With bustling Kraków to the west and the quaint painted village of Zalipie to its north, Tarnów, Poland is perhaps best known for its close proximity to its better known neighbors.

 

A white house with a red roof that has brightly colored flowers painted on the sides of its walls in Zalipie, Poland.
Pretty as a Picture – Houses Painted With Flowers in Zalipie, Poland

 

The medieval city is pretty in its own right replete with an elegant old market square (stary rynek), cobblestone streets and delicious ice cream. Marvelous ice cream and sweet baked treats get whipped up daily by the magicians at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów.

 

Brightly colored hand sewn ice cream cones hang in the window of the Ciekawa Słodko-Słono ice cream shop in Tarnów, Poland. A sign hanging on the wall says, "Cooks That Don't Love Ice Cream Can't Be Trusted."
Cooks That Don’t Love Ice Cream Can’t Be Trusted – Inside the Ciekawa Słodko-Słono Ice Cream Shop in Tarnów, Poland

 

At Ciekawa Słodko-Słono you can taste test a number of Polish delights including drożdżówka which is a bit like a sweet roll that got crossed between a coffee cake and a pastry.

 

A photo of a u-shaped drożdżówka stuffed with berry filling at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono restaurant in Tarnów, Poland. Drożdżówka are sweet polish rolls you can find at shops in Poland.
A Tasty Berry Flavored Drożdżówka at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów, Poland

 

The drożdżówka at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono are typically in a U shape or a roll.

 

Brioszka i dzem (brioche bread with jam) on display in a glass case at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono restaurant and ice cream shop in Tarnów, Poland.
Light Bite – Brioszka i Dzem (Brioche Bread With Jam) at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów, Poland

 

This quaint cozy ice cream shop also serves a wide variety of breakfast items, salty snacks and traditional rolls.

 

A display case at the Ciekawa Słodko-Słono restaurant shop in Tarnów, Poland is filled with Polish pastries, cakes, tarts , desserts and other delights.
Count Memories, Not Calories – Polish Sweets on Display at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów, Poland

 

The main reason to pass through Ciekawa Słodko-Słono’s doors is the because of its beautiful desserts. Ciekawa Słodko-Słono touts itself as, “Jedyne Bubble w Tarnowie” (the only bubble in Tarnów). You can order everything from a ciasteczkowy potwór (which consists of a bubble waffle, whipped cream, two scoops of ice cream, cookie crisps and chocolate) to the owocowo mi (bubble waffle, whipped cream, two scoops of ice cream, seasonal fruit and strawberry glaze).

 

A ham and cheese sandwich with greens served on baguette for lunch at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono ice cream shop and restaurant in Tarnów, Poland.
I Ham Yours – Ham Sandwich at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów, Poland

 

While some members of our crew opted for more traditional filling lunch options, like sandwiches, we dove face first into our bubble waffle ice cream cone.

 

Zachcianka - A bubble waffle with whipped cream, two scoops of ice cream, M&M's, chocolate glaze and crushed peanuts sits beside a vase of flowers on a table at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono restaurant and ice cream shop in Tarnów, Poland.
Zachcianka – A Bubble Waffle With Whipped Cream, Two Scoops of Ice Cream, M&M’s, Chocolate Glaze and Crushed Peanuts

 

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you can also opt for a bubble waffle sandwich filled with everything from ham to mozzarella and arugula.

 

A tomato and mozzarella sandwich at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono restaurant and ice cream shop in Tarnów, Poland.
I Love You From My Head to My Tomatoes – A Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów, Poland

 

Each bubblownic (bubble waffle) takes about ten minutes to make, so having a bit of patience will serve you well.

 

A cute sign at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono's coffee and ice cream shop in Tarnów, Poland says, "On, Off, Coffee."
On, Off, Coffee – A Cute Sign at Ciekawa Słodko-Słono’s Coffee and Ice Cream Shop in Tarnów, Poland

 

If you’re struggling to fight off a bit of jet lag as you drive around the Polish countryside, Ciekawa Słodko-Słono also serves up coffee drinks.

 

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Whether you’re cruising through Tarnów on your way to another destination or if you’re spending a day or two strolling around this quaint Polish city, Ciekawa Słodko-Słono’s coffee and ice cream shop is the perfect place to get fueled up.

 

A street view photo of the outside of Ciekawa Słodko-Słono ice cream shop and restaurant from the sidewalk in Tarnów, Poland
Ciekawa Słodko-Słono in Tarnów, Poland

 

Ciekawa Słodko-Słono
Address: Katedralna 4
33-100 Tarnów, Poland
Hours: Monday Through Thursday 8:30am to 7:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 8:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 8:30pm, Sunday 10:00am to 8:30pm
Email: ciekawatarnow@gmail.com
Prices (All Prices in Złoty): Bubble Ice Cream 13zł, Bubble Sandwiches 13zł, Regular Sandwiches 7zł to 8zł, Bagel Sandwiches 10zł, Croissant Sandwiches 7zł, Cookies 2.50zł, Drożdżówka (Sweet Rolls) 2.50zł to 2.70zł, Slices of Cake 5zł to 10zł, Tarts 5zł, Brioszka i Dzem (Brioche and Jam) 3.50zł