Camelot Cafe — Restaurant in Krakow

If you’re looking for a beautiful, intimate, and charming café in Kraków, Camelot Café is an absolute gem. From the moment I stepped inside, I could see why it’s so popular—the warm lighting, vintage decor, and relaxed atmosphere make it feel like stepping into a little Parisian-style hideaway in the heart of the city.

Getting a Table & First Impressions When I arrived, there was a queue at the entrance, which wasn’t surprising given how highly rated this place is. Normally, I don’t love waiting, but the environment here is so relaxed that I didn’t mind at all. The staff moved quickly, and within just a few minutes, I was seated—so don’t be discouraged if you see a line! It moves fast. Seating Tip: Choose Wisely! The café is deceptively large, with multiple seating areas that have very different vibes. If you can, wait for a seat in the back or to your right after entering—these areas are much cozier, with a quieter and more intimate feel. Unfortunately, I was seated right by the front door, which, while still charming, wasn’t ideal. Since Camelot is one of the busiest cafés in Kraków, there was a constant flow of people coming in and out, and I couldn’t fully relax the way I would have if I’d been in the back room. If I’d been seated there, I absolutely would have lingered longer and ordered a second coffee. So, if you’re planning to stay a while, hold out for a table in the back!

The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which really added to the experience. Despite the rush of customers, they remained friendly and attentive, making sure everyone felt taken care of. As for the food—delicious. I had the scrambled eggs with Gouda cheese, and it was just the kind of comforting, satisfying breakfast I was hoping for. The portion size was perfect. I paired it with a coffee, and if my seating had been a little more tucked away, I would have happily stayed for another.

I’ll definitely be coming back—but next time, I’ll be holding out for that cozy back room with a second...

After coming here on the odd occasion for many years, the original appeal is lost due to the downsides which have not changed, and some have become worse. Sure, the range of light bites and drinks are well prepared, look good on the eye and are generally speaking tasty. Cakes in particular are a reason for repeat custom. That does not however make it acceptable to provide no greering upon entry, incresibly uncomfortable chairs and tiny tables arranged in such an awkwardly intimate way that privacy from other customers is impossible. Waitresses seemingly devoid of emotion like something out of equilibrium (never seen a guy serving, ever), sure, they're busy but it is the customer service profession, right?? Service is definitely the the quickest, though a little understandable when it is so busy. Orders are not written down, so no wonder I was brought the wrong dish... but was easily remedied. Then possibly infuriating for most visitors, the fact that cash is the only payment option is pure absurdity. No less than four guests found themselves advised cash only when wanting to pay the bill, being pointed in the direction of the closest cashpoint. What frustrated me more was that when paying, I needed and expected change, yet the waitress serving walked past several times during 20 minutes that passed while money was clearly awaiting collection for payment. I cannot help come to a conclusion that the cash only, and this technique serves only to make customers leave without waiting for change, resulting in a latger tip than anyone might ordinarily want to pay. Fed up with waiting I headed for the door and paid before exiting. It is a shame that a place with such character and potential continues its success purely because of its location in the main tourist district. If nothing else, please start accepting...

Especially in the evening after nightfall, this is a beautifully romantic and mysterious place. The colours, light and decorations are wonderful. They have an extensive choice for sweet and savoury food, hot and cold drinks, open for breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner. . . 

They have a great choice of teas, and speciality alcoholic drinks, eg. ‘Nalewki’, traditional Polish liquors made of various fruits or ‘Grzane Piwo’, a hot beer with a choice of various extras. Try the one with fresh ginger & clove, it’s delicious and warms you up in the winter!

They have good home-made cakes and tartes. As they are Polish standards and favourites, they should always have ’Szlarlotka’ (apple-pie) and ’Sernik’ (cheese cake). For their daily offers, just have a look at the cake display at the entrance. The pies and cakes always come served with fresh seasonal fruits.

On the top floor, there is a concept store, in the basement they have live music or plays, check out their event schedule as it’s not a daily thing.

You may think that this is a little expensive for Poland and sure, you can get similar food for cheaper elsewhere. However, the kitchen has a modern take on traditional recipes, everything is fresh and tastes so good, the atmosphere is unique, you cannot really compare it to something average. I think it’s always worth a visit and will forever be one of my favourite places in town.

The table for two inside the window is super cute and romantic. Just don’t get any ideas, when I am in town, that’s...