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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!

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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

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.

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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

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...

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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

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!

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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

Decius Park

An art gallery in the park

"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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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

Kamienna Bistro

Dinner by the railway station

"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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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

Handelek

Great Polish breakfast

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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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

WINE&more Błonia

All-day wine bar

"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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Coffee & tea

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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

TAG. bar

Cocktails with a twist

"TAG. bar" is a well-hidden gem of Krakow when it comes to good cocktails. My favorite of theirs is the 'It's not a mojito', but you can't go wrong here...

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Magda

Bekou

Jul 8, 2025

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

Jul 7, 2025

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

Jul 7, 2025

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

Jul 7, 2025

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