Cupcake Corner
Restaurants 28 June 2015 0
Having made their name in Kraków, the American-inspired Cupcake Corner arrive in Warsaw ready to go head-to-head with cupcake giants La Vanille. Creations here include chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter cup, and Oreo, with muffins and homemade ice cream (sweet carrot!) also available. ‘We bake happiness,’ they proclaim, and... Read more
Almost holistic in its ambience, the obstacle-free interior utilizes aspects of space and light, causing attention to naturally fall on the long, sleek counter that occupies one end. It’s here that Piotr Chylarecki’s sweet creations glimmer behind glass like precious little gems. Constructed in the adjoining ‘food lab’, these... Read more
With 18 years of service under their belt you may think of Między Nami as being an antiquated has-been. Not so. Haunted by a mix of media types and local characters, this hip white piece of post-commie Warsaw has an enduring, almost timeless appeal. Między Nami ul. Bracka 20,... Read more
Aromat
Restaurants 28 June 2015 0
We’re told the interiors were purposefully kept neutral to keep the focus on the product – and crikey, what bread. French flour and an expert baker ensure brilliant results, while the lemon éclairs deserve their own Facebook page. Some claim it’s the best bakery in Poland, and we’re not... Read more
Chmiel Café
Going OutRestaurants 28 May 2015 0
Rows and rows of Belgian beers occupy the shelves, while behind the counter find pedigree treats, cakes and ice cream from the Slow Food approved Consonni brand. Forget the industrial rubbish, the ice cream produced by this lot is an absolute standout. With the outdoor terrace making its debut,... Read more
SAM Bajgle
Restaurants 7 May 2015 0
Considering the bagel was born in Kraków, the lack of good ones in Warsaw has always been bewildering. Until now. From the people who gave you SAM – recognized as one of the top bakeries in the country – comes this bagel store. Straight forward in its simplicity, visitors... Read more
The Marzenna is waiting at the door, ready to be tossed into the Vistula along with my full winter wardrobe. I’m already anticipating the joys of those bright morning strolls, exploring Warsaw’s diverse suburbs then sipping fresh lemonade and, dare I say it, eating al fresco! But if you... Read more
Wypoczynkownia
Restaurants 10 January 2015 0
While this place sounds like a Scrabble winner, its real role is as a fab neighborhood café that prides itself on its Arabicas and freshly-baked goods. Sporting a comfortably cosmopolitan style, the only improvement would be the forced confiscation of the requisite Keep Calm sign: get rid of it... Read more
Sipping some fine tea is the perfect way to drink in the fall. Here are our top 5 favorites. Gander’s (ul. Francuska 12) A choice of over 140 teas inside a dimmed network of rooms that have you thinking of a classic Cotswolds tea room. Genteel and refined-looking, Gander’s... Read more