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10 Best Brunch places in Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It traces its origins to a small fishing town in Masovia. Today Warsaw is an alpha-global city, a major cultural, political and economic hub, and the country’s seat of government.

Even though Warsaw’s brunch scene is virtually new, the city boasts of many places that not only serve elaborate all-day breakfast menus, but also hosts weekly all-you-can -eat buffets. Morning cocktails in trendy cafés are a cherished lifestyle ritual for local urbanites in Warsaw.

Below, we have highlighted the 10 best brunch places in Warsaw that make the best śniadania (the Polish word for breakfast).

1. Aïoli

Aïoli – TripAdvisor

Aïoli dedicates itself to the simplicity and joys of Southern lifestyle of Europe. It was created through the combination of a few passions: hospitality, quality of life in the South of Europe as well as in Warsaw.

The menu features international classics such as shakshuka, the bacon sandwich, and sausage and eggs, all served with freshly baked bread.

The café is famous for its promotion where on weekdays every breakfast cost a symbolic 1 Polish cent when you order a coffee. During the weekends, the promotion works in reverse, in that for every breakfast dish, you get a coffee virtually for free.

2. Chaud Pain

Hotel Europejski – Wikipedia

Chaud Pain, Hot Bread, is a lovely French artisan bakery that was opened in the building of the Hotel Europejski near the Epoch in 2020.

The café prides itself on focusing on the quality of products and the comfort of their guests. The head chef, Pawel Albert, is very critical of all the baked good. He selects cereal grains both from his own crops and imports them from France.

The bakery serves artisanal breads, baguettes, croissants, pastries and tasty sandwiches prepared on the basis of recipes originating in France. There’s even a delicatessen area with high-quality caviar, canned seafood, meats, cheeses and more.

3. Kamienne Schodki

Kamienne Schodki – TripAdvisor

Kamienne Schodki is located at the Warsaw Old Town Square. The café has been operational since the sixties of the twentieth century and has had the privilege of host celebrities, politicians and influential celebrities.

The establishment is described as timeless and classic, without the stiffness and formality typical of expensive premises. Simply put, It is comfort and functionality while maintaining a classic design. Its outdoors dining area is full of sweet smelling and colorful flowers. There is no place for plastic, controversial color, improvisation.

Their cuisine combines tradition and modernity in a memorable way. The trout and Golonka are a great option and are accompanied by plenty of vegetables and herbs.

4. Bułkę przez Bibułkę

BuÅ‚kÄ™ przez BibuÅ‚kÄ™ – TripAdvisor

This beautiful establishment has been operational since 2012. They breakfast all day for you, sandwiches are made on the spot, soups always with different flavors, made with seasonal ingredients and fresh-baked baguettes.

The restaurant has proven very successful and have managed to open an additional 4 more outlets. They include downtown since 2014, in CH Stara Papiernia in Konstancin since 2017, in the beautiful Saska Kępa since 2018 and in Śródmieście at 6/12 Żurawia Street since 2020.

Bułkę przez Bibułkę is famously known for its delicious sandwiches, the place also serves mouthwatering egg dishes and fruity smoothies.

Try the Turkish Eggs option which comes with 2 fried eggs, Greek yoghurt with cottage cheese, roasted chili butter, fresh herbal and green cucumber salad, avocado, bread, butter. A very delicious yet filling meal.

5. Nova Wola

Nova Wola – TripAdvisor

The restaurant is located in Rondo Daszynskiego 2, Warsaw 00-843, Poland within the hotel on the first flow. Its executive chef is Chef Paweł Suchenek, who has been gaining experience for over twenty years in luxury hotels in Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain and Armenia, he also honed his skills in the palace of a former emir in exotic Qatar.

The interior design of Nova Wola mixes industrial chic with polished concrete walls, dark wood and gold furnishings throughout – adding an elevated feel.

Nova Wola is best described as a hotel that takes a modern approach to traditional Polish food. It offers simple plates of food, using high quality ingredients sourced from Polish suppliers and foraged in the wild, with the aim of taking centre stage in Warsaw’s premium casual dining market.

The creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup is divine.

6. Boathouse

Boathouse – TripAdvisor

Boathouse has been in operation since 1998. It is locally referred to as Warsaw greatest escape. It’s a 10 minutes’ drive from Downtown to the unforgettable banks of the Vistula River.

In 2000 the prestigious American monthly Condé Nast Traveler distinguished the Boathouse restaurant as the only Polish restaurant in the ranking of 60 best places in the word. In 2009, 2010 and 2011 Boathouse received recommendation from Michelin Guide.

Boathouse has delicious Mediterranean dishes to offer with a strong presence of the Italian cuisine. Four times a year they change the main menu depending on the season of the year, and every month they prepare a Special Menu.

We highly recommend the Gamberi De Catalunya; Sauteéd Gamberi with Spanish chorizo with freshly chopped chilli, tomato concaseé and parsley. Served in white-wine butter sauce and crispy baguette with sun dried tomato tapenade.

7. SAM Powiśle

SAM PowiÅ›le – TripAdvisor

The first SAM was established in 2012. It was located in a freestanding building next door to the University Library (Biblioteka Uniwersytecka) and the Copernicus Center (Centrum Nauki Kopernika). Today it is part bakery, part coffee store, and part deli.

With oatmeal and granola made from organic oats, shakshuka from free-range chicken, and fruits, vegetables, and dairy sourced from local farmers, this is a great place for those who care about what they put in their stomach.

Try the Thai coconut soups, burger with halloumi, tanglatelle with pumpkin.

8. Croque Madame

Croque Madame – TripAdvisor

Croque Madame is described as a place with a unique atmosphere and delicious cuisine, inspired by French taste. Enjoy an al-day breakfast, Polish and French style, mains, soups, freshly made sandwiches and light colorful salads.

Located at Nowy Swiat its interior is all delicate whites and pale greys. The attention to detail in everything makes the place appear neither too trendy nor too old-fashioned, just perfect.

The breakfast “Croque Madame” will make you full of a big sandwich with slice of chicken and melted cheese, along with a tiny and great salad.

9. Latawiec

Latawiec – TripAdvisor

Latawiec is named the historic housing estate located in the Śródmieście district in Warsaw, built in the 1950s of the same name.

During the day the café space offers breakfast, as well as light and nutritious lunch snacks, delicious coffee and freshly squeezed fruit juices. The evenings will be filled with concerts, parties, vernissages and film screenings.

Every Sunday from 11 am till around 4 or 5 pm, Latawiec offers all-you-can-eat brunch. Wide tables bend slightly under the weight of fresh fruits and vegetables, soups, cheeses, meats, salads and warm dishes.

Kids under six years old eat for free, making it a great spot for large families with small children.

10. Miodowa

Torcik, Miodowa – TripAdvisor

Miodowa is located in the left wing of the Bellotto Hotel at the intersection of Senatorska and Miodowa streets. The café specializes in cake and offers a wide selection of coffees and teas.

Its interior is decorated in warm pastel colors, giving the 16^th-century interior a cozy character. Thanks to its large window, guests can enjoy the view of the Old Town.

The  chocolate specialty will delight everyone. Heavily chocolate mousse, crunchy hazelnut paste and an original French pailleté feuilletine puff combined with a chocolate sponge cake and a chocolate-almond flaky cake is a real treat not only for chocolate lovers.