Well, the witty Mr Wilde wouldn’t have lasted long in Zagreb without succumbing to diabetes, dental caries and all the other horrors associated with sweet, sweet sugar.

The slastičarnica is an institution you shouldn’t miss in Zagreb. Slastičarnice are basically temples to all things sweet. You can eat cake and ice cream, and drink coffee, soft drinks or a fitting choice of alcohol. Nik-o-Teen beware: these are all nicotine free establishments.

In Zagreb you can find a wide range of locally inspired cakes (kremšnite, sweet gibanice, Jelačić kocke), cakes from the days of Austria-Hungary (Sacher torte, Eszterhazy torte) and from the Turkish empire (baklava, urmašice).

Whatever you choose from the places listed below, you’re sure to get a top sugar buzz. Recommended accompaniments are a glass of water, a coffee, and a Stock brandy if you want the full-on decadent experience.