The best milk bars in Warsaw

Your guide to the best milk bars in town

The best milk bars in Warsaw

Your guide to the best milk bars in town

Milk bars are an important phenomenon on the culinary map of Warsaw, a symbol of tradition and affordable tasty cuisine. Established in the early 20th century, they initially served cheap dishes based on milk and plant products. They quickly became a place where everyone - from students to pensioners - could eat a nutritious home-cooked meal for little money. During the communist era, milk bars were an integral part of everyday life in Poland. Despite the passage of time the best milk bars in Warsaw are still doing very well.

are still doing very well. Milk bars are one of the few eateries to have retained their unmistakable original character. Dumplings, pork chops and lazy dumplings dominate the menu as in years gone by. The dishes are served in simple authentic surroundings that take you back to the atmosphere of decades gone by. This is living proof that cuisine based on tradition and simplicity has a timeless charm.

The best milk bars in Warsaw - these places are worth knowing

Proven milk bars are located in all districts of the city close to the wider city centre. We have selected the best of them to invite you to join us on a journey through the most delicious retro flavours traditional Polish cuisine.

In this guide:

Bambino
Rusałka
Gdański Bar Mleczny
Prasowy
Wilanowski Bar Mleczny
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Discover the best milk bars in Warsaw - eat cheap and tasty

Dining in one of the milk bars is a great idea for a filling, appetising and healthy meal. It's also a great way to take a sentimental trip back in time. We have selected and presented in our guide the establishments where you can go without worrying about the quality of the food, the size of the portions and the size of the bill!

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