Balkan Cafe & Grocery Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Balkan Cafe & Grocery, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Waterloo, IA. This cafe invites diners to explore authentic Balkan cuisine, where traditional flavors meet warm hospitality. The menu showcases an array of enticing dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

  • Cevapi: Savor small grilled links of minced beef, served in homemade lepinja and paired with onions and sour cream or ajvar sauce for just $8.25.
  • Pljeskavica: Enjoy our house-made patty served with fresh vegetables and ranch in fluffy flatbread for $13.20.
  • Burek: Relish our hand-stretched filo dough pastries filled with savory beef, perfect for a rich, flavorful bite at $11.00.

Paired with aromatic Bosnian coffee and unique European drinks, each meal is a celebration of Balkan tradition. The friendly atmosphere and attentive service make this café a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic and delicious dishes. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem!

Grill

1. Cevapi - Small

Grilled dish of minced beef links served on homemade lepinja (Flatbread). Served with onions and sour cream or ajvar sauce.

US$8.25

2. Pljeskavica

Our very own house made large patty served with lepinja (flatbread) lettuce, tomato, onions and ranch.

US$13.20

Burek - Small

Filo dough pastry, hand stretched and filled with meat (beef).

US$11.00

House Special Burek

Sides

Fries

US$3.30

Onion Rings

US$3.85

House Salad

US$3.85

Espresso

US$3.30

Bosnian Coffee

US$2.75

Coffee