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Matylda Zielińska Bizu

Tiny treasures

"Matylda Zielińska Bizu" in Warsaw is a handcrafter jewelry maker. One thing's for sure: you will find great gifts for yourself and loved ones here...

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Magda

Przedmojska

Apr 27, 2025

Bar Wieczorny

Polish storm!

"Bar Wieczorny" Warsaw is a meeting place/bar for many neighbors for their "last one" before bed. Check out the "surprise me" drink, and so they will...

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Magda

Przedmojska

Apr 26, 2025

Big Book Cafe

Literary world

Big Book Cafe, run by the people behind one of the youngest and most innovative literary festivals under the name Big Book Festival, was opened in the Summer of 2017.

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Magda

Przedmojska

Apr 26, 2025

Wydawnictwo Tajfuny

Asia in Warsaw

"Wydawnictwo Tajfuny" in Warsaw is a small publishing house that aims to bring Japanese & Asian culture to the Polish market. You can stay all day here!

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Magda

Przedmojska

Apr 24, 2025

Proces Kawki

Coffee roastery with a garden

"Proces Kawki" in Warsaw is one of my favorite coffee places in Praga, both for its offering and relaxed atmosphere, esp. the large garden and sunbeds!

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Piotrek

Czubaszek

Apr 24, 2025

Plan B

The heart of Hipster's square

"Plan B" is probably the most popular bar in Warsaw and for good reason! This place, located at 'Hipster's Square' is always a plan B if all else failed.

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Ola

Synowiec

Apr 24, 2025

Między Nami

Relaxed cafe

"Między Nami" Warsaw is one of the oldest modern cafes in town, having been opened in the '90s. It's also known for being LGBT friendly and is a popular...

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Piotrek

Czubaszek

Apr 24, 2025

Politechnika Building

Glass with class

The "Politechnika building" in Warsaw, or the main building of the University of Technology, has a beautiful glass art deco roof! Come for a concert here.

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Stefano

Nardone

Apr 24, 2025

Jak Wam Sie Podoba

The book and the smile

"Jak Wam Sie Podoba" is my favorite shop in Warsaw because you can pick up a book, start reading it and eventually buy it if you like it.

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Stefano

Nardone

Apr 24, 2025

Momencik Vegan Burritos & Tacos

Mexican & vegan

"Momencik Vegan Burritos & Tacos" in Warsaw is one of my favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurants. Here I discovered the best meatless burrito around...

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Nitzan

Reisner

Apr 24, 2025

Hoża Street

A nice stroll down a pretty street

"Hoża Street" in Warsaw is where I have lived since I was five years old. I do think its sweetness is easily noticeable, even if you didn't grow up here...

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Nitzan

Reisner

Apr 24, 2025

Kufle i Kapsle

Craft beer spot in the centre

"Kufle i Kapsle" is my favourite craft beer pub in Warsaw. The bar has a regularly changing menu of twelve different beers on tap.

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Piotrek

Czubaszek

Apr 24, 2025

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