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We take you on a walk through the best places offering street food on the Vistula boulevards. Tempting aromas float in the air along the entire length of the riverside promenade. Classics such as burgers, tacos or crispy fries will satisfy small and large hunger. These are dishes that never get boring and require no fuss. There is also no shortage of Italian and French-style street food, as well as oriental and Polish accents. In short, you'll find appetising street food as diverse as the Vistula Boulevards themselves.
Street food on the Vistula boulevards - fast, tasty and relaxed
It is a cuisine that brings people together at tables under the cloud, on deckchairs and steps along the Vistula. Street food is not just fast food. You will also find original proposals, inspired by world cuisines, prepared with creativity and passion from local ingredients. Indulge in moments overlooking the water, to the sounds of the city's summer bustle.
In this guide:
Grunt i Woda
Land and Water is a place whose activities have a dual character. During the day it functions as a green oasis suitable for relaxation, but also recreation and creativity. On selected Saturdays from noon to 3 pm, you can join the Good Vibrations Morning with DJ sets and stretching. Culinary workshops for children, on the other hand, take place on selected Sundays. If you like creating "beautiful things" you can take part in green workshops. There is also an outdoor cinema. It is worth mentioning that Grunt and Water is a pet and cyclist-friendly place. The whole area has been designed with safe recreation in nature in mind.
In the evening, the venue transforms into an entertainment centre. Dance Cuban rhythms, Friday night dance parties as part of "breaking the mundane" or saturday party until three in the morning. A great opportunity to meet new people and share positive vibes and smiles. The restaurant's menu features tacos, quesadillas and burritos with several options to choose from, including pork, chorizo, chicken and also vege. The drinks menu has everything from A to Z. Coffee and tea, fruit smoothies, beers, wines, cocktails, including non-alcoholic ones, shots and a variety of drinks.
With the premises of Grunt and Water, it is easy to dissect the summer day on the Vistula. From relaxing in the morning to scrambling to the rhythm of outdoor music in the evening. It's best to see for yourself how it works.
Miami Wars
At the very end of the Czerniakowski headland, from May to September, Miami Wars awaits locals and visitors thirsty for sommer vibes. The open-air club is heavily involved in promoting active time spent on the Vistula. Various aquatic and cultural initiatives take place here, including concerts and vinyl sales. Miami Wars also organises cruises, mainly on motor boats, 'dinners on the Vistula', and special events.
Where to eat on the Vistula? Two gastrobars run by experienced partners await you in Miami Wars. You will find a decent range of street food on the Vistula boulevards. Grikk offers snacks, including crispy calamari with chilli and tzatziki or Greek-style fries with, for example, feta and oregano. Of the more filling items, you can choose, for example, the Gyros Plate - a set with grilled pork, fries, Greek salad and sauces - or the pita. The second concept, on the other hand, Pattrick's invites you for, among other things, burgers including shrimp or crispy chicken leg with grilled toppings. Miami Wars main bar - Prosecco & Rum Bar, as the name suggests, specialises in cocktails based on prosecco and rum.
Miami Wars consists of several independent spaces. The lower level is a chillout area with sun loungers right on the shoreline. The upper terrace offers ready-made fire pits. The green meadow, overlooking Saxon Beach, is a suitable place for picnics, relaxation and campfires.
Plac Zabaw nad Wisłą
Vistula Boulevards in Warsaw every season have something new to offer residents. At the same time, every spring, iconic spots come to life, one of which is certainly the Vistula River Playground. It is one of the most recognisable and popular summer spaces in the city. It is located on Grzymały-Siedleckiego Boulevard, next to BarKi and in the neighbourhood of the Copernicus Science Centre. At more than 2,000 m², you will find a good range of street food - several food outlets (including vege food), two bars, including no percentages. One of the concepts operating here is BAM Korean Street Food serving, among other things, Korean Fried Chicken.
The Playground stands out for its interesting and varied cultural offer. Summer open-air cinemaconcerts, workshops, improvisations, performances and other educational and social events - always with free admission. Summer Thursdays are marked by a tried and tested formula. Lado in the City. As the Facebook posts proclaim, it's an (anti-)fest with non-obvious concert line-ups. The perfect party warm-up before the weekend.
The Playground is much more than bar on the Vistula - is a social space where you will feel a real urban looseness. Afternoon relaxation on sun loungers in the lounge area blends seamlessly here with evening gatherings around beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks.
Moya Matcha
Matcha is a hugely popular powdered green tea originating from Japan. It is known for its intense flavour, distinctive colour and wealth of antioxidants. You'll find many places in the city that specialise in serving it, and Moya Matcha is one of the best of its kind tea rooms in Warsaw. The year-round location is on Oleandrów Street in the city centre. It is a combination of matcha bar, tea room and Moya organic tea and ceramics shop. Summer Moya Matcha operates in the vicinity of the Playground on the Vistula.
Aromatic hot matcha and cooling options - the menu offers many possibilities. Matcha Latte, Kinako Kuromitsu Latte, Hojicha Latte, matcha cocktails with tonic or smoothie, as well as the typically summery Banana Tonka or Pistachio Matcha Latte. If this is your first encounter with matcha - no worries - the tea experts will be happy to advise you on your choice. You'll also get good and healthy treats here. Gluten-free waffles sweet and salty. Including vegetable ones with matcha and salmon or vege okonomi with togarashi spices. There are also ice-cream sliders matcha, raspberry or blueberry.
Moya Matcha is a refreshing, unfussy pit-stop for cyclists, walkers and anyone inspired by the boulevard colours to want even more 'green'.
BAM Korean Street Food
BAM Korean Street Food is a seasonal culinary hit operating from one of the stalls in the Vistula River Playground. At the venue, you'll feel the authentic vibe of Korean Chimaek culture - a combination of fried chicken and beer. The flagship item on the BAM menu is Korean Fried Chicken, which is breaded chicken thigh in a proprietary sweet and spicy Korean sauce. There's also the KFC set - chicken served with rice and side dishes. You can also count on plant-based alternatives. Korean Fried Veggies is a bucket of pumpkin, courgette and aubergine breaded with sauce.
BAM Korean Street Food is a place with good energy - simple, loud and friendly. Awards Eagles of Gastronomy speak for themselves. You'll get balanced flavour combinations based on fresh ingredients. It's a suitable stop-off spot to replenish calories and fluids while walking, or if you're attending a summer Playground event. Open until late hours, the venue fits in well with the festival atmosphere. Beer, crispy chicken with an oriental twist in a laid-back, open-air setting - it's a must on the Vistula Boulevards.
Pizza & Gelato
Light and tasty Italian street food on the Vistula Boulevards you'll find at Pizza & Gelato. It serves crispy thin crust pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. On the menu, you'll find classics such as Margherita or Pepperoni, as well as options with rocket, prosciutto or mozzarella di bufala.
What's more, the restaurant also serves sweet treats - galeto - or ice cream. Artisanal Italian gelato is made here using natural ingredients - perfect for summer refreshment. There are cream options and sorbets in many different flavours. Including pistachio, salted caramel, chocolate from Santo Domingo, Alphonso mango sorbet or Madagascar vanilla. You can also opt for a coffee affogato or a lemonade such as lemon-mint or fruit. A strong point of the menu is the wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails, such as the Passionfruit Mojito - a fusion of lime and passion fruit flavours - and other original compositions.
Pizza & Gelato is the right place for family holiday on the boulevards. The restaurant has a separate play area for children. Good organisation allows parents to enjoy Italian specialities in peace while their little ones play at their best. Practically every Sunday during the season, family events take place here, including lots of children's animation, as well as yoga classes in the charming riverside setting.
L’emotion Bistro
"Your little Paris on the Vistula' is a slogan that perfectly describes L'emotion Bistro. Here, coffee is more than a drink - it's a little ritual in the style of a Parisian café. Served with elegance and a sense of taste, it pairs perfectly with a croissant, a pancake and a light French breakfast. It is a place where the aroma of freshly ground coffee mixes with the atmosphere of Vistula relaxation and a hint of French nostalgia.
Depending on the time of day, there are two cards - two worlds - morning and evening. Breakfast, but also lunch, is served until 3 p.m. After that, it starts to apéritif, the time for fine wine and French-inspired main courses. More than 40 carefully selected wine labels from France await you here. The menu includes duck breast steak marinated in oranges and red wine, ratatouille with grilled potatoes, and truffle risotto. There is also no shortage of French street food-style offerings. Galette, which are thin buckwheat pancakes filled with either a dry filling or a sweet filling, handmade crepes - ideally suited to eating on the move.
L'emotion Bistro on the Vistula boulevards is the perfect place if you want to start the day in a nice way or end it with a glass of good wine at sunset. An elegant establishment with finesse without being pompous, which also offers interesting events, often related to French culture.
Bobby Burger
Bobby Burger is a siciaburgery whose philosophy is based on the idea of 'Real Food Real People'. The food is meant to be authentic, high quality with minimally processed ingredients and the path from field to plate as short as possible. The Bobby Burger summer concept is a must-visit if you are interested in kraft burgers on the boulevards. It is located on the WIR barge, which is famous for its various artistic events. There is always something interesting going on here in high season. Opposite the barge are the iconic concrete Steps, with the Steps Bar at the top. So you can munch your burger on the WIR or move ashore.
The menu is dominated by classic burger items - Classic, Cheese, Cheese Bacon - as well as more imaginative compositions, such as Narchos with nachos and jalapeño or Pear Blues. The juicy burgers are 150g of freshly ground Polish beef, encased in a buttery brioche bun. To this you can add crispy friesand (traditional or with yam) or onion rings. You'll also eat quesadillas, churros or pancakes here. With a wide range of toppings and options, there is something for everyone - carnivores and vege enthusiasts alike. Bobby Burger offers quality street food on the Vistula boulevards Suitable whether for lunch after a walk, a snack before a concert or a chillout overlooking the river with a burger in hand.
El Chapo – Mexican Street Food
The Mexican accent on the boulevards - El Chapo - has its 'casa' in the pavilions, next to the pastry shop Kosmos: Galaxy of Taste. True to its name, the quintessential Mexican street food awaits you here. On the menu, you will find, among other things, corn, handmade tortillas with long-roasted, jerked meat or filling and flavourful spicy burrito. Also on the menu are quesadillas, nachos, chilli con carne and salads. There is no shortage of Mexican dessert - churros. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, according to the art. It is worth adding that the dishes are served in large portions at affordable prices. A real fiesta of flavours!
The menu is complemented by refreshing margaritas (classic, currant, passion fruit, strawberry) and tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails. Such drinks pair perfectly with the view of the water and the setting sun. El Chapo - Mexican Street Food is an unpretentious laid-back place where you can feel the authentic holiday vibe without a ticket to Mexico.
Bar Mleczny Prasowy Powiśle
Prasowe Powiśle is a new version of Warsaw's legendary milk bar Prasowy, which has been operating since 1954 on Marszałkowska Street. The branch, opened in 2023 on Zajęcza Street, continues the tradition of simple, home-cooked meals at affordable prices. The interior, designed by the Sojka&Wojciechowski studio, harmoniously combines classic elements such as a mosaic floor and a black wall with a neon logo with the industrial aesthetic of Powiśle.
The menu features iconic Polish dishes. Classics that never go out of fashion, appreciated by students and older gourmets alike. It is simple, honest and tasty. Every day you can eat fresh soups such as tomato soup, broth or cooler. There are also homemade dry and sweet dumplings, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage rolls and of course porkchop with potatoes and salad. Vegetarians can opt for lentil stuffed cabbage or pancakes with strawberry jam. There are also desserts on offer, such as carpatka and compote with fruit. The restaurant is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Traditional breakfast menu Prasowe Powiśle is a great option for a good and inexpensive meal when you visit the Vistula River boulevards in Warsaw in the early morning.
