Slodki Slony, Mokotowska 45, Warsaw

Open until late daily, Slodki Slony is the place to satisfy your sugar cravings while in Warsaw. Upon entering, your eyes will be drawn to the caked counter to the left of the entrance, especially to the red- and white-petalled cakes in the display window. (If I remember correctly, the red on is black forest and the white one is either a cheesecake or some sort of vanilla cream cake.) Other pastries that I managed to try include a meringue with caramel, another meringue with berries, and a flaky flat pastry with vanilla and almond cream.

All these sweets are nicely accompanied by a coffee, tea or latte, but the cappuccino was a tad weak (I needed at least three for the caffeine to kick in). The café is set in a lovely wood- and floral-themed décor that is a cross between Victorian and Polish countryside.

The saltier side of the menu features more Polish fare including mushroom pancakes and pierogies, as well as a daily menu lisiting pasta.

Slodki Slony has replaced Green Coffee as my favourite café in Warsaw.

Review by: Tara Salman

Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008