Cafe Emina — Restaurant in Phoenix

I had a wonderful experience here today. The food was absolutely delicious — rich, hearty flavors that felt homemade. I ordered the goulash with fresh rolls, which was deeply satisfying, and the Bosnian coffee was a highlight. It’s not just a drink — it’s a ritual. I learned about a beautiful Bosnian tradition where you take a sugar cube and either hold it on your tongue or nibble it between sips of coffee, rather than mixing the sugar into the cup. It creates this amazing balance between the bitterness of the coffee and the slow sweetness of the sugar — such a thoughtful & elegant experience. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of charm. I took some pictures and will definitely be sharing more. Highly recommended to anyone wanting an authentic taste of Bosnia with heartfelt...

I stopped in here with a friend for breakfast. It was close by and I had never had Bosnian food before. You know the restaurant is good when the only customers (other than us) appeared to be from the country of origin. Nice quiet place for breakfast if you want something different than the standard American fare. Despite being the only native English-speaking people in there, we were able to order well enough. The food was excellent. Everything was fresh and the Bosnian coffee is worth it alone. The owner gave us free apple pie on the way out....

What a special place! The food is delicious...fresh home REAL Bosnian cooking. The prices are more than fair. BUT the service is the real gem. Devleta, the owner, cook, server,...a one person show. Treated like family and a real Bosnian experience. Many clients are from the Bosnian community who all rave about Devleta. I have eaten there many times and had multipledishes..all delicious..and way more tha filling. A real dining experience in a...