We had a delicious afternoon light lunch at this fabulous Cafe in Krakow…read more Just off the main square, this location has a feeling of Old world charm and elegance. The food we had was outstanding. I had the sour rye soup served in a bread bowl. A hearty tangy warm a hug for your stomach on a cold winter's day. It is a meal in itself. My wife had pierogies. They were freshly made and deliciously filling For dessert I treated myself to the scrumptious tiramisu. Rich and creamy with just the right amount of texture and creaminess. The service was excellent, and the food delicious. Can't wait to visit again!

Fantastic spot for breakfast. I had the bruscetta with smoked salmon and hot chocolate. It was…read moredivine. The hot chocolate was like a melted chocolate bar and so thick I nearly had to use a spoon! Great outdoor spot right on the square.

Excellent shop. Meats that can be sliced (lots of smoked pork and ham), a wide variety of sausages…read more(some are smoked and come in long lengths), and cuts of pork and beef roasts. Very friendly employee. A good base for any meat dishes one may be preparing, or for any sandwiches that need preparing (there is a good bakery a few shops down).

Wandered around this outdoor market on a Sunday morning and it was quite crowded. Outside the…read morecovered stalls, other sellers just setup table or spread blankets out on the ground. Some were nicely organized while others seemed to just dump everything on the floor. You can find almost anything here in varying conditions. There were Lego sets, clothes, coins, housewares, cassette tapes, tools, knick knacks, food, books and more. Good luck on your treasure hunt.

I've found the more I travel, the more I love a good flea market and Hala Targowa delivers on…read moreSunday mornings! The whole market is packed to the gills with vendors selling everything - antiques, coins, an incredible amount of used books, household goods, clothing and plenty of plain old junk. It's a popular market so expect big crowds. Prices seemed to be very, very reasonable and you can always try haggling. I brought a small pad of paper since my Polish is pretty much non-existent. It's a great place to pick up unique souvenirs or something fun to add to your collection. There was a shocking (to me, anyway) amount of Nazi stuff on sale, not sure who would want that stuff in their home. The flea market is mostly Sunday and then the stalls have food vendors during the week. If you are in Krakow, it's worth checking out. You'll probably find some pretty cool stuff you didn't know you needed.

U Quina is, as far as I know, the only Asian grocery store in Kraków. It's located in a rather…read moredistanced part of Kraków, hidden in a corner of the King Square mall--Kraków's version of Warsaw's Marywilska 24. The place is very small. The selection is definitely not on par with stores up in Warsaw. Still, you can find a lot of essential stuff there: jasmine rice, rice noodles, various sauces, curry paste, Asian spices etc. Their refrigerators stock some nice frozen seafood. On my first visit I bought a kilo of shrimp and a kilo of calamari for 35 zł and 25 zł--an absolute steal compared to what one has to pay at Alma or Smaki Świata. They also sell vegetable though the selection is meager. A large quantity of lemon grass is available. If that's what you need, you know where to go. The friendly guy at the store also showed me a few taro roots, for which I couldn't readily think of a recipe.

Biedronka rocks my socks, my shoes and the ground I step on!…read more For those of you unfamiliar with this Polish chain of grocery stores, it's also a haven of funky STUFF (everything from teapots, floor mats and sewing kits to baseball bats and pajamas!) that is only available for a limited time until they run out, so if you find something you like, don't wait for the next time you come to get it! (in some respects I guess you can compare it to Lidl) I also love their yummy straight-out-of-the-oven wholemeal bread, this particular brand of greek yoghurt they have and the surimi, no to to mention the cheap alcohol. I may be overreacting now, but doing my grocery shopping here gives me heaps of happiness. I leave with a smile on my face from the bargains I've made100% of the time with my hands full of Biedronka-bags and wallet full of zlotys that I'll spend on something else. *winning at life*

This grocery store was right across the street from our hotel so we stopped in most days to stock…read moreup on something or other. It reminded me of an Aldi, meaning they have pretty much everything you need but no frills. There's a good sized produce area and a butcher/ meat counter plus plenty of pre packed stuff. Prices are very reasonable! I found 1.5L bottles of mineral water for US .16 (that's right, sixteen cents) and decent bottles of wine for under US $6. Half liter beer cans were in the .35-.75 US range. Much to our delight, this Biedronka stocks several kinds of paprika chips so we had delicious snacks as well. Staff isn't especially friendly but I wouldn't expect them to be.

Alma is my one of my favourite restaurants (the other one being Carrefour). The selection here is…read morereally good. There is a fair selection of speciality and ethnic foods (e.g. for sushi) available here. Fruit and vegetables are usually very fresh. I'm not quite so keen on the bread here. The range of alcohols here is very good, including cider :)

This place acts as a pub at night, but a breakfast joint during the day. I was here for breakfast…read moreand this place was easily one of the best breakfast I've had in Europe so far! It is conveniently located near the main square and there is an outdoor market in the Jewish Quarter right outside. The decor is very rustic and retro, so totally fits the Polish mood. Their breakfast was very fresh, even their eggs tastes so much better than the ones I've had in the U.S. Some of the comments down below mentioned that the servers here are rude. I've had quite the opposite experience. Everyone here was very helpful and someone even swung by to check up on us. I honestly wish I found this place earlier, because I would have totally came back for seconds. Till next time Alchemia!

Mainly went in one late morning to experience the ambiance sitting at a table. So superreal to be…read moreinside, fresh air windows open, just went up to the bar and ordered then sauntered into the rooms. Eclectically matching furniture. Very low-key. Peaceful overhead music playing. All rad for this now sr. hipster. Would want to go back anytime..a do not miss when in Krakow.