Who’s ready for the ultimate food weekend in Krakow Poland? This lively Polish city is filled with regional specialties, local meats, and surprisingly tasty sweets! We had an amazing three days eating our way through the city and sampling food at some of the best restaurants in Krakow. This Krakow food tour is set up for every kind of traveler. So whether you’re flying in for the weekend or just passing through, you’ll know exactly where to eat in Krakow!
Where to Eat in Krakow Poland
Krakow is such a fun city to explore for food lovers. Although this article is about our own Krakow food tour, know that there are great restaurants at almost every turn. We even did a vodka tasting in between meals!
Use this as a loose guide to find plenty of your own place to eat and drink. You’ll be surprised by all the amazing local places and diverse cuisine Poland has to offer.
Be sure to check out our favorite things to do in Krakow before your visit. We also recommend staying at Hotel Unicus Palace, Hotel Imperial, or a budget option like Mundo Hostel.
Friday Krakow Food Tour
Quick Zapiekanka for Dinner
Where: Plac Nowy
Order: Zapiekanka
Location: Plac Nowy 4B, 31-056 Krakow
We had never heard of a Zapiekanka, but after trying it we quickly understood what all the hype was about! There is one place to get this famous Polish street food, and that’s at Plac Nowy. Here you’ll find a large square with a circular structure, and close to a dozen different stands all making the famous Krakow Poland food.
We got ours at Endzior, which is highly debated as the best in the city. The Zapiekanka is a long baguette that’s cut in half and topped with a mushroom sauce, plus all the additional toppings that you choose.
If you’ve ever had a French bread pizza, think that but 10 times better! You can easily split one for a snack or take down your own and be very full. Also, don’t let the inexpensive price fool you… The Zapiekanka is massive!
Vodka Tasting in Krakow Old Town
Where: Wodka Cafe Bar
Order: Vodka Tasting
Location: Mikołajska 5, 31-027 Krakow
Vodka is the cornerstone of Polish drinking culture and it’s always a fun experience to grab a drink out. For your first taste of Vodka in Krakow, head to the Wodka Cafe Bar.
This ended up being one of our favorite experiences, as we had never done a proper Vodka tasting before. For $10 USD you get 6 flavored shots of Vodka which we split between the two of us.
Even though we usually stick to wine and beer, we found this to be the perfect introduction to Krakow’s famous liquor. We recommend trying the rose water, salted caramel, and coconut flavors.
Cheap Drinks Out on the Town
Where: Wodki I Piwa
Order: Vodka, Snacks & Beer
Location: Old Town 1 – Old Town 2 – Jewish Quarter
Once your tasting is over it’s time to hit some of the best bars in the city. It won’t be long before you notice the Wodki and Piwa signs hanging from the bar entrances.
These are local watering holes that literally translate to “Vodka and Beer.” The saloon style bars specialize in cheap Polish beers and mixed drinks, and they attract both tourists and regular residents of Krakow.
We ordered the lemon and vodka shot with a side of beef tartare for just $2 USD! Also, know that there are several different locations and we linked three of our favorite above.
Late Night Kielbasa at Blue Nysa
Where: Blue Nysa
Order: Kielbasa
Location: Take Away Stand
After you’ve sampled your way through some of the bars and best restaurants in Krakow, it’s time for one more meal! The cooks at Blue Nysa serve up one of the most scrumptious sausages in the city.
They don’t open until 8pm and work until the late hours preparing their flame cooked kielbasa from a little food truck. Blue Nysa is set just outside the city center. However, it’s totally worth the trip when looking for where to eat in Krakow.
Saturday Krakow Food Tour
Big Milk Bar Breakfast
Where: Bar Mleczny pod Temida
Order: Sour Rye Soup
Location: Grodzka Street
Ever since eating our way through the Gdansk Milk Bars, we’ve been slightly obsessed with them. Milk Bars are cafeteria style restaurants where all the food tastes home cooked and delicious.
They also happen to be very affordable, and in many cases extremely cheap. For breakfast, you can order anything from eggs and kielbasa to full plates of Pierogi and traditional soups.
We gave the famous Żurek bowl a shot on our visit to one of the best restaurants in Krakow. This sour rye based soup is a must if you go to Bar Mleczny pod Temida! We actually stopped there because of its central location. Yet if you have more time, definitely check out some of these other Polish Milk Bars on your Krakow food tour.
Afternoon Krakow Food Snack
Where: Bar Mleczny pod Temida
Order: Obwarzanki & Grilled Mountain Cheese with Cranberries
Location: Krakow Old Town
While looking for where to eat in Krakow, you will quickly notice you’re surrounded by endless tasty snacks! The Obwarzanki is a braided circle-shaped bread with salt that can be found in almost every corner of the city.
They won’t cost you more than 2 Zloty each and are the perfect food in Krakow to eat on the go. If you’re up for something sweet, you can opt for the grilled mountain cheese with cranberries as well. Often made with a rare sheep cheese from the Tatra Mountains, we found ourselves taking down more than one of these daily.
Speaking of the mountains, we highly recommend renting a car to get out into the nature from the city. Hiking in Zakopane is one of our favorite summer activities in Poland!
Late Lunch in Krakow Poland
Where: Cheder
Order: Mixed Tasting Plate & Wine
Location: Jewish Quarter
Instead of the classic Eastern European food you’ll find in the Jewish quarter, Cheder has a different take! As one of the first Israeli themed restaurants in Krakow, this restaurant offers fun app style cuisine and traditional decor.
The middle eastern flavors jump off the table and are best for sharing with a group. It’d be wise to also pair your Krakow Poland food here with one of their delicious house wines or teas.
Massive Dinner Feast
Where: Wrega Pub
Order: Mixed Tasting Plate & Wine
Location: Jewish Quarter
Hopefully, you saved some room for dinner on your Krakow food tour because this place really brings it! The first thing we noticed when walking into Wręga Pub is the massive plates of ribs and traditional meats coming out of the kitchen.
We’ve seen some big meals at some of the best restaurants in Krakow, but nothing like this! Once we looked down the menu we noticed something interesting we needed to absolutely try. Fried pierogi? Yes, please!
While most places boil their pierogi, at Wręga Pub they fry them to perfection. You can even order a platter of 27 pierogi with 3 different kinds to feast on if you’re hungry enough!
Candle Lit Drinks
Where: Alchemia od Kuchni
Order: Vodka or Beer
Location: Jewish Quarter
Set in the corner overlooking Plac Nowy, this bar feels like you’re stepping back in time. At night the entire place is lit by candlelight, which glows off of the red walls and wooden furniture.
Like in any Polish city, Vodka here is the drink of choice! If you’re searching for something different you can also opt for a local beer or even a non-alcoholic homemade lemonade.
After your drink, take a stroll around the Jewish district and enjoy more of the restaurants and bars in Krakow as they light up the streets.
Sunday Krakow Poland Food Tour
Dessert for Breakfast
Where: Lajkonik – Bakery & Cafe
Order: Paczki
Location: Krakow Old Town
Ready for another sweet treat? Then we definitely have the spot for you! The Paczki is a popular food in Krakow and can be found at almost any bakery. The sweet and sticky donuts have icing on the outside and a yummy jelly filling.
Rarely would we have room after eating so much heavy Krakow Poland food, so we had to try one for breakfast one morning. We would actually find out the Paczki goes awesome with a coffee to start your day.
Lunch Before Leaving Krakow
Where: Pierogarnia Krakowiacy
Order: Pierogi
Location: Krakow Old Town
If you haven’t had a plate of pierogi or any vodka in Krakow at this point we’d be seriously surprised. Nevertheless, I think we’ve saved the best food in Krakow for last!
Pierogarnia Krakowiacy offers a traditional Polish dining experience and some of the best pierogi we’ve ever had. An important note about this restaurant is to get there right when they open at noon. We were one of many people waiting on their doorstep for them to open, and it was immediately slammed by the time we sat down.
At the end of our meal the line was almost out the door, and the restaurant was filled to capacity! They’re all so good, but definitely give the Ruskie a try here first.
Did we miss any of the best restaurants in Krakow that you think we should add to our list? Let us know where to eat in Krakow in the comments below!
Safe Travels,
Brigitte & Jake
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We’re Brigitte and Jake! American travel bloggers currently based in Spain. If you can believe it, we started Nothing Familiar way back in 2015 on an Ipad in the Ecuadorian jungle. Ever since, we haven’t stopped traveling! We’ve now been to over 60 countries around the world, with our expertise being Europe and Southeast Asia. We love outdoor adventures, tasting local specialties, and island hopping through tropical destinations. Hopefully, our guides and authentic experiences will inspire you on your own travels!
Hello! I remember a lovely concert of klezmer music performed by Jascha Lieberman and his trio in Kazimierz, but I did not remeber how we find the information. As I think there should be a lot of klezmer concert in Kazimierz do you know where to find information about? Thank you very much! Mirko.
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I’m so sorry but I don’t know! I hope you find the right info on this concert
Ruskie are NOT Russian pierogi. They are Ruthenin pierogi – more like Byelorussian but definitely not Russian.
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Thanks for pointing that out. They’re listed in English as “Russian” on some menus so we weren’t sure. Good to know!
Paczki is plural, so you can’t “grab a paczki” , paczek is the singular word.
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Thanks for letting us know! We don’t speak Polish so this is helpful
Nice blog it sach a very interested blog.
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Thank you! We love this city (:
Loved the Zapiekankas when I was there ? ? ?
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Yes they’re sooo good!!