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The Austrian Wedel family set up their first Warsaw chocolate factory in this handsome building in 1865. Varsovians have been flocking here for the luscious hot chocolate and sweet treats ever since. The classic drink is the one without sugar and milk (15zł). There is also plenty available to eat including savoury dishes – it's a good breakfast choice.

You can watch chocolates being decorated and buy packaged products to take away. There many other branches around town, including one next to its current factory in Praga.

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