Polish food in Krakow is filling, cheap and exactly what a stag group needs between nights out. Here are the dishes to try, where to eat them and how to organise a group dinner.
Polish dishes to try
- Pierogi – dumplings filled with potato and cheese, meat, cabbage or fruit, boiled or fried.
- Żurek – sour rye soup with sausage and egg, often served in a bread bowl and a classic cure after a long night.
- Bigos – hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, cabbage and different meats.
- Kotlet schabowy – a breaded pork cutlet, usually with potatoes and cabbage.
- Placki ziemniaczane – potato pancakes, sometimes served with goulash.
- Obwarzanek – Krakow’s ring-shaped bread, sold from street carts all over the Old Town.
- Zapiekanka – the late-night open baguette with mushrooms and cheese, famous on Plac Nowy.
Where to eat Polish food
For a cheap lunch, look for a bar mleczny (milk bar), a simple canteen where many dishes cost about 8–20 PLN. Restaurants in the Old Town and Kazimierz serve the same dishes for more. For a late snack after the bars, see Late-night food in Krakow.
Group dinners on a stag do
Finding a table for 15 on a Saturday night is the hard part, so most groups book dinner in advance:
- Steak Dinner – from 49€ per person, drinks included.
- Burger Dinner – from 29€ per person, drinks included.
- Premium Dinner – a three-course menu from 55€ per person.
- Vodka Tour – pierogi tasting and Polish tapas with seven vodkas, from 75€.
The All-Inclusive Stag Package includes a Polish dinner as one of its two group dinners.
Polish food in Krakow: FAQ
What food is Krakow famous for?
Pierogi, żurek, bigos and the obwarzanek bread ring, plus zapiekanki as a late-night snack.
Is food expensive in Krakow?
No. A dish in a milk bar often costs 8–20 PLN, and restaurants are cheaper than in most Western European cities.
Can you book a group dinner for a stag do?
Yes. We book steak, burger and premium dinners with drinks for the whole group.
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.
