Late-night food in Krakow is part of every good night out. After the bars close the hunger starts, and the city has a few classic answers – from zapiekanki on Plac Nowy to a bowl of żurek the morning after.
Zapiekanki on Plac Nowy
The round building in the middle of Plac Nowy in Kazimierz is the most famous late-night food stop in Krakow. Its windows sell zapiekanki: half a baguette, often around 40 cm long, topped with mushrooms, cheese and sauces, with dozens of toppings to choose from. It is cheap, filling and open late, which is why the queue is full of people coming out of the bars.
Other late-night options
- Kebab and pizza – plenty of places around the Old Town and Kazimierz stay open late at the weekend.
- Shot bars with snacks – retro bars such as Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa serve simple Polish snacks with the drinks.
- Obwarzanek – in the morning, the ring-shaped bread from street carts is the cheapest breakfast in town.
The morning after
Żurek, the sour rye soup with sausage and egg, is the Polish answer to a hangover. Many restaurants and milk bars serve it at lunchtime. Read more about Polish food in Krakow.
Plan food into the night
Eating before the bars makes a big difference to how long the night lasts. Most groups book dinner around 19:00–20:00 and start the bars at 22:00:
- Steak Dinner – from 49€, drinks included.
- Burger Dinner – from 29€, drinks included.
- Party Night Package – steak dinner, pub crawl and VIP nightclub in one price, 139€.
Late-night food in Krakow: FAQ
Where can you eat late at night in Krakow?
The round building on Plac Nowy in Kazimierz sells zapiekanki late, and many kebab and pizza places in the centre stay open late at the weekend.
What is a zapiekanka?
A long open baguette baked with mushrooms and cheese, with toppings and sauces – Krakow’s classic late-night snack.
What is good for a hangover in Krakow?
Żurek, the sour rye soup with sausage and egg, served in many restaurants and milk bars.
How do we book?
Send us an inquiry with your dates and group size and we put the whole weekend together. We usually ask for a €100 deposit; for larger groups the deposit can be up to €50 per person (your travel agent confirms the exact amount). The rest is paid one month before arrival.
