5 succulent breakfast delicacies to try in Europe

Culture
Written By Anastasia Marysheva
Person sitting on bed with comfy blankets and with breakfast food on a tray

Breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day; it’s that perfect moment to kick back, enjoy the flavors, and get ready for whatever adventures the day has in store. Breakfast while traveling can be an enriching experience experience, giving you a taste of the local culture and traditions. Why not start your mornings by treating yourself to some delicious, local bites? Imagine starting your day with a steaming cup of coffee and a buttery croissant in France or indulging in a hearty spread of cured meats and cheeses in Germany. European breakfast foods are as diverse and delicious as the continent itself. Check out which morning treats you should try on your next trip and start your day the European way!

1. Drożdżówki, Poland

Drożdżówki traditional polish breakfast food baked with jam and cheese

The word "Drożdżówki" translates to "buns" in English. Soft and sweet, they’re traditionally filled with creamy cheese curd. Variations include fruity toppings like plum or cherry or even poppyseed or almond fillings. Perfect with coffee, they’re a simple yet delicious taste of Poland. Whether enjoyed fresh from a local bakery or paired with a hot cup of coffee, these sweet rolls are a simple yet delicious taste of Poland. Don’t be surprised if one bite leaves you wanting more.

2. Jajecznica, Poland

traditional Polish breakfast meal jajecznica with yellow scrambled eggs sliced kielbasa, golden crips potatoe pancakes and apple slices

A traditional Polish breakfast meal typically consists of scrambled eggs (jajecznica) covered with sliced kielbasa in between two potato pancakes. The perfect savory breakfast meal to start your day! Enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious and cozy breakfast that highlights Poland's tasty food traditions.

3. Palačinke,Croatia/Serbia 

Palačinke crepe-like pancake rolled and coverd in chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce and powdered sugar

Palačinke is a thin, crepe-like pancake that can be prepared as a savory or sweet meal from Croatia and Serbia. These delicate pancakes can be served as a savory meal, stuffed with cheese, spinach, or even meats, or as a sweet indulgence filled with fruit, jam, Nutella, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Palačinke looks more like a dessert to us, but hey, we won't complain!

4. Brioche, Italy

golden brown baked brioche is a soft, fluffy croissant-like roll

A brioche is a soft, fluffy croissant-like roll from Italy that's been brushed with cream and egg and baked. It can be eaten plain or with custard, jam, or other types of spreads for a savory or sweet morning treat.

5. Pogača, Hungary 

Pogača scone baked golden

Pogača is a scone-like bread that is nearly always a featured item in a traditional Hungarian breakfast. The specific type of bread is baked in the ashes of a fireplace and later in the oven for the perfect warm and crispy delight.

Which European breakfast item has your mouth watering? These breakfast delights are reason enough to plan your next trip. And what better way to explore Europe’s rich flavors than with a private car ride from Daytrip? Let us take you from one charming destination to the next—comfortably and conveniently, so you can savor every bite of your journey, one delicious breakfast at a time!

Anastasia Marysheva

Originally from Russia, over the last 13 years Anastasia has lived in several different places, including Málaga, Madrid, Edinburgh, and Prague. As part of the Content team at Daytrip, she researches destinations and picks out the most compelling attractions for the website. While working on Colombia, she discovered Minca, a lovely town up in the Sierra Nevada; it became her favorite destination when she visited it a few years later.

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