There is a vibrant cafe culture in Krakow with trendy hipster coffee shops dotted all over town.Β Given I am always on the search for good coffee and Instagrammable locations, Krakow stole a piece of my heart.Β On my recent trip with Be Right Back Travel, I thoroughly enjoyed discovering all the wonderful coffee shops in Krakow.Β I made many a pit stops to top up my caffeine levels and escape the cold January weather.Β I am now full to the brim with gorgeous photos and top tips about the coffee scene in Krakow.Β So I have put together this coffee lovers guide to Krakow to take the leg work out of your trip.Β Enjoy!
COST OF COFFEE IN KRAKOW
I’m happy to report that a cup of coffee in Krakow is relatively cheap – even in the tourist areas!Β That being said, Poland is quite a cheap place to visit in comparison to the UK, US or Australia.Β Of course it depends on your preferred brew as to the price of your coffee.Β But as a rough guide, you can expect about 8 zΕoty for an espresso and 12 zΕoty for a latte.Β That’s approximately Β£1.60 and Β£2.30 respectively at the time of publishing this blog post.
TYPES OF COFFEE IN KRAKOW
When travelling overseas it can sometimes be difficult to convey what type of coffee you would like as the terminology can be quite different.Β However in Krakow they appear to have adopted a very western approach to labeling their coffee.Β I had no issues ordering a cappuccino, latte or cortado.
MUST TRY COFFEE SHOPS IN KRAKOW
Detailed below is a list of coffee shops in Krakow which I highly recommend you visit during your time in the city.Β I guarantee you that these cafes will not disappoint.
Cafe Camelot
My favorite cafe in Krakow was Cafe Camelot.Β Β This super cute cafΓ© is a quirky setting with lots of interesting ornaments, flowers, candles and chandeliers.Β I’m not going to lie – its the perfect place to capture a few photos #4theGram.Β There were hearts in my coffee and the brew itself was spot on.Β I ordered the shakshuka for breakfast which left my mouth watering for more.Β And the small fruit platter to accompany my orange juice was a lovely added touch.
The cafe is located just a short walk from the main square of the Old Town.Β The exterior is quite unassuming, so keep your eyes peeled for the entrance.
Urban Coffee
Urban Coffee was my first pit stop on arrival in Krakow after checking into my hotel.Β I had been awake since the early hours of the morning and was DESPERATE for a good coffee.Β And if their Instagram page was anything to go by, I knew I was in for a treat.
This specialty coffee shop is located in the Jewish Quarter and is a relatively small venue with only a few tables.Β Β The food on offer was just what I was in the mood for i.e. not too heavy and complicated.Β I enjoyed a beetroot & walnut hummus grilled sandwich. The coffee was delicious and of course I was impressed by the coffee art presented before me.Β As they say at Urban Coffee:
Don’t look for love.Β Look for good coffee.
Find them on Instagram @urbancoffee.pl
MAK Bread and Coffee
MAK’s is located at the bottom of the uber trendy hotel, Puro.Β It’s contemporary design oozes sophistication and its easy to appreciate the attention to detail that has been put into this setting.Β The cafe was a solid 15 minute walk from Krakow’s Old Town but in my opinion, totally worth it.Β The cafe / lounge bar is a big open space and would be perfect for a meeting or working quietly for several hours.Β I opted for a bagel filled with traditional polish sausage and salad.Β Did you know the bagel originated in the Jewish communities of Poland?Β I certainly did not.
There were lots of cakes, pastries and breads available to purchase and takeaway.Β And the coffee I ordered at MAK’s was WOW!Β Definitely my favourite brew of the trip.
Find them on Instagram @mak_bread_coffee
Karma Coffee
I bee lined for Karma Coffee as it started to snow and I was eager to escape the cold.Β I read a few reviews that mentioned they served exceptional coffee but also that they roasted their own beans.Β I’ve made a habit recently of purchasing coffee beans on our travels, so I was interested to pick up a bag to take home.Β Whilst I didn’t eat at Karma Coffee, they offer cakes (including gluten-free and vegan options), tarts, soups and main dishes which are all prepared on site.Β Karma Coffee is a 5 minute walk from Old Town and appeared to be a a popular hang out for the young, hip people of Krakow.
Find them on Instagram @karma.kawiarnia
Blossom Cafe
The morning after my tour with Taste Vodka Krakow, I was in dire need of some coffee and bacon.Β So I jumped in an Uber and headed for Blossom Cafe.Β This is located opposite a university and therefore was populated with students and faculty.Β I loved the industrial style fit out which gave the coffee shop a very trendy vibe.Β They pride themselves on serving great cakes, pastries and modern cuisine – something which I can attest to.Β For the coffee lover, there is every type of brewing method available at Blossom Cafe.Β From Aeropress, drip method to the espresso machine – they have you covered!
Find them on Instagram @blossom.cafe
Cawa
This coffee haunt is a short walk from the Schindler’s Museum and was recommended to me by my guide from the Delicious Poland Food Tour.Β It was dark and broody inside which made for the perfect place to enjoy my late afternoon panini and prosecco.Β I finished up with a cappuccino before heading to the airport, which was equally as good as any of the other coffees I had during my time in Krakow.
The Best Food & Drink Tours in Krakow
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- Taste the best of Sorrento during this Walking Food Tour in Krakow
- Discover Poland’s national drink on a small group Vodka Tour in Krakow’s Old Town
- Prepare the pierogi, then enjoy it with regional alcohol: Polish Cooking Class
Go forth fellow coffee lovers and enjoy your adventure’s in Krakow.Β I hope that this guide to coffee shops in Krakow has been useful and you are excited to try a few of the cafes.Β Which one takes your fancy the most?Β I would love to know.Β From one coffee lover to another – safe travels.Β Shell x
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Our family were in Krakow last July, and found it a great place. And cheaper by European standards. Well worth a visit. #KCACOLS
It really is an economical place to travel to – I will write about that further in my next post π How did you find the city with kids – was there a lot to entertain them?
Blossom Cafe looks fantastic! I have never visited Poland but if the opportunity comes soon I will definitely be checking out a few of these.
#KCACOLS
Poland is a great, affordable trip from the UK so I highly recommend it. Be sure to let me know if you book that trip soon!
We loved it when we visited Krakow and have been very keen to go back for a while. Reading your blog has made me want to visit again even more! #KCACOLS
Popping back from #GlobalBlogging
I love hearing that my blog posts have inspired wanderlust π Let me know when you book those flights! x
I’m not a coffee lover, but the coffee shops look beautiful. I’ll take a hot chocolate! #KCACOLS
They are gorgeous, aren’t they?!? I definitely think they would offer a delicious hot chocolate too π
Iβve never been to Poland but sound lovely #kcacols
It was my first trip too but I had a really fabulous time π Thanks for stopping by.
I have never been to Poland but this coffee tour is right up my street! It sounds really reasonable price wise too – always a bonus! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time
It was my first trip to Poland and I was really impressed by the coffee scene! I have lots more to share on my trip to Poland, so come back soon π
I always feel very extravagant when I visit a coffee shop! It looks like you’ve had a lovely trip to Krakow and thanks for sharing with us at #globalblogging
I had a really great time, thank you! Still lots to share about Krakow, so stay tuned x
Stunning coffee shops, I am a coffee lover and I would love to visit Poland some day.
The food looks delish, I didn’t know the bagel originated there. #TwinklyTuesday
I hope you are able to visit sooner than later – I know you will have a fabulous time! Check back soon as I am also going to publish an entire blog post on traditional Polish foods and a 48 hour itinerary for Krakow. Safe travels x
Big coffee fan here and these look like lovely coffee shops to visit! Thanks for linking up #twinklytuesday
I absolutely loved exploring the coffee scene in Krakow with no real agenda or time-frame to be somewhere. Very much looking forward to my next solo adventure … whenever that might be!
Bookmarked for when we’re out of lockdown! I love a good coffee shop – and these all look awesome!
These coffee shops look gorgeous! Though would have to opt for a hot chocolate and most definitely a slice of cake ?