Slovaks are a nation that never denies themselves something sweet. If you meet a Slovak on a hike in the mountains, they probably have at least one cookie or a small chocolate in their backpack. Discover the stories of iconic sweets that have been with us for decades.
Horalky – for hiking and skiing
One of the most iconic cookies in Slovakia is undoubtedly Horalky, from the Sereď bakery. Whether a Slovak is hiking or skiing, Horalky is their companion. Their story began in Hnúšťa at the Sedita company in 1953. Originally, they were made as Tatranky, but due to a shortage of hazelnuts, peanuts were added to the recipe, and thus Horalky were created. Horalky became so popular that more than one hundred million pieces are sold annually.
Mila – passionate, gentle, fragile
This delicate, fragile wafer is associated with childhood, family celebrations, and coffee gatherings. In 1969, it was still hand-wrapped in paper since the classic packaging as we know it today did not exist back then. The Sereď bakery relied on its own recipe when producing Mila, where the taste of the delicate layers is complemented by a milk filling and a cocoa glaze. After Horalky, it is the strongest brand of sweets in Slovakia, with several thousand tons sold annually.
Deva – the candy bar that conquered the world
Deva is another iconic Slovak chocolate bar. Its symbol is a rosy-cheeked, dark-haired girl in a polka-dot scarf. Its story began at the DEVA chocolate factory in Trebišov, which produced around 100 types of chocolate and non-chocolate products in 1956. In 1980, the confectionery plant became the most successful in the republic and, during these years, exported products to the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Yemen.
Kofila – coffee and chocolate in one
For coffee lovers, there’s Kofila, a chocolate bar with a coffee filling that sweetens every moment. Kofila began production in 1923 at the Orion factory in Bratislava and became a hit, especially among adults. In 2023, it celebrated 100 years with packaging designed by young designers.
Lentilky – Beautifully colorful and playful
The production of Lentilky began in 1907 at the Holešov plant. The name comes from the Latin “lenticula,” which means lens. It’s no surprise, as Lentilky really do resemble a lens in shape. The colorful candies are made from cocoa and are coated with a sweet glaze in eight colors. In a handy paper box, they are the ideal travel companion, but creative pastry chefs and mothers also like to use them as decorations on children’s cakes. Long live colors and playfulness!