Although many of us often go to cafés, we usually brew our own coffee at home. After all, there’s nothing better than starting the day with the aroma of a freshly prepared cup of excellent coffee in your own home. But for those who truly want to enjoy top-notch taste and quality, it’s important to know where and how to buy coffee.
We avoid supermarkets, not because we boycott them, but because the coffees found there are often of low quality, with questionable origin, and their mass transport process leaves a huge ecological footprint, consuming large amounts of CO2. Not only is this harmful to the environment, but it also disregards the effort and labor of the people who pick this essential raw material. Disrespecting producers at the start of the chain, especially small farmers and plantation workers, is also reflected in the quality of the coffee we drink.
Instead of relying on mass chains and unclear sources, we focus on local roasteries that roast coffee from clearly defined origins – we often know the name of the farm or farmer who grew the coffee. These coffees not only bring better flavor and incomparable freshness, but also contribute to a more sustainable and ethical supply chain.
So, below we guide you through places in Zagreb where you can buy such top-quality coffee for home. Coffee that is the result of careful cultivation, expert roasting, and a true passion for what we drink. Also, most of these coffees come as whole beans, but be sure to ask the staff in the shops to prepare them for whichever brewing method you prefer!
Four Wheel Coffee Roasters
Four Wheel Coffee Roasters combines a roastery and café on the fourth floor of the Kvatrić market, and next to the shop there’s a spacious terrace with a view of the surroundings. A true escape from the city bustle.
Here you can try and buy freshly roasted coffees, and the owner and head roaster Karlo Purić, a skilled barista and coffee roaster, has been roasting beans from various countries since 2018. He sources coffee transparently, mostly through a middleman he’s worked with since the roastery’s beginnings, while he has a direct relationship with a farmer from Brazil. Karlo’s approach is open and approachable, so he’s happy to advise both those just discovering specialty coffee and experienced connoisseurs. Excitement is never lacking, as he revealed to us that a very interesting coffee from Kenya is arriving soon, which is definitely worth trying.
The biggest practical advantage of Four Wheel is that you can taste every coffee right there on-site, on the spacious and peaceful terrace overlooking Kvatrić, and see which suits you best.
Four Wheel also stands out as a more affordable option, where prices for 250 grams of coffee range from €11 to €15. Highly recommended to visit, you can learn a lot from Purić.
Broom44/Broom Roastery
Zagreb’s Broom44 is one of the places where you’ll definitely find good coffee, and it’s located in an ideal spot right at the entrance to the old Zagreb Dolac market. Guided by the values and work principles of the Danish roastery Prolog, where he gained valuable experience, it was logical for the owner Vedran Peurač to start out working exclusively with their coffee.
A major breakthrough happened in 2023, when he started his own roastery, and Vedran’s approach and expertise can be felt in every bean. Today, Broom roasts several types of coffee, all of which are very good. Their Colombia, for example, is an excellent option for those who prefer chocolaty and fuller notes, while both of their Ethiopias are beautifully expressive and complex as filter coffees, and surprisingly work well in a moka pot.
The biggest advantage is that you can try many of their coffees right at the Dolac shop and see which is best for you. Of course, it’s always best to ask the friendly and knowledgeable staff for advice – they’ll best guide you to the coffee that suits your tastes and home brewing method.
Since their webshop is currently under construction, for now coffee can only be purchased in person. Besides their shop at Dolac, you can also find Broom coffee packages in Zagreb cafés Monocycle, Workshop, and Urania Bar.
Cogito Coffee Roasters
Cogito Coffee Roasters, together with their Café u Dvorištu, rightfully carry the title of pioneers and veterans of Zagreb’s specialty coffee scene. Their story began in 2011 with the opening of the cult café in the courtyard on Žerjavićeva street, and three years later, in 2014, it grew into a roastery that still sets high quality standards.
Their approach is based on complete transparency and deep respect for the entire coffee chain. They source beans from tropical regions around the world, partly through specialized European suppliers, and since 2019 they also proudly highlight a direct collaboration with farmers such as Carlos Montera and Daniela Gutierrez from Costa Rica.
Although Cogito has several locations in Zagreb, to buy coffee for home it’s best to head to their Café u Dvorištu (Žerjavićeva 7), as you’ll always find the freshest roasted coffees and the widest selection there. Whether you’re looking for more classic, chocolaty notes from Colombian coffee or prefer the complex and fruity aromas of Ethiopia and El Salvador, Cogito has something for everyone.
Prices for a 250-gram package range from €14 to €17.
Kavantura
Kavantura is a Zagreb micro-roastery and café in Knežija that successfully makes the world of specialty coffee accessible, understandable, and affordable. Their approach is best seen with those who want to explore higher-quality coffee without fear of too much acidity or complicated flavor profiles, which is completely legitimate.
Their roasting style leans toward medium, resulting in coffees that are a good choice for those who prefer classic, fuller flavors. A prime example is their Brazil, "Miss Coffee" – a medium roast that’s very good for moka pot or Turkish coffee, with a rich and familiar flavor without pronounced acidity. For those who want something a bit more playful, there’s "Kavasutra", an Ethiopia that, although medium roasted, brings interesting notes of stone fruit.
Because of this focus on safer flavor profiles, Kavantura might not always be the first choice for niche specialty coffee aficionados looking for experimental and very light, fruity notes. However, for the average coffee lover who wants to upgrade their home experience, Kavantura is a real winner.
Their biggest advantage is affordability. With prices for a 150-gram package starting at €7.20, they offer a great opportunity to try much higher-quality coffee than what you’ll find in stores, at minimal cost.
Express Bar
Express Bar holds a special place on Zagreb’s specialty coffee scene because it’s the only place in town where you can not only try, but also buy for home, coffee from the excellent Split-based roastery Kava Family. This roastery was founded in 2018 by Ivana Ćirjak and Marko Marinković, a couple of enthusiasts who turned their passion for coffee, gained while traveling the world, into a business. Although Ivana and Marko are the founders and visionaries, the success of the roastery doesn’t rest solely on them. A key part of the story is their team of associates, whose expertise and everyday dedication in the roastery help Kava Family reach ever higher levels.
A great example of their coffee is Brazil, which also serves as the base coffee in Express Bar. It’s a perfect choice for beginners in the specialty segment as it isn’t too acidic, has pleasant chocolate notes, and pairs excellently with milk drinks, and is also great for moka pots.
If you prefer fresher, lighter flavors, be sure to try the new Kenya | Riara, if you find it at the bar, whose freshness and exceptional juiciness are best expressed through filter methods. You can usually try all options right at the bar, and it’s always best to ask the staff to direct you to the flavor that suits you best.
Luta Specialty Coffee
If you’re looking for a place in Zagreb where you can get top-quality coffee for home, from a clear source and with a somewhat more intense profile, Luta Specialty Coffee definitely should be on your list. On Luta’s shelves are coffees from top European roasteries such as Danish La Cabra and Dutch Friedhats, as well as many other award-winning European roasteries.
Most of the offer is focused on lighter, fruity, and more acidic coffees that shine in filter methods like V60, Chemex, or Aeropress, but you’ll always find coffees that go great with a stronger, more intense moka pot brew. Luta is primarily a café, but the friendly guys are always ready to help you pick coffee for home, depending on your brewing style and preferred aromas.
What’s exclusive is that they are the only ones in Zagreb specialized in a permanent, rotating selection of award-winning European roasteries, which is fun for those looking for something new almost every week. Packages of 250 grams at Luta are a bit more expensive, ranging from €18 to €25, which matches the premium quality and reputation of the roasteries they offer.
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