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Eszeweria
Bohemian café (not only) for smokers
"Eszeweria" is probably the most bohemian café in Kazimierz, Krakow - and probably the most local place around I can think of...
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Stary Kleparz
The oldest marketplace
"Stary Kleparz" in Krakow is the city's oldest marketplace - it's been operating since the Middle Ages. Lots of locals come here for hard-to-find things...
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Taj
Thailand in the Main Square & Kazimierz
For those that have been looking for a Thai restaurant in Krakow where you can ask for less spicy food - "Taj" is the one you've been seeking...
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Karma Coffee
A local roastery & specialty coffee
"Karma Coffee" in Krakow is a must-see café for all coffee geeks w/ 2 locations. If you’re lucky enough, you can see roasting coffee on the spot!
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Przestrzeń Pełna Czasu
Co-working space & more
"Przestrzeń Pełna Czasu" in Krakow is not just a cozy, pretty co-working space with great coffee: it specializes in time management in more ways than one!
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Klub Alchemia
Feel the Kazimierz spirit & music
Klub Alchemia (est. 1999) in Krakow is a place for music, drinks and events, where you can feel the true spirit of Kazimierz...
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Urban Coffee
Lviv cheesecakes & more
At "Urban Coffee", specialty coffee meets snacks you probably wouldn't taste anywhere else in Krakow. Don't miss the Lviv cheesecakes for breakfast!
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Nad & Greg
An array of French & Belgian pastries
If you're not hungry enough to eat a proper lunch, "Nad & Greg" in Krakow is a French-Belgian patisserie where you can grab a tasty bite to hold you over!
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Hummus Amamamusi
A land of 25 hummuses
"Hummus Amamusi" in Krakow offers over 25 different hummus flavors. It is served with bread and bottomless veggies. Oh, the truffle hummus...
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Katarzyna
Hausner
Łąki Nowohuckie
Meadows in the city
"Łąki Nowohuckie" is a giant meadow right in the center of Nowa Huta, Krakow. It's been saved from development due to its ecological uniqueness...
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Katarzyna
Hausner
Massolit Bakery & Cafe
American-style pastries
"Massolit Bakery & Cafe" in Krakow is famous in the city for its huge, bright window, but I also love their vegan croissants, bagels & minimal decor...
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Aleksandra
Dyl
Busz
Coffee & drinks in the urban jungle
"Busz" in Krakow is a speakeasy-style cafe & bar with a unique, minimalist interior. Have your coffee, wine or even home-made kombucha in the green light!
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Aleksandra
Dyl
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