Blikle Cafe, Warsaw

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The Blikle Restaurant has been in existance since 1869 and was very popular with many notables before the war. During the Warsaw Uprising the restaurant became a canteen for the fighting men to come for what little food was left in Warsaw. Of course it was bombed like all the rest of Warsaw, but that didn't stop them. They returned to rebuild the entire building and reopen the restaurant. Eventually they were able to do a beautiful restoration job in the Deco theme reminiscent of the war years. There was 1940's American music playing on their sound system. I was singing the tune when I noticed a woman across the room smiling to hear an American singing with the American. She gave me an enthusiastic nod when I asked if she liked it. She may not have understood my English, but she "got it".
We had a very nice lunch...very good food and service. They serve things like herring polish style, forest mushroom soup, potato pancake and home made deserts. I highly recommend that you make the stop in a tour from the Uprising Museum, to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to Blikle's and then top it all off with a stop at Wedel's. mmmmmmmm!!

Favorite Dish: I had a wonderful club sandwich...and Gosia enjoyed an excellent mushroom omelette.

There is a charming cafe in the Uprising Museum about halfway through the tour. It's design is that of the original Blickle Cafe of Warsaw, which served as a canteen for the insurgents during the uprising. Previously it had been known as the place for all the artists and movie stars and musicians to hang out. Photos of all the old "stars" are on the walls, the furniture is war years vintage, and the food is quite good. They serve coffee, cold drinks, ice cream, sandwiches, sweets and such. Some vegan items as well. Be sure to stop in. I thought it was a real treat and it's another way to support the museum.

Café Blikle on Nowy Swiat is a wonderful, traditional cafe and provided a warm, comfortable - and comforting - respite from a freezing cold and snowy day.

The interior is smart with wood panelling, green walls, a big copper coffee pot and interesting curved lights. The atmosphere is a mixture of conversation and contemplation, a good place to catch up with friends, debate and discuss but also somewhere to catch up with oneself, sit idly and read or simply watch people come and go.

The fare on offer includes a selection of teas, coffees (including liqueur coffees such as Honey Coffee with Krupnik and Cream and Café Bourbon with rum and cream) and other drinks, hot meals, snacks and a delicious tempting array of pastries and cakes (Chocolate Torte, Sweet Custard Slice with Flaky Pastry) which will set your mouth watering. And after all the walking you will have been doing around Warsaw you need some sustenance So go on, treat yourself. You know you want to!

Blikle Cafe is one of the most traditional cafes in Warsaw. Nowadays you will rather find elderly ladies and tourists hang out here instead of professors or intellectuals. The long queues in the shop part of the cafe are a sign of the popularity of the pastries. For those staying in a hotel in the old town - Blikle is offering several versions of breakfast as well

Favorite Dish: the donut-style "paczki" are the specialty of Blikle, but you can also try any otherkind of sugar- and calories laden temptations

This has got to the café to go for.
Absolutely great. A real traditional Café. Good coffee, lovely confectionery and beer too, if that’s what you want. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely ambience. Pleasant staff. Great for people watching. We were here many time during our stay in Warsaw. Don’t miss this café.

Blikle is a pleasant and stylish coffee place on Nowy Swiat. They have descent food, good breakfasts and cakes. Next to the cafe is their shop. Blikle is a family business with over 100 years of history.

In the summer, they have tables out on the street. People go their on business meetings or to meet with friends.

Prices are above average ( $3 for an expresso). Lunch will cost you $ 10-15. They close around 23:00.

Favorite Dish: They are famous for their doughnuts - "Paczki" in Polish.