What to order at Cevabdzinica Zeljo

Must order
Desetka (10 cevapi) with kajmak and a kefir.
Signature dishes
Cevapi, Pljeskavica, Kajmak
Editor tip
All three Zeljo branches in Bascarsija are cash only and the queue moves fast at lunch.
CuisineBosnian
Price$
Neighborhoodbascarsija
HoursMon-Sun 08:00-23:00
Last verified

Signature dishes: Cevapi, Pljeskavica, Kajmak

Must order: Desetka (10 cevapi) with kajmak and a kefir.

Tip: All three Zeljo branches in Bascarsija are cash only and the queue moves fast at lunch.

Location

Address: Kundurdziluk 19, 71000 Sarajevo

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Signature: Spiral burek, Sirnica, Zeljanica

Order: 200g spiral meat burek with kajmak.

Tip: Sold by weight; ask for kajmak on the side and bring napkins for the meat burek.

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