Brunch in Zagreb has become a new urban habit: a guide to addresses where breakfast lasts longer
In recent years, brunch in Zagreb has grown from an occasional weekend meal into a recognizable part of the city's gastronomic scene. It is no longer only a meal between breakfast and lunch, but a format that combines coffee, longer sitting, conversation, work breaks, family gatherings and exploring the city through food. According to the official websites of venues and specialized gastro guides, Zagreb's brunch scene today includes hotels, bistros, bakeries, pastry shops, neighborhood cafés, vegetarian concepts and all-day restaurants. This shows that brunch is no longer linked only to the strict city center, but has also spread to Ravnice, Vrbani, Knežija, Špansko, Črnomerec and other parts of Zagreb. For visitors who want to fit brunch into a shorter city break, it is useful to check in advance the accommodation offers in Zagreb, especially if they plan to visit several locations in one weekend.
At the same time, Zagreb follows a broader urban trend in which breakfast is no longer merely a quick and functional start to the day. In many venues, it has become a separate gastronomic experience, with an emphasis on sourdough bread, seasonal ingredients, specialty coffee, natural wines, cocktails, gluten-free options and dishes inspired by American, Mediterranean or local cuisine. In that context, brunch addresses are not only places for a late breakfast, but also an indicator of how food consumption habits are changing in urban space.
From hotel brunch to bakeries with an all-day rhythm
One of the more representative newer offers comes from Amadria Park Hotel Capital, where Bubble Brunch is served in the Bela café. According to an Amadria Park announcement, brunch is available every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes creative dishes such as The Bankers’ Feast and The 1923 Benedict, coffee of choice, a glass of Amadria Park Misal sparkling wine and the La Dolce Cotta dessert. It is a hotel approach to brunch that relies on the ambience of a historic building and the tradition of Zagreb cafés, but shapes it as a contemporary gastronomic experience. Amadria Park presents brunch as a format for elegant meetings, a business lunch or a relaxed pause between morning and afternoon obligations.
BoogieLab is a different example, because it developed as a combination of bakery, brunch bar, restaurant and social gathering place. According to the official website, BoogieLab describes itself as a “living room”, and its offer highlights bread, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas, coffee and drinks. From the venue's offer and Arena Centar announcements, it is visible that the concept has expanded beyond the narrower center, with a craft bakery display, croissants, cruffins, sandwiches and an evening offer of pizzas made from sourdough dough. It is precisely such hybrid venues that show why brunch has become more flexible than a classic restaurant meal.
Melt is among the addresses that early popularized breakfast and brunch in Zagreb. According to reports by specialized gastro media, the venue moved to Dalmatinska ulica 5, and the new offer reduced the breakfast and brunch selection, while dishes such as avocado toast and pancakes remained among the recognizable items. Journal.hr states that a new focus has also been placed on an “after work” menu from 5 p.m., with bruschettas, platters and wines, through which Melt extends the rhythm of the day from morning coffee to evening socializing. Delicious Zagreb highlights breakfast bowls, toasts, smoothies, cocktails and natural wines in its guide.
Eggs, toasts, granola and plant-based cuisine in the city center
Eggspress is one of Zagreb's best-known addresses for lovers of egg dishes. According to available data on Tripadvisor, the restaurant has a large number of reviews and a high average rating, and guests know it especially for breakfast, brunch and mimosas. The original description rightly emphasizes diverse interpretations of egg dishes, but also the fact that the offer does not end with them because it also includes lighter options such as granola, yogurt and seasonal fruit. Over the years, Eggspress has profiled itself as a place that equally attracts the local audience and visitors to the city, which is confirmed by its presence on international review platforms.
Otto & Frank at Tkalčićeva ulica 20 represents a more classic example of a city venue that combines breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, wine and cocktails. According to available information about the menu and the venue profile, the offer relies on dishes suitable for a relaxed meal in one of the busiest pedestrian parts of Zagreb. The original text highlights homemade granola, French toast with peanut butter and bread with avocado spread and additions, which describes well the type of food most often sought in brunch culture. Otto & Frank also has the advantage of location: Tkalčićeva ulica naturally connects a walk through the center, meeting friends and a longer meal without a strict time form.
Broom44, located at Dolac, brings one of the city's most recognizable vegetarian and vegan brunch stories. Delicious Zagreb states that the venue is located next to the largest open-air market in Zagreb and that a large part of the ingredients comes precisely from that surroundings. In its description, Gault&Millau highlights Broom44 as a reliable address for a quality breakfast or brunch on the Dolac plateau, with a note that there is often a wait for a table on weekends. The distinctiveness of this place is not only in meat-free dishes, but in its connection with the market, specialty coffee and a minimalist space that functions as an extension of city everyday life.
Neighborhoods are increasingly shaping Zagreb's brunch map
Balance Brunch & Bakery at Bijenička cesta 14 is an example of a venue that does not rely only on a central location, but on neighborhood identity and a terrace as an important part of the experience. According to data from its Tripadvisor profile, Balance is a contemporary brunch and bakery concept located above Zagreb's narrower center, with dishes and bites based on more natural and locally sourced ingredients. The original text emphasizes the beautiful terrace, good coffee, drinks and bakery products, which explains why the venue quickly established itself as a frequently mentioned address. Its position on the more northern side of the city makes it interesting for those who do not necessarily want to connect brunch with the crowds in the center.
Darling & Shegrts in Ravnice belongs to the group of neighborhood places that are built on the warmth of the space and a home-like impression. According to the official website of the venue, it is a café where drinks, homemade bites and takeaway food can be ordered, and the terrace is especially highlighted. Gastro.24sata states that the bistro in Ravnice was opened by Dragana Dilparić and that over the years it developed into a place that attracts guests even from outside the immediate neighborhood. The original description with a view of a nearby meadow and a pleasant terrace captures well why Darling & Shegrts is different from the busy central addresses.
SquareOne Experience Bar & Restaurant at Trg žrtava fašizma 1 offers a combination of restaurant, brunch, cocktails and a space suitable for work meetings. According to the official website, SquareOne presents itself as a restaurant, brunch, cocktail and coworking space in the center of Zagreb. Journal.hr previously reported that on weekends it offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dishes such as eggs Benedict, club sandwiches, croissants with salmon and avocado, vegan options and waffles. The original text also highlights mimosas, oatmeal and avocado on bread, which fits into the broader profile of a place intended for both weekdays and weekends.
Pastry shops, healthy bistros and hotel terraces
Jolie Petite Patisserie in Knežija is one of the addresses that earlier connected a pastry identity with a brunch offer. According to available review and gastro sources, Jolie is known for cakes, desserts, sandwiches, bagels and brunch, while the original text especially mentions a smoothie bowl, homemade granola with seasonal fruit, prosciutto and a sandwich with eggs and avocado. Telegram's Super1 wrote earlier about the great interest in Jolie's brunch offer, which explains why the terrace is often mentioned as a sought-after place. The combination of sweet and savory is important here: unlike bistros that start from eggs or toast, Jolie builds brunch on the reputation of a pastry shop.
Health’n’Joy in Vrbani is oriented toward healthier and more balanced food. The official website states that the restaurant in Palinovečka ulica serves fresh, healthy and tasty food and enables ordering online or by phone. Putni Kofer reported at the beginning of 2026 that the bistro serves breakfast every day until 12:30, including savory and sweet options, and highlighted the protein tortilla as one of the more notable dishes. The original text emphasizes the idea that a guest leaves full, energized and with the impression that he has eaten something of quality, which corresponds to the restaurant's profile.
HOH Terrace Bar, part of Boutique Hotel HOH in Jurjevska ulica, brings brunch in the ambience of a hotel terrace and a view of the historic part of Zagreb. Journal.hr states that the bar is part of Boutique Hotel HOH at Jurjevska 4, with a view of the city and the Cathedral, and that brunch is served from Friday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. with a mandatory reservation. The original text emphasizes cocktails, a more elegant approach to drinks and food and a connection with Zagreb's cultural heritage. Such a format does not necessarily target a quick breakfast, but a more relaxed stay on the terrace and an experience of the space.
New concepts: flowers, all-day venues and American influences
Bloom Room by Ciklama is one of the newer concepts that broadens the definition of brunch. According to Gloria, the space opened in the west of the city, at Vilima Korajca 37, and combines a flower shop and a bistro, with chef Franjo Matija behind it. Other lifestyle sources emphasize that it is a place where brunch, coffee, flowers and interior design are viewed as part of the same experience. The original text emphasizes that a guest can eat something, drink coffee or matcha, buy a bouquet and participate in creating a floral gift.
Cynic at Martićeva ulica 13 is another newer example of an all-day approach. According to the official website, the venue offers breakfast and brunch, lunch, afternoon coffee, evening bites, cocktails, natural wines and desserts, and its working hours include both morning and evening periods. Dobra Hrana and Journal.hr reported that a concept combining coffee, creative cuisine, drinks and ambience opened in Martićeva. The original description “cynically good” fits well into the brand identity, but more importantly, Cynic shows how brunch in Zagreb increasingly appears in spaces that do not want to be defined by a single meal.
B27 Breakfast & Brunch Bistro, located near Kvaternikov trg, introduces the American brunch tradition more directly. According to the official B27 website, part of the menu is inspired by American brunch culture, especially Chicago-style brunch, while the offer includes Zagreb dishes with a modern twist, American pancakes, egg dishes, homemade bread and recognizable house combinations. The original text states that the owner Stanka brought part of the inspiration from Chicago, which further explains why the venue feels different from a typical Zagreb bistro.
Špansko, Črnomerec and the spread of the brunch habit beyond the center
Yumi Brunch in Špansko confirms that a quality brunch offer is no longer tied only to the Lower Town and the busiest tourist points. According to the official website, Yumi presents itself as a place with a positive atmosphere, fresh ingredients, takeaway food and delivery, and it is especially stated that it is pet friendly. The original text mentions dishes such as “pink avocado”, “burrata verde” and “sunny salmon”, along with lunch and gluten-free options, which shows that the venue targets a diverse audience and dietary needs. The availability of takeaway food and delivery additionally confirms that brunch no longer happens only at a table in a venue, but also at home or in the office.
Pomaloo Bar & Brunch in Črnomerec completes the image of brunch as a relaxed, neighborhood and practical offer. According to its profile on Dineout and the official Eatbu page, the venue highlights its menu, reservations, drinks, cocktails and brunch offer, while the original text lists sandwiches, tortillas, cold-pressed juices, granola, delivery and evening dishes. It is precisely this breadth of offer that makes Pomaloo a typical representative of a newer generation of places that are not only a café, only a bistro or only a bar. They adapt to different parts of the day: in the morning to coffee and granola, during the day to a more filling bite, and in the evening to cocktails and relaxed socializing.
Zagreb's brunch scene today is therefore much broader than a list of popular venues. It shows how the city's gastronomy develops through different rhythms of the day, neighborhoods, interiors, terraces, bakery products, hotel concepts, plant-based cuisine, healthy bistros and international influences. Some venues attract because of their location, some because of coffee, some because of desserts, and some because they offer an experience that lasts longer than the meal itself. According to available information from official websites and gastro guides, Zagreb currently has a sufficiently diverse brunch offer that it can be described as a stable urban habit, not only a passing trend. For guests this means greater choice, and for the city an additional layer of gastronomic recognizability that naturally fits into walks, markets, hotels, neighborhoods and weekend plans.
Sources:
- Amadria Park Hotel Capital – official information about Bubble Brunch in the Bela café (link)
- BoogieLab and Arena Centar – official descriptions of the concept, bakery, brunch bar and location in Arena Centar (link)
- Journal.hr – information about Melt's new location, HOH Terrace Bar, SquareOne and other Zagreb gastro concepts (link)
- Delicious Zagreb and Gault&Millau Croatia – descriptions of Melt, Broom44 and Zagreb's broader gastro offer (link)
- Tripadvisor – current overview of reviews and basic data for Eggspress and Balance Brunch & Bakery (link)
- Darling & Shegrts, SquareOne, Health’n’Joy, CYNIC, B27, Yumi Brunch and Pomalooo – official websites used to verify the offer and concept of individual venues (link)
- Gloria – information about Bloom Room by Ciklama, the address and the concept that combines a bistro and a flower shop (link)
- Zagreb Tourist Board – official tourist portal used for the broader context of the city's gastronomic offer (link)