Forget Ocean’s Eleven. Gdańsk has Ocean’s Two — and apparently, gloves were beyond the budget.
Two suspected burglars in Gdańsk have delivered what might be the most ridiculous crime story of the month.
Their master plan? Break into a liquor store wearing masks and white socks over their hands instead of gloves.
On October 18, the pair allegedly entered a shop on Grobla Street using a matching key, stole cash, cigarettes and alcohol worth nearly 6,000 PLN, and politely locked the door behind them.
Very professional.
Except they forgot one tiny detail.
The CCTV cameras were watching everything.
Police identified the suspects using surveillance footage and other evidence. On October 22, officers arrested the first man, aged 37, during an intervention involving another alleged shop theft.
Because apparently one criminal investigation wasn’t enough.
His 30-year-old suspected partner was arrested the following day.
And the plot thickened. Investigators also linked the pair to an alleged theft of more than 1,600 PLN worth of drugstore products in Gdynia.
Both men face burglary charges. As repeat offenders, they could receive prison sentences of up to 15 years if convicted.
The 3City Daily Verdict
White socks. Working CCTV. Getting caught during another alleged theft.
Gentlemen, congratulations.
You’ve officially been nominated for the 2026 Gdańsk Criminal Genius Awards.
First prize? Potentially 15 years of free accommodation.
Unfortunately, the dress code probably doesn’t include white socks over your hands.
Forget tech startups and luxury hotels. Apparently, the real money in Sopot is hiding inside a bowl of fish soup.
For over 30 years, Bar Przystań has been feeding hungry locals and tourists on Sopot’s beachfront. Long queues, mountains of fried fish and enough chips to feed a small country. But nobody expected the numbers to be quite this ridiculous.
According to Forbes, the family-run restaurant generated a staggering 37.7 million PLN in revenue in 2025, with 16.6 million PLN in net profit.
Yes, that’s profit. After expenses.
275,000 Bowls of Soup. Seriously.
The figures are almost as outrageous as the queues outside.
In just one year, Bar Przystań reportedly sold:
275,000 portions of Fisherman’s Soup
150,000 portions of fries
40 tonnes of Atlantic cod
The restaurant can accommodate around 525 customers at once, with orders typically served within 15 minutes.
That’s not just a beach bar. That’s a fish-powered money machine.
From Humble Beach Bar to Millions
Behind the success are the Kaniewski and Juszczakiewicz families, who have spent more than three decades building the business in the same beachfront location.
Now run by the second generation, including Damian Kaniewski and Łukasz Juszczakiewicz, Bar Przystań has become one of Sopot’s most remarkable family-business success stories.
No fancy international expansion. No celebrity chef empire. Just one location, a seriously efficient operation and a lot of hungry people. Just check the queues…
The 3City Daily Verdict
While half of Sopot is busy complaining about restaurant prices, Bar Przystań is quietly generating millions from fish soup, cod and chips.
16.6 million PLN in annual profit. From a beach bar.
Suddenly, that queue outside looks a little different.
And somewhere in Sopot, a restaurant owner is seriously reconsidering their menu.
Maybe we should all stop chasing the next big business idea and start selling fish soup.
One YouTuber. Endless queues. Now two locations. Ayla Gemüse Kebab has gone from a little Sopot kebab joint to one of Tricity’s hottest food obsessions. But is the food really that good?
It started in Sopot, at 14 Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street, where Ayla Gemüse Kebab was quietly doing its thing. Then popular food YouTuber Książulo dropped by, gave the kebabs his seal of approval, and suddenly everyone wanted a bite.
Fast-forward, and Ayla has opened its second location at Plac Dominikański 1 in Gdańsk, bringing its Berlin-style kebabs to the city centre.
And yes, the queues have followed.
Small Window, Big Expectations
The new Gdańsk spot isn’t somewhere you settle in for a romantic dinner. It’s a takeaway window. Order your kebab, grab it and find somewhere nearby to demolish it.
The menu is short, the meat is chicken, and the whole concept revolves around Berlin-style Gemüse kebabs loaded with vegetables.
During his Sopot visit, Książulo praised the juicy, well-seasoned vegetables, lemon-dressed lettuce, grilled toppings and flavourful meat.
Sounds delicious. But let’s be fair, a glowing YouTube review can turn almost anything into an overnight sensation these days.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
Is It the Kebab or the Książulo Effect?
Here’s the million-złoty question.
Are people queuing because Ayla genuinely serves one of Tricity’s best kebabs, or because a famous YouTuber told them to?
To be fair, opening a second location suggests there’s serious demand. And despite the queues, the new Gdańsk spot reportedly keeps orders moving quickly.
But popularity and quality aren’t always the same thing. We’ve all queued for something that turned out to be aggressively average.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
3City Daily Is Going In
We’re not handing out crowns based on YouTube views.
The 3City Daily team will be visiting Ayla Gemüse Kebab ourselves, putting the famous kebab to the test and giving you our own independent, honest verdict.
No celebrity influence. No free passes. Just the food, the flavour, the price and whether we’d actually go back.
Is Ayla the real deal or just another victim of its own hype?
We’ll find out. And if we have to stand in line, that kebab had better be bloody good.
Gdańsk’s renovated Hala Targowa has a shiny new celebrity restaurant. Big name, big expectations and, apparently, a burger that didn’t survive the first bite.
When Kuba Wojewódzki puts his name behind a restaurant in Gdańsk, people expect something special. So when Poland’s food-reviewing heavyweight Książulo turned up at The Dreamers (Marzyciele) with an 800 PLN appetite, things were about to get interesting.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
He and his team worked through almost the entire menu. Some dishes impressed. Others raised eyebrows. And one 59 PLN burger ended up being spat straight out.
Welcome to Gdańsk’s latest celebrity food drama.
59 PLN for a Burger He Couldn’t Swallow
The biggest disaster was the 59 PLN smash burger. Burnt bacon, burnt bun and a bitter first bite that made Książulo spit it straight out.
Ouch. Not exactly the reaction you want from one of Poland’s biggest food reviewers.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
The 98 PLN minute steak didn’t escape either. Książulo described the meat as little more than grilled scraps.
And the pizzas? At 36 PLN for a Margherita and 44 PLN for a Pepperoni, neither impressed. Apparently, celebrity ownership doesn’t automatically make pizza taste better.
But It Wasn’t All a Kitchen Nightmare
To be fair, some dishes actually delivered.
The 135 PLN rib-eye steak earned praise, while the 77 PLN beef neck was one of the evening’s winners. The shrimp sauce, pickled cucumbers and crème brûlée also received enthusiastic reviews.
But there was one recurring problem: the prices didn’t always match what landed on the plate.
Even when the food tasted good, Książulo frequently questioned whether it was worth the money.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
The Final Verdict
Książulo wasn’t convinced by the restaurant’s confusing mix of pizzas, steaks, sausages and other dishes. And despite several tasty surprises, the overall experience left him underwhelmed.
Our takeaway? At The Dreamers, some dishes are worth dreaming about. Others might give your wallet nightmares.
And if you’re charging 59 PLN for a burger, making sure the customer can actually swallow it seems like a reasonable starting point.
Europe’s best Christmas market is back. And Gdańsk isn’t messing around.
More stalls, new attractions and enough Christmas lights to make your electricity bill cry. Gdańsk Christmas Market returns November 20 and runs until December 23, with a bigger festive playground taking over the Old Town and beyond.
After winning Europe’s Christmas market crown, Gdańsk has something to prove. And this year, it’s going all in.
More Food, More Stalls, More Christmas Madness
This year’s theme is “Celebrating Together”, and organisers are making things bigger.
Bogusławskiego Street is getting a Magic Train Corner, featuring a food train built from shipping containers. Meanwhile, Tadeusz Polak Square will host a new Theatre Corner, complete with a small food area.
Extra stalls will also appear along Ogarna and Garbary Streets, creating a circular route through the market.
Translation? More food, more exploring and more chances to lose your friends somewhere between the pierogi stalls and the Christmas decorations.
The Great Armoury Gets Festive
The historic Great Armoury is joining the fun again, with stalls selling art, fashion, crafts and handmade gifts.
Perfect for finding something original for Christmas. Or buying yourself something while pretending it’s for your mum.
We won’t judge.
Christmas Beyond the Old Town
For the first time, festive events will also reach Przymorze Wielkie and Pruszcz Gdański, including an Alice in Wonderland illumination park at Faktoria Cultural Park.
There will also be new collectible Christmas mugs and an expanded deposit-return system.
Because apparently collecting mugs is now a competitive Christmas sport.
Drivers, You’ve Been Warned
Preparations begin in early November, bringing some traffic changes.
Bogusławskiego Street will become one-way and close to cars from Friday at 5 pm until Sunday at 11 pm. Parking will also be limited around Bogusławskiego Street and Polaka Square, with alternative spaces for residents on Rzeźnicka Street.
Basically, leave the car at home if you can. Your blood pressure will thank you.
The Verdict: Gdańsk Is Going Full Christmas Mode
More stalls, new attractions, festive lights and enough food to destroy your December diet before Christmas even arrives.
Gdańsk Christmas Market 2026
When: November 20 – December 23
Where: Gdańsk Old Town and selected additional locations
What’s new: Magic Train Corner, Theatre Corner, extra stalls and events beyond the city centre
Our advice? Come hungry, dress warm and wear comfortable shoes. You’ll probably walk twice as far as planned.
Christmas is coming, Gdańsk. And apparently, so is half of Poland.
122 people voted in our latest City Court poll, and Gdańsk has absolutely battered Gdynia.
The Results
Gdańsk. Obviously: 72.7%
Gdynia. No Contest: 27.3%
Sopot Is Laughing: 0%
The Verdict: Gdańsk Wins. Gdynia Wants a Rematch.
Well, that was awkward.
We asked who has the better nightlife, Gdańsk or Gdynia, and nearly three out of four voters picked Gdańsk.
Ouch.
To be fair, Gdańsk has plenty going on after dark. From the bars around Piwna and Długa to the madness of Stocznia, there’s usually somewhere to go, someone to meet and a questionable decision waiting to happen.
Gdynia put up a fight, grabbing just over 27% of the votes. Respect to the loyal locals who still believe Świętojańska and the surrounding streets can deliver a proper night out.
And then there’s Sopot.
Zero votes.
Not because nobody likes Sopot, but because apparently nobody felt like giving the city famous for partying a reason to get involved.
It’s probably too busy recovering from last weekend anyway.
Of course, this was just a fun online poll, not some official nightlife championship. But 122 people had their say, and the result wasn’t exactly close.
The final verdict? Gdańsk takes the nightlife crown, Gdynia gets a participation medal, and Sopot is still wondering why it wasn’t invited to the party.
The Verdict: Gdynia Isn’t Boring. It Just Doesn’t Try as Hard as Sopot.
Gdynia has had its day in City Court, and the verdict is in.
Almost half the voters reckon Gdynia is underrated. Another 31% think it’s fine until 10 pm. And roughly one in five admit they find it a little boring.
Fair enough. Not every city needs to be everyone’s cup of tea.
Spend an afternoon around Świętojańska, grab a coffee, wander down to Skwer Kościuszki or walk along the Bulwar, and it’s easy to understand why locals love the place.
But let’s talk about Saturday night.
While Sopot is filling up with people looking for trouble and Gdańsk is deciding which bar to hit next, Gdynia can feel like someone’s already called last orders.
Then again, ask a proper Gdynia local whether they’d swap their city for Sopot, and you’ll probably get laughed out of the room.
Maybe that’s the whole point. Gdynia has never been desperate to impress anyone.
The final verdict? Gdynia is officially underrated, occasionally sleepy and completely unapologetic about it.
Case closed. Now somebody find us a bar that’s still open.
Gaweł, who the hell are you when the cameras are off and there’s nobody left to impress?
The cameras, restaurant and attention haven’t changed me. I’m still the guy who has to find out what’s around the corner. I chase the unknown, taste, explore and soak up life. The only one who slows me down is Boguś, my ridiculously affectionate dog, who has more patience with me than I do.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
Restaurant, fame, TV show. Ambition, ego or refusing an ordinary life?
I’ve always had an enormous appetite for life. I love discovering new things and finding out what’s next. I refuse to stand still.
Everyone sees charming Gaweł. When does Dark Gaweł come out?
I’m emotional, feel everything deeply and overthink far too much. When I care, I give 100%. Disappointment hits hard, but I’ve learned not every relationship is worth saving. Sometimes you appreciate the lesson, close the door and move on. No regrets.
Sopot: seaside postcard or midnight playground? What’s your wildest printable story?
I came for the nightlife, but now I love the peace, especially out of season. As a student in Wrocław, I’d come to Sopot to party, sleep in my car because I couldn’t afford a hotel, hang my clothes up to avoid creases and brush my teeth at a petrol station.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
“After all these years, what keeps you coming back to Cały Gaweł?”
Honestly, Cały Gaweł is about people. An incredible team and loyal guests, from Sopot and across Poland. I even go there to forget my own problems. After years of hard work, knowing we’ve created somewhere people genuinely feel good is the greatest reward.
Your perfect, slightly unconventional day in Sopot?
I start with a forest walk with Boguś, then matcha at Cały Gaweł and filming recipes. If I’ve got a free afternoon, I cycle along Obrońców Westerplatte, past Villa Bergera and down the coast to Nowy Port. Headphones on, music blasting — I’m starring in my own music video. I also love Małe Molo and LAS café.
Every success story has an ugly chapter. What’s yours?
At university, I worked in a bank opening business accounts, making hundreds of calls daily. To this day, I hate phone calls. Seriously. Just text me.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
TV Gaweł versus real-life Gaweł. What’s the difference?
Imagine walking onto a TV set with 35 people and absolutely no experience. We filmed six episodes in two days — a crash course in television! But I quickly relaxed. The most important thing was staying myself. I never wanted to invent some polished TV version of Gaweł.
What makes the polished Gaweł completely lose it laughing?
Almost anything! I don’t take life too seriously, especially myself. The past year and a half has been the happiest period of my adult life. I feel lighter, laugh more and appreciate everything I’ve built. Nothing lasts forever, which makes enjoying the present even more important.
Ever smiled at someone while thinking, “What an absolute idiot”?
More than once! Haha! I try to see the good in everyone, but I have zero tolerance for fakeness, selfishness or insincerity. If I sense it, I’ll say it to your face. Honesty matters, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
What’s the stupidest decision you’ve made that turned out brilliantly?
Opening my restaurant. I imagined having my own table, sitting back and enjoying the atmosphere. I had no idea what happened behind the scenes. I lost seven kilos in the first week, followed by years of hard work and mistakes. But it became the project of my life. Ten years later, it still is.
What’s the most ridiculous thing people do to look important in Sopot?
Showing up at every event just to be seen. I’d rather be at my restaurant with my guests and team, or creating recipes in my kitchen. I don’t need to be everywhere.
What experience changed how you see food?
Copenhagen taught me that exceptional food doesn’t need complexity. Just a few outstanding ingredients.
Which criticism hurts because it’s true?
That I’m stubborn. I prefer to call it having standards. Haha!
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
What scandal would your friends reveal anonymously?
That most of my Instagram content gets published during my morning bathroom routine.
What behaviour makes you lose faith in people?
Disrespecting restaurant staff. I’m close to my team, and I won’t tolerate anyone treating them badly. I’ll always speak up.
What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve worn?
An enormous trench coat borrowed from my mum in high school. I thought I looked like the Wizard of Oz. My style is rebellious minimalism, and I regret nothing!
Your most expensive mistake, beyond money?
Investing years in a friendship I knew wasn’t right. Eventually, I said, “ENOUGH.” Friendship means giving back the energy you receive. It must work both ways.
Photo by Adalat Naghiyev
Your most extravagant indulgence?
Quality and originality. Forget glitz and champagne. I love places where taste, detail and passion come together and genuinely make my pulse race.
Ever broken your own rules?
My rules are sacred.
If you could change anything in Sopot for 24 hours?
I’d make people stop watching each other and start taking a genuine interest in one another.
What’s the biggest misconception about you?
That I’m impressed by the things that impress everyone else.
What would you tell everyone who’s underestimated you?
Come visit me at Cały Gaweł. I’d be happy to give you a high five.
Finally, what’s the truth you’ve spent longest hiding?
That I know everything. The truth is, there’s far more I don’t know than I do. That’s what keeps me curious about the world.
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Some people follow the rules. Others make their own. Gaweł Czajka has never seemed particularly interested in playing it safe. We sat down with the man behind the attitude to talk about life, ambition, the decisions that shaped him and what happens when you stop caring about other people's expectations. No polished PR answers. Just Gaweł, in his own words.
