An unusual gesture flourishes in Warsaw – insurgents in many cafes do not pay for coffee. See which seats have joined the action.
Warsaw custom of "Insurgents don't pay" – genesis and principles
This beautiful initiative is that participants Warsaw Uprising odwiedzając wybrane kawiarnie, bary czy lodziarnie, otrzymują napoje i drobne poczęstunki za darmo. Założyciele akcji chcą, by każdy powstaniec poczuł się doceniony – nie tylko od Christmas, ale również na co dzień. Jeśli zauważysz w kawiarni plakat akcji "Insurgents don't pay with us"You're sure this place belongs to the program.
How can the studios join?
- Pick up the poster "We don't pay Insurgents" at the Bar Afera at 3 Hospital Street
- Hang him in a prominent position in the premises
- Spread information to guests and the local community
The list of participating venues is dynamically expanding and includes cafes, ice cream shops and bars located in various parts of Warsaw.
Examples of places where insurgents do not pay
| Local name | Address |
|---|---|
| The Hospital affair | Hospital 3 |
| Maybe. | Bagatela 14; Dobra 22/24; Lviv 17 |
| Gringo Bar | Odolańska 15 |
| Ice cream Unicorn | Narbutta 38 |
| Lupo Pasta Fresca | Cloudy 132/134 |
| Fat Josek | John Paul II 27 |
| Summer bar | Madaliński 10/16 |
| Groole | Breakfast 8 |
These are only selected examples, and the full list is available locally and regularly updated by the organizers of the action.
Broader context – support for Insurgents in Warsaw
The Warsaw custom is only one form of recognition. For years the city has provided insurgents with additional forms of support, including:
- Annual one-off financial awards (in 2025 of up to 20,000zł).
- Allow free taxi rides — up to 20 journeys per month within the city limits for persons with an appropriate card.
- Medical and social facilities in special centres and during key historical anniversarys.
It's not just cafes that take part in similar actions. Similar gestures of appreciation appear in ice cream shops, restaurants or cultural events like Warsaw Coffee Festivalwhere the atmosphere of respect and integration of the local community is felt at every turn.
