Balkan Cafe - Jacksonville

We are new to Jacksonviille. We are not Balkan, this is a family owned restaurant that is on the flip side of awesome. The food was amazingly tasty, service was extremely professional, I am personally hooked. We went back 2 days later for the Cevapi which will knock your socks off! Thank you, this place is a little Gem on Beach Blvd that warrants a visit by All.

A few week ago a food blogger friend of mine invited me to lunch.  Never one to say no to food, I agreed.  This is how I learned about the Balkan Cafe.  Almost hidden, on Beach Boulevard across from Super Wal-Mart in the Rowe’s grocery shopping center but on the opposite end.  With a large Eastern European community in the area, it’s easy to see why they have been in business for eight years.  It’s just the rest of us who have missed it.  No more.  Family owned and operated, by the Korjenic family, the restaurant could be viewed as a hole in the wall, with amazing food.  Each family member brings something special to the mix, dad is in charge of making the sausage and other meat dishes,  done in house each day so you are sure to have the freshest dishes available.   Mom is the master baker, and Adnan the son, is the front of the house ambassador, his energy is infectious.  I just felt good about being there.

Very friendly staff. My wife and I both got sampler plates of the grilled beef and sausages. I also got an order of the spicy sausage. It was extremely delicious. The roasted pepper dip and the cheese dip were wonderful. The meats were placed on authentic pita bread which soaked up some of the juices. Also delicious. We were in Jacksonville to go on a cruise and wanted to try someplace unique (something ethnic we do not have in Tallahassee). I highly recommend the Balkan Cafe.

Simply good food. Enjoyed tasty, fresh, homemade food at Balkan Cafe. It was a nice change from the usual fare. Tried the Cevapi and homemade Snow White cake and loved them both. The owners wife makes the desserts which are unique and delicious. The restaurant is clean, simple and friendly. Will be returning!

Best cevape in town, great customer service, friendly environment and great sports on the tv at all times. One of mine and my families favorite places to grab something quick, with quality.