The most famous cafes in Prague were favorite meeting places for intellectuals, writers and artists, and they cultivated a culture in the early 20th century that catapulted their reputation in the international sphere. Each has its own vibe. These are historic establishments that have decadent decor, delicious desserts, and extensive drink menus. Prague’s modern cafes may not have been sponsored by Albert Einstein or Franz Kafka, but they offer great views, great coffee, and take-out convenience, along with a sense of place and past.
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Cafe Slavia
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Smetanovo nábř. 1012/2, 110 00 Praha-Staré Město, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 224 218 493
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Cafe Slavia, or Kavarna Slavia, is the most famous cafe in Prague. It was opened before the early 20th century in what is now Old Town and has long been a hotspot for artists, writers and dissidents, the most famous being Vaclav Havel before he became president of the Czech Republic. But Cafe Slavia doesn’t trust its history to keep its reputation alive. Overlooking the National Theater, Charles Bridge and beyond that, Castle Hill, as well as a menu with plenty of variety (coffees, beers, sandwiches, pastries), Cafe Slavia is also a great place to relax and enjoy the rhythm of Prague
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Municipal House Cafe
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5, Municipal House, nám. Republiky 1090, 110 00 Praha-Staré Město, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 222 002 763
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The Municipal House Cafe, or Kavarna Obecni dum, is an Art Nouveau delight within the famous Municipal House in New Town. High dripping ceilings with chandeliers, tall windows to let in the light streaming from all surfaces, and gold accents that make early 1900s interiors so luxurious that they transport café guests to a more decadent era. Grab a hot drink while you wait for the next tour of the equally impressive Municipal House to begin.
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Cafe Louvre
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Národní 22, Nové Město, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 224 930 949
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The Café Louvre was a favorite of top artists like Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein. This Art Nouveau style Prague café in the Old Town advertises Viennese coffee and offers an extensive menu of hot and cold drinks, snacks, desserts and meals (from breakfast to dinner).
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Cafe Imperial
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Na Poříčí 1072/15, Nové Město, 110 00 Prague-Prague 1, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 246 011 440
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The luxurious interior of Cafe Imperial is a must see if you are enjoying the best coffees in Prague. Interior design details from floor to ceiling will have your eyes rolling. Cafe Imperial is in New Town Prague.
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Grand Hotel Europe Cafe
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New Town, 110 00 Prague-Prague 1, CzechiaGet directions
Even if you are not staying at Hotel Evropa, one of the great hotel establishments in Prague, you can still visit its coffee shop. The location right on Wenceslas Square in Prague’s New Town makes it convenient for a break from sightseeing or shopping.
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Grand Cafe Orient
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Ovocný trh 19, 110 00 Prague-Old Town, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 224 224 240
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Grand Cafe Orient is located in the House of the Black Madonna in the old town and retains the cubist touches that make it so unique, and which made it go out of style in the 1920s. The reopening of the Grand Cafe Orient maintains the spirit of the Original coffee, which makes it very different from Art Nouveau establishments elsewhere in Prague. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the creatively decorated interior or on the terrace.
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Ebel Coffee House
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Řetězová 9, Staré Město, 110 00 Czech-Prague 1, Czech RepublicGet directions
Telephone
+420 603 823 665
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Ebel Coffee House is appreciated more for its quality coffee than for its atmosphere, so if you are looking for a good beer, head to this café in the old town of Prague. One location is in the courtyard of Tyn’s church. You can sit outside and enjoy your cup of coffee, sandwich or dessert on the patio in pleasant weather.
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Bohemia Bagel
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Lázeňská 282/19, 110 00 Malá Strana, Czech RepublicGet directions
Telephone
+420 257 218 192
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Bohemia Bagel, near the Old Town Square, does not have the Old World charm found in many of the Prague cafes of the 19th and 20th centuries; This is a new fast food style establishment. You’ll come across noisy families and a takeout or dinner style of service. But Bohemia Bagel has a generous assortment of light bites and acts as a decent compromise for parties whose limbs consist of carnivores and vegetarians.
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The sweet life
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Lt. Col. Sochora 980/15, 170 00 Prague 7-Holešovice, Czech RepublicGet directions
Telephone
+420 220 571 194
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La Dolce Vita is an Italian café in Prague that occupies two floors in the Jewish quarter. If you crave espresso or Italian ice cream, this is the place to go.
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The Globe Bookstore & Cafe
Direction
Pštrossova 1925/6, 110 00 Praha-Nové Město, Czech RepublicGet directions
Telephone
+420 224 934 203
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The Globe in New Town is a well-established café in one of Prague’s favorite bookstores (and in English). Serving students and intellectuals, the Globe Cafe serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, plus coffee and cocktails. And if you’re in the mood for a burger, salads, pasta, or an American-style weekend brunch, you’ll love the Globe’s menu.
