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Start your day at Petit Paris Boulangerie in Stary Browar.
COCORICO
Couples wallow under starlight in a backyard that’s potted with plants and almost grotto-like in magic (they’ve even won an award for the space, which is closed in winter).
There’s no doubt about it, it’s a garden of memories.
If the sun falls out of the sky seek shelter inside where a topsy-turvy interior comes sprinkled with chintz. Recently expanded to include a restaurant in an adjacent room.
QD‑2, ul. Świętosławska 9, tel. (+48) 61 852 95 29, www.
cocorico.pl. Open 10:00 ‑ 22:00. T6UXSW NEWDA VINCI CAFFE
Filled to the brim with date-night couples and gossiping girlfriends during the evenings, this is one of the most popular spots to have a glass of wine or a cup of fancy tea by candlelight. The heavily da-Vinci-inspired decor (sketches of elaborate contraptions, parchment-style walls) is clever, but slides into tacky here and there.QB‑2, Pl.
Wolności 10, tel. (+48) 502 48 44 74. Open 09:00 ‑ 21:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 ‑ 23:00, Sun 11:00 ‑ 21:00. 6GSW NEW
KULKA CAFE
On the more expensive side and rather far from the center (but close to the train station), this colorful and tasteful industrial chic restaurant-cafe appears to be a popular place for dates and business meet-ups. The menu changes regularly and while the portion sizes are modest, the food is prepared with plenty of skill and gusto.QE/F‑4, ul. Towarowa 41/210, tel. (+48) 61 226 28 02, www.kulkacafe.com. Open 08:00 ‑ 24:00, Sat 10:00 ‑ 24:00, Sun 10:00 ‑ 23:00. (16‑34zł). TGSW NEW
ANGIELKA CAFE AND LUNCH
Sweet and proper like an older British lady’s home, Angielka is the type of place where you’d sip your five o’clock tea out of porcelain, pinky extended. Eats can be found here as well - crepes, pastas, salads, and desserts - and the decor was lovingly put together by a vintage furniture enthusiast, with the focal point on an old-fashioned stove called an Englishwoman (Angielka) in the local dialect.QD‑1, ul. Żydowska 33, tel. (+48) 601 47 73 82, www.angielka.pl. Open 11:00 ‑ 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 ‑ 24:00, Sun 11:00 ‑ 21:00. T6UG
SW NEW
CAFE STRAGAN
Obnoxious in principle, perfectly warm and inviting in actuality: Stragan adheres to some stringent self-imposed rules, including a non-negotiable 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.
QB‑2, ul. Franciszka Ratajczaka 31. Open 08:00 ‑ 22:00, Sat 11:00 ‑ 22:00, Sun 11:00 ‑ 18:00. T6U
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PETIT PARIS BOULANGERIE
A prime location on the ground floor of Poznan’s bustling Stary Browar shopping complex means that this cafe/boulangerie is never short of customers looking to take a break from their latest spending spree. The interior is smart but informal, and the friendly staff busy themselves serving up everything from fresh coffees and teas to crepes, tarts, pastries and fresh French bread. For those looking for something a little more substantial there’s an excellent breakfast selection, daily soups, and a range of lunches to line your stomach before sampling one of their wines. Bon appétit!QG‑4, ul. Półwiejska 32 (Stary Browar), tel. (+48) 61 667 15 55. Open 08:00 ‑ 21:00, Sun 09:00 ‑ 20:00. UGSW
NEWPIECE OF CAKE
While the name might invoke a pink-frosting-and-lace aesthetic, Piece of Cake will definitely not give you diabetes. No doubt the coziest place on ul. Żydowska, this cafe has an amazing retro-homey vibe that will make you feel like digging out an old photo album and maybe putting on a vinyl. With menus laboriously types out on a vintage typewriter (which is sometimes in use as you’re sipping your coffee) and a smattering of art supplies and old books, the comfy interior might entice you to stay a bit longer for a small veggie-burger or grilled-sandwich lunch (the tomato jam is the bomb, by the way).QD‑1, ul. Żydowska 29.
Open 11:00 ‑ 20:00, Sun 12:00 ‑ 20:00.
POD LAMPIONAMI
Gorgeous lantern-filled tea house that really knows its herbal infusions well. If you’re just not a tea person (but enjoy red Chinese lanterns), coffee is available too, and so is a yummy selection of cakes and light meals. Perfect for relaxing on a blustery day.QD‑2, ul. Woźna 19/20, tel. (+48) 61 221 28 77, www.podlampionami.pl. Open 12:00 ‑ 22:00. GSW
NEW POD NOSEM
This small and cute cafe fits in just right with the rest of ul.
Żydowska, known for its coffee and cake establishments.
An ever-changing menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options is a great reason to stay longer, and vegan options are available. During warm weather you can lounge outside on a deck chair, John Lemon in hand.QD‑1, ul. Żydowska 35a, tel. (+48) 609 44 77 98, www.podnosem.eu. Open 11:00 ‑ 19:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 ‑ 21:00, Sun 11:00 ‑ 18:00.
Closed Mon. T6GSW PTASIE RADIO
Named after “The Bird Radio”, a famous children’s poem by Julian Tuwim, this rustic cafe really commits to the theme with subtle murals, vintage bird cages, and bird-shaped figurines.
The large selection of unique, seasonal hot and cold drinks (lemonades, hot chocolates, smoothies, coffees, and the like) might be the primary draw, but it’s not all - Ptasie Radio also offers breakfasts, lunches, and delicious chocolate cake.QA‑2, ul. Kościuszki 74, tel. (+48) 61 853 64 51, www.ptasieradio.
pl. Open 08:00 ‑ 24:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 ‑ 24:00. T6SW
BREAKFAST
BROVARIA
An open buffet costing 38zł in one of Poznan’s top locations, right on the square.QC‑2, Stary Rynek 73‑
74 (Brovaria Hotel), tel. (+48) 61 858 68 68, www.
brovaria.pl. Breakfast served 07:00 ‑ 10:00. (38zł).
TGSW
FUSION RESTAURANT
The Sheraton Sunday Brunch is one of the best reasons to get out of bed. Adults pay 130zl (half price kids between 6-12, free for anyone younger), which covers a lavish buffet spread and a free flow of booze. Popular with high rolling Poles and expats, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better use for Sunday afternoon.QE‑3, ul. Bukowska 3/9 (Sheraton Poznan Hotel), tel. (+48) 61 655 20 00, www.fusion‑poznan.pl. Brunch served Sun 13:00
‑ 17:00. TUGSW PETIT PARIS BOULANGERIE
A perfect breakfast option, where the most important meal of the day is served all day. Choose from French classics like croque madame, crepes, croissant sandwiches, tartines and more - all made from authentic French ingredients, and delicious fresh bread that is baked on-site.QG‑4, ul. Półwiejska 32 (Stary Browar), tel. (+48) 61 667 15 55. Open 08:00 ‑ 21:00, Sun 09:00 ‑ 20:00. (10‑20zł). UGSW
NEWPORANNIK
Getting a decent breakfast on the town has just gotten easier with the opening of this cheerful and health-conscious place. Serving a large selection of options including oatmeal, granola, grilled sandwiches, and eggs, Porannik is one of our favorite spots to start the day. They stay open for lunch, so feel free to drop in during the afternoon, as well.QB‑1, ul. 23 lutego 9, tel. (+48) 531 05 14 11, www.porannik.com.pl/.
Open 07:00 ‑ 18:00, Sat 10:00 ‑ 14:00. Closed Sun. (6‑
15zł). T6GSW PROJEKT KUCHNIA
Combine this with Petit Paris and apparently Stary Browar is the place in Poznań to start the day. Breakfast options here are plentiful, healthy and eco-minded in terms of the ingredients - eggs come from free range chickens, rice, almond and soy milk are available, as is fresh-squeezed orange juice. Choose from omelettes, scrambled eggs, yoghurt with granola, porridge, toast with goat cheese and ricotta, and more, including some vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.QC‑3, ul. Półwiejska 42 (Stary Browar), tel. (+48) 606 99 29 99. Breakfast served 09:00 ‑ 12:00, Sun 10:00 ‑ 12:00.
(15‑20zł). TUGSW
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