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"Minoas Restaurant" is a Greek restaurant in Krakow with a bit higher than average prices, but the size & deliciousness of the dishes are so worth it!
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"Krolowa Przedmiescia" is definitely one of the smallest, and prettiest, cafes you'll find in Krakow. I always get my coffee black here to enjoy the taste.
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"Lodowa Huta" in Nowa Huta, Krakow, is my favorite ice cream shop in the city because everything is prepared in-house using fully natural ingredients...
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"PELMENI OD ŻURAWIA" in Krakow makes a Ukrainian variation of pierogi. The friendly owners sugested I try the ones with shrimp & chicken - they were right!
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"Decius Park" in Krakow is one of the oldest parks in the city. What makes it stand out for me is the beautiful villa & that it's an open-air art gallery!
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"Kamienna Bistro" is one of the newest entries to Krakow's gastro scene, located next to the old freight station. I always order the feta with honey...
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Bistro " Handelek" is always busy with locals who know where to find one of Krakow's best breakfast menus - just 1 minute from Oskar Schindler's Factory...
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"WINE&More Błonia" in Krakow is a wine shop where you can also enjoy a glass on the premises. I usually get a 1lt carafe & a large cheese platter...
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"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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"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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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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