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Great little hipster French restaurant in the heart of the city. Tasty lighter fare, including breakfast served all day. They feature an assortment of French bread and pastries, with a variety of spreads served at your table. There are multiple levels, including a fairly large bottom level. You may need to wave down the wait staff, but it is a worthwhile experience. Moderate prices.
Good coffee, great pastries, stellar ambience... This is a bit of a "catch of all trades" kinda place - coffee, munchies, wines, and whatnot. It's basically the equivalent of an Italian "Bar", and is a pretty good one at that. The draw is the pastries - all their baked goods tend to be very very very good, and that makes your morning coffee worth it. (FWIW, this is a bit of a default morning place for me in Krakow)
From the moment you walk into Charlotte, it feels like a dream. From the smells to the overall ambience of the restaurant, it makes you wish you had come here sooner. I just stopped in for dessert but tried the creme brûlée, lemon tart, and Madeline. All three were overall great. The creme brûlée was perfectly made but not much different from one you'd get elsewhere. The Madeline should definitely be ordered alongside coffee, but was good. The lemon tart though? Out of this world. It was the perfect balance between sweet and tart. I can't recommend it enough for anyone who likes lemon. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it.
Such a cute place nestled not too far from old town Krakow. They are very smart for being one of the first places open in the morning and one of the last places to close at light. For this reason, we came back here over and over! There are two floors, and lots of seating. The ambience is frenchy, we felt like we were in France for some reason. Their food was delicious and they have a good variety weather you are there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late snack. The staff were always friendly. A huge plus is that they speak English very well! Sometimes we forgot we were outside of the US! If you are in Krakow, definitely go check out this place! And definitely try all their spreads that come with the bread basket!! Our favorites were the whites chocolate and raspberry. But the orange and milk chocolate were very good as well!
Rustic, simple interior with multiple servers serving meals quickly. AMBIANCE: 3.0. Upscale cafeteria. Outdoor seating available. SERVICE: 3.5. Fast and efficient. Staff of thin young people (university students?) constantly moving fast across the floor, and up and down the stairs. FOOD: 4.0 - French omelette with goat cheese: 5.0. - granola with yogurt: 3.5. Additional and varied fresh fruit would help. - croissant and pain au chocolat: 4.5. - coffee (Americano): 3.0
Must visit when you're there. Don't be afraid of the long line because it moves rather quickly. Wait time for patio seatings will take longer (who doesn't want to look out at the square!) Get the bread basket so you can try their wonderful home made spreads. I didn't know you can pick your own (up to three jars) so they gave us whatever jars were available. Luckily our neighbors were leaving so we took theirs too! The honey is a must - lavender infused. They are also available for purchase. Order as many as you can and sample them all since the croquettes are bite sized. We loved every bite - fresh ingredients with great presentation.
This is the best cafe I have ever been to hands down, such a great way to start a trip to Krakow. The prices are incredible and the food is even better. I had the Charle Breakfast for under $7 and it came with a bread basket, tea, sparkling wine, and an egg. The bread basket was served with a delicious selection of fruit and chocolate spreads. The bread was fresh and the croissants buttery and flaky. The sparkling wine was crisp and not too sweet. The cafe has plenty of sitting room with a cute upstairs balcony. I highly recommend Charlottes to anyone looking for a great breakfast, snack, or pastry. I will be back for sure!
I came here because it was recommended by a friend. They are probably the best bakery in town. Their croissants are crispy and the spreads are to die for. Please do try the chocolate spread. It is not as sickly sweet as Nutella! Their jams and preserves give a great balance as well. Now... we are going to talk about some cons. I came beee twice because I just want to make sure that it was not just a random coincidence. This is a bakery with full service. I was sitting inside at the main hall, and served by the same guy. It literally took us 10-15 mins to get greeted (I actually needed to flag him down). The table of four next to me got completely ignored for 20 mins and left. I know it is not that guy's fault, and they may need more staff. If you have ample time, please come here because their bread is to die for. However, if you are in a rush or you are the kind of person who is too afraid to flag a server down, don't bother... go to Milkbar Tomask instead:)
Oh Charlotte, where do I start..... You're a delight to visit. Every time. Weekend or weekday, summer or winter! As long as those sandwiches, chocolate spreads and pots of french breakfast tea are on offer I will come back to indulge in your fine nibbles until my wallet surrenders and I have to spend the rest of my precious student loan on canned soup.... But in all seriousness, I always enjoy coming to Charlotte! Even during the busy brunch-time on the weekends when the place is crammed with people: -men with hats reading newspapers -children who run around and their impatient parents trying to feed them their breakfast -trendy chaps with earphones connected to their iPads but disconnected from the rest of us slowly sipping on modest cups of espresso -groups of people on a row of tables raising their champagne glasses in the spirit of celebration ...and then there's me; either alone working my way through a textbook chapter or taking a break from said book with some company. The classic breakfast (bread basket)is a guilty pleasure of mine, with the white chocolate, raspberry spread and lavender honey being my favourites to go with it. The French omelette I am not as big of a fan of because is a little runny, but the open- and toasted sandwiches are nice lunch options (mind you I have never tried the croque madame that everyone seems to go on about...). If it was not for the horrendous price I would also get the fresh orange juice with every breakfast, but I am fearing it might break the bank one day sooooo...I feel that certain limitations has to be set long before thinking of crossing Charlotte's doorsill! Nevertheless, you're high on the list of Cracovian places I cherish, Charlotte, just thought you should know.
Charlote is vested on Plac Szczepański in the North West of Krakow, approx 5 min walk from the Rynek main square. Plac Szczepanski has been renovated over the past few years and attracted several small nice restaurants.. Charlotte is a small "bistro" and serves croissants, tartines, sandwiches, and salads for example. All food is fresh and tasty. Great to have a breakfast with Charlotte. She has lots of fans so hard to meet her sometimes :).
The most fantastic French breakfast place located in Krakow just off the Main Square. It's a cute place with wooden tables, encouraging communal seating and adorned with fresh flowers. Probably the best item on the menu to take advantage of their own freshly baked breads and amazing homemade jams is the Charlotte's Breakfast that consists of a basket assortment of bread slices (plus a very tasty croissant) and a choice of one of those spreads. The spread choices include: dark chocolate, white chocolate, raspberry, lavender honey and others. There's also an option to add an egg for an extra 3zl. If you're indecisive about which of the beloved spreads to get, one of the best things to do is to go in a group and have a majority order the Charlotte Breakfast and then there will be several of the jams to mix and match. Their coffee is delicious and the other items on the menu - croque monsieur and tartines - also look amazing. One star detracted for the pastries in the front...with many bees hovering over them. The experience and food are still amazing, I just wish they would take care of those pesky bees.
4 stars based on good food and drinks and the great patio. The service here could be better and friendlier. We waited for patio seating and were happy to squeeze 4 into a table but the server didn't seem happy until we ordered alcohol and she became a little more hospitable! Anyway! Nice cool spot for people watching and the food here is really good. We started off with coffees and then Kir royales. Ordered a couple of their open faced toasts and a quiche. Everything was fresh and well presented and I loved the pea pesto ! They had gluten free bread also for my celiac friend. Pastries here didn't strike me as all that even though everyone seemed to order them around us so decided to try those elsewhere. It was a nice start to our day food and drink wise. This is a busy spot though and you may have to wait for seating . read more
Great little hipster French restaurant in the heart of the city. Tasty lighter fare, including breakfast served all day. They feature an assortment of French bread and pastries, with a variety of spreads served at your table. There are multiple levels, including a fairly large bottom level. You may need to wave down the wait staff, but it is a worthwhile experience. Moderate prices. read more
Good coffee, great pastries, stellar ambience... This is a bit of a "catch of all trades" kinda place - coffee, munchies, wines, and whatnot. It's basically the equivalent of an Italian "Bar", and is a pretty good one at that. The draw is the pastries - all their baked goods tend to be very very very good, and that makes your morning coffee worth it. (FWIW, this is a bit of a default morning place for me in Krakow) read more
From the moment you walk into Charlotte, it feels like a dream. From the smells to the overall ambience of the restaurant, it makes you wish you had come here sooner. I just stopped in for dessert but tried the creme brûlée, lemon tart, and Madeline. All three were overall great. The creme brûlée was perfectly made but not much different from one you'd get elsewhere. The Madeline should definitely be ordered alongside coffee, but was good. The lemon tart though? Out of this world. It was the perfect balance between sweet and tart. I can't recommend it enough for anyone who likes lemon. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it. read more
Such a cute place nestled not too far from old town Krakow. They are very smart for being one of the first places open in the morning and one of the last places to close at light. For this reason, we came back here over and over! There are two floors, and lots of seating. The ambience is frenchy, we felt like we were in France for some reason. Their food was delicious and they have a good variety weather you are there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late snack. The staff were always friendly. A huge plus is that they speak English very well! Sometimes we forgot we were outside of the US! If you are in Krakow, definitely go check out this place! And definitely try all their spreads that come with the bread basket!! Our favorites were the whites chocolate and raspberry. But the orange and milk chocolate were very good as well! read more
Rustic, simple interior with multiple servers serving meals quickly. AMBIANCE: 3.0. Upscale cafeteria. Outdoor seating available. SERVICE: 3.5. Fast and efficient. Staff of thin young people (university students?) constantly moving fast across the floor, and up and down the stairs. FOOD: 4.0 - French omelette with goat cheese: 5.0. - granola with yogurt: 3.5. Additional and varied fresh fruit would help. - croissant and pain au chocolat: 4.5. - coffee (Americano): 3.0 read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
This place is charming , good vibes. There there's multiple different options from sandwiches to patisserie. Everything I ate was really good the almonds croissant was amazing :) read more
Must visit when you're there. Don't be afraid of the long line because it moves rather quickly. Wait time for patio seatings will take longer (who doesn't want to look out at the square!) Get the bread basket so you can try their wonderful home made spreads. I didn't know you can pick your own (up to three jars) so they gave us whatever jars were available. Luckily our neighbors were leaving so we took theirs too! The honey is a must - lavender infused. They are also available for purchase. Order as many as you can and sample them all since the croquettes are bite sized. We loved every bite - fresh ingredients with great presentation. read more
7 years ago
This is the best cafe I have ever been to hands down, such a great way to start a trip to Krakow. The prices are incredible and the food is even better. I had the Charle Breakfast for under $7 and it came with a bread basket, tea, sparkling wine, and an egg. The bread basket was served with a delicious selection of fruit and chocolate spreads. The bread was fresh and the croissants buttery and flaky. The sparkling wine was crisp and not too sweet. The cafe has plenty of sitting room with a cute upstairs balcony. I highly recommend Charlottes to anyone looking for a great breakfast, snack, or pastry. I will be back for sure! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I came here because it was recommended by a friend. They are probably the best bakery in town. Their croissants are crispy and the spreads are to die for. Please do try the chocolate spread. It is not as sickly sweet as Nutella! Their jams and preserves give a great balance as well. Now... we are going to talk about some cons. I came beee twice because I just want to make sure that it was not just a random coincidence. This is a bakery with full service. I was sitting inside at the main hall, and served by the same guy. It literally took us 10-15 mins to get greeted (I actually needed to flag him down). The table of four next to me got completely ignored for 20 mins and left. I know it is not that guy's fault, and they may need more staff. If you have ample time, please come here because their bread is to die for. However, if you are in a rush or you are the kind of person who is too afraid to flag a server down, don't bother... go to Milkbar Tomask instead:) read more
13 years ago
Oh Charlotte, where do I start..... You're a delight to visit. Every time. Weekend or weekday, summer or winter! As long as those sandwiches, chocolate spreads and pots of french breakfast tea are on offer I will come back to indulge in your fine nibbles until my wallet surrenders and I have to spend the rest of my precious student loan on canned soup.... But in all seriousness, I always enjoy coming to Charlotte! Even during the busy brunch-time on the weekends when the place is crammed with people: -men with hats reading newspapers -children who run around and their impatient parents trying to feed them their breakfast -trendy chaps with earphones connected to their iPads but disconnected from the rest of us slowly sipping on modest cups of espresso -groups of people on a row of tables raising their champagne glasses in the spirit of celebration ...and then there's me; either alone working my way through a textbook chapter or taking a break from said book with some company. The classic breakfast (bread basket)is a guilty pleasure of mine, with the white chocolate, raspberry spread and lavender honey being my favourites to go with it. The French omelette I am not as big of a fan of because is a little runny, but the open- and toasted sandwiches are nice lunch options (mind you I have never tried the croque madame that everyone seems to go on about...). If it was not for the horrendous price I would also get the fresh orange juice with every breakfast, but I am fearing it might break the bank one day sooooo...I feel that certain limitations has to be set long before thinking of crossing Charlotte's doorsill! Nevertheless, you're high on the list of Cracovian places I cherish, Charlotte, just thought you should know. read more
7 years ago
12 years ago
Charlote is vested on Plac Szczepański in the North West of Krakow, approx 5 min walk from the Rynek main square. Plac Szczepanski has been renovated over the past few years and attracted several small nice restaurants.. Charlotte is a small "bistro" and serves croissants, tartines, sandwiches, and salads for example. All food is fresh and tasty. Great to have a breakfast with Charlotte. She has lots of fans so hard to meet her sometimes :). read more
13 years ago
The most fantastic French breakfast place located in Krakow just off the Main Square. It's a cute place with wooden tables, encouraging communal seating and adorned with fresh flowers. Probably the best item on the menu to take advantage of their own freshly baked breads and amazing homemade jams is the Charlotte's Breakfast that consists of a basket assortment of bread slices (plus a very tasty croissant) and a choice of one of those spreads. The spread choices include: dark chocolate, white chocolate, raspberry, lavender honey and others. There's also an option to add an egg for an extra 3zl. If you're indecisive about which of the beloved spreads to get, one of the best things to do is to go in a group and have a majority order the Charlotte Breakfast and then there will be several of the jams to mix and match. Their coffee is delicious and the other items on the menu - croque monsieur and tartines - also look amazing. One star detracted for the pastries in the front...with many bees hovering over them. The experience and food are still amazing, I just wish they would take care of those pesky bees. read more
11 years ago
Breakfast at Charlotte was so good, I broke one of my personal rules of travelling to new cities and went back to the same place for breakfast two days in a row. How could you not, when freshly baked bread, melt in your mouth croissants, carefully thought out sandwich combinations and homemade jam bursting with flavour await you? You can even have a champagne breakfast here if your heart so desires. I would strongly recommend putting brunch at Charlotte on your Kraków bucket list - try the croque madame or croque monsieur and you will not be disappointed! read more
I was feeling in the mood for a coffee and a pastry, so Charlotte seemed like the perfect place. I wasn't totally clear when I walked in whether it was a table service or counter service operation so I went up to the counter and was told to sit back down. Nobody came to take our order for a few minutes after that which is a little pet peeve of mine, but not so much of an issue as we were just relaxing and getting a treat rather than hungry waiting for a meal. I ordered a flat white and a croissant which had almond and rum. I'm not sure where or how the rum featured but this was huge and exciting and delicious. Between the caffeine and the sugar I felt very happy and ready for further exploring after a pitstop here. Staff were very friendly, as were the other customers and the overall vibe in the café. read more
10 years ago
We ordered the Charlotte breakfast which seems to be a thing here. It's a basket of mixed bread slices including a croissant, accompanied by a jar of marmalade and a jar of natural white chocolate, yes white chocolate. Then the madam croquette. A turkey sandwich with melted cheese on top and a egg on top of the melted cheese. This place has been my favorite restaurant in Kraków so far. It was packed to the brim at lunch, we came here for breakfast. It's very French but hey it's magnific! read more
10 years ago
Love this place! I highly recommend getting the Charlotte Breakfast (choice of hot or cold beverage + basket of homemade bread + homemade chocolate spread/marmalade of your choice (pick one). Tip #1: If you come with a few people and each order the Charlotte Breakfast, you can try a variety of chocolate spreads/marmalades since you are only allowed to choose one per meal. A must-try is the white chocolate spread! (Other options available when I visited: milk chocolate, the following types of marmalade: orange, strawberry, and berry. Note: the types of spreads rotate). Tip #2: Seating can be tricky. I don't recommend coming with a huge group unless you visit during an off-time. But if you're looking to get breakfast at peak times, know that it's self-seating. And most importantly, check the downstairs basement to see if there are any open spots available. Once you successfully sit down, just look for a waitress and ask for a menu. (They are always super busy so they may have not noticed you). Prices were very reasonable and I will certainly be returning soon. Hopefully this helps! :) read more
7 years ago
Very, very, very good food. I ordered Charle's Breakfast for zlot 26.00, and got a full basket of bread, 4 types of spread, an egg, choice of hot or cold drink and a glass of sparkling wine. Great bang for your buck. If I return to Krakow I will definitely be returning to Charlotte. read more
8 years ago
My favorite place for breakfast in Krakow! Love the cute look of the restaurant, the friendly waitresses and waiters, and of course: the food. The preserves are AMAZING, the bread is fantastic.... loved the quiches and lemon tart, their eclairs are delicious... and the prices are unbelievable. Next time I'm in Krakow, I'm definitely coming back. read more
13 years ago
Aptly located on Plac Szczepanski giving a beautiful scenery both outside and inside. Cozy french with modern decor and ample seating spots both indoors and outdoors, upstairs and downstairs. Perfect for a coffee and some work, meeting friends over a quick bite or just spending a lazy Sunday drinking champagne. Trendy atmosphere but in a relaxed way. Delicious french cuisine for both those with a sweet tooth to more proper food. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, no wonder they do good business! read more
11 years ago
Popped in to Charlotte today for some breakfast. We went downstairs which was just as hot as outside as this is where the bread ovens are located. All their bread and pastries are made onsite. The music is pure French and quiet relaxing and the food very good French food. I had an almond croissant, coffee and lemonade. The only thing that lets this place down is that the service was typical Paris cafe, really bad. I had to go and ask for sugar, knife and folk and find someone to pay at the end. However this isn't a killer just typical Paris service for anyone English which we love as it's a bit of game and lets us moan about French people :) read more
9 years ago
Best breakfast in town! They open at 7am which is great for tourists with morning tours. The latte was spot on, lox sandwich with dill was great, and the almond crossaint was amazing. They have an upper level for seating so don't be fooled from the front. They also have some square-facing tables outside. Will definitely come back. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Come for breakfast here! And get the Charlotte basket which has an assortment of breads such as croissant and baguette, etc. They offer free spreads for your breads and I recommend trying the white chocolate spread! Their breads are soft and fluffy - it's amazing! read more
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Love the feel of the whole place. They have three floors (with a naturally-lit basement and balcony area). The white chocolate and raspberry spread was excellent! gets a little bit too crowded during brunch time. But that's the cost of good food. I recommend the Charles Breakfast. read more
12 years ago
I enjoyed the best Cappuccino of my trip in Europe here with the tasty and large Croque-Madam. I brought a book along and the waiter kindly adjusted the lights behind me for better reading. A quality dinning experience and very gentle to the pocketbook, I may add!! read more
10 years ago
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