Chata Wędrowca (Hiker's Cabin)

Today I have some news from further ends of Poland. Bieszczady is a fantastic, wild part of Poland where you can face a bear, almost touch a deer and observe hawks. But every hiker has to eat and when You finally get down from the long, weary trail You definitely need something rich, flavoury, big and nourishing. Place to reccomend: Chata Wędrowca (which stands for Hiker's Cabin). 

It is absolutely fabulous place at the west end of a small town Wetlina which comforts you with enormous amount of special Polish, Bohemian and Slovakian beer, among which you can taste for example Cherry Beer och Chocolate Beer. I didn't daer to try the latter one... Many classic slovakian lagers and non-pasterized beers - all for tired tourists:). 

Blueberry pankake

The place is known for enormous pankakes which are region's speciality. Their consistency is a bit like that of doughnuts. All are served sweet (blueberries, pineapple, strawberries and cheese). There is possibility to have half-portion and this possibility is a recommended one. Pancakes are reeeeealy big!

We have tried also żurek (a sour soup) with egg, mushrooms, potatoes, carrot and white sausage. Very good and wholesome one. Mushroom soup was on the other side delicate, very tasty and mild. 

Żurek

Pork on a skewer with vegetables was juicy and intriguing: served with semi-sweet (I suppose) blackberry jam. Another Polish speciality pork-chop is being served with fried cabbage and fried egg. A bit greasy but who cares after all day of hiking. Potato pancake with goulash was definitely pleasant though really big. Trout was ok but I would not say brilliant. But I can strongly reccomend all the venison they serve as well as lamb. 

Szaszłyk (pork on a skewer)

Generally it is a place where the staff is friendly, food is good or very good and You can spend a decent evening or lunch with lovely view on one of the most beautiful mountains in Poland. Strongly recommended!

Monika