Vegan$
Avocado Vegan Bistro in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz runs a daily-special board well under 40 $: soy schabowy, croquettes, stews, all plant-based. At ul. Wajdeloty 25/1.
Try: Vegan daily special with two sides
Tip: Specials sell out by 14:30; arrive at lunch for the full board.
Modern Polish$Mon-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00
Manekin in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz turns out crepes in 60-plus combinations, half-portions under 25 $. The Polish chain's Tri-City room runs to 23:00 weekends.
Try: Crepes
Tip: Half savoury, half sweet split is the standard order; share both plates.
Vegetarian$Mon-Tue 10:00-02:00, Wed-Thu 10:00-04:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-05:00, Sun 10:00-02:00
Zahir Kebab in Gdańsk works a Targ Rybny halal counter, doner in pita, falafel and fries under 30 $. Open until midnight every day. At Targ Rybny 11/i U4.
Try: Doner kebab in pita
Tip: Vegetarian falafel pita is 22 $ with hummus and pickles Cash is faster than card.
Modern Polish$
Bar Mleczny Neptun in Gdańsk is the city's most famous milk bar on Długa, two courses for under 25 $, opens at 07:30 for a Polish breakfast counter.
Try: Pierogi, gulasz and barszcz
Tip: Arrive before 14:00 for the best of the day's hot pots Cash is faster than card.
Modern Polish$
Bar Mleczny Stągiewna in Gdańsk is the milk bar between Granary Island and the Old Town, on the bridge route. Pierogi, soups, mains, a full meal under 25 $.
Try: Pierogi, soup, mains
Tip: Cash takes priority; cards work but the queue stalls on terminal time.
Modern Polish$
Pyra Bar in Gdańsk is the city's most reliable potato counter: spuds with 20-plus toppings, strong vegan options, the full plate well under 40 $.
Try: Baked stuffed potato
Tip: Mushroom-and-onion topping with sour cream is the everyday-best version.