When outside it is grey and sad we hold dear the places where it is warm, nice and sweet. As well as our unbeatable sofa in the living room where we may count on a warm blanket and a cup of hot tea, we have a couple of favourite places with a happy atmosphere. Recently, Croque Madame on Nowy Świat Street 41 has joined this group.

We found our way there by chance on a windy Saturday evening. We were welcomed by nice and smiling waitresses. Though the Café décor may not appeal to everyone, the display case with dainties would cater to every taste. The meringue torte with raspberries or blackcurrants, the cheesecake with white chocolate, the cheese tart with figs, and the fresh (despite the late hour) buns delight with their appearance and overindulge the palates. Fragrant coffee caught our noses and conjured fancy pictures of milky foam, but because it was late we decided on tea.

The weather outside was depressing, so to lift our mood we ordered boiling hot winter tea. We were enchanted with the way it was served. Flavoursome black tea with oranges and seasonings waited for us in cups enveloped in teacup cosies. Next to them warming up there were small jugs with raspberry juice and fresh fruits. All of this brought to mind a small work of art. We have never had such beautiful and imaginatively served tea.

You may visit Croque Madame at breakfast time. Depending on your taste you get a healthy breakfast with muesli and fruits, fresh juices, creative mini-sandwiches, traditional toast, salads, crunchy croissants and jams. Add fragrant coffee to this and the nice morning is ready.

However, the best of all was the atmosphere of the café. It is an excellent, cosy place for a meeting and quiet talk. A gift from the café service was a very nice surprise: cookies called rogal świętomarciński with white poppyseed stuffing. We weren't able to eat them all at once. The next day with our morning coffee they were a nice memory of the previous evening.

For sure we will go back there.
We recommend it!