Historic Abdal Bakery & Stone-Oven Traditions

Historical Abdal Square, located at the intersection of Bursa's historical Salt Market and Reyhan district, is the heart of the city's centuries-old bakery culture and hot flavours fresh from the oven. Famous and burning fire since the 15th century Historical Abdal Bagel Bakeryis a landmark of this historic square. Enjoy a traditional breakfast with crisp Bursa simit, buttery tahinli pastries and hot tea.

Historical Abdal Bakery and Featured Flavours in the Square

Crispy Bursa Simit and Molasses Oven Texture

Bursa simit is distinctive because its dough is boiled in hot water with molasses before being baked in a traditional wood-fired stone oven. At Abdal Bakery, the crisp crust, generous sesame coating and wood-fired aroma have made simit a symbol of the square.

Traditional Tahinli Pastry (Tahanlı)

Known locally as “tahanlı”, this sweet pastry is made with tahini and sugar and baked in a wood-fired stone oven. The aroma from Abdal Bakery fills the square from early morning.

Open Air Breakfast in the Historical Square

Enjoy freshly baked simit, tahinli pastries, olive açma and poğaça with freshly brewed tea in the square’s tea gardens. Add Bursa’s walnut lokum pastry to this food stop.

Transportation from Hotel:

By Car: You can drive from our hotel towards Heykel / Gazcılar and go to Doğanbey / Tuzpazarı area (Osmangazi / Abdal District) in approximately 5-8 minutes.
Public Transportation: You can easily reach the square by taking Bursaray (Metro) and getting off at the Demirtaşpaşa stop and walking for 3-4 minutes or by taking the Heykel buses and getting off at the Tuzpazarı entrance.
Taxi (Recommended): Since it is located in the city centre, you can comfortably get from our hotel by taxi in minutes.

Parking:

Since it is located in the historical market area, vehicle access to the front of the bakery is limited; However, Doğanbey Car Park or Haşimişcan open/closed car parks right near the square can be used.

Visiting & Service Hours

Bakery Opening Hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 20:00. Visit between 06:30 and 11:00 for freshly baked, warm simit and tahinli pastries.

Recommended Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour (Including warm simit/tahini queue, breakfast in the tea garden and square walk).

Accessibility:

Wheelchair & Baby Stroller: The square is open and level, making it suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Please contact reception for travel details, visiting hours and further information.

Don't Leave Without Doing:

Get Fresh Tahini Pita from Stone Oven: Be sure to taste the warm, freshly baked pita with plenty of tahini (tahini).
Eat Hot Simit with Tea in the Square: Enjoy tea at the tables under the plane trees in the square with the sizzling bagels you bought from the oven.
Visit the Historical Abdal Mosque and Tomb: After your meal, see the historical Abdal Mermerli Mosque and Tomb, dating back to the 15th century, located right next to the square.

Tips:

Be Prepared for the Morning Queue: Abdal Simit Bakery is known for queues for simit and tahinli pastries, especially on weekend mornings. The queue moves quickly, but early weekday visits can be quieter.
Be Careful to Eat Hot: Tahinli pastries and Bursa simit are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven. Take a seat in the square and enjoy them while fresh.