Krakow is famous for being one of the best cities in Eastern Europe to have a great time at a reasonable price. A great way to experience a place on a budget is by eating street food, but in Poland’s weather, ice cream isn’t always what you look for! Here are four street treats to have in Krakow, one for each season.
Summer: Sausage from The Blue Nyska
Get a cold beer and go for succulent pork sausage in a bun served from an old Russian van.
Fall: Cranberry oscypek
Yes, this is not a misspelling. An oscypek is a smoked cheese, and in Krakow, you can find it all around the local food markets
Winter: Kumpir
A local version to the baked potato, a kumpir is a spud split in the middle and stuffed with comforting toppings. Pan Kumpir in Krakow offer large portions with great options for stuffing.
Spring: Zapiekanka
The Polish take on pizza, the zapiekanka is a halved and flattened baguette with toppings of sauce, mushrooms, and cheese. You can pick the vendor according to the topping options they have to offer, make it your own!