Özkaya – Best indie bakery

Keeping up appearances for the 15th district, Özkaya is just one of the many fantastic Turkish bakeries in the area serving a plethora of breads, savoury pastries and irresistible baklava. The great thing about the shop is that it never seems to shut. It’s excellent, competitively-priced and with the softest white bread hanging out on their racks. The Turkish sesame encrusted bread rings, the Simit, baked here are also a welcome (and tasty) alternative to the Austrian bakery selection. The wealth of cookies up for grabs is also a treat.

Unique features
+ Besides the 24/7 opening times (perfect for those lazy Sunday brunches), the sheer range of baked goods is astonishing.
+ Look out for their delicious borek

Best bread: The olive ring. It’s an obligatory accompaniment to any loaf, not to mention the perfect appetiser for a DIY Oriental brunch at home = €0.90, bargain