Krakow is one of the cheapest cities in Europe for eating well. Here's how to fill up for under 30 PLN (about 7 EUR) per meal.
MILK BARS (Bar Mleczny) - 15-25 PLN per meal:
Bar Mleczny Pod Temida (Old Town) - pierogi for 12 PLN, soup for 8 PLN. Bar Mleczny Gornik (Nowa Huta) - the real communist-era experience. Bar Mleczny Prasowy (Old Town) - nalesniki and tomato soup near the university. Self-service, tray dining, handwritten menus. The most authentic Polish food experience at any price.
STREET FOOD - 10-20 PLN:
Obwarzanki from blue carts (3-5 PLN). Zapiekanka at Plac Nowy (12-18 PLN). Grilled kielbasa from street vendors (15-18 PLN). Grilled oscypek with cranberry from highland women near the Cloth Hall (10-15 PLN).
BUDGET RESTAURANTS - 20-30 PLN:
Glonojad vegan daily specials (20-25 PLN). Vega buffet - pay by weight (15-22 PLN). Przystanek Pierogarnia in Kazimierz - 12 pierogi for 20 PLN. Kuchnia Marche market-style cafeteria (25-30 PLN).
SUPERMARKET PICNICS - under 20 PLN:
Biedronka and Zabka convenience stores sell bread, cheese, yogurt, fruit, and decent prepared salads. Grab supplies and picnic on the Vistula boulevards or in the Planty.
BREAKFAST - under 15 PLN:
A fresh bulka (bread roll) with cheese and tomato from any bakery. Coffee from a non-specialty cafe. An obwarzanek from the street. Total: 10-15 PLN for a filling morning.
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