Wandered around this outdoor market on a Sunday morning and it was quite crowded. Outside the…read morecovered stalls, other sellers just setup table or spread blankets out on the ground. Some were nicely organized while others seemed to just dump everything on the floor. You can find almost anything here in varying conditions. There were Lego sets, clothes, coins, housewares, cassette tapes, tools, knick knacks, food, books and more. Good luck on your treasure hunt.

I've found the more I travel, the more I love a good flea market and Hala Targowa delivers on…read moreSunday mornings! The whole market is packed to the gills with vendors selling everything - antiques, coins, an incredible amount of used books, household goods, clothing and plenty of plain old junk. It's a popular market so expect big crowds. Prices seemed to be very, very reasonable and you can always try haggling. I brought a small pad of paper since my Polish is pretty much non-existent. It's a great place to pick up unique souvenirs or something fun to add to your collection. There was a shocking (to me, anyway) amount of Nazi stuff on sale, not sure who would want that stuff in their home. The flea market is mostly Sunday and then the stalls have food vendors during the week. If you are in Krakow, it's worth checking out. You'll probably find some pretty cool stuff you didn't know you needed.

We had a delicious afternoon light lunch at this fabulous Cafe in Krakow…read more Just off the main square, this location has a feeling of Old world charm and elegance. The food we had was outstanding. I had the sour rye soup served in a bread bowl. A hearty tangy warm a hug for your stomach on a cold winter's day. It is a meal in itself. My wife had pierogies. They were freshly made and deliciously filling For dessert I treated myself to the scrumptious tiramisu. Rich and creamy with just the right amount of texture and creaminess. The service was excellent, and the food delicious. Can't wait to visit again!

Fantastic spot for breakfast. I had the bruscetta with smoked salmon and hot chocolate. It was…read moredivine. The hot chocolate was like a melted chocolate bar and so thick I nearly had to use a spoon! Great outdoor spot right on the square.

U Quina is, as far as I know, the only Asian grocery store in Kraków. It's located in a rather…read moredistanced part of Kraków, hidden in a corner of the King Square mall--Kraków's version of Warsaw's Marywilska 24. The place is very small. The selection is definitely not on par with stores up in Warsaw. Still, you can find a lot of essential stuff there: jasmine rice, rice noodles, various sauces, curry paste, Asian spices etc. Their refrigerators stock some nice frozen seafood. On my first visit I bought a kilo of shrimp and a kilo of calamari for 35 zł and 25 zł--an absolute steal compared to what one has to pay at Alma or Smaki Świata. They also sell vegetable though the selection is meager. A large quantity of lemon grass is available. If that's what you need, you know where to go. The friendly guy at the store also showed me a few taro roots, for which I couldn't readily think of a recipe.

Excellent shop. Meats that can be sliced (lots of smoked pork and ham), a wide variety of sausages…read more(some are smoked and come in long lengths), and cuts of pork and beef roasts. Very friendly employee. A good base for any meat dishes one may be preparing, or for any sandwiches that need preparing (there is a good bakery a few shops down).

Ladies and gentlemen,…read more This place is the creme de la creme of chocolates in Poland. I always end up leaving here with a ton of various chocolates. I've never been disappointed with the selection here. The ladies that work here are very attentive and are always ready to give suggestions. I'm a huge fan of the Kasztanki and Tiki Taki. Those are my go-to goodies.

Best chocolate on the east side of the street.. no wait, make that the west side.. now, where am I?read more

This is another place that has been around since medieval times. It's more of a farmer's market…read morewith fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, plants, coffee, wine, and tapas type food. It's just outside of the Old Town city walls near the Barbican in the Kleparz district. I didn't see as many tourists venturing out that way. Although, there were people visiting the Grunwald Statue. It's a great spot to visit when looking for more of the local flavor. I was totally impressed with the selection of beautiful berries and mushroom varieties. The gooseberries looked especially nice. Everything was very well-presented. It's an open air market that is covered. It's actually quite shady as you walk through it. There are ATMs outside in case you need to pay in cash, but many vendors except cashless payments. I really love that it has more of an International mix of products. There are Italian, Greek, Ukranian, and Spanish vendors as well as Polish. The freshly dilled whole pickles in the wooden barrel were very enticing as well as the bakeries. We really just stopped to get a bottle of water on our way to a resraurant nearby. They really do have it all here. I'd shop here weekly if I lived in Kraków. They are open daily with extended hours on the weekdays (6am to 6pm). It's totally worth a visit.

'Stary Kleparz' needs no advertising. Not only is it a food market, it's also a place for the…read morecommunity to shop, meet and enjoy culinary pleasure as well. You'll definitely cross every item off your grocery shopping list, if you have one :). If not, this is the perfect location to satisfy your appetite for local, unique products and more. I have my favorite guy there who sells 'oscypek'. 'Oscypek' is a smoked cheese made from salted sheep's milk exclusively in southern Poland. His products are always great. Even though I've never bought anything from him except cheese, the cured meat he offers always looks fresh and appetizing. I'm not mentioning the freshly killed poultry. This is a bit too much for me. 'Stary Kleparz'/Old Kleparz is an interesting spot to observe a lively part of the city. Saturday is the best day to visit. Have a coffee, or a glass of wine. It's such a pleasant way to relax and watch. One more thing. When it's busy, remember to secure your valuables. At some point my backpack was unzipped and the additional pocket had also been opened. Luckily the falafel I bought was still there. Just saying.

This place acts as a pub at night, but a breakfast joint during the day. I was here for breakfast…read moreand this place was easily one of the best breakfast I've had in Europe so far! It is conveniently located near the main square and there is an outdoor market in the Jewish Quarter right outside. The decor is very rustic and retro, so totally fits the Polish mood. Their breakfast was very fresh, even their eggs tastes so much better than the ones I've had in the U.S. Some of the comments down below mentioned that the servers here are rude. I've had quite the opposite experience. Everyone here was very helpful and someone even swung by to check up on us. I honestly wish I found this place earlier, because I would have totally came back for seconds. Till next time Alchemia!

Mainly went in one late morning to experience the ambiance sitting at a table. So superreal to be…read moreinside, fresh air windows open, just went up to the bar and ordered then sauntered into the rooms. Eclectically matching furniture. Very low-key. Peaceful overhead music playing. All rad for this now sr. hipster. Would want to go back anytime..a do not miss when in Krakow.