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U Babci Maliny

17 Ulica Slawkowska, Krakow, Poland (Stare Miasto)
(012) 422 7601
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Ranked #55 of 656 restaurants in Krakow
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Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Stare Miasto
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Linköping
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30 reviews 30 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Every time i visit Krakow, i go to Babcia Malina (Grandma Raspberries) and eat there. The food is traditional polish and home made in a basment. Inside the house is made in traditional old polish cottage. The food is marvelous and two courses costs around 15 zloty.

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Denver, Colorado
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75 reviews 75 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Not as good as Tripadvisor reviews. Decent food at low prices. Enjoyable decor, except for the TV which had some sort of boxing interviews going on. The pierogi was a bit doughy, but the bigos and kapusta were very good. Overall a bit bland, but I guess not atypical for Polish food. Not as good as my mom used to... More

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See 2 more reviews by ColoradoBuoy for Krakow
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This is my personal favorite for traditional Polish food on the cheap in Krakow. I usually go to the Szpitalna location, where you can either go downstairs into a restaurant with waitress service, or order at the bar and collect your food when it's ready. I tend to prefer the bar to the restaurant- the restaurant's menu is more extensive,... More

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Wirral
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We'd heard good things and the decor is amazing (Szpitlana location) but the service was quite poor. We waited about five minutes after entering before anyone bothered to see if we might want a table, and it didn't get much better. Food was good solid Polish stuff though I didn't feel mine fully matched what the menu promised. Two different... More

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Dallas, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

very nice cozy polish place with really long menu list. for some americans could be little disappointing knowing their love for sodas and potato chips which you could not find in there. Only polish food and kompot :)

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Newport, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

If you want to feel like you're getting authentic Polish cooking then this is the place to come. The atmosphere is great, with everyone sitting around long tables in the cellar underground. It's self-service so you place your order at the counter and then pick up when your number is called. English menus are available for anyone who can't master... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

If you're looking for a no frills grub in Kraków, walking distance from the square, this is the place to be. It is self-service, but the food is great. If you're a student, this place is perfect.

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Krakow, Poland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

I dearly enjoy the food at Babcia Malina. The soups are to die for. The food is very fresh and whenever I pass Slawkowska street, it is always tempting to walk in and grab something to eat. The women who work there are very nice and will try to speak English with you if you lack the capability to converse... More

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Canada
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113 reviews 113 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This place reminded me of my grandmothers house, lots of drapery, lamps, doilies. I had borsh, crocquettes and pierogi. Note that fried pierogi here means deep fried. I should have had boiled instead as they looked much more appetizing.  I couldn't finish mine. Reasonably priced and the service was adequate. Like most places we experienced, not too quick or what... More

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London, United Kingdom
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

Probably the strangest but fun interior of a restaurant I've ever seen! Our hostel recommended it and we ended up going twice. The menu isn't great but the food is nice and quick service. The potato pancakes come with goulash and are delicious. Definitely a must when in krakow.

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