Beer in Krakow: Craft, Local, National… the best Places to drink them all

A recent email asked us about local breweries, places to drink craft beers, and vodka distilleries. While there are no vodka distilleries in the city of Krakow, if you are traveling through the whole country of Poland, there are plenty you can stop at.  We highly recommend a visit to the area of Zubrowka’s Distillery….

Krakow Cat Cafe: Kocia Kawiarnia Kociarnia

In July 2023 the Kraków Cat Cafe has opened a 2nd location! Now visit Kocia Kawiarnia at Karmelicka 10 or Lubicz 1! What’s better than a cafe full of cats!? Krakow’s only Cat Cafe has opened its doors, actually they’ve been open for quite some time, and it seems all the kinks we read about…

Massolit Cafe: Krakow’s Best English Bookstore

Still like the smell of an old book?  Searching for something to read in English? Been traveling through Europe and wishing for a bagel and cream cheese?  Then look no further than Massolit Cafe and Books.  With the largest selection of English-language books, both used and new, you can find anything to read here, and…

Strolling About The Planty: Parks of Krakow

One of our favorite things to do in Krakow is walk along the Planty, sometimes we even run the entire 4k or bike it with friends.  It is technically considered a city park, one of the largest in Krakow, but what makes it unique is that it encircles the entire Old Town, Wawel Castle included….

Cafes by Day, Bars by Night: Alchemia

Alchemia is a great example of the versatility of Krakow’s cafes.  Open practically 24 hours, you can stop by in the morning for breakfast, the afternoon for a quick pick-me-up, or hang out all night in the candle-lit dining room drinking beer.  The food here is really good. @emilysguidetokrakow The best places for food and/or…

Charlotte: A French Bakery in Krakow

When we first wrote this article almost a decade ago- a good breakfast was sometimes hard to find in Krakow! Now there are plenty of options- but Charlotte remains one of our favorites. An important thing to note though; post-pandemic, Charlotte stopped serving their jams, chocolates, and honey in huge shareable jars. The good news- you…