16 of the Best Cafés + Coffee Shops in Prague

Looking for the best cafés in Prague? Look no further! This guide highlights 16 must-visit cafés in Prague for coffee lovers and digital nomads alike.

Prague is a city steeped in history and culture, filled to the brim with beautiful cafés. Like most major cities in Europe, down every alley in Prague, there is a corner coffee shop or cozy café to be found. The beautiful, historic city is quickly catching the attention of happy café-hoppers looking for the right ambiance and a delicious cup of drip. I was out amongst the architecture of the city and its cobblestone streets for 12 hours almost every day I was in Prague, only escaping the cold for brief interludes in cafés I would stumble upon.

This guide highlights 16 of the very best cafés in Prague, from historic coffee houses to modern specialty coffee shops. Each café has its own unique atmosphere, decor, and menu, making them all worth a visit. In addition to great coffee and food, many of these cafés also offer free Wi-Fi and a comfortable work environment, making them perfect for remote workers and digital nomads. So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to explore Prague's vibrant café culture!

when to visit Prague ↴

Prague is a city with all four seasons. For the best weather and fewer tourists, I recommend visiting in late spring or early autumn. I visited Prague for the first time in the dead of winter, which allowed me to enjoy its beautiful Christmas markets. It was freezing cold, as Prague tends to be in the winter but, honestly, I found the holiday atmosphere more than made up for the low temperatures.

Spring | From March through May, Prague begins to warm up slightly and the average temperatures range from a chilly 9°C (48°F) to an enjoyable 14°C (57°F) by May.
Summer | Summer (June, July, and August) is the peak tourist season in Europe, and Prague sees hordes of tourists showing up to enjoy the city’s warm temperatures. During the summer, Prague temperatures can reach as high as 40°C (104°F).
Autumn | Autumn temperatures in Prague are quite unpredictable. As the city moves from summer to winter you can see days as warm as 21°C (67°F) and quickly experience days as cold as -1°C (30°F). The foliage around Prague in the autumn, however, is truly a sight to see and most of the summer group tours have left the city, making it less crowded.
Winter | Extreme cold sets in! From November until the end of February, the temperatures in Prague can get as low as -15°C. Typically January is the coldest month, with daytime temperatures rarely getting over 0°C.

how to get to Prague ↴

Getting to Prague is easy thanks to the multiple transportation options available. Visitors can fly directly to Prague's Vaclav Havel Airport, which is located just 18 kilometers from the city center. The airport offers connections to major cities throughout Europe and around the world. Alternatively, visitors can take a train to Prague, with daily connections from major European cities such as Berlin, Vienna, and Budapest. The city is also well-connected by bus, with frequent services from other Czech cities and neighbouring countries such as Germany and Poland.

where to stay in Prague ↴

Before you can cozy up with a coffee in Prague, you’ll need to acquaint yourself with the city’s many neighbourhoods. Here’s a brief rundown of the main areas to know in Prague.

Old Town | Popular with tourists, especially first-time visitors as it is home to many of the city's top attractions, but cafés in this area tend to be more expensive than others throughout the city, and the coffee isn’t necessarily better (its often worse)
Mala Strana/The Lesser Town | Known for its charming cobblestone streets and picturesque architecture
Vinohrady | A bohemian area known for its many trendy cafes, making it a great place to café hop
Nove Mesto/New Town | An optimal part of town for foodies visiting Prague, as its filled with restaurants and eateries

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16 best cafés in Prague ↴

Eska Restaurant + Bakery

Some of the best coffee and brunch in Prague can be found at Eska. Their roasted oat granola, sweet bread, and seasonal omelets all received seals of approval from friends when I recently visited. Eska’s food is as delicious as it is beautiful, with plating that feels very upscale. While the mouthwatering food at Eska is noteworthy, it’s the coffee that stood out to me. My flat white was perfectly balanced between smooth, sweet milk and bold, aromatic espresso. I truly loved everything about this bright café, from the natural light that poured through the windows to the delightful barista-style coffee.

📍Pernerova 49, 186 00 Praha 8-Karlín

Bistro Cafē Laskavá

This cozy café and its exposed brick are ideal for weekend brunch. Located not far from Náměstí Míru, Bistro Café Laskavá has lovely garden seating for sunny day visits (a rarity in Prague). I tried the French toast and left feeling gorged. The service matched the food (read: fantastic) and my morning at Bistro Café Laskavá was exactly what I look for in brunch in a beautiful city.

📍Anglická 390, 120 00 Vinohrady

Café Jen

Who doesn’t love a woman-owned business? The passion project and brainchild of two best friends. The friends were looking to create a laidback space where people could come to enjoy the best European coffee, and today it’s one of the most popular cafés in the Vršovice neighbourhood of Prague. Café Jen offers perfected specialty coffee from exceptional roasters. The café prides itself on promoting a more transparent and integrity-rich coffee industry by using fairtrade and sustainably-sourced beans. On top of their fabulous coffee, Café Jen serves homemade cakes and delicious breakfasts on an ever-changing menu.

📍Kodaňská 37, Vršovice

Coffeepark

Coffeepark puts on a banging brunch complete with vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. This café is the city’s go-to spot for a brunch date with friends thanks to its offer of an entree, orange juice, and coffee for one reasonable price. It’s also dog-friendly which always gets bonus points in my book.

📍Chopinova 6, Vinohrady

EMA Espresso Bar

Think oversized light bulbs hanging from industrial fixtures in a sleek white café filled with a large wooden table surrounded by chairs— that’s the aesthetic at Ema Espresso Bar! This small, chic café serves up proper coffee with a side of totally cool energy. EMA roasts, grinds, and pulls espresso from micro-roasters (including their own) expertly. If you visit at the right time on the right day, you’ll be welcomed by the smell of pastries like Makový koláček (also known as kolach), a Czech pastry.

📍Na Florenci 1420/3, 110 00 Nové Město

Café Louvre

Café Louvre is where luxury meets coffee in Prague. Chandeliers and plush chairs decorate the glamorous interiors of the café, making it feel like it belongs in another time period. And, it sort of does. In the early 1900s, Café Louvre was at its peak, serving up coffee to great thinkers like Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein. The food menu here is decadent to match the decor. Think ice cream-covered waffles, fluffy pancakes doused in whipped cream, and heavy calorific Czech specialties. This is the café to come to if you’re well and truly hungry.

📍Národní 22, 110 00 Nové Město

Café Letka

Café Letka was by far my favourite café find in Prague, though it was a bit of a mission. Though the café sits close to public trams, it’s hidden inside a building that also houses an independent theatre. I genuinely would have walked right by had I not intentionally been looking for it. When you find the building that houses Café Letka, you have to go through two sets of doors into a foyer, and then you’ll go through another door on your right to enter the café. Going through the door on the left puts you at risk of walking in on actors rehearsing their lines for the night’s performance. The interior of Café Letka was so up my alley. I instantly knew I’d found my kind of café when I walked in and saw the large windows, black and white floor tiling, and antique chandeliers. The menu was vegetarian and vegan-friendly with something for just about everyone on offer! The beer was cheap and delicious, as was (surprisingly) the veggie quesadilla I had for dinner.

📍Letohradská 44, 170 00 Praha 7-Letná

Café 11

Café 11 is a family-owned and operated joint located in the center of Prague. Known for its baked goods, Café 11 has good coffee available to wash down its famous pastry treats. This is the ideal spot for a quiet morning spent sipping good coffee and enjoying your own company.

📍Linhartská 134 /2, 110 00 Josefov

Letterpress Café

Kombucha, chai, and coffee— whatever your beverage of choice, Letterpress is sure to hit the mark. I didn’t see any food on offer when I went, but if it’s anything like their coffee I promise you it’s worth having. Letterpress has a cozy environment that feels like a hug when you walk inside, especially if you happen to be visiting during the frigid winter months.

📍Americká 16, 120 00 Vinohrady

Version Coffee

Located in the trendy Vinohrady neighbourhood of Prague, Version Coffee does coffee well. Everything here feels intentional, from the design elements of the café to its elite drink menu offering manual brew and pour-overs. Like most cafés in Prague, you can expect a number of wines and alcoholic beverages on the menu as well, but if it’s fine expresso you seek, look no further. The affogato here is spectacular.

📍Anglická 15, Vinohrady

Bohemia Bagel Café

Permanently closed

Bohemia Bagel Café is located near the John Lennon Wall, making it an easy place to pop in and warm up on a cold, Prague day. Never one to let a bagel go to waste, I grabbed my photos by the famous graffiti-covered wall and made my way back to Bohemia for carbs and caffeine— two of my favourite things. Bohemia Bagel isn’t the place to go to be visually blown away, but it is the place to go if you’re looking for basic breakfast food done well for an affordable price. My bagel went down a treat!

📍Mala Strana, Lazenska 19

Sweet + Pepper Days

Sweet + Pepper Days is a family-owned bistro that opened its doors in 2013. Since then, it’s become a favourite café for locals living in Vinohrady. The café puts organic ingredients and sustainability first, creating a delicious menu filled with creative brunch items like the Pumpkin Chocolate Pancakes, and healthy lunch alternatives like the Hummus and Beluga Sandwich. I highly recommend Turkish Eggs if you’re visiting over breakfast — they’re 10/10 yum.

📍Anglická 390/19, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady

Pauseteria

Being the coffee enthusiast I am, I had to go to Pauseteria to try the coffee here myself! Tucked away along the city streets, Puaseteria is just around the corner from Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock Tower. If Pauseteria is a testament to the quality of Czech coffee, then I think it’s safe to say they are doing their country proud. My flat white was impeccable, as was the spinach, tomato, and feta muffin I had.

📍U Radnice 11/4, 110 00 Josefov

Oliver’s Coffee Cup

You’d think that the giant powder blue sign for Oliver’s Coffee Cup would make it an obvious find, especially since it’s at the top of Wenceslas Square. But taking a narrow escalator up through a department store doesn’t seem like the obvious way of entering a café. After hopping on the wrong train to Kutna Hora to see the “Bone Church”, we had to go back to the original train depot to catch the next train out. Never one to waste a spare hour in any destination, I jumped at the chance to find a nearby café for a hot cup of something and a slice of something else. I ended up grabbing a hot chocolate and a piece of Oreo cheesecake like a child without any regrets. While the prices at Oliver felt a bit steep for the limited selection of the menu, the second-story views of Wenceslas Square as the snow fell over Prague made me extra cheery and in the holiday spirit.

📍Václavské nám. 804, 110 00 Nové Město

Café Designum

Designum might just be the most popular café in all of Prague, with hordes of tourists visiting daily thanks to its prime location. Despite the popularity, the café’s prices are still reasonable. Here, you’ll find a variety of delicious pastries to pick from and a selection of aromatic coffee.

📍Nerudova 27, 118 00 Malá Strana

OneSip

With only a tiny, square sign to let you know you’ve arrived at OneSip, you’re almost more likely to find it by following the smell of hot espresso and looking for a line of eager caffeine fiends waiting to order. The teeny coffee shop has about four seats lined up right against a window bench, making it a good place to drop in and fill up your thermos or visit during non-peak hours. What OneSip lacks in seating it more than makes up for with the taste of its superior coffee. The coffee here was the best I had in Prague, which makes sense since they serve exceptional roasts from the likes of Candycane, Coffee Collective, and Round Hill Roastery. OneSip is truly a master of its coffee craft, and with minimal cabinet cakes and croissants for food, it’s easy to focus on what they do best.

📍Haštalská 755 /15, 110 00 Staré Město