Mehmet Efendi 1953 — Authentic Turkish Dessert Shop on Edgware Road, London
Mehmet Efendi 1953 is a Turkish dessert house and patisserie on the corner of Edgware Road and Kendal Street, near Marble Arch, Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The shop takes its name from the founder's birth year — born in Gaziantep in 1953, he learned the craft among master baklava makers and refined it in Istanbul before opening in London.
Visit our Edgware Road branch for handmade pistachio and walnut baklava, künefe, kadayıf, San Sebastián cheesecake, pistachio milk cake, caramel milk cake, Turkish breakfast and traditional Turkish tea in tulip glasses. Freshly made daily.
Dine-in, takeaway, gift boxes and catering.
All products 100% halal.
Customers generally enjoyed the food, noting it was fresh and tasty, although there were some complaints about specific items being cold or not prepared correctly.
Customer Service
Service quality was inconsistent; while some staff were praised for being friendly and helpful, others were reported as rude or indifferent.
Cleanliness
The restaurant was frequently described as clean, with positive remarks about the overall hygiene and condition of the facility.
Coupon Issues
Several customers expressed frustration over the refusal to accept coupons and issues with online orders, leading to dissatisfaction.
Operational Hours
There were complaints about unclear operational hours and being turned away before closing time.