Restaurant in Zakopane

Cafe Piano

A small, characterful central cafe on Krupowki, a quiet spot for a coffee or a drink away from the busy street stalls.

Reviewed and updated July 2026

Cafe Piano is a small central cafe on Krupowki, the town's main pedestrian street. It is a small, characterful spot for a coffee or a drink, a quieter alternative to the busy street stalls that line the same stretch.

Coffee and quiet drinks

This is more a place for a drink and the setting than a full meal. The offering changes, so check on the day for what is being served.

The mood at Cafe Piano

The room is small and calm, which is the appeal. Krupowki gets busy, and the open stalls along it can be loud, so a quiet room is a welcome break from the crowd.

Best for a quiet pause

Anyone who prefers a table and an unhurried drink to a snack on the move. If you would rather grab something as you walk, the Krupowki oscypek grills are right on the same street.

Finding Cafe Piano off Krupowki

The address is Krupowki 63, in the thick of the town's shops, stalls and restaurants, so everything central is a short walk away. For orientation and getting around, see the Zakopane guide.

Beyond the coffee stop described above, listings categorise Cafe Piano as a bar as much as a cafe, with beers and cocktails and, in season, live music. It sits a little back from the busiest run of Krupówki, next to a small art gallery, which is part of why the room stays calmer than the street.

There is also an outdoor garden area for warmer days, so the setting is not limited to the indoor room. Opening times and what is being served vary, so confirm current hours and any live-music nights through the venue's own Facebook page before setting out.

Good to know

Check the venue's official channels for current opening hours and prices.

Frequently asked questions

It is a small, characterful central cafe on Krupowki, the town's main pedestrian street, a quieter alternative to the busy street stalls along the same stretch. It is more a place for a drink and the setting than a full meal.

The room is small and calm, which is the appeal. Krupowki gets busy and the open stalls can be loud, so a quiet indoor room is a welcome break from the crowd.

Anyone who prefers a table and an unhurried drink to a snack on the move. If you would rather grab something as you walk, the Krupowki oscypek grills are on the same street; for a dedicated roaster, see Zakopianska Palarnia Kawy.

The address is Krupowki 63, in the thick of the town's shops, stalls and restaurants, so everything central is a short walk away.

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