Best Coffee Shops in Zagreb (Specialty & Quick Stops)

Zagreb is famous for long sit-down cafés, but “coffee shops” are a slightly different vibe: quicker stops, more focus on the cup, and often a modern, minimalist feel.

Use this guide when you want better coffee with less ceremony — or when you want to string together multiple stops in one afternoon.

These are widely known specialty-style stops (or coffee-first places) where the cup is the point. Pair two in one afternoon with a walk through parks or street-life zones.

1. Start central with a first espresso (keep it quick).
2. Walk 15–25 minutes through parks or street-life zones.
3. Do a second stop as a “slow” coffee with a pastry.
4. Finish with a final terrace sit (Zagreb-style) if you want the full ritual.

• You have limited time and want quality coffee quickly.
• It’s rainy and you want short walks between indoor stops.
• You’re pairing coffee with a museum day or a photo walk.