The First Artisan Bakery
We make Real Bread®

From the first sourdough bread in Croatia – we are dedicated to bringing our customers real, pure, and honest bakery goods of the highest quality.

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About Korica.

Korica is Zagreb’s first artisan bakery, and for over ten years we’ve been baking Real Bread®. To us, Real Bread® means bread untouched by additives — made only with flour, water, yeast, salt… and time. We bake it using traditional ingredients, time-honored methods, and skilled hands — and nothing more.

From Zagreb’s first sourdough and traditional baguette to our original almond croissant, the first cruffin, cinnamon roll, babka, and Japanese milk bread — we’ve always been committed to offering real, pure, and honest baked goods of the highest quality.

Quality

Long, cold fermentation always results in exceptional bread. We work with the best possible ingredients and our full attention.

Craftsmanship

We bake real bread®, flaky pastries, sweet goods, and more using traditional ingredients, methods, and skills – and nothing else.

Authenticity

We strive to understand and connect. We treat our customers and collaborators the way we want to be treated – as unique and valuable individuals who deserve the very best.

Patience

We don’t rush. Good bread takes time – and we give it that time. Slow fermentation, careful rising, a calm and steady hand.

Our goods.

Bread

We believe time is the most important ingredient in any good bread. Our bread ferments slowly – up to 48 hours – because that’s the only way to develop full flavor, better digestibility, and that signature texture. No rush, no shortcuts. Hand-mixed, naturally leavened, and baked with the idea that every slice should offer more than just taste – it should slow you down, nourish you, and remind you how good simple can be.

From the first sourdough loaf in Zagreb and the true traditional baguette to Japanese milk bread, we’re committed to helping our customers discover what real bread® truly means.

100% handmade
Up to 48 hours of natural fermentation

Pastries

Our flaky and sweet pastries – inspired by the French viennoiserie tradition – are made by hand, with real butter and plenty of patience.

Our croissant was the first true, handmade croissant in Zagreb – layered, buttery, crisp, just as it should be. Alongside classics like babka, we're always looking for new ways to surprise – like our baklava knot, where flaky dough meets honey-walnut richness.

Real butter, real layers
Handmade with French tradition

Sandwiches & savory

Our sandwiches and savory pastries are crafted as serious food in a simple form – perfect for breakfast, a break, or a light lunch that doesn’t settle for less.

Baguette with ham and butter, or with prosciutto, warm focaccia with mozzarella, and the first Croque Monsieur in Zagreb – true French comfort food. Our quiches with feta and tomato, leek and pancetta, morning pies, and strecci with tomatoes and Grana Padano are a simple, delicious bite for those who love things uncomplicated – but done right.

Everything is made in our own kitchen, with the same care and no-shortcut approach we take to bread: full attention and top-quality ingredients.

Sandwiches with no compromise on flavor
Savory pastries with character

Sweet bites

Our sweet bites are inspired by classics – prepared simply, just the way they should be. No over-the-top decoration, just full flavor.

We introduced Zagreb to its first cruffin – a croissant-muffin hybrid filled with flavors that change with the seasons and our mood.

Our marble loaf is a well-loved favorite, known for its simplicity and nostalgic, homemade feel. Carrot cake is for those who like dessert with character, but not too much fuss. Banana bread, lemon poppy seed loaf, Baileys cake, and other sweet bites don’t try to be more than they are – but they are the best version of themselves.

With every slice, we want to show that simple doesn’t mean boring – it means genuinely good.

Simple desserts, full of flavor
Cruffin & familiar favorites

Loved by Our Customers.

V. H.

got a ham and butter sandwich and a croissant. they are both very good and perfect for breakfast! this may just be my favourite bakery in zagreb!! don’t miss out on this bakery, they have quite a solid selection of pastries and cakes. will be back to try more (:

Oogway Dxb

Bakery is tier strength. Fresh good pastries, bread, and quiche. Nice lovely place to go to. Friendly staff!

Marko Ma

If you are looking for always-fresh, perfectly baked pastries, this is the place to go. The execution here is absolutely top-tier, and you can really taste the quality of the premium ingredients they use in every bite.The only minor downside is the shop's interior design—the decor is a bit lackluster and could use a modern touch or a cozier vibe. However, the quality of the food completely makes up for it. You have to try their ham and cheese croissant. It is spectacular! Highly recommended and definitely worth a visit!

Yating Zhao

Pastries fresh and yummy. Coffee cups on the small side. Make sure you get large if you want a big coffee.

Belén Marcolin

I love that I came here when they were about to close and they still had lots of freshly baked options. I had a baklava that was SO good 🤩 and a cold brew that came in a can, which surprised me a bit, but it was actually good. the place is beautiful and the girl was really nice.

Vasilis Gkalimanis

A really charming little bakery in Zagreb, probably part of a well-known local chain. Everything here is handmade with fresh ingredients, and it shows. We tried savory pastries with cheese, spinach, and tomato, plus some sweet muffins (vanilla, chocolate, pistachio) — all super tasty. The multigrain bread was perfectly crunchy, and the cinnamon roll was honestly one of the best we’ve ever had. The seating area is quite small, but very cute and cozy. Definitely worth a stop for fresh, quality baked goods.

Andreja

A true gem for pastry lovers

I just had to come back to Korica to try more of their amazing sweet pastries — and wow, they did not disappoint!

The baklava pastry was incredible, with a fantastic blend of flavors.

The vanilla cruffin might be one of the best pastries I’ve ever had — rich, flavorful filling with plenty of it, perfect dough, and a pistachio crunch on top that gave just the right kick.

The staff were really nice and helped me choose what to get, which made the experience even better.

If you love pastries, Korica is a must-visit!

Gregory Wolf

One of the best bakeries in Zagreb!

From an Expat in Zagreb: this bakery is the bomb. French-influenced items! Their croissants and amazing and big! I suggest their quiches (leek or spiny) or one of their Demi-baguettes with Pršut of cooked ham.

Jessica C.

I’ve been twice in the week I was in Zagreb on business, and both times the pastries were delicious. I had the vanilla “cruffin”, and the Brie & mushroom quiche (pictured).

Avril Peterson

Lovely vanilla/ pistachio brioche

Marija Gasparovic

I love to stop by for almond croissant. Very delicious when freshly made. Pastry tend to be dry here. Current service doesn’t enjoy tourists but there is a sign Tips very much appreciated. I find it funny! Cute interior. They have good coffee, and some additional cute products like jams.