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A great, no-nonsense spot near the University; their bigos is consistently excellent and affordable. — Stare Miasto

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A modern take on the traditional milk bar; their pierogi are fresh and very popular for breakfast/lunch. — Stare Miasto

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(Location-based) A trip to Nowa Huta isn't complete without a bowl of żurek here; pure socialist-era nostalgia. — Nowa Huta

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A quintessential "wedding feast" atmosphere; the żurek is served with great ceremony. — Stare Miasto

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Famous for their "student" budget meals; reliable, filling, and very local. — Stare Miasto

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A straightforward, honest, and very flavorful bigos that many locals swear by. — Stare Miasto

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One of the most famous historic "milk bars" in the city; their pierogi ruskie are the definition of Polish comfort food. — Stare Miasto

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Specializes in "Hunter's Stew" from the eastern borderlands; features extra venison and juniper berries. — Stare Miasto

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Known for its generous portions and very traditional, tomato-heavy sauce. — Nowa Huta

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A legendary "milk bar" style restaurant in a beautiful basement; the "Ruskie" here are as close to a Polish grandmother's cooking as you can get. — Stare Miasto

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14:00 (Lunch).

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A very refined and elegant version of the classic soup, often served with unique garnishes. — Stare Miasto

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Known for its deep respect for 17th-century Polish recipes; the bigos here is exceptionally complex. — Stare Miasto

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Their żurek is exceptionally rich and served in a massive, crusty bread bowl. — Stare Miasto

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19:00 (the folk-themed atmosphere is great for dinner).

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A more upscale choice near the castle; they specialize in high-quality traditional Polish cuisine. — Wawel

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A local gem for hearty, home-style Polish food; their pierogi are consistently excellent. — Kazimierz

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Perfectly located for students and academics; the gołąbki are consistent and very affordable. — Stare Miasto

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A reliable, canteen-style spot that is an excellent, affordable choice for a no-frills, authentic pierogi meal. — Kazimierz

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A favorite among local students; incredible value for money and very high quality. — Stare Miasto

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Known for its massive portions and very traditional Polish service. — Wawel

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14:00 (Lunch after visiting the castle).

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Known for their more creative and modern takes on the classic pierogi filling. — Kazimierz

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