in need of coffee?

What tea-time is for English, coffee time is for Serbians. There are a myriad of coffee shops in Belgrade, places where the locals traditionally sit down to sip on their espressos or Serbian coffee with friends. However, if you really need just a quick caffeine buzz, most places offer takeaway coffee as well.

Additionally, a number of laptop friendly and smoke-free coffee shops have popped up across the city map in recent years, so if you prefer working outside of your home, you shouldn’t have trouble finding the perfect spot. It should be noted that there is room for improvement in the plant-based milk section and that Belgrade is already working on it.

Now, when it comes to that other type of liquid buzz, you’ll find Belgrade plays no games. The most prominent local alcoholic drink is the fabled rakija, a strong fruit-based spirit that is a must-try for any first-time visitors. Still, the most popular alcoholic beverage is the simple and humble beer. Local industrial breweries dominate the beer market, but in recent years Belgrade’s witnessed a boom in craft beers, available at most of the top bars in the city center. Other types of booze, such as cocktails and shots are widely available throughout the city. 

And yes, the tap water in Belgrade is safe for drinking.