Zagreb’s Hidden Gem BBQ Joint Brightens a Rainy Day

Fresh off the train from Ljubljana, we quickly noticed: Croatia’s prices made Slovenia feel like Switzerland—even touristy Dubrovnik can’t compete with Zagreb’s affordability. Then came the Central European downpour 🌧️. We ducked into this unassuming spot inside Centar Cvjetni mall (left after the main corridor)—don’t let the sleek decor fool you, this is Zagreb’s best-kept secret for meat lovers. 📍 Batak Centar Cvjetni Ground floor, Trg Petra Preradovica 🔥 Why It’s Special 🥩 Ćevapi Mali + Kajmak Juicy minced beef sausages (7 pieces) with a perfect char Kajmak (€1.8): A must-try Balkan cream-cheese-butter hybrid—slather it on everything 🍗 BBQ Krila 25 sticky-sweet wings with fall-off-the-bone tenderness 🍄 Šampinjoni sa Žara Expertly grilled mushrooms—no notes, just umami 🥗 Salata Kupus Basic coleslaw (skip unless you need a palate cleanser) 💰 The Kicke €24.80 TOTAL for all of the above. Let that sink in. London: Would’ve cost £50+ Prague/Ljubljana: Still 30% pricier 🌦️ Mood Boost This meal single-handedly cured our rainy-day blues. Tomorrow, we explore Zagreb in sunshine—yes, even if some call it “boring.” (Psst: Stay tuned for our take on this Dinamo football-obsessed city! ⚽) #ZagrebEats #CroatianBBQ #BudgetFoodie