An inside look at the expanding coffee scene in Serbia’s capital city, plus four coffee shops worth visiting.
BY JESSICA GOLDMAN
BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE
Featured photo courtesy of Hotel Beograd
It’s fair to say that Belgrade is coffee-obsessed. Coffee has been at the heart of Serbian culture for centuries, and it’s widely recognized that Belgrade is home to Europe’s first coffee house. In early years, finely ground, unfiltered Turkish coffee was the standard, and espresso-based drinks were slow to catch on with the public. However, the recent specialty coffee movement in Serbia’s capital city—teeming with exceptional cafés that will satisfy even the most discerning enthusiasts—has redefined the country’s devotion to the daily brew.
Today, we’re showcasing four of our top café picks in Belgrade to enjoy a cup for yourself.
D59B
A leader in Belgrade’s specialty coffee movement, D59B is located in the city’s historic Dorcol neighborhood. The café’s founders shared with Barista Magazine that when they first opened Pržionica, the first iteration of D59B, in 2012, they encountered some reluctance from customers in embracing a new way of brewing coffee. However, the coffeehouse managed to move through this challenge by hosting regular Sunday matinees with live DJs—and their expertly roasted coffee kept people coming back for more.
The current location, which was designed by local architect Marko Basarovski, pairs pockmarked concrete walls with a pristine white tiled espresso bar. A raised platform at the far end of the space features a set of turntables where DJs continue to perform each weekend.
Kafograf
In Lower Dorcol, just steps from Belgrade’s Jeremovac Botanical Garden, Kafograf’s team roasts coffee in small batches to create rich, textured brews. The focus here is firmly on preparing excellent coffee, and the bright, cozy space—minimally furnished with glass tables and retro accents—makes ample space for the coffee to shine.
Unique artwork and an antique coffee scale in the storefront window complete the intimate vibe, making Kafograf the perfect place to savor a cup or buy some freshly roasted beans to brew at home.
7AM Coffee Roasters
Operating in Belgrade for the past several years, nano specialty roastery 7AM Coffee Roasters officially opened their first brick-and-mortar café and retail shop in 2024 in the Vracar neighborhood. A recently established second location inside the sleek ACT Fitness studio nearby has cemented the brand as a staple in the Belgrade coffee scene.
The owners also offer educational sessions for both coffee enthusiasts and professional baristas interested in the roasting process. “There’s still so much to learn for everyone around, experience and official education-wise,” says 7AM’s Ivan Vasiljevic. “There’s plenty of room for progress, so there are fun times ahead for all things third-wave coffee in Serbia.”
Hotel Beograd
Housed in a historic 1930s building in central Belgrade, the airy, contemporary Hotel Beograd has been serving specialty coffee and artisan pastries to a loyal customer base since 2020. “The idea grew out of my husband’s family history connected to the original Hotel Beograd, built in 1937, and from a shared wish to create an open place in the city shaped by care, quality, and a very personal approach to welcoming guests,” says co-founder Natasa Cojbasic.
Cave Urban shares how Natasa’s grandparents-in-law owned the Hotel Beograd building before it was occupied in 1946 by the communist regime. After a long, legal battle, the family has renovated the space into a beautiful coffee shop and roastery, with recycled elements that pay homage to what the building was before.
When it comes to coffee, Hotel Beograd roasts exclusively in-house with award-winning barista Nenad Stojanovic at at the helm. Coffee enthusiasts can visit the nearby roastery by appointment, and for those interested in learning how to brew the perfect cup, Nenad also leads barista courses periodically throughout the year.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jessica Goldman started her journalism career at CBS News, but wanderlust led her to travel writing. Her adventures are primarily solo, and she loves reporting on under-the-radar destinations. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Alula Magazine, Matador Network, and more.
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