Breakfast & Coffee

PETIT PARIS Boulangerie

ALEkosmos

One of our favourite breakfast spots, ALEkosmos recently moved to a new, larger locale, making room not just for a lush tangle of houseplants (some planted in a bathtub), but also for an upsized menu. On our last visit, we were knocked off our feet by the avocado toast with red pesto, cherry tomatoes, eggs, and greens, but there are many other enticing dishes to try as well, from Italian foccacia with ricotta cheese and Parma ham to challah bread French toast with blueberry jam, sour cream, and caramelised almaonds. Breakfast is served until 14:00; after that, you can pop in for coffee and cake.QB‑6, ul. Jackowskiego 43, tel. (+48) 507 86 33 04. Open 09:00‑ 19:00; Sun 10:00‑19:00. €. B6

Kawiarnia Stragan

Obnoxious in principle, but perfectly warm and inviting in actuality, Stragan adheres to some stringent self-imposed rules, including a nonnegotiable no-Americano policy (they also refuse to make scrambled eggs). Instead, they’re committed to serving top-notch alternatively-brewed coffee, using all the new-fangled (or just currently trendy) methods like drip-brewing, aeropress, Chemex, and siphon; boxes of equipment are displayed on the back wall and available for sale, as are coffee beans. The dedication shows: their coffee was among the best we’ve tasted, so give it a go if you’re a caffeine enthusiast. Light breakfast is served as well.QG‑7, ul. Franciszka Ratajczaka 31, tel. (+48) 789 23 39 65, www. craftcoffee.pl. Open 08:00‑21:00. TB6

Mówish Mash

Specialty coffee, several varieties of homemade cheesecake, and (mercifully optional) language lessons are the order of the day at this cosy and modern Jeżyce cafe. The attention to detail here is praiseworthy: coffee comes served with a laminated bit of paper describing the bean variety, origin, and

flavour profile, so some learning is unavoidable after all. Those keen on improving their English or Spanish can set up lessons with a private tutor, which take place in a separate section of the cafe (85zł/h, with a beverage included in the price). A rotation of tasty breakfast dishes is served before 14:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends.QC‑7, ul. Zwierzyniecka 41, tel. (+48) 573 93 89 89, www.mowishmash.pl. Open 09:00‑18:00; closed Mon. B6

Pączuś i Kawusia

Should you wander out to the largely residential Łazarz district (p.32) - known for its Palm House, swanky City Park complex, old-school open air market, and mild state of disrepair - definitely aim for a pit stop at this charming cafe just off the district’s main square. Called ‘donut and coffee’, the selection of treats won’t surprise you, but the quality will - the delicious pączki (Polish hole-less doughnuts) are homemade, often warm, and come in a variety of fillings, and the specialty coffee is brewed using a number of alternative methods. Recommended. QC‑11, Ul. Rynek Łazarski 8, tel. (+48) 513 41 01 14. Open 10:00‑20:00; Sat 10:00‑15:00; closed Mon, Sun. TB6

PETIT PARIS Boulangerie

A perfect breakfast option and a welcome opportunity to get yourself over to the art-filled Stary Browar (p.18). At this French bakery, the most important meal of the day is served all day everyday. Choose from classics like croque madame, crepes, croissants, tartines and more - all made from authentic French ingredients, and delicious fresh bread that is baked on-site. You’ll find a second location in the Sołacz district (p.30), Aleja Wielkopolska 40a.QG‑9, ul. Półwiejska 32 (Stary Browar), tel. (+48) 61 667 15 55, www.petitparis. com.pl. Open 09:00‑21:00; closed Sun. €. U6

Uno

Absolutely smashing breakfast and specialty coffee (cold brew, chemex, aeropress, the works) in a typical ‘cool 2010s interior’ of exposed brick, light wood, plants, and wall art - pleasant. The menu changes regularly, but expect elevated versions of popular brekkie dishes like waffles (served, for example, with ricotta and rhubarb), shakshouka (with roasted eggplant and feta cheese), and avocado toast, with a strong focus on local ingredients, from artisanal sausages to freshly baked sourdough bread. You can even grab yourself a bag of coffee beans recommended by the knowledgeable staff. Recommended.QC‑6, ul. Bolesława Prusa 4/2, tel. (+48) 501 03 17 87, www. unoespresso.pl/kawiarnia. Open 08:00‑15:00; Sat 09:00‑ 15:00; closed Sun. €€. 6