Cafés shape the character of every city. Łódź is no exception: there are plenty of places worth stopping at for a coffee, from intimate tea houses tucked into gateways along Piotrkowska, through post-industrial lofts, to a garden café in Źródliska Park. Below is a list of 10 Łódź cafés.
1. Cafe Verte, ul. Piotrkowska 113/115
A café set in a gateway just off Piotrkowska, known for its antique furniture and Witkacy photographs on the walls. It suits anyone looking for quiet and an unhurried conversation over tea or a homemade cake, away from the bustle of the main street. Open daily, from 10:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Dekadencja, ul. Piotrkowska 35
A tea house in a gateway on the city's main street, styled with décor recalling the early 20th century: antique furniture, crocheted tablecloths and small details that build the mood of a bygone era. The menu lists dozens of teas, coffee and homemade cakes. A good choice for a quiet afternoon for two.
3. Przędza, Piotrkowska 107
Przędza is tucked into a courtyard behind a tenement house and has been running since 2014. It suits specialty-coffee lovers: the menu also includes panini, homemade cakes and seasonal drinks such as chai latte or cold brew. In summer the courtyard garden is open.
4. Hot Air Cafe, Piotrkowska 217
A café in a former factory space, recognisable by Cyprian Łukasik's mural covering the walls and ceiling. The coffee is brewed from specialty beans sourced from Polish roasters, in several variants: white, black and cold. The interior is small, so expect a queue at peak times.
5. Tubajka, café in Źródliska Park
Tubajka stands on Plac Zwycięstwa, right in the heart of Źródliska Park. It suits families with children: the venue is adapted to their needs, deck chairs are set up on the grass in summer, and the menu includes coffee and homemade cakes (also gluten-free and vegan options) alongside artisan ice cream. The café also hosts workshops, picnics and outdoor concerts.
6. Owoce i Warzywa, ul. Traugutta 9
Owoce i Warzywa was Łódź's first café-club and has been running continuously since 2010. The name is misleading: the menu features specialty coffee brewed by alternative methods, including nitro, and in the evenings craft beers, wines and cocktails. The interior displays works by Polish street artists, and freshly roasted coffee is sold at the counter to take away.
7. Hort Cafe, ul. Piotrkowska 106
Hort Cafe, known to older residents as the former "Hortex", is a large, plant-filled space right next to Łódź City Hall. On site you can get cakes, tortes, ice cream and pancakes. It suits every generation, whether for a quick coffee or a longer sit-down over dessert.
8. Cafe Loft, ul. Tymienieckiego 25C
Cafe Loft is located in the former Scheibler factory complex, among residential lofts. It suits work, studying or a business meeting, with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a post-industrial décor. Before visiting, check current opening hours on Facebook, as the complex is also home to a neighbouring bistro.
9. Surindustrialle, Piotrkowska 118A
A café-gallery with metallic, industrial décor: steel armchairs, heavy decorative elements and objects for sale (jewellery, sculptures, dishes, candles). The menu centres on tea, including the less common blooming teas. It suits anyone looking for something out of the ordinary in Łódź. Open from Tuesday, until 21:00 on Sundays.
10. Jaga Cafe, ul. Rewolucji 1905 roku 78/80
Jaga Cafe is a family-run coffee roastery that has been operating in Łódź since 2004, run by three generations of one family. Besides coffee and tea, the menu includes desserts, toasts, salads, pancakes and waffles, all available to take away too. The company runs two more cafés in Łódź, on ul. Pomorska 145 and ul. Kilińskiego 30.
Hortexu już od lat nie ma.
Suridunstrialle teraz jest na ul.Legionów:)
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