Kazimierz: Krakow’s Ultimate Food District? Kebabs and Poland’s Famous Zapiekanka

Welcome to Kazimierz, one of the most atmospheric and famous districts of Krakow, Poland and a fantastic place to explore the city through its street food.
In this video, we take a food-focused walk through Kazimierz and discover some of the street food that makes this neighborhood such a popular destination for both locals and tourists. From Poland’s iconic zapiekanka to juicy kebabs, casual food courts, street food stands, and small restaurants, Kazimierz has plenty to offer if you are looking for something tasty, affordable, and authentically Krakow.
Kazimierz is known around the world for its fascinating history, beautiful streets, historic buildings, cafés, bars, and unique atmosphere. But today, it is also one of the places in Krakow where you can experience a lively and diverse food scene. Walking through the neighborhood, you will find plenty of places serving quick meals, international food, Polish specialties, and some of the most popular street food in the city.
One of the foods you simply have to try in Krakow is zapiekanka. This famous Polish street food is made with a long, toasted baguette-style piece of bread topped with ingredients such as mushrooms, cheese, meat, vegetables, and various sauces. It is simple, filling, and incredibly popular. In Kazimierz, zapiekanka has become almost synonymous with street food, and you will find many people stopping for one while exploring the neighborhood.
Kazimierz is especially famous for its street food around Plac Nowy, where visitors can find numerous places to grab a quick bite. The area has become a kind of street food meeting point, attracting people throughout the day and especially in the evening. For many visitors, trying a zapiekanka here has become part of the classic Krakow experience.
But zapiekanka is definitely not the only thing you can find here.
Kazimierz also has a huge variety of kebabs. You can find different styles, different meats, fresh vegetables, sauces, flatbreads, wraps, and generous portions. Kebab has become an extremely popular fast food in Poland, and Krakow is no exception. In Kazimierz, there are plenty of places where you can compare different versions and decide which one is your favorite.
The neighborhood also offers much more than traditional street food. There are casual restaurants, food courts, snack bars, cafés, bakeries, bars, and international restaurants. You can easily spend several hours walking around, stopping for food, having a drink, and discovering new places.