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Going out in Krakow
Cafés
Until the end of the First World War Krakow formed part of the Austrian "K.u.K.-monarchy". There are still coffee houses in Viennese style you might want to visit where various kinds of coffee are being served by the " Herr Ober" wearing a black suit.
Famous is Café Jama Michalika in main street Krakow, the Florianska. At the turn of the century, this café was meeting point of writers, artists and the Polish bohemia. Today, Tout Krakow meets to attend cabrett under the cellar vaults.
Florianska 45, Tel. 221561Café Noworolski is located in the Sukkienice. In summer, you are able to watch the going ons on the Rynek Glowny. The "nut cake" is being recommended.
Rynek Glówny, Tel. 224771
http://www.noworolski.com.plU Literatow
According to its name a café for poets and artists.
Has a pleasant inner court yard.
Ul. Kanonicza 7U Zalipianek
is an open air café at Planty garden strip. In summer when the wheather is fine it is difficlt to find any seating.
ul. Szewska 24, Tel. 229550,Café Krzysztofory
Meeting point of artists and students.
ul. Szczepanska 3.Restaurants
Among the typical Polish food is "Bigos" which is a goulash with cabbage, mushrooms and plums. Of course, you will also find McDonald's and Pizza Hut in Krakow. And still, some of the best restaurants of the country can be found in Krakow.
Wierzynek
allegedly is the best restaurant of Poland. Kings and Queens have dined here. You will have to watch your dressing up. The menu is traditional and Polish.
Rynek Glówny 15, Tel. 221035, tgl. 9-23 UhrHawelka/Tetmajerowska
In the 19the century this restaurant was the most popular in town. Today its name is Tetmajerowska. It offers high class Polish cooking.
Tetmajerowska, Rynek Glówny 34, Tel. 220631, tgl. 12-16, 18-23 UhrPolska Kuchnia
Restaurant serving solid Polish food..
Tel. 228896 Karmelicka 17Pani Stasia
In the inner court yard students, professors, workers and tourists from the U.S. meet to have a good lunch. The Russian Pierogi are being recommended.
ul. Mikolajska 18Chimera
This is a vegetarian restaurant featuring a large selection of salads. The athomsphere is relaxed. You sit under a romanesque cellar arches, in summer the court yard is open.
ul. Sw. Anny 3Vil-Tera
Homemade cooking from Lithuania
ul. Krzyza 1, Tel. 221100Almayer
Renowend chinese Restaurant, not inexpensive.
Tel. 230762 , Rynek Glowny 30.Krakow City Guide | Overview | Sightseeing | Going Out | Accommodation | E-mail