Best Cafes in Krakow
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From the classic Kolanko No 6 Restaurant and Charlotte, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 8,891 reviews
Take a seat at Kolanko No 6, where dentists' chairs share the room with Old Town diners. Load a plate from the breakfast buffet or order Polish classics and pancakes.
★ 4.5 · 13,529 reviews
Start the day at Charlotte, the Old Town bakery that opens at 7:00. Tear into a bread basket with spreads and a fried egg, or pick flaky croissants fresh from the oven.
★ 4.5 · 5,371 reviews
Duck into Camelot Cafe, an Old Town hideout full of vintage character. Settle in for French toast, a flat white or homemade pastries, and enjoy a menu that rewards a second visit.
★ 4.6 · 3,751 reviews
Warm up at Nowa Prowincja, a funky Old Town cafe a short walk from St. Mary's Basilica. Wait your turn for a cup of thick hot chocolate and a slice of apple pie.
★ 4.8 · 2,796 reviews
Get in line at NAPNAPCAFE, the Old Town bistro locals and visitors keep returning to. Order from the creative brunch menu, pair it with a good coffee, and expect portions to match.
★ 4.7 · 1,771 reviews
Step into Massolit Books & Café, a cosy bookshop-cafe in Krakow's Old Town. Order a hot drink and a light bite, then wander between the two rooms of English and Polish books.
★ 4.6 · 5,516 reviews
Wander into Cytat Café, a bookish hideaway where shelves and greenery set the mood. Order breakfast or a sandwich with a coffee and browse the quotes and decor at your own pace.
★ 4.8 · 2,707 reviews
Pause at Tociekawa Specialty Coffee, a cosy, nicely designed coffee shop in Krakow's Old Town. Order a latte or affogato and share a slice of cheesecake or a blueberry brioche.
★ 4.7 · 1,155 reviews
Take a break at Knitted Coffee, a well-loved cafe in the revitalised Podgórze district near the Schindler Museum. Order a specialty coffee or fruity matcha and pick a dessert from the counter.
★ 4.6 · 1,815 reviews
Step into Cheder, one of Stare Miasto's most characterful cafés, where the mood is warm and unhurried. Order the shakshuka with fresh bread and a coffee, and hope a table frees up.
★ 4.6 · 3,636 reviews
Settle into Mo-ja café, a laid-back Old Town brunch spot famed for its huge plates. Share a couple of dishes, add a coffee, and take your time over the morning.
★ 4.8 · 1,189 reviews
Unwind at Somnium Cafe Bar, a cosy spot facing a small park in the Old Town. Sip a specialty coffee or winter tea, sample a dessert and settle into the upstairs cushions.
★ 4.6 · 5,044 reviews
Begin your morning at Wesoła Cafe, a warm brick-walled coffeehouse in Grzegórzki that opens early. Choose from breakfast plates, bagels or avocado toast, pair them with a well-made coffee, and finish with a housemade cake.
★ 4.5 · 1,347 reviews
Drop by Karma Cafe, a vegetarian café and deli in Stare Miasto with house-roasted coffee. Enjoy a well-blended flat white and a filling vegetarian dish at friendly prices.
★ 4.6 · 644 reviews
Duck into Body Espresso Bar, a cosy third-wave coffee spot in Stare Miasto with good music and a friendly barista. Order a flat white, a matcha latte or the floral espresso and enjoy a quick, relaxed break.
★ 4.6 · 444 reviews
Settle into Café Belmont, a stylish Stare Miasto café that treats matcha as seriously as coffee. Sample a creative matcha drink or a speciality espresso and take your time in the welcoming room.
★ 4.8 · 247 reviews
Drop into Søtt Cafe & Bakery, a trendy neighbourhood coffee shop in Podgórze. Order a well-pulled espresso or a hojicha matcha and pair it with a fresh pastry from the bakery.
★ 4.6 · 1,768 reviews
Slip into Kawiarnia Fornir, a friendly Old Town coffee shop with a quiet courtyard. Order a coffee and a brownie, or something vegan from the menu, and linger outside.
★ 4.8 · 680 reviews
Treat yourself at FINCA COFFEE, a Stare Miasto specialty coffee shop beloved for its cakes. Pair a well-made coffee with a slice of Napoleon or hazelnut cake.
★ 4.6 · 489 reviews
Pop into EMIGRANT on Starowiślna, a small, cosy specialty coffee shop with a well-chosen bean selection. Order a V60 or cappuccino and add a slice of tiramisu.
★ 4.9 · 445 reviews
Seek out Senna Bar Kawowy, a small coffee bar in Krowodrza run by a welcoming owner-barista. Taste an Italian-style classic, a filter brew or an off-menu creation made to order.
★ 4.6 · 980 reviews
Stop by Tartelette Café for a relaxed sweet start to the day in Stare Miasto. Pair a well-made coffee with a slice of lotus cake or a fruit tarte from a sofa corner.
★ 4.6 · 643 reviews
Start the day at kawa | Romanowicza, a specialty cafe in Podgórze with skilled baristas. Sip a filter coffee or bright espresso drink and try the Danish breakfast, outside if the weather allows.
★ 4.5 · 964 reviews
Drop into MAK Bread&Coffee, a clean, modern spot in Stare Miasto for an easy start. Order a plate of breakfast with fresh orange juice and see the Old Town afterwards.
★ 4.7 · 228 reviews
Stop at Coffeece in Podgórze for coffee that locals rate among the city's best. Sip a cortado from a ceramic cup and pair it with a fresh bun or sandwich.
★ 5.0 · 362 reviews
Make time for Dwie Jaskółki, a welcoming Krowodrza café run by its barista-owner. Sip a filter coffee or raf with a slice of homemade Napoleon cake while watching the street through big windows.
★ 4.8 · 182 reviews
Discover EQUIPO, a cycling-themed café in Dębniki that welcomes riders and walkers alike. Order an espresso macchiato, browse the cycling memorabilia and sit out on the covered wooden deck.
★ 4.8 · 423 reviews
Slip into Breaking Bread, a Grzegórzki bakery where the sourdough is the draw. Pick up a loaf or a fresh bun, add a coffee, and browse the shelves of honey and other local products.
★ 4.5 · 322 reviews
Head out to Public Order, a small, inviting coffee shop in Krowodrza. Enjoy an oat-milk coffee with a labneh plate or fluffy scrambled eggs in a relaxed, casual room.
Krakow · 🥐 Breakfast
Kolanko No 6 Restaurant
1h15
Charlotte
Camelot Cafe
Krakow · ☕ Coffeebreak
Nowa Prowincja
25 min
NAPNAPCAFE
1h
Massolit Books & Café
Cytat Café
Tociekawa Specialty Coffee
20 min
Knitted Coffee
Cheder
Mo-ja café
Somnium Cafe Bar
Wesoła Cafe
Karma Cafe | Vegetarian cafe and deli
Body Espresso Bar
Café Belmont | speciality coffee & YUME matcha
45 min
Søtt Cafe & Bakery • Specialty Coffee • Breakfasts
Kawiarnia Fornir
FINCA COFFEE
EMIGRANT Specialty Coffee – Starowiślna
Senna Bar Kawowy
Tartelette Café
kawa | Romanowicza
MAK Bread&Coffee
Coffeece
Dwie Jaskółki - Specialty Coffee
EQUIPO cycling spot
Breaking Bread
30 min
Public Order
