8 brunch in Gdańsk, editor-picked for saturday brunch. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Gdańsk.

Kawana Palarnia Kawy ★ 4.5

ul. K. Wallenroda 7, 80-243 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-16:00

Kawana in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz pairs single-origin espresso with a small pastry case for a tight specialty-coffee brunch. Roastery on site; bags to take home.

Tip: The cinnamon roll sells out by 12:00 weekends; arrive early.

Drukarnia Cafe ★ 4.4

ul. Mariacka 36, 80-833 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Wed 10:00-21:00, Thu-Fri 09:00-22:00, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-21:00

Drukarnia in Gdańsk runs Mariacka Street's most ambitious coffee-and-brunch room, in a former printing house. At ul. Mariacka 36. Booking recommended.

Tip: Arrive before 11:00 weekends for a window seat; upstairs runs quieter.

Avocado Vegan Bistro ★ 4.4

ul. Wajdeloty 25/1, 80-437 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00

Avocado Vegan Bistro in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz runs a plant-based brunch board until 14:00: tofu scramble, vegan pancakes, soy schabowy sandwich, daily specials.

Tip: Daily specials sell out by 14:30; arrive at lunch for the full board.

SEZON ★ 4.4

ul. Grobla I 3, 80-834 Gdańsk

Hours: Tue-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-18:00, closed Mon

SEZON in Gdańsk runs cafe service by day, with Nowy Chleb sourdough and seasonal tapenade and hummus until the bar flips to natural wine at 17:00.

Tip: Closed Monday and Sunday after 18:00; the brunch service runs only until the 17:00 wine flip.

Pikawa Bistro ★ 4.2

ul. Piwna 16, 80-831 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-22:00, brunch service to 14:00

Pikawa Bistro in Gdańsk runs Old Town breakfasts beside St Mary's, until noon every day. A Polish breakfast plate, eggs benedict, hot chocolate.

Tip: Book a window seat for the St Mary's view; weekends fill from 11:00.

Cafe Ferber ★ 4.0

ul. Długa 77, 80-801 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-24:00, brunch to 15:00

Cafe Ferber in Gdańsk anchors the Długa Street parade with all-day cafe service. The front bench by the windows is the best people-watching seat on Długa.

Tip: The front bench by the windows is the best people-watching seat on Długa.

Cafe Kamienica ★ 4.0

ul. Mariacka 37, 80-833 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00 (24:00 Fri-Sat)

Cafe Kamienica in Gdańsk runs two floors of a Mariacka tenement, the bohemian brunch room the street is known for. Cakes, breakfast plates, the first-floor.

Tip: Book the balcony tables for summer brunch; ground floor fills first.

Manekin Crepes ★ 3.8

Aleja Grunwaldzka 270, 80-314 Gdańsk

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00

Manekin in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz serves crepe brunch from 10:00 to 12:00: savoury crepe pancakes with cheese and ham, breakfast plates and crepe burgers.

Tip: Half savoury, half sweet split for around 50 $ total; plenty for two.