Some places serve coffee. Others make you forget what day it is — in the best possible way. Piątek Café in Gdańsk is all about good vibes, something delicious on the table and finding a little Friday feeling even when the weekend is nowhere in sight. We take a closer look at the people and personality behind a café that believes life’s too short for bad coffee and boring afternoons.
TWO SISTERS, ONE CAFÉ. WHOSE IDEA?
We’d always dreamed of it. Kasia finally convinced me the timing was right.
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE PIĄTEK?
Kasia explored pastry while raising a family. I travelled and worked in psychology.
Photo by Adalat NaghiyevWHY OLIWA?
City energy meets nature. Piątek fits perfectly between the two.
WHO’S THE PERFECTIONIST?
Ola: Me! Without Kasia, we’d still be preparing to open. We argue, then compromise!
BIGGEST ARGUMENT?
The name. Much harder than you’d imagine!
Photo by Adalat NaghiyevWHO WON?
Piątek! It’s our original surname and the best day of the week.
WHY THE SHORT MENU?
Freshness. Seasonal dishes and a small but interesting wine selection.
ONE MUST-ORDER DISH?
Kasia: The Reuben! Ola: Our omelette. But the Reuben is beautiful too.
SURPRISE BESTSELLER?
Roasted cauliflower! Nobody saw that coming. Customers still ask for it.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN?
Happy guests who feel comfortable here. That’s always been the goal.
Photo by Adalat NaghiyevBIGGEST SURPRISE ?
Nobody warned us about success! (Laughs.)
MORE PIĄTEKS COMING?
Big plans! And Kasia has ADHD, so use your imagination!
HAS WORKING TOGETHER CHANGED YOU?
After years apart, we’re together every day again. Like being back in our childhood home.
WHAT SURPRISED YOU ABOUT EACH OTHER?
Ola: Kasia becoming head chef. And waking up so early! Kasia: How well we work together despite our differences.
Photo by Adalat NaghiyevPIĄTEK ISN’T JUST A CAFÉ. IT’S… A place between street chaos and the warmth of home. Just like Oliwa.
At Piątek Café, the name says it all. It’s not just about what goes into your cup, but how you feel while you’re there. A good coffee, a little conversation and permission to slow down can turn an ordinary afternoon into something worth remembering. Because Friday shouldn’t have to be a date on the calendar. Sometimes it’s simply a state of mind.