The Czech Republic is in many ways an extremely interesting country. It has a long and rich history thanks to which, there are many stunning castles and medieval sights. It also has an important cultural heritage – you can’t leave the country without learning a bit about its classical music tradition or art and sculpture in the capital, Prague. The Czech Republic also offers a particular cuisine; everyone knows the famous Czech beer that is drunk in every pub and restaurant? Even if the beer culture is the most known, thanks to the Austrian-Hungarian empire, the country in general, and Prague in particular, also hides an extremely large number of cosy cafes with high-quality service, delicious coffee and homemade traditional desserts. As this part of Czech culture is worth special attention, here is a list of Prague’s best cafes that will present you the best of Czech hospitality. So, are you ready for a gourmet tour?
Cafe Slavia
Café Slavia is one of the most well-known Czech cafes. Situated at Narodni Trida 1 just next to the stunning National Theatre, the café has a history that goes back to the 18th century. In fact, it was from its windows that the people could watch the placing of the foundation of the National Theatre. The overall design of the café follows its time and offers to visitors a beautiful art nouveau interior with wooden chairs and marble tables. Stop by during your tour around Old Town for their delicious cappuccino with lots of foamed milk that is topped with chocolate. Would you also like something sweet? Slavia offers a large scale of delicious desserts. Their Sachertorte, accompanied with a real whipped cream, fits ideally with the turn of the century atmosphere that will remind you Vienna.
Kavarna Novy Svet
If you’re walking near the Prague Castle, you should not miss a tiny café called Kavarna Novy Svet. This café is part of a small and discreet district called Novy Svet (New World) that is hidden just behind the castle. Despite such a lucrative location, it escapes the attention of tourists. However, it is very nice part of Prague, full of tiny narrow streets with small historical houses. It would surely be a pity to miss it. Kavarna Novy Svet is situated at Novy Svet 2, on the ground floor of one of a historical building. It has an extremely homely atmosphere and really good coffee, the preparation of which the owner pays a special care. In addition, there is always a daily offer of homemade desserts that are displayed to the greedy eye of visitors in a glass niche on the wall. Try their apple pie topped with meringue and you’ll feel like you are in a fairy tale.
Mama Coffee
Mama Coffee is a small chain of homely cafes that pays special attention to the quality of their products. Their specialty is a freshly milled fair trade coffee from Ethiopia that is used to create precisely defined and delicious hot drinks. Their latte macchiato is just perfect, especially if you drink it alongside a homemade double chocolate cake consisting of fluffy chocolate dough alternating with chocolate whipped cream that is in Czech, named “Parisian”. In addition to chocolate cakes, Mamma Coffee also offers a large scale of hot chocolate varieties. The most simple hot chocolate is a real pleasure – it is extremely dense and just sweet enough to please your senses. Not motivated by sweet treats? Don’t worry, Mama Coffee also prepares savoury dishes. Their homemade grilled potatoes or fresh hummus are just what you’re looking for! The best boutiques are situated at Vodičkova Street 6, Prague 1 and at Londynska Street 2, Prague 2.
Cafe Styl and Interier
Another great cafe that is a must-try is run by the Styl and Interier Company that is specialized, as the name suggests, in the design of interiors. Their café is situated in an inconspicuous passage on Vodickova Street 35, just next to the famous Vaclavske (Wenceslas) Square. The beauty of the cafe will hit your eyes at a first glance – wicker chairs and tables, grey wooden wardrobes and flower vases are equally as perfect as homemade cakes displayed on glass platters, the detailed decoration of which make of them real artwork. There is no doubt that the place was designed with all the skills worthy of an architecture company. And, further than everything looking great – all the cakes, as well as the coffee are extremely delicious and prepared with special care. Buy their huge, multi-layered carrot cake as an afternoon snack and you won’t be disappointed. The sweet taste of the cake goes perfectly with slightly acid taste of the filling, which creates a wonderful balance. This dessert, alongside with the surrounding decoration will transfer you to some French-styled summer countryside, even on rainy days. Actually, during the summer, the café also offers the possibility to sit outside in a lovely terrace that will amplify this impression even more. Styl and Interier café is just a must-try!
Prague’s best cafes to try
Prague is a city full of nice and cosy cafes, where you can quietly chill out during your visit. Their magical atmosphere, as well as delicious homemade desserts and good coffee will carry you away from ordinary life. Here is a list of the best ones that are a real must-try.
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