Krowarzywa in Krakow: Our 2024 Vegan Burger Review

Krowarzywa in Krakow: Our 2024 Vegan Burger Review

Important update: the Krowarzywa at Sławkowska 8 is no longer a current Krakow recommendation. In a 22 January 2025 interview with LoveKraków, co-owner Krzysztof Brożek confirmed that 27 January would be its final day. The review below records my earlier visits, originally published in August 2024.

If you need a plant-based meal in Old Town today, No Bones at Bracka 15 is an alternative to check. Its own restaurant page lists a vegan kitchen and opening hours of 12:00–21:00 Sunday–Thursday and 12:00–22:00 Friday–Saturday, checked on 6 October 2026. It is a different restaurant with its own menu; this is not a claim that it serves the same burgers or has taken over Krowarzywa.

Discovering Krowarzywa — My First Vegan Burger Love

A long time ago, I was vegan. When I arrived in Krakow, my diet consisted of beans, lentils and all the veg you can think of. I know now there are all sorts of yummy recipes, but that was then. Krowarzywa was the burger joint that made my diet a lot more interesting.

I was wandering the streets after my first pub crawl in Krakow when I noticed the happy cow logo on Sławkowska. I had googled vegan places, then stumbled upon it by chance. Inside, it was a make-it-in-front-of-you setup, with fresh-looking ingredients, vegan cheese and vegan mayo. I thought that was just the best.

The Cieciorex — A Vegan Epiphany

After a long and very thought-out decision, I chose the Cieciorex: a chickpea patty with peppers, parsley and herbs. My burger came with greens, sprouts, vegetables, pickles and sauces. They gave me a buzzer, and about ten minutes later my food was ready.

It looked amazing, but I was sceptical about how it would taste. So very F’n good! I went back every day that week. The patty, toppings and sauces made it my new staple, rather than another meal of beans and lentils.

Still in Love When I Wrote the Original Review

By August 2024, I was no longer vegan but still conscious of my meat consumption. I still loved Krowarzywa. The Vegan Pastrami burger I described then had marinated, baked seitan, greens, vegetables and pickles. Amazing.

The old menu also included kebabs, wraps and salads. Those details belong to the original review; they are not a menu for a restaurant you can visit at that Krakow address today.

Finding a Meal Before or After a Night Out

Check the current menu, dietary information and kitchen hours of whichever restaurant you choose. A satisfying meal is a lovely part of the day, but it is not a hangover cure or a way to sober up faster. NIAAA’s hangover guidance explains that time is needed for recovery.

For No Bones, the published hours above make it an option to consider before a late night rather than an early-morning stop after clubbing. If you are joining the Krakow Animals Crawl, leave enough time to eat before the group departs the meeting point at 10:15 PM for the 10:30 PM crawl start.