Educational tone over.

Now that we have established your future Polish destination, let’s see what the coolness that is Krakow has to offer:

Krakow is a stunning old city that looks almost exactly as it did in the 1930s, seeing as it wasn’t (physically) affected by WW2. I have lost count of the number of photos I took of the beautiful city center (they are killing my hard drive), especially its old colorful buildings lying side by side, reminding me of Copenhagen’s Nyhavn, with which I’ve always had a slightly conflicted relationship. Krakow is not too big, and not too small, and you can probably see most of it in three or four days. Go during summer!

When you first wander its streets, Krakow presents itself like a melting pot of plastic chairs, fake flowers, neon colors and kitch. So much kitch that I am taking the trouble to hit the bold button (no, seriously, it is everywhere). However, when you get real’ familiar with it, you will be surprised to see how great it is. It is a place that really grows on you, if you will. Krakow has a vast number of parks, canals and squares that you can spend hours exploring. There are tons of museums, and the food scene is immense—try to avoid any restaurant that is mentioned in a guidebook though. Ask the locals! Or peek in the small backstreets and find one yourself.

… WHICH LEADS ME TO: The Bunkier Café, hidden away behind one of the city’s squares. It is more of a restaurant/bar/café, to be honest, as they serve (good) food all day, as well as drinks in the evening. Most of what they offer is amazing, and as is the case with anywhere else in Krakow, everything is insanely cheap. Go here for pancakes, eggs benedict and fresh juices in the morning; for sandwiches, salads and coffee during the day; and for organic cocktails in the evening. They have good taste in music, and the staff is the greatest. The café itself looks a bit like an old train station—it’s got bare brick walls, huge windows, and all its furniture is vintage. On warm days, they open up one whole side of the building (it’s mostly windows), extending the café onto the street and the nearby park. Ah, it is so lovely, and I guarantee that you can spend hours here.

The Bunkier Café

Stay local, Julie

Oh, and find it here:

Address: Bunkier Cafe
pl. Szczepański 3a,
31-000 KrakówWebsite: http://en.bunkiercafe.pl