Starting the day well is part of the magic of a trip to Krakow. What could put you in a better mood than a delicious breakfast with a good coffee or your favourite tea? If you are wondering where to begin your day in royal style, here are some of the best places for breakfast in Krakow.

Breakfast in Krakow

Breakfast at FOUR – or in bed

Guests at Grand Ascot Hotel don’t have to go far for a breakfast worthy of Krakow. Our breakfast buffet offers something for everyone: plenty of breakfast classics, gluten-free bread and vegetarian options, as well as an à la carte menu with lots of tempting dishes. Breakfast is served every morning at our FOUR Restaurant – and if you need it earlier or later, just let us know. If you would rather stay in bed, room service will bring breakfast straight to your room, with Polish, English, French or vegetarian options, all made from top-quality ingredients.

The best breakfast spots outside the hotel

Krakow is a great city for a lazy morning with friends, breakfast with the children, a romantic start to the day for two or a taste of local specialities. With so many options it is hard to pick just a few, but here is our short guide to some local favourites. Opening hours change, so check them before you go.

Las – breakfast near the Main Market Square

A forest atmosphere, lots of greenery against red brick, and a delicious breakfast or brunch – Las at ul. Gołębia 5, just off the Main Market Square, is a favourite with locals. The menu mixes local specialities with French classics and vegan options. If you have a sweet tooth, try the małdrzyki – traditional Krakow cottage-cheese pancakes with fruit that are rarely found today. Round it off with a glass of Prosecco or a homemade lemonade.

Lajkonik – a quick breakfast

The Lajkonik bakery-cafés are a local alternative to the international coffee chains. A friendly atmosphere, bread and sweet pastries baked to traditional recipes and good coffee make for a great start to the day. With a wide choice, comfortable tables and space for families with small children, it is ideal for a quick, tasty and affordable breakfast. You will find Lajkonik cafés all over Krakow.

Café Manggha – a Japanese breakfast

Dreaming of Japan? You don’t have to travel far. At Café Manggha, next to the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology at ul. Marii Konopnickiej 26, you can enjoy a real Japanese breakfast in the teishoku style – rice, fish, tofu, miso soup and pickled vegetables served in small bowls. The toasts and sandwiches made with Japanese-style milk bread are also well worth trying, along with a range of Japanese teas. Read more about the museum in our guide to the best museums in Krakow.

Zaczyn – a local bakery favourite

If you want to taste real Krakow baking, head to Zaczyn at ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 27 at breakfast time. This bakery, filled with the smell of fresh bread, is hugely popular with locals. Breads, focaccia, einkorn challah, sweet blueberry buns (jagodzianki), cinnamon rolls, seasonal buns and breakfast sets – and you can take a loaf home with you too.

Looking for lunch or dinner ideas as well? See our guide on where to eat traditional Polish food in Krakow.