Šuma Belgrade
Nature-inspired sweet getaway
When you head up Simina street from Skadarlija, you will recognize this confectionery by its green garden, both outside, on the cobblestone, and on the inside, on the shelves. The owners, two architects, built Šuma as a small oasis around their love and home-based knowledge of cake-making; they also know exactly the origin of all the ingredients. They mostly come from local and small households and workshops). The two of them made sure that even the wooden chairs and the carefully chosen porcelain are both hand-made and pleasing to the eye.
But of course, the main reason to come here are their cakes, and they are a mix of inherited grandma's recipes and elegantly invented combinations. However, nothing is too sweet and some cakes are even sugar-free! Beetroot and elderflower juices are very refreshing, and I recommend trying each one of the tiny, unique pieces of chocolate pieces made exclusively here, designed and baked by the owners. There is also a new, healthier take on the traditional Reforma cake, still a classic.
Šuma will draw you into a silent slow-paced and chocolate-based break from the city center crowd. There is usually laughter and the scent of warm cake crust coming from the kitchen, where some of the recipes are written on the tiles. Being in Šuma at winter will make you feel like you’re in someone’s living room, whereas during the summer heat you can escape into the little garden’s shade. What’s more, they even work long hours.
About this spot
Simina 22a
- Mon - Fri 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00 - 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00
Piece of cake:
RSD
300
Find your way with 199 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:
Discover all other hidden gems in Belgrade
Belgrade Design District
A ghost town's afterlife
"Belgrade Design District" used to be an abandoned shopping mall - now it's an emerging space where established artists and designers showcase their work!
by
Svetlana
Copic
DJ
Tradional cakes in the neighborhood
"DJ" in Belgrade is a confectionery that has had its fans for more than 50 years! The sweets and cakes here are based on the Austro-Hungarian tradition...
by
Maša
Seničić
Bioskop Zvezda
Occupied cinema
"Bioskop Zvezda" in Belgrade is an impressive, historical, occupied, or should we say liberated cinema that's run by a small group of enthusiastic people.
by
Maša
Seničić
Beton Hala
Trendy Belgrade
"Beton Hala", or 'Concrete Hall' in Belgrade is a popular restaurant oasis with restaurants lined up just 10m from the Sava. Everything's quality here...
by
Nedeljko
Ivaniš
Cetinjska 15
New clubbing spot
"Cetinjska 15" is Belgrade's new hotspot. It's the Serbian Kreuzberg at what once used to be a beer factory. Much more worth it than Skadarlija...
by
Nedeljko
Ivaniš
Savska Promenada
New Sava riverbank
"Savska Promenada" Belgrade is a brand-new walking zone on the bank of the river Sava. It's a perfect place w/ many terraces for working out brain & body.
by
Nedeljko
Ivaniš
The Clock
Digital mural
"The Clock" is a mural in Belgrade created in 2011. It's a working clock made of 20,000 LEDs. It's a symbol of time passing and a new, digital era...
by
Anđa
Savić
Televizorke
Back to the 1970s
The "Televizorke" in Belgrade always take my childhood, to idyllic Yugoslavia, when this building with the windows that look like televisions was built...
by
Vladimir
Dulović
Chilean mural
Solidarity, comrade!
In Belgrade there aren't many murals, though the art form has gained recognition in last few decades. One of these rare examples is on the garden wall...
by
Vladimir
Dulović
Kaimaktsalan Watchtower
Freedom breakthrough
The "Kaimaktsalan Watchtower" in Belgrade was constructed by stones brought back from its namesake 1916 battle. This monument always gives me goosebumps...
by
Anđa
Savić
Daska & Veslo
Danube SUP
"Daska & Veslo" offers a perfect getaway from Belgrade's city jungle. Stand up paddling is something you should try at least once, so why not here?
by
Anđa
Savić
Heading to Belgrade?
199 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
... for just €9.99
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 199 Insider Tips
✓ Escape the Crowds
✓ Find Spots nearby
✓ Authentic Stories
... for just €9.99
City guides by those who know the city in and out!
Our Locals' Favorite Belgrade
Our team loves Belgrade
Get to know our other Spotters from Belgrade
As featured on:
