E. Wedel Pijalnia Czekolady serves drinking chocolate and truffles in the Warsaw home of the Wedel brand and sells boxed chocolates and ptasie mleczko marshmallow sweets.
E. Wedel Pijalnia Czekolady is a chocolate lounge and shop at ul. Szpitalna 8 in Śródmieście, central Warsaw, Poland, and serves as the Warsaw flagship of the Wedel chocolate brand. Wedel is one of the best-known Polish confectionery names, and the lounge continues a tradition of drinking-chocolate rooms in the Masovian capital. The venue sells drinking chocolate, truffles, cakes and boxed chocolates, together with Wedel specialities such as ptasie mleczko, a soft marshmallow-style sweet covered in chocolate. Unlike a general sweet shop, the focus is a single heritage brand, so most goods are Wedel products rather than a mix of makers, which makes it a good source of gifts that are recognisably Polish. Authenticity is not an issue because it is the brand's own venue, and tourist trinkets are limited to branded gift packaging. A hot chocolate typically costs about 20-30 PLN, with boxed sweets priced by weight or box size. Prices are fixed and there is no bargaining. Card and contactless payments are accepted, and cash is rarely needed. Tax-free refunds on qualifying purchases may be available for non-EU visitors, though the amount spent on chocolate is usually small, so it is worth asking at the counter if buying larger quantities. The venue combines a seated lounge, where visitors sit with a drink and cake, and a retail counter for take-away boxes. Must-try items include the thick drinking chocolate and the ptasie mleczko in different flavours. Eating options are limited to desserts, pastries and light snacks, so it works best as a sweet break rather than a meal. The atmosphere is warm and traditional, popular with locals and visitors, and often busy on weekend afternoons and in cold weather, when seats can be hard to find. Hours are roughly 09:00-22:00 Monday to Saturday and about 11:00-20:00 on Sunday, which is helpful when many other shops are closed. The location is on a short street near central Warsaw, so it combines easily with a walk along Nowy Świat or around the nearby Złote Tarasy.
| Hours | Mon-Sat approx. 09:00-22:00, Sun approx. 11:00-20:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | Hot chocolate 20-30 PLN (~$5.30-7.90 USD) |
| Address | ul. Szpitalna 8, 00-031 Warszawa |
Location
ul. Szpitalna 8, 00-031 Warszawa
52.2333, 21.0147 View on map
Highlights
- Warsaw flagship of the Wedel chocolate brand
- Thick drinking chocolate, truffles and cakes
- Boxed chocolates and ptasie mleczko to take home
- Open on Sundays when many shops are closed
Tips for visiting
- Visit on a weekday afternoon for easier seating
- Buy boxed sweets here as gifts that are recognisably Polish
- Try the drinking chocolate with a slice of cake for a full sweet break
- Expect queues on cold weekend afternoons
- Check box weights and prices at the counter before choosing
When to visit
Weekday afternoons are quieter; cold weather and weekend afternoons are the busiest periods.
Accessibility
Accessibility details are not confirmed. Visitors with mobility needs may wish to check entrance and seating access with the venue before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
What is ptasie mleczko?
A soft, marshmallow-like sweet covered in chocolate that is a classic product of the Wedel brand.
How much is a hot chocolate?
A drinking chocolate typically costs about 20-30 PLN (roughly $5.30-7.90 USD).
Is it open on Sundays?
Yes, generally from about 11:00 to 20:00, though hours may change, so check before visiting.
Where is it?
At ul. Szpitalna 8 in central Warsaw, near Nowy Świat and the city-centre shopping area.