Since 2015
A small cafe.
A big tradition.
It all started with a simple frustration: why was it so hard to find a real, warm mekitsa in the center of Sofia? So we opened a door on 28 Graf Ignatiev — with one pan, a kilo of flour and a stubborn promise to never fry ahead of time.
What is a mekitsa?
The mekitsa is a traditional Bulgarian fried dough pastry, common all across Bulgaria under several regional names — “mekitsa”, “tiganitsa”, “prashenitsa”. It's made from a yogurt-based dough and fried in hot oil until it turns golden on the outside and airy on the inside.
Traditionally served with honey, cheese or jam, the modern version often comes with Nutella, cream cheese, fresh fruit, or even sweet-savory combinations. At Mekitsa & Coffee we keep the respect for tradition — and play with the fillings.
“A mekitsa isn't a recipe. It's a Sunday morning, the smell of coffee and laughter from the kitchen.” — from the founder's diary
Four steps
How a mekitsa is made
No mysteries. Just technique, time and a little patience.
- 01
Mix
Flour, yogurt, eggs, a pinch of salt and baking soda. The dough rests for exactly 40 minutes.
- 02
Shape
By hand, never with a rolling pin — mekitsa loves the warmth of your palms. We tear small rounds.
- 03
Fry
Hot, clean oil. 45 seconds per side. Golden crust, airy inside.
- 04
Serve
Immediately, warm, with the filling of your choice. Eat with your hands, slowly.
Our mission
To share the mekitsa with the world — not as nostalgia, not as a souvenir, but as a living, warm, everyday joy. We want every traveler passing through Graf Ignatiev to leave with a deeper understanding of what we love here, in Bulgaria.