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Jaś & Małgosia – A New Energy in the Cradle of Warsaw's Café Club History The Jaś i Małgosia café, located on al. Jana Pawła II (formerly Marchlewski Street), first opened its doors in 1967. For many years, it was one of the most iconic cafés in Warsaw, maintaining its original style over time. One of the café’s most recognizable symbols was its beautiful neon sign. With a soda fountain, a coffee machine that closely resembled a jukebox, a 1970s-style counter, and original 1960s furniture, Jaś i Małgosia was a veritable time machine. After the year 2000, the café began gradually adapting to the modern needs of its patrons. Coffee, wine, concerts, discussions, exhibitions, travel slide shows, and dance parties started attracting an ever-growing crowd of people young in age, spirit, and mind to this venue. However, the proverbial "final touch" was missing, and in 2011, the café was taken over by Italian hands, with plans to transform Jaś & Małgosia into an Italian gastro-oasis. The idea, however, did not catch on, and for the last few months, the venue remained empty. Today, this place, rich with unique energy and history, is managed by Arkadiusz Solarz, Maciej Marks, and Mariusz Solarz, known for running two atmospheric spots in Warsaw’s Powiśle district (Grawitacja Café Club and Kafka Café). “We wanted to restore the café's former glory while complementing it with contemporary needs for the mind and body. To create an adult fairy tale where everyone has a chance to feel at home,” they explain. In August 2014, a complete renovation of the interior began, which led to the opening of the café club in the fall of last year. The venue now regularly hosts film screenings, DIY workshops, author meetings, acoustic concerts, and a variety of activities aimed at revitalizing the local cultural scene. The hosts invite anyone who wants to create something special to collaborate with them.