Authentic food from the former Yugoslavia. Great atmosphere. The burek iz amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sinan Deniz
Cafe Bubamara is truly something special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and authenticity of the place. The smell of freshly baked burek hits you right away — flaky, buttery, perfectly balanced — easily some of the best you’ll find anywhere. But it doesn’t stop there. The menu is full of incredible Balkan comfort dishes and pastries, all made with care and true homemade flavor.
The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and full of life. You can come alone, with family, or with a group of friends and always feel welcome. The staff are attentive, kind, and treat you like part of the family, which is rare to find these days. What really stands out is how inclusive the place feels — people from all walks of life come here, and it naturally brings everyone together around great food and conversation.
Whether you’re already familiar with Balkan cuisine or just curious to try something new, Cafe Bubamara delivers an experience that goes beyond just eating — it’s about culture, community, and connection. This is one of those spots that instantly becomes a favorite, and you’ll find yourself coming back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nardi Bernaca
Good food good service highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KK
OMG if you haven't been...you need to get to Cafe Bubamara! Great vibe! When you walk into the back on a nice day you walk into a different world. I loved it!!! They have blankets ready just in case you get cold...The food was amazing very home made! I will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie Sherman D'Aquila
This place is FANTASTIC! Amazing food, staff and vibe
Marsel Gjoka
Great atmosphere and delicious coffee! The place feels cozy and welcoming, perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Special thanks to Bernard, our waiter — super friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Definitely coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenan Begovic
Always one of my favorite places when I'm feeling home sick. This feels great just to go in alone or with a group of people. Staff always are welcoming and greet you warmly. Highly recommend too anyone who is interested in some south Slavic cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Remilyn Lara
Food is good, servers was good but the managers or the one on a black shirts doesn’t feel welcoming it’s very uncomfortable to eat!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Traboin Gojcaj
Every time I come to New Jersey from Michigan, this restaurant in Clifton is my must-stop. The food is absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Their sweets are out of this world, easily some of the best I’ve ever had anywhere. The service is just as impressive: warm, welcoming, and attentive, they make you feel like family the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is unique and inviting, with a special charm that makes every visit memorable.
I’ve been here many times, and each experience has been consistently amazing. If you’re in Clifton and want the perfect combination of outstanding food, top-notch service, and an unforgettable atmosphere, this is the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Kuo
Who knew on this quiet street that there's a restaurant rocking total Balkan vibe! The interior of the restaurant and the backyard seating were both lovely. The atmosphere also reminded us of our trip to the Balkans. We got the Petulla (Balkan sugar free fried fluffy dough that comes with honey and feta cheese), mushroom burek and the dumpling (more like burek in ball shape). The food was ok overall, not the best burek. The Petulla was good yet such guilty pleasure being so greasy. Overall great place to hang out with friends with beautiful decor and great vibe.
It has everything except, More space. Perhaps an additional location is in order. Keep this one cozy and charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roberto Suero
Café Bubamara does serve tasty Balkan food like burek, cevapi, and desserts, and the cozy indoor/outdoor seating is nice. However, the service completely ruined my experience. I went for breakfast with a party of seven, and the server was rude from the moment we arrived. Later, when we tried to order a shake, we were told with attitude, “we can’t make that right now.” The dismissive tone and lack of courtesy overshadowed the food and atmosphere. Good food doesn’t excuse such poor service, and I left very disappointed. For the service I will not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Tali Nahari
We ordered borek with spinach, dumplings with cheese, and burek with meet. Delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vergie Farao
We had brunch with friends,10 of us The place os cozy.The decorations are interesting, the seatings are in the backyard.The staff were friendly and attentive. The food were flavorful and big portions. I had their Turkish coffee and was really good.
Authentic food from the former Yugoslavia. Great atmosphere. The burek iz amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cafe Bubamara is truly something special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and authenticity of the place. The smell of freshly baked burek hits you right away — flaky, buttery, perfectly balanced — easily some of the best you’ll find anywhere. But it doesn’t stop there. The menu is full of incredible Balkan comfort dishes and pastries, all made with care and true homemade flavor.
The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and full of life. You can come alone, with family, or with a group of friends and always feel welcome. The staff are attentive, kind, and treat you like part of the family, which is rare to find these days. What really stands out is how inclusive the place feels — people from all walks of life come here, and it naturally brings everyone together around great food and conversation.
Whether you’re already familiar with Balkan cuisine or just curious to try something new, Cafe Bubamara delivers an experience that goes beyond just eating — it’s about culture, community, and connection. This is one of those spots that instantly becomes a favorite, and you’ll find yourself coming back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food good service highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OMG if you haven't been...you need to get to Cafe Bubamara! Great vibe! When you walk into the back on a nice day you walk into a different world. I loved it!!! They have blankets ready just in case you get cold...The food was amazing very home made! I will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is FANTASTIC! Amazing food, staff and vibe
Great atmosphere and delicious coffee! The place feels cozy and welcoming, perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Special thanks to Bernard, our waiter — super friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Definitely coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always one of my favorite places when I'm feeling home sick. This feels great just to go in alone or with a group of people. Staff always are welcoming and greet you warmly. Highly recommend too anyone who is interested in some south Slavic cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good, servers was good but the managers or the one on a black shirts doesn’t feel welcoming it’s very uncomfortable to eat!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Every time I come to New Jersey from Michigan, this restaurant in Clifton is my must-stop. The food is absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Their sweets are out of this world, easily some of the best I’ve ever had anywhere. The service is just as impressive: warm, welcoming, and attentive, they make you feel like family the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is unique and inviting, with a special charm that makes every visit memorable.
I’ve been here many times, and each experience has been consistently amazing. If you’re in Clifton and want the perfect combination of outstanding food, top-notch service, and an unforgettable atmosphere, this is the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Who knew on this quiet street that there's a restaurant rocking total Balkan vibe! The interior of the restaurant and the backyard seating were both lovely. The atmosphere also reminded us of our trip to the Balkans. We got the Petulla (Balkan sugar free fried fluffy dough that comes with honey and feta cheese), mushroom burek and the dumpling (more like burek in ball shape). The food was ok overall, not the best burek. The Petulla was good yet such guilty pleasure being so greasy. Overall great place to hang out with friends with beautiful decor and great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It has everything except,
More space.
Perhaps an additional location is in order.
Keep this one cozy and charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Café Bubamara does serve tasty Balkan food like burek, cevapi, and desserts, and the cozy indoor/outdoor seating is nice. However, the service completely ruined my experience. I went for breakfast with a party of seven, and the server was rude from the moment we arrived. Later, when we tried to order a shake, we were told with attitude, “we can’t make that right now.” The dismissive tone and lack of courtesy overshadowed the food and atmosphere. Good food doesn’t excuse such poor service, and I left very disappointed. For the service I will not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
We ordered borek with spinach, dumplings with cheese, and burek with meet.
Delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had brunch with friends,10 of us
The place os cozy.The decorations are interesting, the seatings are in the backyard.The staff were friendly and attentive.
The food were flavorful and big portions.
I had their Turkish coffee and was really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Burek and desserts are great
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
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