Jo & The Sisters
In recent years, Zagreb has fallen in love with breakfast, the kind you take your time with, no need to rush a coffee on the go.
Just a few steps from Martićeva Street, on Račkoga Street, you will find Jo & The Sisters, a Morning Club that first opened in Split before coming to Zagreb.
Close enough to downtown, yet a little tucked away, this is a place made for mornings you want to savor. Behind it are a brother and two sisters. It all began with the breakfasts they made for themselves and their children, along with a simple idea: healthy food can be delicious, fun and something you actually look forward to.
From early morning, the place is alive with activity and the aroma of coffee. The space is small, bright and playful, with an outdoor terrace perfect for your first coffee of the day. The menu follows suit: smoothie and protein bowls, chia and tapioca puddings, sandwiches, juices, matcha and coffee. Everything is available to go, but it’s much better to find a table and stay a while.
That is exactly what we did. First up was Green Goddess – a cold-pressed blend of apple, lemon, celery, spinach and ginger, refreshing and with just enough kick to wake you up. Then came Protein Pudding, one of those pleasant surprises that quickly makes you forget you are eating something labeled “healthy.” Its base of homemade almond milk, chia seeds, almond yogurt and vanilla protein powder is thick and creamy, complemented by caramelized apples, homemade granola and sliced almonds. Creamy pudding, the natural sweetness of apple and crunchy granola – that contrast is what makes it so good. It is neither too sweet nor too heavy, yet has enough character to feel like much more than a compromise between healthy and delicious. This is a breakfast that first draws you in with its story and textures, then quickly makes you forget you came to eat something healthy. And yes, it is so good that you will be scraping up every last bite with your spoon.
Jo & The Sisters is a little haven for nourishing food. So, the next time you find yourself walking along Martićeva Street without a particular plan, take those few extra steps over to Račkoga Street. A healthy breakfast is a perfectly good reason.
