What is "kafana"

Kafana (in Bosnian, Montenegrin and Serbian ), kafeana (кафеана, in Macedonian), kavana (in Croatian, ) are terms used in the former Yugoslav countries for a distinct type of local bistro which primarily serves alcoholic beverages and coffee, and often also light snacks ("Meze") and other food. Most kafana's feature live music performances.

The concept of a social gathering place for men to drink alcoholic beverages and coffee originated in Ottoman Empire and spread to Southeast Europe during Ottoman rule, further evolving into the contemporary kafana.