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Bar mleczny

A bar mleczny is a type of restaurant in Poland that specializes in tasty and affordable home-style meals. Think of it like visiting your grandma's house for dinner, but with a menu and a friendly server to help you choose what to eat.

When you go to a bar mleczny, you usually start by grabbing a tray and some utensils, and then you take a look at the menu on the wall. The menu might be in Polish, but there will often be pictures or numbers you can use to point to what you want. You'll mostly find traditional Polish foods like pierogi (dumplings), kielbasa (sausage), and stuffed cabbage rolls.

Once you've chosen your food, you take your tray to the counter and tell the person working behind it what you want. They'll serve it to you right away and you can go ahead and find a table to sit at.

The best part about a bar mleczny is that the prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and quantity of food you get. This means you can afford to try lots of different dishes without breaking the bank. The atmosphere is usually casual and welcoming, like a place where everyone is a regular customer.

So if you're ever in Poland and want to try some authentic, delicious home-style cooking, head to a bar mleczny and enjoy a tasty meal.
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