Istanbul Katmer dessert is a pastry dessert that can be eaten alone or with breakfast. It is not a sherbet dessert. That's why the sugar content is lower. However, it should be taken into consideration that it is made with plenty of oil. Depending on the region and upon request, versions with poppy seeds, less sugar and more salt are also made. It should also be noted that in some regions of Central Anatolia, a type of katmer without any added sweets is made.

Istanbul Katmer dessert is extremely practical as it can be eaten alone or with tea and coffee and goes very well with them. In this sense, it can be considered in the bagel and bun category. In addition, Istanbul katmer dessert can be eaten with cheese, tomatoes and other ingredients, just like them. Since the sweet ratio is not too dominant, it is appropriate to eat layered sweets with a salty ingredient. It even creates a nice flavor combination. Some people love to eat the whole layer of dessert by spreading it around like a wrap or a waffle.