05.04.2021.
Zagreb is a charming city and if you travel to Croatia don’t think only about seaside as Zagreb will offer you lovely parks, amazing architecture and cute, creative corners. Some of them are wonderful caffe bars you should not miss. Zagreb is the champion in decorating its streets specially during Advent, street festival C’est is d’best, Florart at Bundek lake which all happens to be just so, so cute. In these times Zagreb lives some special unity.
Magnolia slastice- fairy tale vibes at the pastry shop in Zagreb
Honestly, this pastry shop is the most beautiful caffe bar I saw in Zagreb. It truly is decorated like a fairy tale, especially its original location in Trešnjevka. Out of 3 locations in Zagreb, this place offers hand made cakes and the favourite chill vibe in the town including delicious coffee. I cannot believe that in 7 years of its existance I hear for Magnolia slastice only now. It happened thanks to instagram, though pastry shop in Gundulićeva properly in the centre is of the newer date.
I must say that I was truly disappointed that in Gundulićeva flowers were nonexistent due to the construction works at the entrance. Only 2 months back this lovely place was covered in flowers. Firstly I didn’t think to go to Trešnjevka as I was stuck in time. Visiting another lovely caffe bar, I decided to go as it was not so far. Oh I’m so glad I did as I returned from Zagreb truly enchanted. Inside and outside Trešnjevka offers unique experience to all senses. It’s located 20 minutes by walk from the Main Square.
History & Offer of Magnolia slastice
Mother and daughter are the magicians of their dreamy art, Rosanda Jelinić i Jasmina Bagarić. After retirement this dream came true in 2013. as the starting point.
Pastry chef from France Emilien Geslin joined their team adding the years of wordly experience made in London, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca plus France.
This place sometimes also becomes an exclusive evening venue due to concerts happening here specially in Gundulićeva.
Salty and sweet delicacies are offered, but also fabulous artwork for many celebrations. Vegetarian options available.
Tri locations exist in Zagreb: Trakošćanska 17A at Trešnjevka, Gundulićeva 4 near the former Musical college and one in Radnička inside the Superkonzum. There success joins another location at the West arrows of Zagreb.
Salon Kak se šika- vintage vibes of the Instagrammable caffe in Zagreb
This vintage place at Ilica 93 is a gallery of academic painter Mihaela Olujić. Small but cozy Salon Kak se šika also affers cakes & musical events. Plus images you can buy. Not only you can buy images but also various decorations.
Some of the events include: exhibition „Love letters to the world“ by Antonella Šantek. The owner is inspired by the artistic influence of nearby Academy of Fine Arts.
Salon Finjak
Salon Finjak in Vlaška 78 is a peaceful place with the charming courtyard where handmade feel is primary infusion. I loved to see so many glasses, artistic chandeliers and cozy, friendly atmosphere. Amazing list of french infusions is a special treasure here.
Botaničar- amazing caffe bar full of greenery
Cozy place near the Botanical gardens is immersed into the green, plant world. It’s the place where you can listen various lectures or listen to the concerts/having literature evening and just enjoy the peace of subtility.
Long time the opening of this place took the struggle of legal formations as it was located in the residential building. In the hands of two colleges from Zadar with the decorative stick of Son Chi and Petra Tikulin this truly became the oasis of creativity and fresh energy.
Adress: Trg Marka Marulića 6
A most unusual garden
This hippy and relaxing place in Horvaćanska 3 is a popular night spot with the gin-tonic as the prefered drink here. Fabulous tree house with the terrance just looks so inviting. Sympa cakes are included in the offer.
Velvet
Cozy, vintage feeling in Dežmanova 9 is fulfilled with the cute garden, lovely exposition and perfect place to read in its armchairs. I didn’t visit Velvet, but it just looks so cute.
Friends caffe bar Tresor
Beautiful cozy ambient Friends from the popular tv-show sparkles along the hidden backyard here in Novi Zagreb, Hrastinski Prilaz 3. It’s the place to relax with the friends, once it also has the popular couch and Friends logo at the entrance.
Movie pub
Located just along the Movie hotel in Savska 141 this place will give you bombastic feeling decorated with the hundreds of pictures, portraits, film equipment. Restaurant is included onsite but it’s primarly evening venue to go out.
Figa Garden Caffe Bar by Hendrick
Settled at the hidden corner of one backyard in Gundulićeva 39 this place burst with the relaxing atmosphere and colourful chairs. The fig tree will give you the shelter in the late summer.
Johann Franck
This legendary place room represents 3 in 1: caffe bar, night club and restaurant. Located properly at the main square this elegant place breaths the vintage feeling. After the renovation this ambient got more space and vintage style including the ancient Franck coffee.
Final thoughts
This collection is not exhaustive as some od my favourite places don’t exist anymore. Jutro could be proud of its handmade articles offered to sell and decor, healthy cakes and lovely courtyard.
Muzungu was an african bar unifying little fairs (where I even exposed) and lovely cultural events decorated in its unique african style.
Zagreb is calling you, come to Zagreb.
These options all look really nice and unique in their own way. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, these all look so cool and unique! Figa Garden Caffe Bar looks so amazing! I’ll definitely visit these if I’m ever in Zagreb – thanks for sharing!
A Most Unusual Garden looks so cool! You’re giving me major wanderlust with this post.
I havent been to Croatia love the instagrammable locations and that tree house is so cute!
Wow! These look so gorgeous. Cafe’s and Bars are my fav places to find when travelling. Thank you for sharing x
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Croatia has been on my bucket list too long time, hopefully it’s soon possible to travel normally again. Great post and beautiful coffee bars!
Croatia is on my travel list, so I’m totally bookmarking this post to come back to when it’s safe to travel again. Botaničar in particular looks amazing 🙂
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Uh, I cannot wait to get out to bars and snap myself silly!
Rosie
Omg. I love these!!! The first one is my fav- Magnolia – just beautiful!
Wow, I love the look and peculiarity of all of these! I have never been to Zagreb, so will have to add it to my travel list, thank you for sharing x
So many cool places to try. I haven’t been to Croatia yet but hopefully someday.
Wow – I love your photos and descriptions. Croatia has always been on my list to get to some day, which seems farther away in our current climate. Thank you for providing beautiful images in a tough to travel time! Thanks.
omggg these places look stunning! I’ll definitely add them to my bucket list when I go to Croatia!
It looks like Zagreb has a number of beautiful caffe bars to check out! I have never been to Croatia but will be sure to check them out if I am ever in Zagreb.
The exterior, the wall decor, ambience — basically the aesthetic of the places you shared are amazing! Instagrammable indeed! Hopefully, one day I can visit there. Thanks for sharing!
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Great post! These bars are so gorgeous, and I love that you’ve put together a list that would be perfect for Instagram 🙂
These are seriously instagrammable! So pretty. Although the one with the bear is my fave!
Some beautiful spots here – my favourite is Velvet, the garden looks so peaceful.
I loved the Velvet one as well! So pretty. I cant wait to get there with https://yachting.com/en-gb/croatia-yacht-charter
V.
Another lovely post with gorgeous photos! I’ve been to Croatia briefly and definitely would like to see more! Thanks for sharing.
These are beautiful! So cute and cosy, I love it! x
Gorgeous! I love all these unique spots! All the flowers and the treehouse are incredible
Oh my gosh, these are so beautiful! I’ll have to save this post for when it’s time to travel again 🙂
I’ve always wanted to go to Croatia and coffee shops are my thing so this post is perfect! Great recommendations x
Beautiful photos. It would be nice to visit Zagreb someday and have coffee in one of these bars.
These are some very beautiful places, I would love to visit the Magnolia Slastice *.* So beautiful. Great choices you got there 😀
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Oooh these places are absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to be able to travel again, Croatia has been on my to visit list!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
These cafes are lovely. We appreciate it when they let you have coffee someplace unique and photographable.
After such restricted travel and outing, a cappuccino in a bar like the magnolia one seems dreamy! Beautiful places!
Definitely saving for the next time I’m in Zagreb. Cappuccino in one of those sounds amazing 🙂
OMG these are super cute.
Such lovely options for Zagreb. I haven’t visited that part of Croatia before but like the sounds of the unusual garden with the tree house and gin and tonics!
Oh, there are so many pretty cafe bars! I would love to visit Croatia one day, and maybe visiting a few of these on the list. I love the sound of the one with the treehouse!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Aimsy’s Antics
wow these places all look so gorgeous
These are amazing places to be! I can’t wait to travel! Thanks for sharing!
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Lovely
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Wow, they all look amazing. I love the look of a most unusual garden and Velvet, I could sit in both all day. They’re all so gorgeous, I can’t wait to travel again x
Those are cool places to check out. I have only been to Dubrovnik but would love to visit Zagreb one day. Velvet looks interesting!
Ive been to Croatia (and I loved it) but I haven’t been to Zagreb yet, definitely will visit next time and go to the Magnolia Slastice coffee! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Definitely you should..
I love a good cafe for a chill and a chat. I’d love to visit Croatia one day.
Magnolia Slastice, where do I even begin? This delightful treat has captured my taste buds and left me craving for more. The combination of the rich, creamy magnolia flavor and the satisfying sweetness of the slastice is simply divine.