Of course we stumble into the best coffee shop (I've encountered) on what appears to be the hottest…read moreday ever. I'm talking a blistering 37 degrees but when you need a coffee.. you do what you have to. But oh man.. it was so so worth it.
Now Poland never struck me as a place that would have incredible coffee. I don't know why.. maybe because when I think of Poland, I think of pierogi.. or borscht! Anyhow, I'm glad to have learnt, Polski's have got it when it comes to the grind. It's damn good!
Our barista was a quiet fellow who didn't have much to say to us, I think possibly because it was sweltering hot and we were loud aaaaaaand possibly slightly annoying, which probably didn't sit well with setting but I'll get into more of that later. Once he discovered though, that we were serious coffee drinkers, he warmed up and was happy to help us pick the best options.
I had a cappuccino to start and my word. My taste buds sang! It was smooth, rich and creamy, a perfect blend of flavour and aroma- everything I want in my mouth in the morning. If I could get a cup this good so easily, I would drink 7 cup a day. I'm sure the bouncing off walls would become normal after a while.. probably! I followed it up with a flat white (it was our barista's favourite milk and coffee blend) and ooh, it packed a punch! But I would go in for another hit because it was just so good!
All of this, the coffee, the barista, the too warm temperatures, whilst we lounged on gorgeous vintage furniture. I swear the cafe looked like it had freeze framed from the 70s and come out on top. And us? Sweating, but happy with our coffee, trying not to ruin the ambience, so as you can imagine, we were quite the sight!
My friends who were with me that day also ordered drip coffee and as someone who must always have milk with her coffee, I was actually blown away by how lovely it was. And as I'm sitting here writing this little review, my tastebuds are crying out. To all the locals, I envy you! To all the tourists, this is it. I've done all the leg work and the tasting, go forth and drink some too!