Reka Tirana

A Taste of Traditional Albanian Cakes

Gentiana from Tirana

"The cakes have distinctive Albanian names and flavors that will transport you back in time and there is a cake for every taste preference!"

If you're looking to indulge in some delicious traditional Albanian cakes, look no further than Reka. This pastry shop has been serving up some of the best Albanian cakes in Tirana since 1924, making it one of the oldest and most beloved establishments in the city.

Reka is a family-owned business that is proud of its legacy and the ancient recipes passed down through generations. The cakes have distinctive Albanian names and flavors that will transport you back in time. There is a cake for every taste preference, from the iconic Baklava to the lesser-known Sheqerpare.

Reka's decor is warm and welcoming, with baby blue walls and golden touches that give the space a regal atmosphere. The crew is professional and polite, and they are always ready to assist customers in finding the ideal cake to satisfy their sweet craving.

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Tirana Spotter Gentiana

They say you can tell a lot about a person by the things they keep close. For me, it’s my pen, my paper, and my passport. There’s something about the world – its beauty, its chaos – that compels me to capture it, whether through poetry, fleeting thoughts, or snapshots of moments that demand to be remembered. I find comfort in the act of writing, always carrying my journal, always searching for the next adventure to ink into existence. When paper isn’t at hand, well, there's always my phone, eagerly awaiting my next line, my next idea. A new place, a new food, a new perspective – it’s all fodde...

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Nov 30, 2025

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