The roasters writing the coffee scene in Warsaw: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Warsaw. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
HAYB in Warsaw roasts effortless-specialty from a flagship roastery on Lodygowa, the Borowski family business that started as Coffee Republic and rebranded to HAYB (How Are You Brewing) in 2016. Beans from East Africa, Central and South America.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Rwanda, Burundi
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Etno Cafe is the Wroclaw-based artisan roaster that grew into Poland's biggest specialty chain. The Marszalkowska shop in Warsaw pours beans from the Wroclaw plant, including the first cold-brew brewery in Poland.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, El Salvador, Papua New Guinea, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Coffeedesk on Wilcza in Warsaw is the cafe arm of Poland's biggest specialty e-commerce brand. The shelves rotate Five Elephant, Gardelli, Johan & Nystrom, La Cabra and Kofi Brand whole bean.
Sources from: Multi-roaster Europe
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail, Subscription
STOR on Tamka in Warsaw was one of the first specialty shops in the city. The bar rotates roasters from across Europe, the kitchen runs meat-free, and the room runs on green energy with own-cup discounts.
Sources from: Multi-roaster Europe
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Aeropress, Clever dripper
Relaks in Warsaw started as a bike shop with a coffee corner. Today it pours rotating European roasters from The Barn Berlin and beyond, staffed by former Polish barista champions, in a wide minimalist Pulawska room.
Sources from: Multi-roaster Europe
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Peak food season in Warsaw is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Warsaw rewards trust.