Let Them Eat Burek and Cake

The Northland’s Burek and Cake is the ultimate definition of “hidden gem.” Tucked away in a quasi-residential neighborhood in a standalone building that looks like a backyard playhouse, the Bosnian-inspired bakery (3605 N.E. Antioch Road, KCMO) serves a variety of sweet treats. 

But the star of the show is, you guessed it, burek—a flaky, doughy pastry usually filled with meat, cheese or potatoes and commonly found in Burek and Cake’s owner Fatima Hodzic’s home country of Bosnia.

When asked why Hodzic chose her business’ name, she says: “I want [my customers] to learn what burek is. We all learn from each other—I’m really happy when I hear people who are not Bosnian say, ‘That’s my favorite.’ I wanted to bring my tradition.”

Look for a large golden-brown pastry spiral in Hodzic’s display case and you’ll have spotted the burek. It’s a great snack for breakfast or lunch. If you’re looking for something on the sweeter side, try the Bosnian-style sweet pastries, like the cheesecake or Hodzic’s personal favorite, strawberry tiramisu. It’s all made with fresh ingredients, so you can’t go wrong. 

“I have to choose the right ingredients because I don’t like to use extract,” Hodzic says. “Real fruits and real jams.”

If you’re looking for cake, come here.

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