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The Cool Cat TR
Cocktail bar
There are many bars in Warsaw where you can sit in a quiet garden, but "The Cool Cat TR" offers you a charming cocktail garden right in the center!
by
Stefano
Nardone
Bistro Olkuska
The neighbourhood taste
"Bistro Olkuska" is a bar next to a great market in Warsaw! Have some great ginger beer & a tasty breakfast before or after your shopping & exploration...
by
Stefano
Nardone
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
National museum
"Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie" is a museum that's alive - to get an idea, 'From pharaohs to Lady Gaga' was one of their most successful exhibitions...
by
Magda
Przedmojska
Hałas Vinyl+Coffee
great espresso
"Hałas Vinyl + Coffee" in Warsaw doesn't only serve amazing espresso, it also has... you guessed it. I love this sort of 'dual identity' cafés...
by
Magda
Przedmojska
Kawiarnia Fabryczna
great coffee in Solec
"Kawiarnia Fabryczna" in Warsaw reminds me of a small French bistro where you sit next to the window and can simply gaze at passers-by...
by
Magda
Przedmojska
Wybrzeże Puckie
Great for a stroll
"Wybrzeże Puckie" is one of the nicest walking paths by the river in Warsaw. There is a field of grass, an orchard and there's even wild boar and deer...
by
Magda
Przedmojska
BarKa
Chillin' on the Vistula
"BarKa" Warsaw, a place I would dare translate as "BarGe", sitting on the Vistula. Even though the river is not the prettiest, this bar is helping...
by
Nitzan
Reisner
Las Sobieskiego
Perfect for a Sunday stroll
"Las Sobieskiego" park is the second biggest green space in Warsaw. It has something for everyone: joggers, dog walkers, horse and bike riders.
by
Magda
Przedmojska
Plac Zabaw
Rollin' on the River
"Plac Zabaw" Warsaw is an open-air venue right on the Vistula river. It's 2000m² of space to get some sun and fresh air. I just love the concerts there...
by
Nitzan
Reisner
Veganda
Vivaciously vegan
"Veganda" is one of the newest vegan places to appear on Warsaw's culinary map, and currently it's my absolute favorite! Check out their lunch specials...
by
Nitzan
Reisner
Matcha Bistro & Bar
Matcha is the new coffee
"Matcha Bistro & Bar" in Warsaw is my solution to drinking something other than coffee when going out. This is my new favorite spot for matcha latte!
by
Paulina
Stolarczyk
Leonardo Verde
Italy goes vegan
"Leonardo Verde" is an Italian restaurant in Warsaw, with the difference that they also make vegan pizza and gluten-free pasta -- the best I've ever had...
by
Paulina
Stolarczyk
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