Craving a delicious breakfast but don’t want to cook? Warsaw’s got you covered with dozens of spots serving everything from traditional Polish dishes to healthy bites. Here’s our roundup of the city’s top breakfast destinations.
Be sure to check out our guide to Warsaw’s best restaurants for any time of the day!
1. SHUK
Shuk brings Middle Eastern flavors to your morning plate. Think generous sharing platters loaded with regional sauces, spices, and marinades.
They’ve got an impressive vegetarian selection and serve American-style coffee in their modern, Middle East-inspired space.
Breakfast hours: 9:00-12:00 weekdays, until 13:00 weekends. The portions are so generous they could easily double as lunch.
2. Bibenda
Bibenda is your weekend breakfast spot, serving between 10:00-12:00. Their seasonal menu features delights like poached eggs with hummus, taleggio omelets, and creamy spinach toast. Everything’s local and organic.
Skip the regular coffee and try their signature cocktails (alcoholic options available), cold brew with tonic, or pour-over coffee.
3. Kawiarnia Waszyngton
Waszyngton Cafe (also known as WU96) is a Grochów neighborhood gem with a French twist. Their standout menu includes brioche topped with fried eggs and béchamel, wasabi mayo croissants, roast beef or vegan chili tacos, and crepes filled with stracciatella and cherry jam. Don’t miss their stellar croque monsieur and madame made with aged cheese. Their coffee is top-notch!
Open daily 9:00-16:00 for breakfast, but be prepared to wait – this place gets packed.
4. Big Book Cafe MDM
Big Book Cafe is a charming library-cafe in Mokotów, run by “Kultura nie boli” foundation. Their daily breakfast menu (9:00-13:00) features classic egg dishes with fresh herbs, avocado toast, and sweet-filled croissants.
Feel free to grab a book while you eat – they regularly update their collection and host literary events.
5. Bułkę przez Bibułkę
Bułka przez Bibułkę, a popular Warsaw bakery chain, serves breakfast around the clock. Don’t miss their “Breakfast in Paris” special with a buttery croissant and lavender honey, fluffy American pancakes with maple syrup, or freshly baked bagels.
6. Żona Krawca
Žona Krawca turns breakfast into a celebration. Beatles tunes fill the air while the smell of fresh pastries and coffee creates the perfect morning vibe.
Their French toast and house-made granola with fresh fruit are crowd favorites. The pastel de nata rivals authentic Portuguese versions, and their homemade challah with ham is heavenly.
Catch breakfast weekdays 8:00-14:00 and weekends 9:00-16:00.
7. Toast
Toast offers a delightful breakfast and brunch experience in their courtyard. As the name suggests, toast rules the morning menu before transitioning to wine and small plates later. Their standout cilbir combines fresh bread with perfectly runny eggs and a kick of spiced yogurt sauce.
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00-14:00 (come early on weekends!).
8. Restauracja Szklarnia
This bistro is worth the journey from downtown. Their melt-in-your-mouth Spanish omelet comes loaded with potatoes and paprika, while the eggs Florentine with truffle oil and pine nuts impresses even dedicated carnivores.
Sweet options include house-made granola with labneh, poppy seeds, and seasonal fruit – all sourced from local farms. Their craft cocktails are another highlight.
Breakfast hours: weekdays 10:00-12:00, weekends from 9:00.
9. BAKEN
Baken is a bakery famous for its crispy homemade bread. Their scrambled eggs are a must-try, and on weekends, don’t miss their signature chamski tost with roasted potatoes. They offer a great deal on coffee refills at just 7 zloty.
Due to its popularity, expect long queues — up to two hours on weekends. To skip the wait, come before 10:00. Breakfast served 8:00-16:00 daily.
10. Secret Life Cafe
Secret Life Cafe in Żoliborz offers a cozy breakfast experience. Their menu caters well to vegans and vegetarians.
The feta shakshuka stands out as one of Warsaw’s finest, especially when paired with their crispy pita bread. Don’t overlook their coconut milk millet porridge—it’s light and airy—or the sweet challah with goat cheese that simply melts in your mouth.
Nestled in one of Warsaw’s leafiest neighborhoods, the cafe is surrounded by parks, museums, and historic villas. Summer brings the bonus of terrace seating with loungers.
Breakfast hours: weekdays 8:00-12:00, weekends 10:00-13:00.
11. Krem
Krem is an intimate French bistro in downtown Warsaw. Their breakfast highlights include the classic croque monsieur with Emmental and croque madame topped with an egg. Summer specials feature eggs with butter-sautéed chanterelles. The goat cheese and braised leek omelet is a standout.
Breakfast starts at 9:00 daily. They don’t take reservations, but the wait is worthwhile.
12. Cafe Bar Havana
Step into Havana’s retro vibe and enjoy terrace views over Żoliborz — particularly stunning in warmer months. The walls feature an interesting collection of vintage posters, each telling its own tale.
Breakfast runs 9:00-14:00 daily, with plenty of affordable vegan and vegetarian options.
13. CUD MIÓD
Cud Miód in central Warsaw nails breakfast. They do hearty classics right: fried eggs with bacon and sausages, plus a gourmet version featuring goat cheese and tomato sauce.
Great coffee and fresh juices complement the menu. Expect to pay above average prices.
14. Przegryź
Przegryź offers a contemporary take on Polish cuisine. Their signature breakfast pairs granola and mango mousse with eggs Benedict on brioche, topped with house-made hollandaise.
The summer terrace is lovely, and their homemade kompot perfectly refreshes.
15. Między Nami Cafe
Między Nami, a central cafe with terrace seating, serves breakfast staples like baguettes with cottage cheese and various egg dishes. Their eggs Benedict—served on crusty bread with hollandaise and spinach—is particularly good.
Breakfast available until 11:30 weekdays, 13:00 Saturdays.
16. Relax na Wilczej
Relax is a vegan breakfast spot offering creative twists on classic dishes. Think pumpkin bread French toast with coconut cream and vegan scrambled eggs with mushrooms. Their desserts are a highlight, featuring fresh seasonal berries.
17. The Cool Cat
Cool Cat dishes up breakfast all day, blending Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican influences.
On weekends, they feature themed breakfast sets – Asian, Mexican, or Mediterranean – each combining sweet and savory dishes with fresh fruit. The Middle Eastern set is a standout favorite.
18. Niezłe Ziółko
Niezłe Ziółko embraces slow food philosophy with locally-sourced ingredients. Their breakfast spread includes oven-baked free-range eggs, savory bowls, oatmeal loaded with dried fruits, and house-made granola with yogurt. They also serve crispy baguettes and toast with both vegan and meat options.
Don’t miss their signature English breakfast, complete with fresh-squeezed OJ and coffee.
19. Serso
Serso specializes in fresh-baked bagels in five varieties: poppy seed, sesame, Grana Padano cheese, plain, or everything. Fillings range from wild salmon with sriracha-drizzled omelet to cream cheese with caramelized onions. They round out the menu with pastries, vegan options, coffee, and house-made lemonades.
Serving breakfast Tuesday-Friday from 8:30, weekends from 9:00.
20. Bar Rascal
Rascal, a wine bar by the Warsaw Ballet School, serves up stellar breakfasts. While the menu is compact, it includes thoughtful vegan options like bean pâté on toast. The real draws are their natural wine selection and specialty coffee.
Breakfast available Tuesday-Friday, 9:00-14:30.
21. SZUM
SZUM, a modern spot near Rondo Daszyńskiego station, focuses on European cuisine using local ingredients. The space is minimalist yet welcoming. Breakfast hours: 9:00-12:30.
22. Falla
Falla brings Middle Eastern vegetarian fare to Warsaw University’s neighborhood. While the menu centers on falafel, hummus, and shakshuka, expect creative twists on these classics.
Portions are generous enough to keep you full through lunch. Weekend brunches feature seasonal specials.
Whether you’re planning a business meeting or casual brunch with friends, Warsaw’s breakfast scene has you covered. Pro tip: Book ahead for weekend spots at popular venues.
