The Best Cafés and Tea Rooms in Prague

Prague is the kind of city where you can spend half a day walking from one café to the next and still find somewhere new. Autumn suits it: cooler mornings, longer evenings, fewer crowds. This guide covers cafés and tea rooms by neighbourhood, with addresses and a note on what each one is good for. Whether you are after a quiet table to work at, a slow weekend brunch, or a pot of tea to warm up with after a walk, there is something here.

Lobby Bar and Restaurant at Hotel Golf

You do not have to go far for good coffee. We will happily make you one in our lobby bar or in the restaurant. There are homemade desserts, brunch and a light lunch too. Our kitchen works with Czech and international dishes made from carefully chosen ingredients. A good stop after a morning in the centre, or before heading out for the evening.

Cafés in the centre and the Old Town

Skautský institut

The Scout Institute sits right on Old Town Square. Every month it hosts events that are free and open to the public, and the coffee is very good. Prices stay low, which is rare this close to the centre.

Address: Staroměstské náměstí 4, Prague 1

Onesip Coffee

A small but well regarded espresso bar on Haštalská street, Onesip focuses on speciality coffee and getting the extraction right. The selection rotates with the season and with the roasters they work with. A good stop for a short break and a genuinely excellent cup.

Address: Haštalská 15, Prague 1

Vinohrady and Nusle

Kavárna Pražírna

A favourite among people who appreciate honest speciality coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and the smell of freshly roasted beans. The interior is simple, wooden and comfortable, equally suited to sitting quietly, working or meeting friends. The staff will gladly recommend something, and you can take a bag of freshly roasted beans home with you.

Address: Lucemburská 1, Prague 2

Typika

Typika is in Nusle, Prague 4. An elegant, minimalist interior, friendly staff and excellent coffee. The baristas take their work seriously and it shows. Worth coming for breakfast or brunch too, and in warmer weather there is outdoor seating.

Address: Nuselská 55, Prague 4

Karlín

Můj šálek kávy

A Karlín institution and something of a benchmark for coffee in Prague. Speciality coffee prepared properly by experienced baristas, plus excellent breakfasts, brunch and homemade desserts. The interior is both cosy and modern. Book ahead at weekends, it fills up.

Address: Křižíkova 105, Prague 8

Ema espresso bar

You will find Ema near Masaryk Station, in Karlín and at Palmovka. Speciality coffee from small roasters, with a changing selection of sweet and savoury things to go with it.

Tea Mountain

A modern tea room in Karlín specialising in teas from small plantations, imported directly from growers. The selection is broad, from green and white to oolong and black. They run tastings and workshops, so it is a good place to learn as well as drink.

Address: Sokolovská 40, Prague 8

Smíchov

Kavárna, co hledá jméno

Literally “the café looking for a name”, this place occupies a former joinery workshop in Smíchov. Good coffee, homemade food and solid breakfasts. If you do not feel like coffee, the drinks are well known in their own right. There is also a gallery and a space used for cultural events.

Address: Přádelní 2, Prague 5

Smíchov is the closest of these neighbourhoods to Hotel Golf, a short tram ride or a walk of around fifteen minutes from the Anděl area.

Holešovice

Vnitroblock

Vnitroblock is in Holešovice and describes itself as a place that brings old spaces back to life. You can have a coffee, dance, buy trainers or watch a film, all under one roof. Useful on a grey afternoon when you want to stay somewhere for a few hours.

Address: Tusarova 31, Prague 7

Letná

Café Letka

A few steps from Letenské náměstí, Café Letka has a character of its own: high ceilings, old windows and artistic details that make the space feel open and inspiring. Speciality coffee, homemade lemonades, good cakes and light food. A natural stop after a walk through Stromovka park. In summer the outdoor seating is a bonus.

Address: Letohradská 44, Prague 7

Spižírna 1902

A stylish café with its own roastery in a historic building on Letná. Classic espresso alongside carefully prepared filter methods, plus fresh bread, breakfasts and cakes made from good ingredients.

Address: Kostelní 12, Prague 7

Dejvice

Kavárna Místo

Místo combines speciality coffee with genuinely good food. Homemade cakes, generous breakfasts and a popular brunch, along with quality teas, hot chocolate, Czech wines and beer from local microbreweries. The bright, airy interior invites you either to relax or to settle in with a laptop.

Address: Bubenečská 12, Prague 6

Cafés with branches across Prague

Mamacoffee

One of the first speciality coffee roasters in Prague, Mamacoffee built its reputation on fair trade, quality and sustainability. Several locations in the centre and beyond, each with a welcoming atmosphere and coffee from their own roastery. Homemade desserts, breakfasts and light lunches round it out.

Dobrá trafika

More than a café or tea room, Dobrá trafika is a cultural space with a character of its own, found in several locations around Prague. A wide selection of teas and coffees from around the world, plus wine, juices, comfortable seating and an interior that feels both homely and inspiring. Some branches host readings, exhibitions and other events.

Tea rooms in Prague

Dobrá čajovna

Tucked away on Wenceslas Square, Dobrá čajovna is a piece of the Orient you could easily walk past. If you like tea and Middle Eastern snacks, do not miss it. Alongside teas from around the world you will find ceramics and books. In warm weather there is a small outdoor garden surrounded by bamboo; when it rains, the oriental interior is the place to be.

Address: Václavské náměstí 14, Prague 1

Čajovna u Džoudyho

Near I. P. Pavlova metro station, U Džoudyho is known for a wide range of quality teas from around the world. The setting is comfortable and oriental in style, and alongside the tea you can buy tea ware, books on tea culture and assorted souvenirs. A good place to sit quietly after a long day in the city.

Where to settle in for a few hours

Not every café suits an hour with a laptop, let alone half a day. These work reliably:

• Kavárna Místo (Dejvice): spacious, quiet, good Wi-Fi.
• Můj šálek kávy (Karlín): large tables by the window, calmer on weekdays than at weekends.
• Vnitroblock (Holešovice): part café, part coworking space.
• Café Letka (Letná): a calm atmosphere, good for reading and easing into the day.
• Kavárna Pražírna (Vinohrady): wooden, cosy and quiet.

Onesip Coffee, Ema espresso bar and the Scout Institute are better suited to a quick stop and a single espresso.

Where to go for brunch

Weekend brunch is as much a part of Prague’s café culture as espresso. Our favourites:

• Můj šálek kávy: the weekend brunch is something of a legend, so book ahead.
• Typika (Nusle): unhurried Sunday brunches in an elegant setting.
• Kavárna Místo (Dejvice): a broad menu from healthy bowls to classic eggs Benedict.
• Kavárna, co hledá jméno (Smíchov): brunch in a gallery setting.
• Café Letka (Letná): a lighter option for a late morning stop after a walk through Stromovka.

If you are after a proper meal rather than brunch, see our guide to the best steaks in Prague.

Frequently asked questions

How much does coffee cost in Prague?

An espresso runs from around 55 to 75 CZK in an ordinary café, or 65 to 95 CZK in a speciality place. A cappuccino or flat white is typically 75 to 110 CZK. Prices in the centre are slightly higher than in the neighbourhoods where locals actually live, such as Karlín, Vinohrady and Letná.

Where can I buy freshly roasted beans to take home?

Kavárna Pražírna, Spižírna 1902, Mamacoffee, Můj šálek kávy and Onesip Coffee all roast their own and sell beans. You will usually have a choice of several origins and roast levels.

Which cafés in Prague are good for working?

Kavárna Místo in Dejvice, Můj šálek kávy in Karlín, Vnitroblock in Holešovice and Café Letka on Letná all work well. Avoid narrow espresso bars with only a few seats and a fast turnover of customers.

Do Prague cafés offer a discount for bringing your own cup?

Most speciality cafés do, usually 5 to 15 CZK off. Some, including Onesip and Mamacoffee, also run returnable cup schemes.

Which cafés are near Hotel Golf?

The closest are around Anděl in Smíchov, including Kavárna, co hledá jméno. Trams 9, 10, 15 and 16 will get you to most of the neighbourhoods in this guide within 10 to 20 minutes.

Make a café crawl part of your weekend in Prague

Cafés and tea rooms are the natural pauses between everything else on a weekend here. If you are planning a longer stay, these may be useful too:

• The 15 most interesting museums in Prague
• Observation towers and viewpoints in Prague
• Where to go in Prague in the evening

Hotel Golf Prague sits in Prague 5, in Motol, with a direct tram link to the centre in under 20 minutes. After a day of working your way through Prague’s cafés, you can wind down somewhere quieter and make use of our wellness and Thai massages. Explore our rooms and book your weekend in Prague.