A friend introduced to to her favorite ice cream shop and I am delighted she did! The owner is…read moremiddle eastern and makes the small batch ice cream from scratch with unique flavors reminiscent to that region as well as classics. Everyday there is something different and unique. Everything from berry to chocolate to coffee to Brazil nut to saffron! It is located next to a beautiful square-a perfect spot for an ice cream break.

From the owner: Lody przygotowywane na miejscu, według własnej receptury. Wyłącznie ze składników najwyższej…read morejakości, świeżych owoców, orzechów, czekolady, wanilii etc. Nasza specjalność: lody o smaku perski szafran, na bazie szafranu przwożonego prosto z Iranu. Bazą naszych lodów pistacjowych są pistacje także pochodzące z Iranu. Nasze lody są naturalne, nie stosujemy konserwantów, barwników ani sztucznych aromatów.

We stopped here for lunch, for coffee, and a totally decadent hot chocolate that was so rich it had…read moreto be eaten with a tiny spoon. My husband had a coffee that contained chocolate and had cherries at the bottom of the cup, and then he had a salad made with greens, chicken, and chunks of orange. It was big enough for us to share and was absolutely delicious. Service was perfect..

I only tried hot chocolate which is 6/5!! So good; I cannot say for other items but I went back…read moreright away for a second one .. they should have an XXL cup size!! 25 cc is not enough!! 4 /5 because I only tried this, and because I switched to take out after waiting too long to be (even simply acknowledged as someone trying to be) seated inside; the person at take out counter is fast kind and way more efficient

I love this place. My particular favourite here is Porcyjka Zdrowia (a little health portion). It's…read morea yoghurt-based dessert with peaches and all sorts of other goodies. I'm not exactly sure how healthy it is, but you have to treat yourself occasionally. The fresh fruit juice here is good but not exactly cheap (at 15 zloty), but that's not unreasonable I suppose. Teas, coffee and various cakes etc are available, but I have yet to try any of these.

'Pączek' is one of the most traditional forms of sweet treats in Poland. When it's time, everyone…read morehas a favorite place to go to get one or two or even more for sharing. There are a bunch of very important factors when choosing the best 'pączek'. Definitely the smell, what's on top and inside, the shape, dough and the general look. Pączki on Starowiślna are offered only during the fall, winter and spring. The rest of the year, the place sells their own ice cream and is full of people who love it, and believe me there is always a long line to get some. Back to my experience with 'pączki'. Honestly, it wasn't my favorite spot to buy this treat, but we were in the area and it was right there, right now, and we decided to give it a try. I was really skeptical because I didn't like the look. All 'pączki' were rather flat and on the smaller side. The cost was 3 zł each. We bought a bunch and the lady made a pretty, old style package for us. On our way home we noticed oily stains on the paper which obviously meant these are going to be an oily. What a surprise after my first bite, I felt nothing but pleasure. The aroma of topping, dough and rosehip marmalade were outstanding. Bite after bite, I thought I was eating too fast, but it was so tasty and irresistible. The oily part added some moisture but it wasn't heavy at the same time. I have to say, it was a good 'pączek' to have. It was also guilt free, because it was worth all the calories consumed. It wasn't promising from the first look, but satisfied my needs completely.

The lines outside Lody na Starowiślnej attest to the fact that this might just be one of the best…read moreice cream stores in all of Krakow (it certainly was my favorite)! The selection of flavors was small and simple, and something about this store felt charmingly old-fashioned, from the ladies dishing out perfectly round scoops into wafer cones to the crucifix hanging on the wall to the prices! My picks were the cappuccino and the kakaowe (cocoa and nuts) flavors, and both of these ice creams were perfectly smooth with a light, balanced sweetness. I especially liked the kakaowe, which had good chocolate flavor, plenty of crunchy nuts, and dried fruit for even more textural contrast!

OK gelato, but the texture is hit or miss... I might have…read morebeen there on a bad day, but, while the flavors were spot on, the textures were definitely hit or miss. Or, I should say, mostly miss. And, definitely stay away from the rest of the stuff - the brioche is very sad-looking, and I've had it on authority that the cannoli is severely disappointing...

They have a good variety of flavors to choose from. I ordered pistachio & white chocolate which…read morewere good. But nothing spectacular. I usually prefer it to have a bit of chunks within.

Chimney Cake Bakery in Krakow is a must visit if you like cinnamon and cakes, freshly baked and…read more100% handmade. Unique dessert with a ton of flavors and chimney cones if you prefer ice cream inside. The classic was delicious and easily pulls apart to enjoy bite sized portions. They offer the classic cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla, coconut, Nutella with roasted hazelnut, Nutella and coconut, caramel with roasted almonds, Reese's peanut butter, salted caramel, cinnamon and plum jam, white chocolate and coconut, Lotus biscuits, white chocolate and pistachio or the following with chimney cones with ice cream inside: Nutella brownie dream, Nutella and Oreo cookie or Reese's peanut butter. Pleasant staff and nice clean bakery.

Placed in the Jewish quarter food market, this dessert spot is, although a chain, unique for the…read morearea. From regular cinnamon to fruit spread, you can get a myriad of flavors in this thing. The chimney is crispy on the outside and soft and warm in the middle. Also, it is substantially large for one person, and it took less than 5 minutes to prepare it and get it to us. It's so good! We'll definitely be back for more. Enjoy!