4.9★
37 reviews
Baked daily
Fresh cakes
Authentic
Polish kitchen
Family-run
Warm welcome
Homemade Polish cooking, right on the High Street
We're a small family-run Polish café in the middle of Alloa, cooking the wonderful food we grew up with. Our pierogi are made and filled by hand, the cakes are baked fresh every morning, and the daily specials are proper home cooking in generous portions.
Pop in for a full Polish breakfast, a plate of dumplings at lunch, or just a coffee and a slice of something sweet. Whatever brings you through the door, we want you to feel at home. Take a table and stay a while, or grab it to take away. We also cater for parties and events when you need us to.
A look inside
Homemade plates, fresh cakes and our wee corner of Alloa.
What our customers say
“A place really worth recommending. I ate a very delicious omelet. The climate inside was very nice and friendly 😊. My wife was very happy and we will definitely come back more than once 😊”
via Google“I have been in multiple times, and I must say it is the best cafe to go to in Alloa. The staff are friendly, kind and happy to see you. There's music playing, not too loud, and the atmosphere is gorgeous! It is decorated perfectly, and the food... …”
via Google“Take a Break is the best restaurant in Alloa! The food is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere makes you want to come back again and again. Huge thanks to Monika and Magda – they are absolutely wonderful! …”
via Google“I recently visited Take a Break in Alloa, and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. It’s a charming Polish café with a really warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable straight away. …”
via Google“Amazing place! The cakes are fresh every single day and absolutely delicious – you can really taste the quality and care put into them. The daily specials are always great: tasty, generous portions, and excellent quality. And the pierogi? Definitely the best I’ve ever had! …”
via Google“Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information. ... Amazing wee place - the food and staff were great! We had breakfast, and it was the best fry-up I've ever had.”
via TripAdvisorGood to know
A few things visitors often ask before they call in.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk in?
Just come in. We're a walk-in café and we'll always do our best to find you a table. If you're a bigger group, give us a ring ahead so we can save you the space.
Do you do vegetarian options?
We do. Alongside the meat dishes there are vegetarian pierogi and plenty of choice from the breakfast and cake counter. If you have a specific need, just ask when you order and we'll talk you through it.
Can I get food to take away?
Yes, everything on the menu can be dined in or taken away, cakes included.
Do you cater for parties and events?
We do catering for parties and events. Call us or pop in to talk through what you need and we'll sort it out with you.
Where can I park?
We're on the High Street in Alloa with town-centre parking close by. It's an easy walk in from the main car parks.
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