Where to drink coffee in Belgrade The main places with a specialty-coffee. July 2025.
The culture of specialty coffee does not stand still, in recent years dozens of places have been opened in Belgrade, they care a lot about the quality of the drink and offer alternative methods of brewing, and some of them roast by themselves.
Words: Sasha Iordanov, Anastasia Komarova
Photo: promo
Przionica
Pržionica is located in the former industrial quarter and is one of the first specialty coffee shops in Belgrade with its own roasting section and coffee beans that can be bought for takeout. The atmosphere here is Berlin-like relaxed: a roasting machine operates in the depths of the space, baristas make improvised capping and the terrace is almost always full of visitors with dogs.
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D59B
One of the most progressive roasting companies in Belgrade with excellent coffee shop in the city center. Brick walls, white tiles, minimalist furniture and regular DJ sets on weekends create a purely Berlin atmosphere here. There are many options for alternative coffee: a Filter, a Pour over, and Chemex, and also a Cold brew that is sold in pretty branded bottles. And yes, they have beer here too.
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Hotel Beograd
A very important coffee spot in the building of a closed hotel in the Savski Venac district. Some time ago the space on the ground floor was taken by coffee enthusiasts who run a pretty pace with good coffee and croissants. The roasting room of the team works nearby. In the coffee menu, in addition to the classics, there is an alternative – in particular, a filter (perhaps the best in the city). But the main thing worth going there is perfect croissants which are baked right here in the morning.
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Kiosk
Belgrade minimalism as it is. This excellent coffee shop is really a kiosque: a luxurious stained glass window in an Art-deco building. Nearby on the sidewalk tables are placed, and since the weather in Serbia allows spending time on the terraces almost year round, this is a great option to start a day. Coffee is prepared from specialty beans, not only classics are made, but also seasonal coffee cocktails. And during the evenings they even serve sparkling wines, cocktails and rakia.
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Way Cup
An elegant and fashionable coffee shop in Scandinavian style. Its obvious advantages are a large selection of alternative drinks – there are Chemex, filter coffee, pour over and cold brew. The less obvious ones are a prohibition on smoking and the ability to use a place as a mini-office. There is even a separate table along the wall with power sockets for comfort work on a computer.
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Artist
The sweetest specialty coffee house in the Stari Grad district and one of the main city spots for lovers of V60 dripper and filter coffee. The team paid a lot of attention to details: for example, all the dishes are handmade. In addition to classics based on espresso and alternatives, there are coffee cocktails, desserts and sandwiches, as well as a good selection of tea.
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L’espresso
A very beautiful coffee shop in Savski Venac. A place with a spectacular interior in the loft style, a mural by artist Lazar Pilejčić, and also a mini co-working space in the basement. Classic coffee based on espresso, Turkish coffee, as well as the line of unusual freshly squeezed juices are prepared here. For example, Healthy Mix made of beetroots, apples, carrots and oranges.
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Forum
Coffee shop in Dorćol with a remarkable interior. A lot of retro details are used as a decoration: for example, armchairs and chairs in the style of the 1970s, the cutest chandeliers with lampshades made of multi-colored fabric and a turntable for vinyl records. The menu contains classic coffee drinks based on espresso, Turkish coffee, which is served in cezve, espresso tonic and espresso martini, as well as kombucha and craft beer.
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Single Origin
Specialty coffee shop near Slavija. A spacious place with an industrial style brutal interior and attentive attitude to coffee. Here they offer coffee classics based on espresso, as well as an alternative: Hario V60, aeropress and cold brew. In addition to coffee, the menu has room for homemade cold tea and freshly squeezed juices.
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Drip
A small coffee shop in Dorćol, with a laconic interior and a huge selection of coffee. There are coffee classics, alternative and specialty coffee, coffee beans and coffee implements for making a filter at home. Verying cold drinks in bottles, for example, kombucha, are also of interest.
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Kafograf
The creators of the minimalist coffee shop in the city center, Rada and Ivan, combined the love of coffee and modern art in one project – and now not only they make excellent espresso made of beans roasted by themselves, but also arrange small art exhibitions. In addition to coffee, one can come round for a cup of tea, cocoa, drink a smoothie or a glass of beer.
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Osam
Two stylish coffee spots by a Moscow-based team: one in Dorćol and one in Vračar. They serve not only espresso-based classics, coffee drinks (like lavender or vanilla raf), and matcha tea, but also alcoholic drinks — including great cocktails, from the classic Aperol Spritz to Pink Gin Tonic.
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Holy Beans
Holy Beans coffee bar is so small that it can be missed, but it is worth visiting: they are very serious about coffee here, using Brazilian 100% arabica, and even beans of single origin class. In addition to classic drinks based on espresso, there are customized drinks like Dirty Matcha Latte or Hangover Coffee. And especially we loved the place for the cutest glasses and cats that are everywhere here.
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Užitak
One of Belgrade’s first specialty coffee shops, opened in 2014. The space is not very big, designed functionally and simple. The main value of the place is its own roasting machine and, of course, drinks that are prepared here. Among the interesting things – be sure to try the local cold-brew (black or with milk), and also take freshly roasted beans home.
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Koppa
The minimalist coffee shop in the Scandinavian style at a walking distance from the St. Sava cathedral. The main decoration is a mirror-glass bar counter and brutal concrete ceiling. There is a great selection of specialty coffee and they even have espresso tonic and drip coffee. Koppa also offers several dozen varieties of tea, freshly squeezed juices, craft beer, rakia and sells everything that is necessary to make coffee and tea at home.
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Dusha
Cozy specialty coffee shop from the “Artist” team. Everything is accurate here: the place occupies a separate small house, the menu has high-quality coffee, there is a large selection of equipment and home appliances, unusual dishes and optimistic graffiti on the walls.
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Caffico
The coffee shop (in fact, it is a small chain) belongs to “Mileks” – one of the oldest coffee companies in Serbia, which produces and sells good beans – both classics and specialty. Here you can not only drink coffee (including one cooked in the sand), but also buy all the necessary equipment and dishes for making drinks at home.
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Sonder
An elegant coffee shop with its own roastery, with two locations in Belgrade — Dorćol and Vračar. Expect a stylish interior, a wide range of classic and alternative coffee drinks, hearty breakfasts, and a selection of beans to take home.
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Chernyi Cooperative Coffee Roasters
A thorough and spacious coffee shop by good roasters from Russia (the chain is also represented in Tbilisi). The place has a harsh and brutal interior with brick walls, a concrete bar counter and minimalist furniture. The menu has a great choice of a specialty coffee, including an alternative.
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Fuka
This specialty coffee shop in Zemun, originally located in a kiosk, now operates in its own space with a minimalist bright interior, Scandinavian furniture, and stylish pendant lights. Here you’ll find great filter coffee, hand brew, and cold brew, as well as a line of beans for home use. In addition to coffee, they serve matcha, kombucha, and cold-pressed juice. Bonus: solo tables have power outlets.
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Bonjour motherf*ckers
A beautiful coffee shop in Dorćol that easily claims the title of most Instagrammable spot thanks to its name and interior. On the menu: espresso-based classics, signature drinks like various matcha lattes (including one with white chocolate!), house cold brew, lemonades, teas, and kombucha. The cup design alone is worth a visit!
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Simbol
A cozy coffee shop located right across from MTS Dvorana. The menu includes everything from espresso to raf and bumble. They also offer protein coffee and iced teas. For snacks, you’ll find fresh pastries, croissants, and muffins.
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Tokar
A minimalist coffee shop in Palilula, opened by the team behind the namesake coffee gear shop and tamper workshop. It features stylish wooden furniture, a bright interior, and excellent coffee. In addition to the classics, they serve cold brew tonic, filter coffee, V60, and bumble espresso.
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7AM
The café of the same roasting team, located in Vračar. Everything here is well thought out — from the designer furniture and wooden amphitheater interior to the menu offering both classic and alternative brews. They also serve juices, matcha lattes, and several kinds of beer. On the sweet side: lemon loaf, carrot cake, croissants, and pain au chocolat. The affogato is a must-try.
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Ugao
A specialty café in the K-District combining elements of Yugoslav brutalism and modern loft style in its interior. On the menu: espresso-based drinks, cocoa, matcha latte, cold brew, and V60. The coffee is sourced from Fuka roasters — and it’s excellent. You’ll also find croissants and cinnamon rolls from Mandarina Cake Shop.
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Lumi
A stylish café in the heart of Vračar. Choose a seat at the charming red tables next to shelves of fresh fruit (used for juices) or at the large wooden communal table with high bar stools. Come for great coffee, cocoa, and tea. They also serve cocktails — including several gin and tonic and spritz variations.
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