"Mercy Brown" in Krakow is not that easy to find, but once I stepped into this art deco speakeasy bar (alone!), I knew I wouldn't regret the hunt.

"Glonojad" is one of Krakow's cult vegetarian restaurants with a few bonuses! I recommend the pierogis & pancakes. Protip: come for breakfast before noon.

"Srebrna Góra" outside Krakow, on the grounds of a 17th-century monastery, is a great place to experience the growing wine-making scene in Poland...

"Klub Kombinator" is located at Theatre Łaźnia Nowa in Krakow and is probably my favorite pub in this part of the city. Good before or after a performance.

"Pan tu nie stał" in Krakow is a throwback to communist times, but in style. It's one of my favorite shops for souvenir ideas, accessories and clothes.

"Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa" is a Krakow Bavarian-style restaurant that serves famously huge portions. I can guarantee that you'll leave satisfied!

"Somnium Cafe Bar" in Krakow is one of my favorite cafes. It fulfills my dreams of specialty coffee, but it also really feels like home...

"Curry Up!" in Krakow is a mood-boosting Asian street food restaurant loved by local foodies. My favorites are the dal tadka and chickpea curry.

"Milk Bar Miła" in Krakow is a canteen from communist times. Today locales like this are disappearing. The prices are dirt cheap; be sure to have change!

Yellow Monkey ticks all my boxes as it is small, serves speciality coffee and has the most friendly staff.

"Wine Bar Lustra" in Krakow has insane price-quality ratio. Even the fancier picks are quite affordable & the owner, Szymon, knows all about hospitality...

"Tociekawa" brings together the speciality coffee community of Krakow. The place is tiny, and the staff is too sweet to leave after just 10 minutes...