Centrala is an iconic, laid back cafe on Simina in upper Dorcol, long a gathering point for the city's students and creative crowd. It holds on to an old Belgrade spirit with strong coffee, its signature nes frape and an easy atmosphere that carries from morning coffee into late night drinks. Simple breakfast plates and light bites are on hand for anyone easing into a slow morning.
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A long running Dorcol coffee house on Gundulicev venac where the arabica is sourced from Latin America, Africa, India and the Far East and brewed dozens of ways, from domestic espresso to Chemex, Aeropress and syphon. Alongside the coffee there is breakfast, a large spread of desserts and freshly squeezed juices, served in an industrial room of wood and low sofas. It is pet friendly and popular with locals who settle in for hours.
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Birds is a modern bistro at the top of Strahinjica Bana in Dorcol, recognizable by its bright terrace, street art accents and a kitchen that leans into Russian and post Soviet flavors alongside international plates. It is a popular brunch stop, served daily from around 11:30 to 18:00, with dishes ranging from tuna tartare to draniki, Ossetian pies and hearty egg plates. Service is friendly and the sunny garden makes it a warm weather favorite.
Gospodar Jevremova 23, 11000 Belgrade
Bloom is a small all-day breakfast and brunch café in Dorćol focused on simple, healthy plates and freshly brewed coffee. Signatures include scrambled eggs with goat cheese, poached eggs on avocado toast, and cold-pressed juices. The intimate, no-smoking space is a neighborhood favorite.
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A small, laid back coffee spot on Gundulicev venac, one of Dorcol's caffeine lined streets. The focus is espresso based coffee, with lemonades, fresh juices, kombucha and iced tea rounding out the menu. It is a casual neighborhood place for a quick, good cup rather than a sit down kitchen.
