Awesome Eateries / Cafes

A fantastic small cafe with an intimate atmosphere, but its uniqueness derives also from the idea to attract film lovers. There is a cinema room in the back, where films are screened everyday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. (reservations are advisable).

LOCATION Lawendowa Street 2/3

OPEN Monday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., closed od Sunday

PRICES Coffees 7-15 PLN, teas 7-9 PLN, cakes 12-13 PLN

A bright, spacious and beautifully designed cafe combined with bookstore and art gallery. Upstairs you'll find a wonderful shop with plenty of (mainly) Polish designer items. Part of the trendsetting Garnizon Kultury area.

(photo: Dominik Werner / AeroLab)

LOCATION Słowackiego Street 19, Garnizon Kultury, Wrzeszcz District

GET THERE In front of the Main Train Station (stop Dworzec Główny) take tram line 6 (direction Jelitkowo), 9 (direction Strzyża), 11 (direction Zaspa) or 12 (direction Oliwa). Get off at stop Galeria Bałtycka and walk east for 5 minutes between the Garnizon buildings.

OPEN Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

WEBSITE sztukawyboru.eu

FACEBOOK @SztukaWyboruGdansk

The ice-cream flavours at Altana Smaków change frequently, as lovely owner Magda enjoys experimenting with her naturally made gelato. Carrot & orange, sesame, chestnut or cherry with cardamon servings can be ordered alongside the traditional vanilla or strawberry. The daily assortment usually includes several vegan sorbets. The cafes delightful interior decor invites to linger over a cup of coffee, while children will find something to occupy themselves with in the little kids corner.

LOCATION Świętego Ducha Street 105/107, Gdansk Main Town

OPEN Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

PRICES 1 serving of ice-cream 5 PLN, smoothies from 13 PLN, lemonades from 8 PLN, teas from 9 PLN, coffees from 6 PLN

Arguably the prettiest pastries in Gdansk, which taste as amazing as they look. Umam's sweet creations are inspired by Spanish and French confectionary trends.

LOCATION Hemara Street 1, Garnizon, Gdansk Wrzeszcz (sister venue at Szafarnia Street 11, Gdansk Main Town)

OPEN Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

PRICES 12-15 PLN

Delectable flavours like 'ginger cookie' or 'cranberry mascarpone', alongside classics like chocolate or vanilla, are produced according to traditional methods and with use of natural ingredients. The cafes also serve cake and coffee.

LOCATION Powroźnicza Street 23/24, Gdansk Main Town or Wajdeloty Street 1/2, Gdansk Wrzeszcz

OPEN Main Town: Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wrzeszcz: Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

PRICES Scoop 2,90 PLN

Every week there's at least one travel related event in this cafe, when people present their latest travels to an audience occupying every inch of the limited space. On other days it's a good place to enjoy a coffee or beer, meet like-minded travel enthusiasts and, maybe, plan your next adventure.

LOCATION Garncarska Street 7-9

OPEN Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 10.30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

A place with a characterful interior and good vibes from guests and staff alike. 

LOCATION Piwna Street 66

OPEN Sunday - Monday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.