PHILOSOPHY
Chleb & More Restaurant is the result of dreams, a love for baking, and the culinary experience of its founders and head chef — celebrating Polish cuisine in a modern form.Created on the foundation of the artisanal Chleb & More bakery, it offers much more than just delicious food.
Here, you can feel a touch of magic and the unique atmosphere of the historic spaces at Kraków’s Main Square and Grodzka Street 28.
From the very beginning, the ruined townhouse captivated us with its beautiful façade details and the unique glass skylight crowning the roof.
In restoring it, we combined tradition with modernity. In crafting the menu, we blended the finest quality artisanal baked goods with top Polish dishes — perfect for any occasion and bringing people together around the table.
MENU
We invite you to our fragrant haven in the heart of Kraków.Our menu is a tribute to simplicity and top quality. Every dish is made from fresh, local ingredients, with bread — our namesake — playing a central role.
Our baked goods, from crispy baguettes and traditional sourdough loaves to sweet, fragrant challahs, are an essential part of the experience.
From the early morning hours, the smell of freshly baked bread surrounds you, tempting and irresistible.
The heart of our place is the kitchen — where with love and passion we cook and bake everything you find in our one-of-a-kind menu.
Our specialty is Polish cuisine — the best in the world!
The menu includes excellent starters — of course served with our craft bread — such as herring and beef tartare.
Aromatic main courses — duck, beef, bone-in pork loin, and chicken. And, naturally, pierogi — our signature variety is filled with black pudding.
And for dessert? A sweet moment with our wonderful pascha or challah!
INTERIORS – CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Our interiors are stunning and will take your breath away the moment you step inside.We love beautiful things that combine aesthetics with functionality.
It’s elegant, modern, and cozy at the same time. Wooden tables, rustic touches, lush greenery, and custom-designed lighting create an atmosphere that makes you feel truly special.
Across two levels, you’ll find a space that celebrates everyday joys, big and small.
The lower floor features a unique bar crafted with handmade ceramics from local designers. You’ll also find intimate tables perfect for dates and lunches for two.
The upper floor is filled with daylight from a magnificent skylight that spans the roof — an ideal place for group gatherings, parties, or company dinners.
HISTORY OF OUR BUILDING
We are located in Kraków’s historic center — there’s no place like the Old Town and Main Square, which attract crowds every year!The history of this site dates back to the 14th century. It is the only townhouse on Grodzka Street with a double address: 28/30. Both buildings were destroyed in the Great Fire of Kraków in 1850 and rebuilt the same year.
In 1913, a synagogue — the Tigner Synagogue — was built in the courtyard of the building. It opened in 1932 and functioned until 1939. After World War II, it served as a warehouse and later as a rehearsal hall for the City Music Theatre. Until the 1970s, it remained in ruins, and demolition of the entire building was even considered. In 1975, the townhouse was entered into the register of historic monuments.
Thanks to our dedication, we managed to fully restore it. The renovation was completed in 2024.
THE SYNAGOGUE
This was once an important place of worship.To this day, nearly all of its original architectural elements have been preserved: window joinery with Star of David patterns, iron stairs by Ludwik Gutman, ornamental stucco decorations, arched iron entrance gates with floral motifs, menorahs and stars, and above them the Hebrew inscription:
בית המדרש של ר מרדכי טיגנער זל
which translates to Beit Ha-Midrash of Rabbi Mordechai Tigner, of blessed memory.
Both buildings were destroyed in the Great Fire of Kraków in 1850.
They were rebuilt in the same year.
The restaurant’s ground floor once housed the main prayer hall.
On the first floor above it was the women’s gallery with a mirrored, glass ceiling featuring a Star of David motif, lit by side round windows with frosted panes. Until the 1960s, an octagonal bimah with a metal railing still stood in the main hall.
From the original furnishings, two granite plaques remain — a foundation plaque and a yahrzeit plaque — now displayed at the permanent exhibition in the Old Synagogue in Kraków.
