Restaurant in Poznań
Weranda Caffe
A pretty, plant-filled café known for generous breakfasts and cakes.
Reviewed and updated July 2026
Weranda Caffe is a bright, plant-filled cafe in Poznan known for generous breakfasts and a case of cakes. It is a daytime place, good for a slow morning or an afternoon coffee and a slice, with a soft, greenhouse-like look that has made it a local favourite.
Breakfasts and cakes
Breakfasts and cakes are what it is known for, served alongside coffee. Expect a spread aimed at a relaxed start to the day and an afternoon slice from the cake case rather than a formal lunch or dinner. The breakfast is the main event, and the cake counter carries the afternoons. The menu changes, so for the full choice and prices, check the cafe's own channels rather than a fixed list.
The plant-filled cafe
The look does a lot of the work: plants, soft light and a greenhouse-like feel that has made it a local favourite for a slow sit. It is comfortable and unhurried, good for a long breakfast, a catch-up or a break from the streets, though weekend mornings can fill up.
Who Weranda Caffe suits
Good for a leisurely breakfast, for couples and friends, and for anyone who wants a comfortable daytime cafe over a quick counter stop. For a cheaper, plainer meat-free lunch nearby, the Vegetarian Milk Bar serves Polish canteen classics.
Where to find Weranda Caffe
It is an easy walk from the Old Market Square, which makes it a natural first or last stop on a day in the Old Town. Pair a visit with the square and the town hall goats at noon. See the Poznan guide for more.
The cafe sits on Świętosławska, the short street of townhouses running off the Stary Rynek (Old Market Square), so it is a couple of minutes from the main square. It is part of the Weranda Family group, which runs several cafes and restaurants under the same name.
Beyond the greenhouse-style front room there is a courtyard garden, a quieter spot tucked back from the street for a coffee away from the square. Hours and the current menu are best confirmed through the cafe's official channels.
Good to know
A popular daytime spot, so weekend mornings can be busy. Check official channels for opening hours.
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