Big Book Cafe Warsaw
Literary world
Big Book Cafe, run by the people behind one of the youngest and most innovative literary festivals under the name Big Book Festival, was opened in the Summer of 2017. They describe themselves as a "new literary venue in Warsaw. The very first literary center run by an NGO".
Big Book Cafe is a cafe with a huge offer of books, great food, sweets, teas and coffees. It's also dog-friendly and apart from its usual function as a cafe, Big Book cafe can also boast of its huge literary program.
The program includes literary stand-ups on a given topic by well-known Polish artists (in Polish), press breakfasts every Sunday on a chosen topic (for example on September 1st there was a press breakfast concentrating on the brass from September 1939), and many more literary happenings around themes such as Andrzejki (Polish Saint Andrew's Day being celebrated in a rather specific manner) and more. Check their Facebook profile for more info.
What I like most about Big Book Cafe is their friendly staff and cool literary happenings - now going all year round. In 2023 an Instagram account "Pieski z BBC" (dogs from Big Book Cafe) opened. It is a hilarious presentation of their four-legged visitors.
About this spot
Find your way with 164 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:
Discover all other hidden gems in Warsaw
Wydawnictwo Tajfuny
Asia in Warsaw
"Wydawnictwo Tajfuny" in Warsaw is a small publishing house that aims to bring Japanese & Asian culture to the Polish market. You can stay all day here!
by
Magda
Przedmojska
Proces Kawki
Coffee roastery with a garden
"Proces Kawki" in Warsaw is one of my favorite coffee places in Praga, both for its offering and relaxed atmosphere, esp. the large garden and sunbeds!
by
Piotrek
Czubaszek
Plan B
The heart of Hipster's square
"Plan B" is probably the most popular bar in Warsaw and for good reason! This place, located at 'Hipster's Square' is always a plan B if all else failed.
by
Ola
Synowiec
Między Nami
Relaxed cafe
"Między Nami" Warsaw is one of the oldest modern cafes in town, having been opened in the '90s. It's also known for being LGBT friendly and is a popular...
by
Piotrek
Czubaszek
Politechnika Building
Glass with class
The "Politechnika building" in Warsaw, or the main building of the University of Technology, has a beautiful glass art deco roof! Come for a concert here.
by
Stefano
Nardone
Jak Wam Sie Podoba
The book and the smile
"Jak Wam Sie Podoba" is my favorite shop in Warsaw because you can pick up a book, start reading it and eventually buy it if you like it.
by
Stefano
Nardone
Momencik Vegan Burritos & Tacos
Mexican & vegan
"Momencik Vegan Burritos & Tacos" in Warsaw is one of my favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurants. Here I discovered the best meatless burrito around...
by
Nitzan
Reisner
Hoża Street
A nice stroll down a pretty street
"Hoża Street" in Warsaw is where I have lived since I was five years old. I do think its sweetness is easily noticeable, even if you didn't grow up here...
by
Nitzan
Reisner
Kufle i Kapsle
Craft beer spot in the centre
"Kufle i Kapsle" is my favourite craft beer pub in Warsaw. The bar has a regularly changing menu of twelve different beers on tap.
by
Piotrek
Czubaszek
Vege Stacja
Vegan ice cream
"Vege Stacja" makes the best vegan ice cream in Warsaw. Sounds perfect? There's more. They even have sugar-free options, and they're in the centre. Yuuum.
by
Paulina
Stolarczyk
Risk Made in Warsaw
Guilty pleasure for women
"Risk Made in Warsaw" is a Polish brand created to give women pleasure in daily life. The atmosphere is just magical, whenever I step inside I feel relief.
by
Paulina
Stolarczyk
Kino Iluzjon
A phoenix from the ashes
"Kino Iluzjon" Waraw is one of my favorite cinemas. Very shiny, marbled and beautiful, but it's kept its old charm. It still unites cinema and film fans...
by
Magda
Przedmojska
Heading to Warsaw?
164 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
... for just €9.99
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 164 Insider Tips
✓ Escape the Crowds
✓ Find Spots nearby
✓ Authentic Stories
... for just €9.99
City guides by those who know the city in and out!
Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture
Our team loves Warsaw
Get to know our other Spotters from Warsaw
As featured on:
