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BakerySourdough breads and modern pastriesWalk-in only
Chleboteka on Ruska in central Wrocław bakes the city's most ambitious sourdough, some loaves a 48-hour prove. At ul. Ruska 64/65. Booking recommended.
OrderThe country sourdough sliced thick, plus a cinnamon bun for the walk.
TipGet there by 09:30 for the best pastry selection; the morning bake sells through by lunch.
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BakeryTraditional Polish breads and Wrocław doughnutsWalk-in only
Piekarnia Złoto Nadodrza in Wrocław's Nadodrze has run by the Krajewski family since 1979, one of the city's best craft bakeries. At ul. Henryka Pobożnego 20.
OrderA plum-cinnamon pączek, eaten warm out of the paper bag.
TipBuy three pączki to take across the river; they hold for the day if not refrigerated.
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BakerySourdough breads and breakfast platesWalk-in only
Piekarnia Sąsiedzi in Wrocław's Grunwald student district is the neighbourhood breakfast room: sourdough breads, cinnamon buns, daily-changing breakfast.
OrderA cinnamon bun and an espresso, eaten at the window counter.
TipSaturdays sell out by noon. Weekday breakfast from 08:00 is the calmest version.
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BakeryFrench-style croissants and laminated pastriesWalk-in only
Charlotte on Św. Antoniego in Wrocław doubles as bakery and bistro: French-style croissants, daily bread bakes, breakfast plates. At ul. Świętego Antoniego 2.
OrderAlmond croissant and a long black; the morning queue moves quickly.
TipOrder croissants to go after 11:00 when the bistro service takes over the seats.
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BakerySourdough breadsWalk-in only
The Krzyki branch of Wrocław's Chleboteka, the bakery's southern outpost. Easier weekday parking than the centre; useful if you're driving in from Borek.
OrderThe whole-rye loaf, the city's best brown bread.
TipEasier weekday parking than the centre; useful if you're driving in from Borek.