In the old cafes of Prague, famous personalities such as journalists, writers, theater actors, architects, artists and businessmen gathered.

There they met to talk, read national and European newspapers and magazines, and foreign ones. Czech coffees have also witnessed the evolution of European cultural history. Many historic cafes operate to this day. Then get to know the enchanting places where history, Czech culture and unique architecture meet!

Slavia Cafe
The famous Slavia cafe in Prague, situated opposite the National Theater, is the symbol of the art of coffee in the exact place where Národní Avenue is on the corner of Smetanovo nábřeží. Opened in 1884 and decorated in an art-deco style, it is a meeting point for intellectuals, poets, actors and artists. Former President Václav Havel also used to visit this place. From its large windows you can enjoy the views of the National Theater, the Vltava River, the Prague Castle or the Charles Bridge. Here you will also find a restaurant and a tavern. The establishment is open all year round from 8am and every evening a professional pianist plays there.

Savoy Cafe

From Slavia, past the Legií bridge, across the Vltava river, you come to Vítězná street where there is another famous Prague cafe. The Café Savoy offers the genuine atmosphere of the first republic, its neo-Renaissance ceiling dates from the end of the 19th century and is a historical relic with a singularity of its interior. Coffee has become very popular thanks to the abundant breakfasts and gourmet menu dishes. Here you can taste Czech snails, calf’s milk, pastry made in own bakery. The only problem is the large number of visitors; however, it is possible to book a table online in advance. The waiting time for a free table can be used for a walk through Kampa, which is one of the most romantic places in Prague. The cafe is located a few steps from Kampa.

Cafe Louvre

This café is named after the famous international museum and was opened in 1902. The Café Louvre is located in Národní třída, very close to the National Theater. Here writers, famous artists, personalities like Franz Kafka or Albert Einstein met. The spirit of independence lives here today. There is also a space to play billiards. The cafe is open all day and offers hot dishes.

Café Obecní dům (Municipal House)

When visiting the Municipal House in Prague, you will experience the unforgettable atmosphere of secession, the golden age. The elegance of the last years of the Habsburg monarchy and the early years of the new republic is ubiquitous in this café which has a gallery, large windows, a fountain lighted with marble statue of a nymph. The cafe is located on the ground floor of the south area and with its bright secessionist interior makes a magnificent contrast to the French Art Nouveau restaurant located on the right hand side. This establishment was opened in 1911 at the end of the year and is considered one of the most beautiful secessionist restaurant in the world.

Imperial Coffee
An excellent cuisine run by chef Zdeněk Pohlreich, with unique spaces decorated with pottery: this is the Imperial Café located on Na Poříčí street, an architectural gem that attracts since 1914 with its atmosphere in the Grand Café style. traditional Czech cuisine in a modern style. Coffee and cakes will always be an important element in a coffee of this type.

Grand Cafe Orient

Around the world you’ll find cafes designed in secession, Art Deco or Art Nouveau styles, but a Cubism-style café is unique in the world. Since 1912 it is in the elegant house of U Černé Matky Boží. on Celetná Street, Old Town of Prague. The house was designed by the architect Josef Gočár and inside, in addition to the cafe, you can see the permanent exhibition of the Museum of Arts and Industries in Prague, where Czech cubism is presented as a style that interweaves the idea of ​​free art and applied art in architecture. The interior of the Café Grand Café Orient, on the first floor, also reflects cubism. Gočár designed the buffet bar in cubist style, as well as its equipment and chandeliers.

Confectionery Myšák
It is a very popular confectionery whose history began at the beginning of the last century. It is located in the center of Prague, on Vodičkova Street, near Wenceslas Square. The famous chef František Myšák commissioned the reconstruction of the old Renaissance house to the architect Josef Čapek. Many famous personalities of political, cultural and sporting life asked for Myšák cakes. Currently, the confectionery is operated by the famous chain of the society Environment that, in this way, intends to continue with the original tradition of the first republic. Here you can sample desserts, classic Czech cakes as well as ice cream bowls in combination with a delicious breakfast menu and various types of coffee.

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