Warsaw Ice Cream Guide - Street Food Social
If they tell you: ‘It’s the end
of August, time to start thinking about getting cold’, you should only
interpret it one way: time for ice cream! Can you recall this unique
sound that would announce the moment of the best delight for the palate
in summer? That’s right; it’s the ice cream truck
coming. Even though you are older now, there is still a part of you
that is waiting impatiently for a portion of your favourite ice cream.
Fortunately you are free to choose where to go in order to treat
yourself with a delicious scoop of ice cream – you are an adult after
all
Poland is the country where ‘lody’ is one of the most popular signs in
touristy places but are all those places worth a visit? Come on, let’s
find out where you can try the best craft and interesting ice cream in
Warsaw and take your mom, dad, children, friends or strangers to share
this tangible and simple happiness!
5 MUST-TRY PLACES
(randomly ordered:)
01. MALINOVA
Malinova is the place that is said to be
a tough strong will test. Even if you happen to be on a diet and fight
for your “bikini body”, you’ll find it difficult to resist the
temptation. Simple reason – flavours are just amazing! Malinova offers
best of the best – mainly classical flavours (cream, chocolate,
strawberry) but also these with modern twist so you’ll find Oreo flavour
or Hello Kitty inspired ice cream – just to please the youngest
What is really worth mentioning is the pistachio flavour which amaze
with its smooth, creamy texture and most important- a definite presence
of best quality pistachio – not only the flavour is fantastic but you
can feel the small pieces of nuts in your scoop. If you dream about a
full treat, a real guilty pleasure – don’t worry, there is something
special for you – Malinova has a pretty impressive menu of ice cream
desserts. Give it a try as the sensation of pure happiness is worth 5
PLN for a scoop.
And forget about all calories – Pole
Mokotowskie is just next to it so feel free to take a long walk and
leave your feeling of guilt behind
02. LODY PRAWDZIWE
Another fantastic place to try high
quality ice cream that will not let you stop on just one try. Seriously,
better be prepared that you will beg to go back there once you try
them. If you go alone and don’t want to spend a fortune or you still
want to be able to fit in your clothes, you should ask staff to keep you
away from the display after two portions. That’s just enough not to
overdose creamy pleasure. Lody Prawdziwe is a never ending surprise and
for a true ice cream gourmet it may turn into a hunt for the favourite,
the one that will be the closest to your dreamy perfection. The current
list of flavours is always displayed outside so you can have a quick
look while you pass by and make a quick decision to make a short break
on your walk on Nowy Świat street. Go and grab your
vanilla/nutella/white chocolate or strawberry scoop! All these guilty
pleasure for 4 PLN for 50 g portion and if you are like, you’ll get a
bit bigger portion as the staff is just lovely
03. ULICA BAŚNIOWA
photo: Eat Polska
Ulica Baśniowa not only charms you with
its ice cream, but it allures even with the name! Ulica Baśniowa – Fairy
Street promises a delicious journey to the world of fairytales and
dreams – again you can feel childish excitement. OK, so let’s focus on
the essence of the parlour – the ice cream. Whoever comes here feels as
if a part of all world great mysteries has been just revealed, and it’s
only after a few moments of enjoying classical flavours based on fresh
and natural ingredients (chocolate, nuts, strawberry) and those rather
rare (elderberry, cheesecake with strawberry, vanilla with raspberry).
Ulica Baśniowa tries to meet need of all clients and that is why they
offer sugar free, gluten free or vegan ice cream so even the most
demanding ice cream eater will find something. And I can tell that
probably you’ll see two reactions of people: pure silence or non
articulated ooh and ahs everywhere. Try and see what your reaction will
be
04. LIMONI
photo: Limoni
It’s time for brave foodies. First of
all you have to cross the river and, oh no, explore the right side of
the city – a mysterious Praga district!
Prepare for a surprise as Praga has a lot to offer, also as a
gastronomy area. When you happen to reach the district and you feel
bored with all obvious flavours, you just need to check Limoni. Who said
that you can use only fruit or typical ingredients as nuts or chocolate
to make something spectacular? Limoni broke the rule and they made
original flavours. Beetroot, carrot, earl grey, tomato, rosemary, basil,
dill – and it’s still a delicious dessert! Classical and hipster
flavours are based on old Italian recipes so you may feel comfortable
about the quality of all ice cream. Feeling intrigued or sceptical? If
so, explore the place and check if vegetables may steal your ice cream
lover heart. The size of portion goes well with the price – 4 PLN and
you’ll have a bit of Italy on your ice cream cone.
05. NITRO LODY
photo: Nitro Lody
Staying in fabulous Praga district, you
just cannot miss this well hidden in Saska Kępa Ready for scientific
gastro revolution? Nitro Lody opened last year and immediately attracted
people at first from the neighbourhood but its fame spread all over the
city and soon long queues of fascinated curious waited for the
performance. Yes, performance
because you can see every step of how your ice cream is made and it’s
pure science just in front of you. When the spectacle finishes, and the
flavour of your choice (they are as surprising as the whole concept of
the place – menu changes very often so better follow their fanpage
not to miss any spectacular flavour), you get your ice cream. Here it
is, in a cup, with extra decoration on the top (jelly bears, crashed
cookies etc.). How does it taste? Definitely amazing. The texture is
smoother than in traditional ice cream and the flavour seems to reach
higher lever, intensified. Anyone who craves for new experience and is
bored with predictable food, Nitro Lody is just a great refresher of
tastes and trends.
Tip: they also have a small outlet in
Warsaw Old Town in case you’re only hanging around there (which you
shouldn’t, by the way!;)
HONORABLE MENTION
In recent years, Warsaw seems to
be becoming an impressive centre of great craft ice cream and
describing them all would take forever. However there are still a few
places that just need to be mentioned. Here is the list of ice cream
parlours that didn’t make it to our subjective top 5 but are definitely
worth trying:
01. SUCRE – LODY NATURALNE
A hipster place to be – eating ice cream at famous Saviour Square is on a hipster check list. Plus salty caramel is almost a legendary flavour, just delicious.
02. HODUŃ
A legendary Old Town location and
traditional taste and recipes – never ending queue is the best proof of
the locals’ recommendation! Natural ingredients and attention to
quality guarantee great ice cream experience.
03. GRYCAN
The most famous ice cream brand in
Poland with old family tradition available all over the country that
offers 100 flavours! And the best part of it – any time you want to
enjoy delicious sorbet (absolutely fantastic – fruity and refreshing) or
a traditional flavour scope you just need to find the closest shop and
you’re there.
04. AKWARIUM
Again right side of the city and again
Saska Kępa invites to try one of the best ice cream in Warsaw. Classical
flavours, generous portions and the beautiful area of Francuska street
with Skaryszewski Park just next to it make it all together a perfect
afternoon. Some Polish celebrities like to pop in every now and again so
you better take some pictures, you might spot someone (locally) famous!
05. JEDNOROŻEC LODY TRADYCYJNE
Do you believe in unicorns? Even if you
don’t, this place will change your opinion. Ice cream that you can try
here are so unbelievable in taste as the view of a unicorn. Who knows,
maybe if you have a creamy scoop of chocolate, mint or plum flavour,
you’ll meet one of this legendary creatures;)
Enjoy delicious moments in our recommended places – after all life is too short to eat second-rate ice cream
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