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Tartelette Café
Cakes made with passion
"Tartelette Café" is a well hidden secret in the center of Krakow. The delightful cakes with homemade taste are the highlight of my visits...
by
Magda
Bekou
Royal Mlynowka Park
Walk by the old river
If you are a fan of long walks like myself, then you will be happy to know that in Krakow you can find Poland's longest park: "Royal Mlynowka Park"...
by
Magda
Bekou
Placek Wolnica
A creative take on Napoletana
"Placek Wolnica" makes the best pizza napoletana in Krakow, and is definitely also a leader when it comes to creativity. However, it's super laid-back!
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
POP UP Coffee Shop
A pop of color
"POP UP Coffee Shop" is the best new local specialty coffee place in Krakow! To give you an idea, I recommend the Almdudler espresso...
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Filo
Ghosts of the past
"Filo" in Krakow is inspired by traditional Greek pairings & ingredients. It's full of references to the past, but this restaurant is far from orthodox...
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Peperone
Urban Italian cuisine
"Peperone" in Krakow is an urban Italian restaurant with an open kitchen, walls of plants & a large copper pizza oven. I love the shrimp pasta here...
by
Magda
Bekou
Minoas Restaurant
Greek food in the heart of Kazi
"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!
by
Magda
Bekou
Krolowa Przedmiescia
Ghetto Queen cafe
"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.
by
Magda
Bekou
Lodowa Huta
Artisan ice cream
"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...
by
Magda
Bekou
PELMENI OD ŻURAWIA
Ukrainian meaty pierogi
"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!
by
Magda
Bekou
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