My Latte In Life
Dzień dobry!
If I am doomed to a life of foamy latte flowing through my veins, sign me up. I'm not sure if one can overdose on it, but I'm quite sure I'm pushing the daily limit. It's no use fighting it. And I know exactly who to blame. It's those damn adorable cafes.
'Damn' with love, of course. Cute. Quaint. Cozy. With character. I am constantly nostalgic for them even when I'm sitting in them. The beautifully visible ones on the main squares and streets are all fine. No doubt I could happily hide in one all day and continue to feed the addiction. But it's the magnetic pull of the small, unassuming, around-the-corner cafes that is so strong. These are my favorite.
There is something about hunkering down in a secret nook. A window seat. A corner. An oversized chair. A moody ambiance. A warm-hued lamp. A perfect playlist. A soothing, white noise of foreign language sound, timbre, and nuance. An allowance to disconnect. A feeling of aloneness and comfort all at once. Feeling invisible yet exceptionally observant. With hands wrapped around a steaming hot cup of delicious reassurance. Saying life is good.
Join me, will you? Which one speaks to you?
Na zdrowie! (Cheers!)
Karmnik, Warsaw
Krzywe Koło, Warsaw
Translation: The first business on Stolarska on the left side, going from the small market square . I still haven't figured out if this cafe has a name.
Cafe Camelot, Krakow
Massolit Books & Cafe, Krakow. One of my absolute faves.
Massolit Books & Cafe, Krakow
A happy nook with a happy me at Massolit
Nowa Prowincja (New Province), Krakow
Cozy Siesta Cafe. My other Krakow fave!
Couldn't resist this pretty pic in Sopot...
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...Neither could this little guy.
Cafe in Gdansk. Loved the color. The picturesque seawall is right through the arch.
Goldwasser Coffee Shop. Charming inside and out in Gdansk.
Lookier. My fave in Gdansk.
I sat in this corner window almost everyday...and never tired of the 80's music.
Sweet Lookier
4 Comments
Martin said:
Stopping at the Goldwasser was one of the most relaxing things we experienced in Poland. or anywhere else, for that matter. The buskers (especially the string quartet that opened up in the Zielona Brama) made me think that this is the place where I was destined to live.
Too bad about the coffee, though. Three weeks in Poland and not a cup that was better than barely bloody tolerable. My espresso machine was the only thing I was looking forward to back home.
Your blog has made me realise that I really, really can’t wait to go back.
Doree said:
Those sure beat seeing a Starbucks on every corner!
Teresa said:
I LOVE a great cafe’ and the one that really spoke to me was the third picture down – I loved the wreath on the door and the colorful flowers/plants outside!
Robin said:
Thanks so much, Martin, for sharing your experiences in Poland with me! I agree that Gdansk is a special place. Your feedback was so rewarding to read and makes ME want to go back too!
April 06, 2016