Eat · Baščaršija bazaar
Ćevabdžinica Hodžić
A busy Sarači grill for ćevapi that many locals prefer to Željo: order five or ten with somun and onion; go before 12:00 or in the late afternoon; cash and an early closing time.A busy Sarači grill for ćevapi that many locals prefer to Željo: order five or ten with somun and onion; go before 12:00 PM or in the late afternoon; cash and an early closing time.
Key facts
- Per person
- BAM 7–14
- Bosnian
- Hours
- 08:00–20:008:00 AM–8:00 PM
- typical, check
- Walk in
- 14:30–17:00
- easiest window
- Seating
- chairs
- Card
- some places
- carry cash
- Getting there
- Sarači, Baščaršija (check the door)
- 3 min walk
Go now?
Open?
Usually 08:00–20:00Usually 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Typical hours: check on the day.
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
14:30–17:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
BAM 7–142026 estimate · check
- Locals’ favourite ćevapi
- Cash
- Go before noon
- Order: Ćevapi, 5 pieces
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 14:30–17:00
- Queue risk: 12:00–14:00
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
When to go, hour by hour
Quietest listed hour: 09:00 (light).
- 09:00lightlittle or no wait
- 10:00lightlittle or no wait
- 11:00busya short wait is possible
- 12:00packedexpect a long lineQueue
- 13:00packedexpect a long lineQueue
- 14:00heavyexpect a line
- 15:00busya short wait is possible
- 16:00busya short wait is possible
- 17:00busya short wait is possible
- 18:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Say pet or deset ćevapa and sa lukom (with onion).
- 2Sit at the shared tables or stand at the counter.
- 3Go early: they can run out by evening (check).
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| One coffee, please | Jednu kafu, molim | yed-noo kah-foo moh-leem |
| The bill, please | Račun, molim | rah-choon moh-leem |
| How much is this? | Koliko košta? | koh-lee-koh kosh-tah |
| Without meat, please | Bez mesa, molim | bez meh-sah moh-leem |
| Hello | Dobar dan | doh-bar dahn |
| Thank you | Hvala | hvah-lah |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Extra bread: A small charge per piece — Ask when ordering.
- Ask the price of extras such as kajmak and bread before they arrive.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay in cash; small notes help.
- No tip needed.
- Cash preferred.
- Tipping: Round up or leave about 10% in restaurants when service is not included; not expected for coffee.
- Check whether service is already on the bill; if it is, no extra tip is needed.
- Most places take cash only for small items; carry KM 20 in notes.
At the table
- Look for a busy grill or bakery with a short menu; a long list of every dish is a sign of a tourist kitchen.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- KM 7–14 per person
Paying
Accepted everywhere and the only method at many counters.
Larger restaurants take cards; bakeries and small grills prefer cash (check).
No transit-style cards; no tap-to-pay at counters (check).
No foreign QR wallets.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianno
Meat only.
Show: Bez mesa, molim.
- Veganno
None.
- Halalask
Ask (check).
Show: Bez svinjetine.
- Gluten-freeask
Bread.
- Nut allergyask
Nuts are rare.
- Allergynot on file
Bread has wheat.
Show: Alergičan sam na ___.
What is in the dishes
- Yoghurtjogurtdairy
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No table bookings; walk in and take a free seat or queue at the counter.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None. Casual clothes; shorts are fine in summer.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sundays and holidays | check before you go | Hours are shorter on Sundays and closed on some holidays (Bajram, Christmas, New Year). |
| Ramadan (dates move) | check before you go | Some places open late or shut in the day; evenings are busy. |
On the ground
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · A plain plate suits children
- Access
- step-free: partial · Cobbled lane outside; a step at the door (check)
Hygiene
- Grilled to order; eat while hot.
- Basic tables; bring wipes.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Sarači, Baščaršija (check the door) · ~3 min walk
Cons
- Queue at noon.
- Meat only; nothing for vegetarians.
- Closes earlier than tourist restaurants (check).
Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Ćevapi | Grilled minced-beef sausages. | Say pet ćevapa. |
| Somun | Flatbread. | Comes with the plate. |
| Luk | Raw onion. | Say sa lukom. |
| Kajmak | Cream. | Say kajmak sa strane. |
| Jogurt | Drinking yoghurt. | Say jogurt. |
Price check
- locals pay
- KM 7–9 for five and KM 12–14 for ten (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- The same board price applies.
- rule
- No tip needed.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Extra bread | A small charge per piece | Ask when ordering. |
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Do they close on Sundays?
Check; some Sarači grills close early on Sundays.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is Hodžić better than Željo?
Locals disagree; try one and compare.
What time does it close?
Earlier than most; check on the day.
Can I pay by card?
Assume cash.
Is it good for vegetarians?
No.
How much does it cost?
About KM 7–14 per person (2026 estimate).
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Ćevabdžinica Željo3 min walkThe other big ćevapi grill.
- Bosnian coffee house on Baščaršija (choose a busy one)4 min walkCoffee after.
- Buregdžinica Bosna1 min walkA burek bakery: a round of meat or cheese pie with yoghurt, eaten fast; a breakfast or a mid-morning fuel stop.
- Buregdžinica Sač1 min walkA pie bakery that bakes pies under a metal lid (sač): go for a 09:00 breakfast or a light lunch; meat and vegetarian pies with yoghurt, cash only.A pie bakery that bakes pies under a metal lid (sač): go for a 9:00 AM breakfast or a light lunch; meat and vegetarian pies with yoghurt, cash only.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Used as a seated rest node in Sarajevo in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Sarajevo (Eat)
- officialSarajevo Tourism Association