Szpeje Krakow
Vintage treasures
Szpeje is a colloquial term for lumber, stuff, or junk. And this is precisely what you can find there. The store collects little treasures from the PRL-era (Poland under the communist regime period). Szpeje was created to give a chance to the old, in a world where there is way too much stuff, as the owners say themselves. Quite rightly so, they underline that modern mass production will never match the quality and uniqueness of some vintage items.
If you are lucky, you will bump into one of the owners - Naczelny Sklepikarz (The Chief Shopkeeper) – as he calls himself. However, if you are not in luck, and you speak a little bit of Polish (or are ok with Youtube’s automatic translations), you can check out the Shopkeeper’s Youtube channel, where he shares videos about his proudest finds, as well as useful tips on how to hunt down your very own vintage gems at any given flea market.
In the shop, you can get anything from cufflinks to lamps, vinyl records, and posters. Every vintage item has been hunted down personally by The Chief Shopkeeper at flea markets, sometimes online or directly from previous owners. Every one of these treasures has its history, so do not hesitate to ask about it!
If you need some smaller bits and bops – head into their store in the Jewish district on Józefa Street. The furniture is displayed at their other location in Muzeum PRLu (Museum of PRL) at Osiedle Centrum 1 E.
About this spot
Find your way with 116 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:
Discover all other hidden gems in Krakow
Srebrna Góra
Winery in the city
"Srebrna Góra" outside Krakow, on the grounds of a 17th-century monastery, is a great place to experience the growing wine-making scene in Poland...
by
Greg
Ryzio
Klub Kombinator
Nowa Huta style
"Klub Kombinator" is located at Theatre Łaźnia Nowa in Krakow and is probably my favorite pub in this part of the city. Good before or after a performance.
by
Zuzanna
Dziurda
Pan tu nie stał
Original souvenirs from Krakow
"Pan tu nie stał" in Krakow is a throwback to communist times, but in style. It's one of my favorite shops for souvenir ideas, accessories and clothes.
by
Zuzanna
Dziurda
Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa
Little Bavaria
"Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa" is a Krakow Bavarian-style restaurant that serves famously huge portions. I can guarantee that you'll leave satisfied!
by
Zuzanna
Dziurda
Somnium Cafe Bar
The stuff dreams are made of
"Somnium Cafe Bar" in Krakow is one of my favorite cafes. It fulfills my dreams of specialty coffee, but it also really feels like home...
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Curry Up!
Asian street food with passion
"Curry Up!" in Krakow is a mood-boosting Asian street food restaurant loved by local foodies. My favorites are the dal tadka and chickpea curry.
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Milk Bar Miła
Communist style canteen
"Milk Bar Miła" in Krakow is a canteen from communist times. Today locales like this are disappearing. The prices are dirt cheap; be sure to have change!
by
Greg
Ryzio
Yellow Monkey
A jungle in the city
Yellow Monkey ticks all my boxes as it is small, serves speciality coffee and has the most friendly staff.
by
Magda
Bekou
Wine Bar Lustra
Through the looking glass
"Wine Bar Lustra" in Krakow has insane price-quality ratio. Even the fancier picks are quite affordable & the owner, Szymon, knows all about hospitality...
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Tociekawa
Come for the coffee, stay for more
"Tociekawa" brings together the speciality coffee community of Krakow. The place is tiny, and the staff is too sweet to leave after just 10 minutes...
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Słodko i Czule
Love me tender, love me sweet
Cafe "Słodko i Czule" in Krakow got me hooked from the 1st moment. The neon lights, the plant wall, the vegan sweets, the unusual choice of coffee beans...
by
Kalina
Tyrkiel
Kino Kika
Cinema & coffee
"Kino Kika" Krakow is an intimate cinema that plays films that other theater won't play anymore. Once, they played the film just for me, and I sat in a...
by
Zuzanna
Dziurda
Heading to Krakow?
116 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
... for just €9.99
Heading to Krakow?
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 116 Insider Tips
✓ Escape the Crowds
✓ Find Spots nearby
✓ Authentic Stories
... for just €9.99
City guides by those who know the city in and out!
Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture
Our team loves Krakow
Get to know our other Spotters from Krakow
As featured on:
