Café Bristol

Cute little café & restaurant with a traditional interior. The food was tasty but the selection is somewhat limited. The cakes and sweets seem to be the highlight. There can be a longer waiting time on busy days. Smaller groups are recommended (max 4.p.), since it will be challenging to get a table above that.

avoid ! Disappointed. Not first class service. The waiter was very nice, it wasn't his fault that either barista and kitchen are useless. Cappuccino with no foam cause of "vegetable milk cannot make it". What excuse is that in 2025? It exist special vegetable barista milk, obviously this place is outdated. After, ordered eggs Benedict replacing smoke ham for avocado. They served fried egg, cause otherwise "the egg wouldn't stay fixed on top of the bread" cit kitchen. Is this for real ? 😆 Had to send my dish back, and again, it came with poached egg, I'd call "boiled" egg, cause this was not poached at all. I'd suggest this place to change the kitchen staff, or teach them how to cook properly. I can make better poached eggs than this and not charging 30 euro for it 🙈 I can pay 50 if the experience is good, but this place is so not worth it. Avoid !

The place was elegant with an old world charm. The bread basket that we ordered was delicious. The butter tasted rich and smooth. The coffee and the alcoholic coffee both tasted great.

It’s such a pleasant and elegant place in an old fashion way. It looks and feels like 1920s / 1930s. Prices are steep but well justified given the quality and taste of food. My favourite cafe in Warsaw. Well worth a visit.

Definitely your place if you want to dig into the atmosphere of Viennese cafes! Grab your book, order the viennese coffee and enjoy the vibe! The prices naturally are a bit higher, but it is worth it! We enjoyed both orders. The service was welcoming and friendly.

Upscale place. Pricy, but worth trying for the concept it offers. Good service and tasty food.

Perfect place for a coffee, a pastry or for lunch. Cozy atmosphere, beautiful decoration. Everything we ordered was super tasty. The service was really nice and attentive. Correct prices.

The Bristol Bar in Warsaw is a true institution, a shining example of Art Deco elegance that has stood the test of time since its opening in 1903. Nestled in the heart of the city, the bar is a living testament to the golden age of Warsaw's cultural scene, offering a sophisticated blend of classic charm and modern flair. The walls are adorned with historic photographs, each telling a story of the city’s rich past. Among these captivating images is one of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a man whose name resonates deeply in both the musical world and the history of Poland. Paderewski was not only a celebrated pianist and composer but also a prominent figure in Poland’s fight for independence. His legacy, immortalized in this iconic space, adds a layer of depth to the Bristol Bar's storied ambiance. Here, time seems to slow down as patrons sip their drinks, enveloped by the whispers of history, music, and a deep-rooted sense of national pride.

Loved the bar at the Bristol Hotel here in Warsaw! Great service. Excellence in bartending and craft cocktail creations. Beautiful space too! I ordered a beautiful Tuna Salad with asparagus spears, snap pea pods and creamy guacamole. Fabulous! The Last Word cocktail was par excellence for this Detroiter! High recommendations.

This was my very first stop while in Warsaw for a total of 10.5 hours. I was recommended to take a taxi here for breakfast, but was warned it's expensive. To be honest, I think they just meant compared to everywhere else I'd go that day, this is expensive. First of all, this cafe is absolutely stunning, ornate and beautiful. I got there at about 8AM and was one of only a few guests. They have a pretty big menu but not much variety when it comes to breakfast. I got the French Breakfast - an omelette with goat cheese. It's really not expensive at all when you consider what you get: The omelette, a fruit salad, coffee or tea, a juice and a bunch of croissants and rolls with a variety of jams. It came out to about $19 USD -- really not expensive at all. Unfortunately, I didn't love the omelette, it was a little running and way to simple for me. But there was enough of everything else on the table where I definitely didn't go hungry. It was the perfect place to stay warm on freezing, windy day. I'd tell a friend to start here, like I did, whether you are staying at the hotel or not.

The Hotel Bristol is a famous landmark in Old Town. It's grand, elegant, and simply beautiful. We had viewed the lobby and the wall of famous people (arranged in a pattern of the Fibonacci sequence) on a walking tour. And we decided to return to try the café. Food: We ordered a lunch special, a three course lunch. Pea soup and a slice of avocado toast comprised the starter course. The pea soup was the best we've ever had. The main course was free range chicken breast served over a bed of spaghetti squash. And for dessert we had a strawberry tort and a pistachio dessert. Service: Our waitress spoke good English and was very pleasant. Overall cleanliness: excellent Bathroom cleanliness: excellent. Bathrooms are located in the lobby. Free wifi available

We had planned on visiting for breakfast one morning while we stayed at the Bristol, but that didn't end up happening. Instead, we stopped in not long before closing time (6pm) for a light supper and a glass of champagne. We were greeted and seated promptly, orders taken and served quickly. The menu is a little limited, but also - it's a cafe. The two dishes we had were both very good. Definitely worth stopping in for a bite or a drink!

Pros: breakfast variety, menu in English, fast service, free WIFI Cons: None I stopped by Cafe Bristol my first morning in Warsaw looking for a good breakfast. This cafe has an awesome breakfast menu that includes Polish staples like sausage with eggs, and salmon on toast. It also has simpler items like crepes and scrambled eggs. We tried the "Egg Royale" (toast, salmon, egg, cheese) and the crepes (they came with cream cheese and syrup on the side). They were both really good. I ate my toast while sipping my cappuccino Viennese. You don't know what Viennese style is? Oh my! You gotta tried it. They put a dollop of whipped cream on top of your coffee. It makes it sweet enough you won't need to add sugar to your coffee!! Regarding the service, it was fast, efficient, and the waitress understood English too! A great experience overall. You can sit inside and enjoy the classical decoration, or sit outside and watch people walk by.

Favorite cafe in Poland! Old school charm and tradition plus delicious food and coffee. All around wonderful place to relax and feel class of old times. Gets very busy but worth the wait! Love it

As you can see I don't write reviews (didn't see the need after living in 4 countries, visiting dozens and dining at all levels from hole in the wall shacks to 3 michelin star restaurants) but this place was so far off from the other reviews I had to. First thing that strikes me, even at the fanciest places in Europe, is that no one greets you at the door to show you to your table. Something normal even at cheap chain restaurants in Japan. But thats a minor flaw. From the time we entered it took them 10-15 minutes to give us the menu only after I asked for them (to which I heard a not very pleasant "yes, patience"). Another 10-15min to take our order. Without asking they brought us coffee before any food. This is mind boggling for me as we went there for breakfast - drinking coffee on an empty stomach can be really bad for your bowels. After I complained about it I got only a cold "you should've said you want it after food"... Finally the food came. Exactly an hour after we entered the establishment. The scrambled eggs were good but definitely not worth a long trip so if you need to take a bus or taxi to get here, think twice. Even though there was more than enough staff (3 people on the floor, around 2 behind the counter) they still got several orders wrong (explains the wait I guess). Cheese and apple juice were the highlight of the whole meal.

Return customer! Coming here was a daily thing because this cafe consistently had: 1. Good Service 2. Tasty food The service was attentive with a smile, which I found smiling to be rare in Poland. The food was top notch for the modest prices. The food comes out with a spread of delicious bread and butter. Coffee is a must here. . . And you can get your coffee or espresso in any way you want. If only time was spent more in Poland to try their cafe drinks haha Getting The Explorer breakfast is a must. The food will keep you energized for your sightseeing.

We were staying at the Hotel Bristol and wandered down here our first morning for breakfast. This cafe is very nice and the food was great. We both had eggs with an arrangement of breads and fruits. Definitely a nice atmosphere and experience.

I was planning to come here while I was in Warsaw for a breakfast or brunch. Since I couldn't have their "Polish Breakfast" because their breakfast goes until 12pm, and by the time I was about to order it was 12:02pm.. my waiter asked the chef if I could still have the breakfast stuff and he said no which was fine. I ordered a fantastic avocado toast and a caffé latte. The avocado toast was phenomenal! I would of never thought to add melon with my avocado! This Café is inside a luxurious hotel and the interior was very posh and waiters spoke English!

Desserts were amazing and their prices were great but don't be tempted to buy coffee or tea as they are really expensive there. Costs more than the desserts.

A perfect lunch. Walked by the hotel, imposing what with all the fancy cars parked out front, and thought I'd have a look around. Walking in, nice welcome from a doorman, nice Lobby, who would have guessed it would be so plush... Looking at the menu and the prices amaze, how inexpensive is this? Less than 40 z's for a nice 3 course meal. Fixed prix and daily offering, I got lucky as it was a Thursday, salmon cake with caviar, lovely chicken with mushrooms, and a wonderful cheesecake. All excellent! Service was a bit cool but warmed up, and were very attentive. Well maintained space. Warsaw is so fortunate to have this lovely place. Enjoy !

I went for breakfast. Your basis-plus hotel cafe. Nice breads, friendly but uninspired service. The omelette was quite good and was the coffee. You get a basket of assorted breads and preserves with breakfast. Nice old photos on the walls representing some of the Hotel Bristol history. Lovely milk glass chandeliers.

This cafe had been around since 1907 and I can taste why this establishment had been around this long. Because it's simply tasted great! Ranging from local traditional dishes, to pasta, to sandwiches and pastry everything tasted good.