The 12 best cake shops and cake bakeries in Sarajevo Canton

We stopped here for coffee and dessert after lunch and were delighted with the calm atmosphere of this café. Traditional Bosnian coffee and homemade cakes make this shop a must for the sweet tooth. Elderflower juice super good too.

Great pastries, great atmosphere - so good we came twice! A family-run business, Rahatlook offers an excellent range of home-made cakes and pastries - the perfect place for a quick breakfast in Sarajevo’s old town.

Top top top!! Definitely 5⭐️! Not sure why it’s 4.8 and not 5 it totally deserves full stars. If you’re in Sarajevo, you really have to stop by! You’ll find desserts here that you can’t find anywhere else. The place feels like a real Bosnian home from the vibes to the pastries and coffe The owner is Amire and his mother (she’s the one baking everything) ,he is super nice and welcoming. Everything is homemade and fresh. We also had a great chat with Amire really kind guy! I tried the poppy seed cake (fell in love with it 😍 didn’t even take a photo because once I started, I couldn’t stop until it was gone!), the walnut cake, and the apple pie ,all were amazing!

First cafè I tried in Sarajevo- what a lovely welcome!! Best coffee I had in Bosnia, delicious desserts and really kind owner!

Many choices of delicious Coffee, fantastic freshly-baked cakes and pastries and super friendly owner and staff 👍🏼 everything was Perfect 😊

Was recommended Rahatlook from our walking tour guide! Amazing place, friendly staff, some-what hidden location, brilliant Bosnian coffee and the cheese cake was fantastic! Too much coffee and cake - now I have the shakes and I’m fat! Worth it ⭐️

Great little local spot. The coffee and cheesecake were amazing! Such a vibe as well.

One of the rare places left in Sarajevo with propper home made baklava. They are very welcomming and polite. If you plan to travel with your baklava, tell them and they will vacuum seal it.

Friendly service giving me recommendations. Definitely wanted to try out the pistachio baklava. Unfortunately I felt the layers were too soggy and lacking flavour. I probably came with too high expectations. It's ok, but had much better baklava many times beforem

Scam Alert – Overpriced and Dishonest Practices We had a terrible experience at this baklava shop. They displayed different prices per kilogram for various types of baklava, but when we asked for a mixed selection, they charged everything at the highest price per kilogram. The final amount made no sense—it felt like they were making up the price on the spot to overcharge us. To make matters worse, they didn’t issue a receipt, which only added to the suspicion that we were being scammed. For a small amount of baklava, we paid a ridiculous price. This place is dishonest and takes advantage of customers. Be extremely careful if you decide to buy here—ask for clear pricing upfront and demand a receipt. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

Legendary baklava sweets. I love their format and selection of fillings. You can combine any number of any kind, they even pack it so sugar doesn't spill out.

The baklava here is beyond perfect! The best I’ve ever had, even better than the ones in Turkey. They are very moist and soft.

This was the best baklava I have had in Sarajevo. Been coming to Sarajevo since 1997. Nothing else to say but; tourist or not, you have to get your baklava here!

Nothing can beat the taste of authentic food! Must try the pistachio baklava !

On our final day in Sarajevo, we came to try Mrvica for breakfast. I ordered my go to - eggs royale and my wife an omelette. The eggs royale came on a croissant from their bakery, instead of the usual muffin or bread. It was very nice. I liked how the tea came with shots of concentrated lemon and orange juice. Mrvica have a large bakery with lots of great options, in terms of breads, cakes and other desserts. Staff members were very friendly and provided great service. Highly recommend!!

Such a nice bakery. Loved loved the Sebastian cheesecake along with the pista sauce, it was too extra delicious. Couldn’t get the hands off. Cafe affogato was so nice too. Overall a nice vibe and good setting

A lovely café with a great atmosphere. We enjoyed the omelette, which was nice, and there’s a fantastic selection of cakes. Unfortunately, some breakfast items like sunny-side-up eggs weren’t available, so the kids couldn’t have a simple option. The tuna sandwich was over-toasted and difficult to eat. Service was quite slow, likely due to how busy it was, but overall still a pleasant experience.

We had a wonderful time here. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting, the food was good, and the service was really nice. They have a charming backyard too. We sincerely hope to return again.

We came to the right cafe for dessert after a great night and dinner at Sarajevo. Wide variety of cakes and desserts. We absolutely loved the Pistachio Latte and San Sebastián Cheesecake pistachio

Had coffee a pink omelette. I discovered the place in my lady hour in Sarajevo, sure I am going back to taste more when visiting again. The sweets selection and the food menu is super great. The service is super wonderful. Do yourself a favor and go to there!

A large, beautiful cafe. They have a very wide selection of dishes, desserts, and drinks. The cafe is spacious and has plenty of seating, including a small covered patio. The desserts were delicious. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Ice creams are sold at 3 different prices, gold silver and bronze. I tried the one with walnuts. It was very delicious. Pastry products also looked very good. Employees are caring and friendly.

Everything is gluten free. Ice cream, cakes, pancakes. Nice coffee shop unfortunately next to a busy street.

The best crapes, cakes and ice cream in town!!! Everything is gluten free! Every time we are in Sarajevo this is a must place to visit! KENAN is amazing! So professional and funny! Make sure to check this place out

Very nice ambience, everything is gluten-free and celiac safe, staff is very friendly and prices are reasonable.

Disappointed in the taste/quality of the ice cream today. We've visited Marshall's each time we've been in Sarajevo for the last three years. The price has always been at the higher end but the quality of the product warranted it. Previously I would have given 5 stars for the food.

Excellent gelato worth the walk from the old city. They take credit cards or cash.

What a fun place to grab coffee and a desert. They have a wide variety of cakes and gelato (ice cream) to choose from. Even on a cold winter day it was a pleasure to step inside to the heat and get a sweet treat. The server was caring and thoughtful, he brought glasses of tap water with our deserts and coffee without even being asked. What foresight and great customer service!

Excellent for an after meal dessert and coffee (or tea). The selection of sweets is diverse and seating inside is plenty. Although it does get full on weekend nights. There is seating outside when the weather is right. And if you pick the right seat in the outside area, it can be the perfect place for people watching as it is in the main cross roads of Old Town. As of MAR2025, a pistachio baklava costs 2.5 BAM.

I stopped by Ramis Café Slastičarna and tried their tufahija—and wow, what a treat! The poached apple was perfectly tender and soaked in just the right amount of sweetness, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a cherry that gave it a nice touch of colour and flavour. It’s a simple yet comforting dessert that really hits the spot. Also, I have to mention one of the ladies working there—although I didn’t catch her name, she was incredibly friendly, had a great sense of humour, and was super polite. Her warm and cheerful energy made the experience even better. Service like that really makes a difference. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

Little bakery with good cakes and good coffee and Thee, Located in the touristics area of Sarajevo we like it a lot, we went 3 times, prices,also good 5 to 7 bosnian marks. Friendly ladies.

One of the best places in Sarajevo in terms of dessert variety and taste.

Sometimes politeness and hospitality come before taste. This establishment has people who enjoy chatting with each other rather than serving their customers. Even though I have 2 small children, the water I wanted did not come for minutes. Even when I reminded them, their response was "no problem" and they went on to deal with another customer. No excuse and no kindness. I am not interested in the food and desserts of this establishment that is far from politeness and craftsmanship and cannot even tell the bill properly when I asked for it.

Patisserie Ramis deserves strong criticism when it comes to customer service and attitude. We arrived at 9:50 PM, intending to buy cakes to go — not to sit inside or keep the staff longer. Even though the posted working hours clearly say they are open until 10:00 PM, the owner literally kicked us out, saying “I can close whenever I want.” When I pointed out that it was still 9:50 PM, not 10:00, I was met with rudeness and refusal of service. For a place that wants to be seen as professional and attract customers, this kind of behavior is shameful. If you claim to work until 10:00 PM, then respect it — or change your opening hours. Otherwise, people will remember you for arrogance, not for your cakes.

Lovely cafe with some good desserts in Old Town. Their milk cake is a must try. It’s a cute and cozy place. Didn’t take pics inside a lot.

I've eaten tuhafije. That's an interesting dessert. In Türkiye, a similar one with quince is made and I do love it indeed. Tuhafije is also ok, but I guess I'll not try again. The cream on the top was industrial btw. This might have negatively affected the taste. The staff was friendly.

The café is located in the heart of Sarajevo's Old Town. It serves delicious desserts, drinks, and ice cream. I particularly liked the traditional Bosnian coffee, trilece, and lemonade. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. There are indoor and outdoor seating options. Sitting outside is recommended just for the Old Town feeling.

Great little place for a cake break at the heart of Sarajevo. There is a lovely area where you can sit outside in a quiet little side street. The waitress was super helpful and helped us choose the cakes we wanted. The cake were super nice and tasty. A few days later we also had ice cream there and it was lovely too. I recommend this place.

Went here in the morning and got a nice table under the shed. We tried the local dessert Tufahija and traditional Bosnian coffee — both were delicious. Service was very friendly, and the big plus: they accept card payments, which is more often the exception than the rule in Sarajevo.

The place has a lot of selection but I chose only one cake and was not that tasty. It is was a full of cream and far away from the cack taste. But the place is located in the middle of the center and has a lot of variety..

The best Tufahija and Salep you can find in Sarajevo! The staff was super nice and kind to us, you will love the service as much as the food! 😊 Do give it a try!

This little cafe is wonderful, the cakes were amazing as well as the coffee. The place itself is a little small but very cozy and sweet, and the location is perfect! The waitresses were very helpful, except the girl who was making our drinks, she was shouting and arguing with other staff the whole time, which caught us by suprise and was not very pleasent to hear. I reccomend the thre leche cake, we loved it.

A very decent local bakery. Their croissants are good to go. I find all the products on display a bit pricey but the quality was top notch

I went here a few times while staying in Sarajevo and enjoyed everything that I had. The staff are friendly and everything was delicious. Over all a good bakery.

We ordered the croissant which was delicious and really good quality. Best of all was the service though, I accidentally left my camera in the shop and the woman working there kept it safe and returned it to me. Thank you!

Amazing place! We were living next to this bakery and every morning we’re having breakfast here. Almond croissant stole my heart. Salty croissants like with cheese or with salmos were amazing too. And everything is quite big so you feel quite full after 1 croissant. Also they have different salads so once we took and for take away and ate in on the road in the car, it was fast and healthy option!

One of my favorite bakeries in Sarajevo. Offer is unique, and everything tastees so delicious. Oh, and this bakery is a bit pricy but worth in the end.

We saw while walking and wanted try something, u see how ridiculous the inside of it!

Fabulous fresh made olive bread and apple cake with poppy seeds and custard. The best almond croissants in ths city!

Plenty of choices of cakes, cookies, ice creams, pastries ... all fresh and delicious.

A beautifully decorated pastry shop located near the football stadium with an excellent selection of desserts and refreshing drinks offered and served by top-notch waiters. ❤️

For generations, the people of Sarajevo have found their way to Palma – not just for the coffee, but for the feeling of belonging. Tucked away in the heart of the city, this patisserie has become a meeting place where old friends reconnect, families celebrate, and passersby pause for a moment of sweetness. The aroma of freshly brewed Bosnian coffee mingles with the scent of cakes that have been perfected through decades of craftsmanship. Each slice, whether a classic creamy layer cake or a seasonal specialty, carries with it a story of tradition, care, and timeless taste. What makes Palma unique is not only its desserts but also its atmosphere – a space where generations have created memories. Students who once came for a quick pastry after class now return with their children and grandchildren, keeping alive the ritual of sitting down at a familiar table, ordering their favorite cake, and savoring the comfort of continuity. In Sarajevo, cafés and patisseries are part of everyday life, but Palma has a soul of its own – a quiet witness to laughter, conversations, and countless cups of coffee shared across decades. It remains one of the city’s sweetest symbols, a place where tradition meets the joy of the present moment.

Massive selection of desserts, so much so that we may have failed to pick the best ones. Nevertheless, certainly well worth a visit for decent sweet options.

Best breakfast experience ever in sarajevo. Lovely place, excellent food, very attentive boss and the the piano to go with your excellent breakfast. Just an amazing experience. Plenty of parking as well. The staff is also very friendly here and very professional

Visited Palma several times during my stay in Sarajevo. This dessert parlor offers a more local, off-the-beaten-path experience cause it's far from Baščaršija and rather serves as a neighborhood spot. Wonderful service and friendly attentive staff. Their desserts are exceptional! There are some classics across the former Yugoslavia that you won't find anywhere else (e.g., Reforma or Bajadera cakes). You can basically order anything on the menu because it will always be the right choice.

Among the luxurious cafes in Sarajevo, the atmosphere is beautiful, especially in the evening, sitting to the tunes of the piano and playing. We thank our host for inviting us to eat cake and drink coffee in this cafe.

A beautiful place, warm, reasonable prices and perfect location and ambience. Wide array of local pastries at acceptable prices, service is excellent and everyone is nice. Special recommendations on Šampita and Baklava with pistachio

Great selection of cakes. Staff made efforts to help me in english. Nice place to chill from heat and hustle of square.

Nice cafe with delicious cakes and traditional Bosnian coffee. Staff were very nice and quick to take our order even when it was busy.

Tasteless food. I found a fly in my ice cream and the waitress kept telling us she couldn’t make half the items on the menu that we requested. Poor service, not welcoming. Like many places in Sarajevo insist on paying in cash. Stay clear!

Been there 4 times. Really good coffee and cake. Staff is nice and quick to serve. The atmosphere is good

Unfortunately, my experience at this pastry shop was disappointing. The dishes we received were dirty – the plates and spoons had visible food residue and stains, which raises serious concerns about hygiene. In a place that serves desserts and drinks, cleanliness should be a top priority. I hope the management takes this issue seriously and improves their standards, because the location and selection have potential, but hygiene is essential.

Staff are very rude. Seems very racist and didn't serve us even when we stood right in front of the counter. They totally ignored us and there was 4 of us. The first time the staff pushed past us the second time totally ignored us even when we were standing in front of the counter.