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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Rigara

Skopje, North Macedonia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 59 2026
Rigara

A small confectionery shop at the entrance to Skopje's Old Bazaar, selling trileçe, Acıbadem almond cookies and Balkan sweets. Cream-filled almond cookies and trileçe bring in steady crowds, with Turkish visitors making up a large share, and staff are often gruff.

Highlights

  • Cream-filled Acıbadem almond cookies
  • Trileçe milk cake
  • Walnut cookies and lemonade

Good to know

  • Cash only, euros accepted
  • No price list, ask before buying
  • Few tables inside, self-service, no tea

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