With its cosmopolitan history of being a free city-state, its welcoming attitude towards other cultures and its dynamic port, Gdańsk is one of the Polish food scene hotspots.
In this article, you will find a collection of great places that can cater your wildest food needs.
So let’s jump straight to where to eat in Gdańsk!
For pizza – Oliwa Do Ognia
Address: Garncarska 10/16a
Website: https://www.facebook.com/oliwadoognia/
Why: this tiny place serves arguably the best pizza in the whole Tri-city agglomeration. The pizza here is simple and tasty, just as it should be. The prices are great too
Price: pizzas starting at 18 PLN
For pierogi – Pierogarnia Mandu
Address: Elżbietańska 4/8
Website: http://pierogarnia-mandu.pl/
Why: they say if there is a queue the place should be good. And this is definitely a case for Pierogarnia Mandu. It is stylish, it is modern and most importantly it serves the best pierogi in town!
Price: here’s the full MENU
For traditional Polish cafeteria – Bar Turystyczny
Address: Szeroka 8/10
Website: http://www.barturystyczny.pl/
Why: To get an insider look on everyday Poland you should visit a Bar mleczny (milk bar). It is a cafeteria serving traditional Polish dishes. There are breakfast options and lunch options. Just take a tray and decide for yourself. Oh yes, also Bar Turystyczny is ridiculously cheap and centrally located
Price: check out their MENU
For burger – Surf Burger
Address: Garncarska 30
Website: http://surfburger.pl/
Why: while burger craze might see its final days in the Central Europe, Surf Burger was there at the beginning and was the best. Apparently, it is there to stay, so grab yourself a classic burger, french fries on the side, a hipster bottle of Hamburg’s finest Fritz Cola and just enjoy good times vibe
Price: check out their MENU
For Mexican – Piñata
Address: Wały Jagiellońskie 34
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pinata.foodtruck/
Why: if you’re craving for a quesadilla or can’t live without a taco, Piñata has you covered. It is a small street food-type place couple hundred meters from the railway station. Food is delicious and simple, what else do you need from a Tex-Mex eatery?
Price: check out their MENU
Check my One Day Sightseeing guides for Polish cities:
- One day in Krakow, Poland: sightseeing guide
- One day in Warsaw, Poland: a sightseeing guide
- One day in Rzeszow, Poland: a sightseeing guide
- One day in Przemysl, Poland: a sightseeing guide
For more reasons to travel to Poland read my articles on:
- 7 amazing reasons to visit Krakow
- 5 amazing reasons to visit Poznan
- 5 Reasons to visit Wroclaw
- 9 great things to see in Warsaw
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