Bosna Express

This has been both myself and wife’s go to place for a very long time for authentic and delicious Eastern European takeout! We always order the Roasted Red Peppers with feta & Shepherd Salad to start then 10 pieces of Cevapi and their signature Pljekavica, and both are always incredible. The Cevapis are always perfectly cooked, and the Pljekavica has such a generous, flavorful burger filling. The kids always love the Bosna Express nuggets, think more than McDonald’s which is a HUGE WOW FACTOR in itself. PS: Do NOT forget to order extra Pita bread and the Cucumber Salad, dalish :) Everything tasted like it was made with care, reminiscent of a home-cooked meal. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it a fantastic value. Service was quick and friendly, too. If you're looking for comforting, homemade Eastern European food, this is the spot!

I’ve been going to Bosna Express for many years but I’m done with them. Food is tasty, I have to give them that but they’ve become way too money hungry. They charge you extra for everything. I asked for a platter to go. The guy asked “with everything?”. I told him not to put hot sauce but put some more white sauce. He ended up charging me an extra $1 without telling me that I’ll be charged extra. Last time I was there I got charged extra again. Their prices keep going up, portions keep getting smaller and extra charge for everything. I didn’t even get a plastic fork. How the hell am I supposed to eat it? I was afraid to ask for one because that probably would’ve been another $1. The photo shows my platter with the extra white sauce. Does it look like I got that much more white sauce?

Awesome food. Adding this to my regular local places. Had the chicken pita burger and it was absolutely delicious! Grilled to perfection and loaded with toppings. Also got fries which were great. Food is made fresh to order and great quality. Check it out!

Great Bosnian food, came from Canada to see my NY family. Had to get Cevapi of course. Great Cevapi, it’s not cold for us here during winter as a Bosnian Canadian . There are so many people in NYC, everyone honks. Reminds us of Bosnia 🇧🇦

It’s a really small but cozy place, excellent for pick up, everything seems really fresh, I ordered a chicken over rice and the cook grilled it on the spot. The have a nice variety of food and different flavors that I’ve seen in the neighborhood. The flavor was really goood. And the portion was quite small but good anyways

Small place to order some pick up food. Everything looks fresh and is cooked right on the spot. The Bosnian burger is delicious. I’ll be back to try some other plates.

Pictures do not do justice. Wow. You have to visit at least once. The chef is so humble and amazing at what he does! He makes the place even better! 🙌👏. Definitely reccomend it. Food is on point! No complaints.

Tasty Bosnian food. Good option in the neighborhood. (Before they became hungry for more money with a little to offer) Edit(06/16/2021): I have been a huge fan of them but in time their portions gotten smaller and price gotten more expensive. Lost their authenticity. Don’t recommend anymore.

A Bosna Burger is the best if you're looking for an express taste test. Giant patties, round and delicious. Subtle spices to fulfill your wishes. Authentic hole-in-the-wall. Bench outside. Try it out and take your tongue for a ride.

Love their meat quality! I get hot dogs and cheeseburgers here all the time I'm hungry after stopping by the library around the corner. There is a bench outside the store but this is a take out spot and it's actually quite busy a lot of the time so it takes a minute for your food to be ready. Prices aren't amazing but there is a lack of halal options in its area so it is what it is.

this place may have good food but it's closed always. for some reason during the day it's closed and on random nights its open. the hours listed on this site are not correct.

Got delivery of a couple of items and everything arrived within an hour of ordering. I really enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich. It was filled with white onions, carrots, lettuce, and a couple of sauces. I wish there had been more sauce (not just in the center) and if there had been sour cream I didn't see or taste any, but whatever the red sauce was was really good. Loved that you could see the grill marks on the chicken.

Ordered a Bosnian burger and enjoyed under their outdoor seating canopy. Super delicious. It's a sort of patty sausage hybrid that is pretty flat be laid inside a large pita with lettuce, tomatoes, chilis, yogurt, and onions.lots of seasoning in the meat. Other ingredients are fresh and add a nice crisp. Located near a couple delis so you can esy pair your burger with a tall boy ;)

Great cevapi! Staff very friendly and attentive. Quick preparation of my dish and prices within normal range.

This is really good food, worth a go, the burger is great so is the chicken over rice, not too oily I don't feel gross after. Only downside is they don't do extras, asked for extra salad which Id pay for and they said no which is weird in nyc. That's a small complaint though you should def check this place out.

Simple, fast, and delicious!! What a great little gem! Big fan of cevapi and I love it on their pita sandwich. Get everything on it when they ask!

Bosna Express was pretty good. Good energy across the board. Every thing that we purchased was super fresh and flavorful. Not to mention, the service was very good and the staff was super welcoming. Incredible.

The freshest and most delicious halal food that you can get. Bosna express is my regular go to place!!!

First time having Bosnian food but def don't intend on this being the last. The order was completed quickly and the cevapi was perfectly grilled. The veggies were fresh and the bread was as fresh as could be. Made for an amazing experience. Not to mention the two chefs were extremely kind and hospitable. I'm so happy I tried this place. The baklava was really good also. The softest baklava I ever had. 10/10. Would come here again. And often.

Only been here a handful of times. Not much to look at from the outset and pretty small and compact inside with not much room to stand/sit to enjoy your food but man is it tasty!!! Full of flavor and I'm sure a great spot to hit after you've been out and had a couple of alcoholic beverages. Their burger pitta is fantastic! Thank me later

The boyfriend is Balkan so coming here for a pljeskavica is a must. The price has gone up a few dollars in the past years but it's totally worth it. This joint is a small hole in the wall but is fantastic. Pljeskavica is a grilled burger made Bosnian style with lamb and beef served with sour cream, onions, lettuce, tomato and avjar (an eggplant based sauce). You can order the regular burger or the one that has cheese inside the meat. Pljeskavicas are not as good as the ones I've had in the former Yugoslavia but it will do for NYC. It's huge and filling and you will want to come back for this Balkan burger.

It's the only Balkan grill of this kind in the area so that makes it the best . It is pretty decent . Cevapi are very good , bread is fresh , pljeskavica can pass because you cannot find it anywhere . Yogurt is great , sweets are also pretty good , peper / garlic salad.... It should be 5 stars but there are a few things that are not typical . First taxes on cash payments . I understand taxes on CC payments , there is a sign stating that every CC payment comes with a tax and that makes sense but tax on cash payment is weird. If I buy a sandwich in any other deli I pay whatever was the price on the board . Second when you order over the phone you give all the additions right away over the phone even if you have 100 cevapi order and are coming to pick it up . You cannot get cevapi on the plate and some onions and kajmak on the side like it's usual . You get the sides only if you take it inside of a bread and we don't really eat cevapi like that always . The fact that you can't choose is really weird because it's absolutely the same except its separated in a plate .Third, lettuce should not be like this , it's better without lettuce if that's same shreded dry letuce like in Deli's. Balkan letuce is different and it's not hard to make it . I don't know, sometimes I feel scamed when I buy there and cant get it Balkan way with add ons on the side if I want it like that . Kajmak on 1 side of the bread and ajvar on the other side not one over another ... I take a bite and feel like I'm eating Bosnian grill made by somebody who have never seen Bosnian grill even tho the meat is on point . And then I pay tax.

Not approaching to balkan food at all. Came in and he had card reader in front and on the end said we dont accept cards, i need to search around for cash. Pljeskavica was so poor and bad. Sorry but it is what it is.

The grilled chicken sandwich is cooked to order and is very nice. I ask for extra Ajvar which is the roasted pepper spread and it is amazing! The guy who works this place is great too.

A tiny place that only has a couple of chairs. Of course we got the Pljekavica, or Bosnian Burger, with everything. Everything includes lettuce, tomato, red pepper sauce and chopped onion. The patty itself is the size of a dinner plate, but flattened out thin with a blend of lamb and beef . The pita that the burger is served in is light and delicious. The burger itself screams for some salt and pepper, it seemed a bit on the bland side. You definitely need all the toppings for some flavor. All in all in was a good burger experience, maybe next time I'll smuggle in some salt and pepper.

I have to agree with most reviewers this is a real gem and whole in the wall place, a type of place you visit to experience taste of Balkans. The place is tiny, the cook was attentive and very nice. Should've asked for more Ajvar on my pljeskavica but but that's just my preference. I wish the place was closer to home, it took us some time to drive to it. However I will definitely come by again but next time will try ćevapi since their meat is very good. For the type of place this joint goes for I give them 5 stars. They deserve 5 stars in their category, not fancy, hole in the wall with awesome couple of ethnic dishes.

With the deluge of Polish speciality stores and peppering of Spanish bodegas in the neighborhood, this little gem is a unique find. I've seen it coming off of the M train every day after work, and after my roommate came home with a chicken and rice, I decided to skip my nightly stuffed cabbage and go Bosnian. Oh. My. God. What a treat!!! Seriously!!! The food is high quality halal cart food that just happens to be Balkan, and we can't get enough! The dude who works inside takes his time making the order, but it's worth it. If you're undecided, go lamb. One thing, though: who is the interior decorator? Those little inspirational signs always freak me out.

Love the burgers,really tasty.I order whenever I'm in the area. Cant say anything bad......my only wish is they would deliver.

Best cevapi I've had, hands down in all Queens. Always cooked to perfection, always delicious. And the white sauce - I guess the caimac, it's so smooth. Love this place .

It took quite some time to cross this place off the list, as my will to head down the M train to the penultimate stop is not very high. One Saturday, though, with the weather fair and the desire for any time of party low, I came over here. There's no competition for the flat, spicy burgers of the Balkans in Brooklyn. The two other times I've had it were at an Albanian restaurant in the Bronx and then at a shack in Slovenia, where the meat inside was horse. Both of these wound up being better than Bosna Express, which I'm afraid using too many ordinary ingredients in the service of a sometimes ordinary dish. My advice is to throw out the lettuce and tomato, an American addition that adds neither flavor nor texture. Then ensure that there's plenty of kajmak (a thick cream that's like a cheese) and ajvar sauce. Keep the raw, sliced onions - these add necessary crunch. Ensure the bread is well-toasted along with the meat. This will ensure plenty of room to soak up the flavors inside the patty. Unless you are planning this to be the sole meal of the day, you can split the burger, which is called a pljeskavica on the menu and in the Balkans, with a friend. This is nice food, but if you have the patience to head to the Bronx, it can be better.

Jared eats cheap and ethnically diverse and I smile. These 2 words are of the utmost importance to me. Bosna Express seemed like a Diamond in the Ridgewood rough, and despite my best efforts to rate without being overly partial to gastronauts who value diversity and economy, it really is. But the Pijekavica (Bosnian Burger) was ultimately neither here nor there. This is 95% due to the hamburger patty which was some of the more underwhelming Balkin or Middle Eastern Meat I've had in recent memory. The sandwich, architecturally, is a wonder. Brilliant flatbread stuffed with meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, white and read sauce...like a schwarma in burger form that's been stamped out a few times. The ingredients are fresh. But nothing in the ingredients is WOW. Not the bread and not the sauce. Rather, everything is just a perfect accommodation to a sandwich that would be nothing short of miraculous if it had savory meat. Question to friends: "Did the meat have taste?" Answers from friends: "eh" and "(back and fourth shaking of head with a frown)". When I return here someday...I will be trying the Kebobs. I will not be itching to travel to Ridgewood for this $8 Bosnian wonder burger with meat that failed to impress. maybe Nenad Kristic can make me a Serbian Burger with tastier meat.

I read about the Pljekavica, or "Bosna Burger", on a food blog in Queens, and due to my penchant for gluttony and hamburgers themselves, I knew that I had to go and give it a try. This place is somewhat of a trek to get to from Manhattan, requiring that you take the L to the M train, or simply the M if you live in Lower Manhattan, but rest assured that it's not 'that' awful of a trip and it goes by fairly quickly. The restaurant is literally right next to the stairs off of the Forest Ave. stop, so no worries there either. This place is TINY, and by tiny I don't mean something similar to small storefront. There's only one booth that could probably seat four people if they squeezed in, and a small counter (if you could call it that) which could probably get one or two more people in there. It's a tight squeeze, and if it's not dead in there like it was when I arrived I strongly suggest taking this to go. The "Bosna Burger" ($8.00), as another reviewer pointed out, isn't really a burger in the traditional sense of the word, but more of a thin sausage patty that is absolutely huge. It comes on this amazing bread that is filled with said burger long with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and another red sauce which I knew the name of...but do not remember right now. It's the size of a dinner plate, and absolutely humongous, yet that being said I ate the entire thing. It's a very hearty dinner that is certainly unusual and satisfying. The mix of the sausage patty with the sour cream was unusual for me in itself, and combined with said mysterious red sauce, it was taken to a whole new level. Check this place out, it's somewhat of a hole in the wall that is mildly difficult to get to, but it's definitely worth the trek.

From their menu - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pljekavica Our celebrated Bosnian style burger, being voted the best burger in Queens For past few years by the "Village Voice," grilled to perfection ...... $8.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Well, it's not exactly a burger ... it's more of a thin nicely spiced sausage patty of lamb and beef. The sausage disk is about 8 inches across and is cooked on a gas fired grill. There are satisfying spurts of flame as the grease from the lamb hits the open flame. It's served on a puffy Bosnian pita that's been nicely warmed. It can be ordered with a yoghurt based sauce but I prefer it with diced onions and Ajvar, the red sauce of Marshall Tito. At first glance the finished product looks like a personal pizza but it's much better than that. The spicing is the same as the Bosnian cevapi sausage links and doesn't need much doctoring. I put on the barest sprinkling of salt and if I'm feeling frisky I add some red pepper flakes. The burger at Bosna Express relies on it's spicing and the blend of beef and lamb rather than sheer size. It's only about 8 oz. It would never replace a regular burger but it's a wonderful change of pace. When Pat LaFrieda starts making these they'll go for $30. In the meantime you can buy one for $8.00 in Queens.

If you're a vegetarian, you've got only a couple options. The shepherd salad was fine, but not really worth bothering with (iceberg lettuce, bell peppers, tomato, feta). The roasted red pepper w/ feta comes with warm pita and at $4 is a pretty awesome budget meal.

Everyone who like to enjoy good food shoud visit Bosna eXpress

I haven't been here for a while but I know this place hasn't changed because I keep hearing how amazing the food is. Cevapi is the best thing ever. Love their food!!

I must say the Pljeskavica is quite good here, there must been a good a good mix of some lamb in with the beef patty-- the ajvar tasted like a tinned product, however didn't detract too much from the well cooked meat and toasted pita. I'd say $9 is a bit expensive for the neighborhood... and the guy at the counter gave me trouble trying to give him a $10 bill that had a tiny tear in the corner. The verdict overall: Juicy, meaty and had fresh produce so I'm pretty happy

The lamb/burger super flat patty between pita bread was pretty good for being boring. Didn't leave the best taste in my mouth after putting down $9 + tip. Not worth it and wouldn't recommend this place. It's no bigger that 100sq feet including the kitchen, which was the most charming thing about this place. You, as the customer, can do way better in this neighborhood.

As an ex-pat, Its hard to find good Cevapi in Rego Park. I just happened to be in Ridgewood, doing some ethnic food shopping, and I found this little discreet storefront. I must admit that it intrigued me, as I usually get my Cevapi/Pljeskavica fill in Astoria after work. As I entered, I gave a welcoming "Zdravo", only to find the Mexican guy looking at me funny. I guess he didn't speak Croatian/Serbian. So, after a brief, awkward moment, I went with the large order of Cevapi to go, with onions, and a side order of Kajmac(a funky, creamy cheese topping). Trust me, always get the Kajmac to go, at any place that you are taking the order to go. The portion is huge, 10 thick, pinky sized pieces of nicely grilled lamb/beef. The flatbread is slightly reminiscent of the one back home, but someone here needs to season the meat. Other than the fact that the meat was juicy in the inside, it was bland. Where's the salt and pepper. Back home, the first items on the dinner table was the salt and pepper, then everything else. I guess if you a townie, this is a good place to come to, but I think that I will continue to satisfy my craving for home food in Astoria.

The taste of home. The burgers and/or Cevapi are must have ! I wish they start serving the French fries to go along with it.

Next time you need a quick meal try Bosna Express. Similar to halal cart cuisine but with an Albanian twist. Fresh, hot, and most important, DELICIOS!! The sandwiches are served on a grilled pita with ajvar and sour cream which blends together so perfectly with the spicy beef and lamb. 5 stars every time.

The burger was big, as promised, and satisfying after a long bike ride. Just enough embellishment from the red pepper spread. Though the tiny space (1 booth!) would be frustrating if it were crowded, when you're the only person in there it just feels intimate. I'm curious to try the cevapi, but for now, the burger hit the spot.

So Simple, So Tiny but yet so delicious. The menu consists of one page, but you don't really need a menu when you know whats good. Balkan food is what I grew up with but this classifies of more like Balkan Soul food.... go for either pleskavica (the burger) or cevapi. Pair it with a homemade yogurt and then make sure you're close to a place where you can take a nap (for the full experience). I've got only love for this place and it's mysterious ways of appealing to my taste buds in a very sexual way! :)

Bosna Express is my jam! 7 bucks for chicken and jasmine rice with pita and a small salad. You cannot beat this deal!

The food is good service is good but that heavy price tag costed 3 stars I'm happy to pay for food if it's worth it and dont get me wrong fresh bread ingredients and especially fresh meat people are in and out all day but it's way over priced like a stick up

They say its Mediterranean,but it's really Bosnian food located near the L train in Ridgewood Queens. They were on one of the food shows. Known for their Bosnian burger Very Nice. Don't go with a large group of people because it only seats 4 people. But the Bosnian burger is oh so amazing. It's topped with their own sauce not ketchup. It's huge, they have to cut it into quarters. This place is hard to find and I recommend you go during daylight.

Go. there. now! This place is delicious, especially if you appreciate a good lamb sausage as much as you should. Try out their Pljekavica too (a lamb patty with lettuce/tomato/onion drizzled in white and hot sauce and put between two soft pita halves). The bread is seriously one of the highlights, as it's not your regular run of the mill pita. Another highlight is the grilled and smoky flavor of the lamb. The guy who makes it, always the same super chill guy, grills it right in front of you to order. It's a typical hole-in the-wall place, which makes it even better. There are couple of stools to sit inside but definitely not a big group place. There's a bench right outside the establishment though.

I took away a star because there's only 1 table. Other than that, their unique "burger" is great! A big flat lamb blend patty on appropriately-described "warm fluffy Bosnian bread". I would just order it with whatever comes on it and maybe add a dash of that yellow salt blend that's on the table. It's almost like a shaker filled with instant Ramen flavoring, and it's delicious. Other menu items; who knows? Who cares? Bosna is the bomb

The burger was phenomenal.....being perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and just satisfies that crave. These were awesome when I was sober, but I bet they will be like fillet Mignon after a few beers. :D I would definitely come back here.

The plejskavica is awesome every time. Highly recommend it. The baklava, different from the Turkish style, but that does not make any less tasty/desirable.

Not necessarily the best place to go to avoid being roughed up by drunk Eastern-European thugs, but they do a good burger. A very interesting dining experience if you're looking for something a little different in a hamburger or if you're looking to get roughed up by some drunk Eastern-European thugs. A very unique, tasty and satisfying burger indeed. My only complaint is that while I was eating here with my friends one time, a couple of drunk Eastern-European thugs came in and roughed us up for no reason.

I'm not much of a burger guy, but this place is good! Unlike American style burgers, the ones here are really thin and flat and could be chopped in slices like a pizza. Personally I love how I can finally fit the entire burger inside my mouth when taking a bite and not have toppings all over my face, like with most US burgers. It's official, we Slavs do it better. The burger was a bit pricy, but it's kinda massive, easily the size of two meals. Also the service was very friendly, which always gets points for me. Not sure if it's a destination for non-foodies, but if you love burgers, I recommend you get your butt on the M

My husband hails from Bosnia and had been fervently looking for restaurants that serves his cuisine, which is hard to find in large numbers. Bosna Express is a true hidden gem and my husband informs that this is the most delicious Bosnian restaurant he has been to on this side of the world. The Pljeskavica is delicious and a nice large portion. When my husband is missing home, we will head over to Bosna Express for this tasty Bosnian burger. This is a cash only place and there isn't really a place to sit and eat save for about 4-6 bar stools along the wall. We have had to eat out on the trunk of our car on occasion, but the food is worth it!

I was directed to Bosna from Yelp and the good reviews left here. I was playing a concert in the area and looked up good eats in the area. I was familiar with this type of "burger" from some food stands in eastern Europe. In particular, there is a food stand in Belgrade called "Loki" that makes giant sandwich patties out of pork, beef and lamb. Bosna Express wasn't quite as insane as that but it was still pretty amazing. I got there just before closing and ordered a Bosna Burger with everything. I also got a Cokta, which is a cola made in Slovenia that is very popular in eastern Europe. It doesn't have caffeine or high fructose corn syrup. The burger was ready in minutes and was DELICIOUS. It was really big- it took up an entire plate by itself. But I was very hungry and it hi the spot. For $8 this really can't be beat.

I've only been here once, because I moved out of the neighborhood and it's quite a trek now. I'd go back next time I'm in Ridgewood though. I'm no expert on Balkan food, but the food here is good and reminded me of my trip to Sarajevo- it's typical street food (the thing I had anyway, which was several pieces of a salty/spicy sausage on pita with lettuce, tomato, and sauce). The place is small but they have a table or two inside. It's right under the Forest Ave stop on the M line.

I had Ćevapi there. Those are pretty damn good!! Not like my Grandma makes them, hell i am pretty sure the chef is Mexican but Its the best Bosnian Food I have ever heard of hahaha; that one restaurant that is...

I love Bosna Express. Its the closest to home-cooked meal .they are clean friendly and fast!! Samunas are the best! Bit pricy but its ok.

Interesting little hole in the wall. The Bosnian burger is quite tasty, it was good-- not good enough to trek from Sunnyside into Ridgewood but good enough to stop and have a bite if you're already here.