European Bakery & Cafe Menu

Pączki & Fried Dough

Rich fried yeast doughs, most famously the pączki of Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday.

• Prune Pączek (Powidła)Vegetarian · SeasonalClassic version filled with thick, dark, slow-cooked plum butter that is tangy, deep and only lightly sweet.
• Chruściki (Angel Wings)VegetarianThin ribbons of dough twisted into bows, fried until shatteringly crisp and buried under powdered sugar.
• OponkiVegetarianRing-shaped cheese doughnuts made with farmer's cheese, giving a moist, tender interior and a sugared crust.
• PączkiVegetarian · SeasonalRich, eggy fried doughnuts that are denser than American versions, filled with rose-hip jam, plum butter or custard and dusted with sugar or glazed.
• Custard PączekVegetarian · SeasonalPączek filled to bulging with vanilla pastry cream, finished with powdered sugar for a softer, creamier variation.

Cakes & Babka

Coffee cakes and layered slices that fill a Polish bakery counter.

• SernikVegetarianPolish cheesecake made with twaróg farmer's cheese, dense yet light, often with raisins and a lattice or chocolate top.
• MakowiecVegetarian · Contains nutsRolled yeast cake spiraled with a thick filling of ground poppy seeds, honey, raisins, walnuts and orange peel.
• SzarlotkaVegetarianPolish apple cake with grated or sliced tart apples between layers of crumbly shortcrust, scented with cinnamon.
• Napoleonka (Kremówka)VegetarianTwo sheets of crisp puff pastry sandwiching a thick layer of vanilla custard, dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
• PiernikVegetarian · SeasonalDark honey spice cake layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate, flavored with cinnamon, clove and ginger.
• BabkaVegetarian · Popular pickTall, fluted yeast cake with a fine, buttery crumb, often swirled with chocolate or flavored with rum and raisins, topped with icing.
• Placek z KruszonkąVegetarianYeast coffee cake topped with a thick buttery crumble, sometimes layered with plums, apples or blueberries.

Cookies & Small Sweets

Pastries sold by the piece or pound for coffee and holiday trays.

• Kruche CiasteczkaVegetarian · Contains nutsShort butter cookies with a sandy texture, sometimes decorated with jam centers or chopped walnuts.
• KołaczkiVegetarian · Popular pickDelicate cream cheese pastry squares folded around apricot, raspberry, prune or poppy seed filling and dusted with sugar.
• MazurekVegetarian · SeasonalFlat Easter tart on a shortbread base covered with caramel, nuts and dried fruit arranged in decorative patterns.
• PierniczkiVegetarian · SeasonalSmall iced gingerbread cookies cut into hearts and stars, chewy and fragrant with honey and warm spice.
• RogalikiVegetarianCrescent cookies of tender yeasted or cheese dough rolled around a dollop of jam, crumbly and lightly sweet.
• PtyśVegetarianPolish cream puff with a crisp choux shell filled generously with whipped cream or custard.

Breads & Rolls

Rye loaves, sourdough rounds and everyday rolls.

• Polish Rye (Chleb Żytni)Vegetarian · VeganSourdough rye bread with caraway seeds, a chewy crust and a pleasantly sour, aromatic crumb.
• Chleb WiejskiVegetarian · VeganCountry-style wheat and rye round with a rugged crust, ideal for kanapki topped with butter and ham.
• BułkiVegetarian · VeganSoft, crusty white rolls with a split top, used for breakfast sandwiches or served alongside soup.
• ChałkaVegetarianBraided egg bread with a golden glossy crust and fluffy crumb, often sprinkled with crumble or poppy seeds.
• ObwarzanekVegetarian · VeganKraków-style braided bread ring, boiled then baked, with a chewy bite and a topping of poppy, sesame or salt.
• CebularzVegetarian · SavoryFlat wheat roll from Lublin topped with sautéed onions and poppy seeds, soft and savory-sweet.

Savory & Deli

Hot and cold items often sold alongside the baked goods.

• Kiełbasa RollSavorySmoked Polish sausage wrapped in soft yeast dough and baked golden, a hand-held snack for the road.
• PasztecikSavoryYeasted pastry filled with seasoned ground meat, crisp-edged and traditionally served warm with a cup of clear barszcz.
• KrokietySavoryThin crêpes rolled around meat or sauerkraut filling, breaded and pan-fried to a crunchy finish.
• Paszteciki z KapustąVegetarian · SavorySmall flaky turnovers stuffed with braised cabbage and wild mushrooms, a meatless choice for Lent and Wigilia.
• PierogiSavoryHalf-moon dumplings filled with potato and cheese, sauerkraut and mushroom, or meat, sold fresh or frozen for boiling and frying.

Breakfast

Hot breakfast plates and sandwiches made to order on house-baked bread.

• Avocado toastVegan · Dairy-freeThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
• Quiche of the daySavoryWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
• Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichSavoryFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.
• Greek yogurt parfaitVegetarian · Contains nutsLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
• Steel-cut oatmealVegetarianSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
• Croissant breakfast sandwichSavory · Popular pickFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.

Drinks

• Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
• MochaVegetarianEspresso, chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, sometimes crowned with whipped cream; a dessert-leaning drink balancing cocoa richness with coffee bite.
• Cold brewVeganCoarse grounds steeped in cold water for twelve hours or more, yielding a smooth, low-acid concentrate served over ice with chocolatey undertones.
• Iced vanilla latteVegetarianChilled espresso and cold milk shaken or poured over ice with vanilla syrup; a sweet, refreshing staple of bakery counters in warm months.
• CappuccinoVegetarianEqual-ish parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam cap, giving a drier, stronger-tasting drink than a latte with a velvety top layer.
• Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.