for the teenagers and to try Turkish ice cream. The choice of flavours are different and interesting, making the decision hard. The sour cherry, OH MY GOD! The staff were warm, welcoming and made the whole experience delightful. Will definitely be back to try some more flavours. Oh, the hubby and 19 year old had Turkish coffee. It cam with a little square of their Turkish delight, hubby said he loved it and he doesn’t usually like it, they have plenty of flavours on offer, so will definitely try another next time.
Written 21 June 2020
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Corinna T
Sydney35 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I was in Turkey for a holiday exactly one year before this visit.
Service was well mannered and attentive.
I had a scoop of raspberry and peach and another of coffee and cream Turkish ice cream and it was that true wonderful, yummy, creamy, stretchy stuff, just like in Turkey.
To finish off I had a lovely fresh Turkish tea, again exactly like Turkey (I could drink that tea all day).
I'm looking forward to my next visit- I think I'll try the fig and walnut ice cream next, or maybe the burnt caramel.
Written 26 February 2020
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EllaDee011
Macksville605 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Not a big icecream fan but I'd return to Hakiki Turkish Ice Cream & Baklava when I'm in the neighbourhood. Icecream somehow richer and creamier but not too sweet. My selection had just the right amount of baklava through it. Simple and delicious.
Written 9 February 2020
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Van999man
3 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
I went back to Haikiki specifically for ice cream made with mastic gum. Unfortunately I was told that they no longer use it. No point of difference from other excellent ice cream shops in the area.
Written 10 February 2022
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AnthonyTsoutsas
Sydney469 contributions
May 2021 • none
Spotted this unexpectedly treasure of delectables on our way to our car following an amazing lunch at ‘A Taste of Turkey’ across the road. As full and as satisfied as my wife and I were from lunch, I just couldn’t not venture in to this find.
Was a VERY good decision! Yum yum and again yum! I had the kesme sandwiched between a sliced wedge of pistachio baklava with a Turkish coffee to follow. Surprisingly it wasn’t as sweet as I had expected, neither the baklava nor the kesme which was a bonus. Fresh, very tasty, and definitely worthwhile. If you at this end of Newtown or Enmore, definitely a must snack.
Written 8 May 2021
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Rinoa
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
Went there for the first time to taste their ice cream. Great display and cozy place to hang out. Didn't realised that I was overcharged for items that I didn't ordered. Be careful and check what you are charged. I won't go there again.
Written 17 December 2022
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Rosli
Sydney1839 contributions
June 2020 • none
Was headed to Cow & The Moon where we have been before but decided to try here instead. Read some reviews before ordering and went for the Rockmelon and Fetta (great) and Banana and Cinnamon (so,so). Interesting texture.
Will return to try the Hazelnut Choc Swirl as the staffer said it’s their most popular. Also want to try their Baklava which looks wonderful.
Written 25 June 2020
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GlobeExpress
Sydney107 contributions
Feb 2021 • family
The outside seating area is pretty dirty so we tried inside. Getting them to clear tables is a chore (after we left on busy Sunday - 25 mins later we walked past again and our cups were still there). Tried the coffee, a couple of flavours of Turkish delight and some ice cream. The Turkish Delight was nice and coffee not bad. Personally, I wouldn’t do it again.
Written 6 February 2021
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