Cafe Balkan

The food was absolutely delicious, we got cevapi and sarma and we'll be back to have the goulash and pljeskavica! It's been recommended by my partner's family who is from Phoenix over and over again and I finally got to try it while visiting Phoenix from Australia with my partner!

If you’re anywhere near this place, you must stop in. Radmila, the owner does it for the love and uses authentic family recipes. She will make you feel like family with her warmth and hospitality. The goulash was rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I loved the lamb shank, which is saying a lot because I normally don't like gamey meats. It was hands down the best I’ve ever had—perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth tender. Fantastic food & amazing service!

Tate was very sweet and friendly! She helped understand the menu better. And was very knowledgeable about the food served here. I had the balkan canoli and espresso! Fantastic i will definitely be back!

Balken Café is an absolute gem! The food was fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I had the Cevapi and Kupus, plus dessert!! The service was equally impressive: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The young man at the front was very personable, he answered all my questions and gave a great reccomendation. I honestly have zero complaints. Such a great spot in Phoenix, and I’ll definitely be back!

It truly tasted like homemade food. Everything from service to food to pastry was outstanding definitely recommend this place to everyone who is open to try a food that made with love and passion. With the finest ingredients that you feel like you’re sitting at somebody’s dining room and enjoying your homemade food. Will definitely take my clients and friends there to experience the good food from Yugoslavia.

I had eaten here before with my daughter but went today with my retiree friends. One friend and I had the lamb gyro special while the other 2 had goulash. We all shared Burek. Everything was delicious. And I love a place where the owner/manager checks in on us (she did!). Was great to see the place get busier as we left. Definitely will go back to "dig deeper" into the menu.

The Chicken Gyro Wrap was delicious. The wrap was filled with grilled chicken, onions, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. The meal was accompanied with Tzatziki sauce and a side of French fries. The meal was very filling and worth eating again! Everyone there are very friendly and greet you with a smile.

The food was awesome!! Regardless if you are your Slavic or wanting to try something new, you won't be disappointed! The Serbian hamburger with it's fantastic bun and Seasonings will blow you away! The cevaps are also a must try! Definitely don't leave without trying the desert that looks like a little Peach!!