Poznań has no shortage of cafés, but somehow, no one had ever thought to open a café kiosk in any of the city’s market squares—until now. Enter CROISSandCAFE, a tiny but mighty spot in Wilda’s market square (Rynek Wildecki) that serves just one thing: croissants. But these aren’t your basic, store-bought pastries—each one is filled with meticulously tested flavors that have Poznań locals lining up daily just to get their hands on one.



We caught up with Zosia and Filip, the dynamic duo behind CROISSandCAFE, to chat about their journey, their love for croissants, and what they’ve got planned for Valentine’s Day.
“I Just Woke Up One Day and Thought, Why Not?”
Hi Zosia! When did you open?
We opened on December 7th, 2024.
Why did you decide to focus on just croissants?
I wanted to keep it simple—one item, done really well. Plus, croissants are my favorite. It wasn’t some elaborate business plan, I just woke up one day and thought, why not?

Why did you choose Wilda?
I’ve lived here my whole life. I know the market culture, and when this kiosk became available, it was a no-brainer.
So, you’re the only café kiosk in Poznań?
As far as I know, yeah! I can’t think of another one, so if that’s true—pretty cool!
Sold Out? Check the Insta Stories First.
You guys always seem crazy busy. Do you ever sell out?
For sure! Our motto is: “We stay open until the last one is sold.” You can check our Instagram stories daily to see if we still have any left before heading over.
How long does it take to make a croissant?
20 minutes in the oven at 175°C—though it depends on the size.
Ever forgotten and burnt them?
Haha, not yet!
Flavors, Queues, and the Pistachio Obsession
How many flavors do you have on any given day?
We usually offer three, and on weekends, we have four.
Don’t tell me pistachio is the most popular…
Haha, unfortunately, it is. Poznań LOVES pistachio!
What’s your personal favorite?
Cherry! It’s elegant, not too sweet, and just delicious.


I heard about your dacquoise croissant!
Yeah! We have them every other day—mascarpone, dulce de leche, and dried dates. Pure heaven.
What other flavors can people expect?
Right now, we rotate between six flavors:
- Pistachio
- Cherry
- Orange
- Glandula (chocolate with hazelnuts)
- Salted caramel
- Dacquoise

Any savory options?
Yep! We have two:
- Prosciutto, pesto, and arugula
- Camembert and orange
And the price?
Between 8-12 PLN.
That’s a steal! But with croissants everywhere, why do people queue up here?
It’s the experience—we prepare each croissant fresh, right in front of you. People love seeing us cut them open and add the fillings. Plus, the prices are great, and most importantly—they taste amazing!
Valentine’s Day Specials & Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs
I see you post TikToks often.
Yeah, I want to inspire young people to start their own businesses and show them what’s possible if they’re willing to take the leap. You can check out CROISSandCAFE on TikTok here or follow my personal journey @zosia_orlowska! 🚀🥐
Are you always experimenting with new flavors?
All the time! I work with a technologist sometimes, but mostly, it’s trial and error. I trust my taste buds.

And for Valentine’s Day?
We’ve got a special menu with four exclusive flavors. Even better, they’ll be available throughout most of February, in case you can’t make it on the 14th. Keep an eye on Instagram for updates—these might be our best yet!
The Verdict? Get in Line.
If you haven’t tried CROISSandCAFE yet, you’re missing out on some of Poznań’s best croissants. The hype is real, and at 8-12 PLN, they’re a steal. Whether you’re after something sweet, something savory, or just a damn good pastry, this tiny kiosk in Wilda is where you need to be. We will be back soon to check out their Valentines menu and report back our favorite!

