Büyükada · Çınar Square

Desserts on Büyükada: Homemade Treats and Island Ice Cream

The sweetest stop of your Büyükada day awaits you at Çınar Square. At Julius Büyükada, you can complete the island's calm rhythm with a sweet note — homemade desserts, seasonal ice cream and carefully prepared Turkish coffee. Three minutes on foot from the pier — a reward break after the Aya Yorgi hike or a sweet final stop on your way back from the coastal walk.

Dessert Menu

The Julius dessert menu is rooted in homemade recipes. Daily prepared cakes and cookies, seasonal ice cream varieties and special presentations take their place on the menu. Every dessert is prepared with the same carefully chosen ingredients, portion-based. Not a large platter — but the right amount of a quality dessert experience.

Ice Cream & Island Summer

In the summer months, ice cream is one of Büyükada's most sought-after treats. At Julius, you can find seasonal fruit and classic flavour ice cream options. Ideal for cooling off after a coastal walk, recharging after Aya Yorgi, or having one last island pleasure while waiting for the ferry. Enjoy your ice cream at the outdoor seating area in Çınar Square.

Dessert & Coffee Pairing

At Julius, you can pair your dessert with specialty coffee. Turkish coffee alongside a homemade cookie, espresso alongside chocolate cake, or cold brew alongside ice cream — every combination adds a sweet rhythm to your island day. For more about our coffee options, check out our Coffee 101 guide.

Why Julius Büyükada?

A short walk from the pier, its Çınar Square location, a menu built on homemade recipes, and a dessert experience completed by specialty coffee — Julius is a natural stop for those looking for desserts on Büyükada. Open from 10:00 on weekdays, until 22:00 on weekends.