Fika Coffee, Krakow Poland

It's a cold rainy Sunday morning in Krakow, Poland.  Walking the empty streets, you can hear church bells in the distance with the occasional train moderately passing by as the wind nearly blows my hat off my head.   Fika Coffee is a hidden gem located on a quiet sleepy street between Kazimierz and Old Town Krakow.  After attending Sunday morning mass at St. Mary's Basilica, I arrived at Fika at opening.

This place is way cute! I hung my scarf on the hook and immediately claimed my window seat.  Like most craft coffee houses in Europe, it only seats about seven.  But don't let that fool you...Fika has a ton of character packed into its distressed walls.  Everything from the 1940s-style floors to the attention to detail around the shop. {And did you notice the coffee cup creating the letter "A" in Fika?}

Fika features Rocket Bean, a roastery located in Latvia that buys their beans from a bio-organic farm settled within a pine forest in Central America.  My barista recommended the Honduras for my pour-over.

Taste Notes: Fudge, prunes, hazelnuts

Acidity: Low

My barista put her heart and soul into creating my craft.  She took into consideration the weight, temperature, and added her own artistic flair.

The final product was served in a Kinto beaker with a hand-made ceramic cup with no handle.

The menu contains standard drinks as well as craft.

I was fascinated by this hallowed cubby within the distressed brick wall.  It reminded me of something out of an Edgar Allen Poe story.  I took the time to browse some of the literature that was provided.

My window seat was warm as the radiator heated the quaint venue.  I spent over an hour at what had become one of my favorite spots in Krakow.  It almost felt like the place existed just for me.  A few customers came and went during my stay.  I will always remember the joy and good vibe that was created within the walls of a true European experience.  You guys are the best!!