An open-faced toasted baguette traditionally topped with sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and garlic ketchup.
3 top-rated spots found
Endzior
Zapiekanka z Pieczarkami i Serem (Classic Mushroom & Cheese)
Polish Street Food
· $
· Kazimierz
★★★★½ 4.6
5,200 reviews
Local LegendClassicMust-Visit
9.2
Flavor
8.8
Value
9.5
Vibe
Endzior is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the 'Okrąglak' rotunda. While many stalls exist, Endzior is the one locals and critics consistently point to for the most generous portions and the perfect ratio of gooey cheese to crispy baguette. The experience of eating it standing in the middle of the bustling Kazimierz square at midnight is a Krakow rite of passage.
📍 Plac Nowy 4, 31-056 Kraków, Poland · View on Maps
Zapiekanki od 1980 roku
Zapiekanka Tradycyjna
Polish Street Food
· $
· Old Town
★★★★½ 4.7
1,200 reviews
AuthenticHistoricClassic
9.4
Flavor
9
Value
7.5
Vibe
This is widely considered the first fast-food stall in Krakow, predating the fall of communism. Unlike the mass-produced versions found elsewhere, they maintain a strict adherence to the original 1980s recipe. The bread is notably higher quality—sturdier and crunchier—and they use real, sautéed mushrooms rather than a processed paste.
Located away from the tourist-heavy Kazimierz and Old Town, this is where Krakowians go to avoid the lines. It is a no-frills, 1980s-style booth that serves what many locals consider the most 'honest' zapiekanka in the city. It’s cheaper, fresher, and served with a side of genuine local nostalgia.
📍 Bolesława Komorowskiego 15, 30-106 Kraków, Poland · View on Maps