Best Coffee Shops in Prague: Where to Get Great Coffee in 2026

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Prague's coffee scene has quietly become one of the best in Central Europe. The specialty wave arrived here around 2012 and has matured into a serious community of roasters, baristas, and cafés that punch well above the city's size. These are the places worth finding.

Prague Coffee Areas — Quick Guide

1. La Bohème Café — Vinohrady

La Bohème Café is one of Prague's best specialty cafes and a neighbourhood institution in Vinohrady. It roasts its beans on-site in the cafe — you can often smell the roasting from the street. The former furniture showroom interior means the space is constantly changing and full of interesting objects.

What to order: Single-origin espresso or a pour-over from the current seasonal beans. The menu rotates with what they're roasting.
Also: Retail bags of fresh beans to take home; coffee accessories; savoury dishes for lunch.
Neighborhood: Mánesova 78, Vinohrady
Metro: Náměstí Míru (A/C lines), 5-min walk
Typical price: 70–90 CZK for espresso-based drinks

2. Můj šálek kávy — Karlin

Můj šálek kávy ("My Cup of Coffee") is the anchor of Prague's specialty coffee scene in Karlin — a neighbourhood that has gentrified significantly since 2013 and now has the city's best brunch strip. The cafe is a proper specialty roaster with a strong focus on sourcing: beans from Burundi, Brazil, and Costa Rica, all with detailed origin notes.

What to order: The tasting flight is the standout — you choose three different roasts and they serve them as small pours so you can compare. For a single drink, the filter coffee is consistently excellent.
Also: Full breakfast and lunch menu (the full English breakfast is popular); cocktails in the evening.
Neighborhood: Křižíkova 105, Karlin
Metro: Florenc (B/C lines), 10-min walk
Typical price: 65–85 CZK for espresso drinks; tasting flight ~160 CZK

3. Coffee and Riot — Žižkov

Coffee and Riot is one of the few Prague cafes that does everything well: specialty coffee, excellent vegan pastries, dog-friendly patio, and genuinely good Wi-Fi — making it the default choice for a working afternoon. The house-made pastries are the best on this list.

What to order: The rotating vegan cake selection changes daily and is exceptional. Flat white with oat milk if you're avoiding dairy.
Also: Breakfast and lunch options; child-friendly; outdoor patio
Neighborhood: Seifertova 28, Žižkov
Metro: Florenc (B/C) or tram to Lipanská
Typical price: 70–85 CZK

4. Oliver's Coffee Cup — New Town (Wenceslas Square)

Oliver's is the most tourist-accessible of the specialty cafes — located in the House of Fashion at Wenceslas Square, making it an easy stop during a sightseeing day. The quality is considerably better than the surrounding tourist-trap cafes and the interior is pleasant.

What to order: Espresso or a latte. They also do cocktails and specialty drinks if you're stopping for a longer break.
Also: A second location in Karlin; reservations recommended for the original at busy periods.
Neighborhood: Václavské náměstí 58, New Town
Metro: Můstek (A/B), directly adjacent
Typical price: 70–100 CZK

5. Cukrárna Alchymista — Malá Strana / New Town

Alchymista is a family-owned coffee and cake shop that is better known for its cakes than its coffee — though both are worth your time. The outdoor garden is one of the most pleasant places to sit in central Prague on a warm day, and a small coffee museum next door adds an unusual extra.

What to order: Whatever cake is on the counter that day — the quality is consistently exceptional. The house espresso drinks are reliable.
Also: The coffee museum next door is free to browse; good for a slow afternoon
Neighborhood: Nosticova 7, Malá Strana
Tram: Hellichova or Újezd stops
Typical price: 65–85 CZK for coffee; cakes ~80–120 CZK

6. Super Tramp Coffee — Žižkov

Super Tramp is the kind of place you feel good about finding. It's hidden in a courtyard behind a nondescript entrance — you'd walk past it without knowing. Inside: vinyl records, a retro aesthetic, excellent beans sourced from European roasters, and bread and pastries made in-house.

What to order: Espresso or a long black with whatever the current European roast is. The bread is worth buying.
Also: Outdoor courtyard seating; curbside pickup
Neighborhood: Seifertova 1, courtyard entrance, Žižkov
Metro/Tram: 5-min walk from Florenc (B/C)
Typical price: 60–80 CZK

7. Dos Mundos Coffee Roastery — Vinohrady

Dos Mundos is a roastery-café with a strong ethical sourcing focus — representatives visit the farms they source from to verify working conditions. All beans are arabica, sourced globally, and roasted on-site.

What to order: Single-origin pour-over is the house strength. The roastery also runs coffee courses (latte art, cupping, preparation) if you want to learn during your trip.
Also: Coffee courses bookable in advance; retail beans available
Neighborhood: Mánesova 61, Vinohrady
Metro: Náměstí Míru (A/C), 5-min walk
Typical price: 70–90 CZK

Prague Coffee Culture — What to Know

Prices: Specialty coffee in Prague runs 60–90 CZK (~€2.50–3.80) for espresso-based drinks. Filter coffee is typically 65–85 CZK. Significantly cheaper than Vienna or Amsterdam for equivalent quality.

Neighbourhood pattern: The best cafes are concentrated outside the tourist centre. Vinohrady and Karlin are 15–20 minutes from Old Town by metro and the coffee is noticeably better for the same price.

Czech coffee tradition: Historically, Prague had a strong café culture going back to the Austro-Hungarian era — grand café-restaurants like Café Louvre (Národní 22) and Café Slavia (Smetanovo nábřeží 2) are worth visiting for the atmosphere even if the coffee is not specialty level.

What's "turecká káva"? Turkish coffee — still served in traditional pubs and some older cafes. Unfiltered, served in the cup it's brewed in. An acquired taste if you're used to filtered espresso.

FAQ: Coffee in Prague

Where is the best coffee in Prague?

The best specialty coffee is in Vinohrady (La Bohème Café, Dos Mundos) and Karlin (Můj šálek kávy). For convenience near tourist attractions, Oliver's Coffee Cup at Wenceslas Square is the strongest option.

Is Prague good for coffee?

Yes — Prague has a well-developed specialty coffee scene that's been growing since around 2012. The quality at the top cafes is comparable to Vienna or Berlin, and the prices are 30–40% lower.

How much does coffee cost in Prague?

Espresso and flat whites at specialty cafes cost 60–90 CZK (~€2.50–3.80). In tourist-area cafes around Old Town Square or Charles Bridge, prices can reach 120–150 CZK for lower-quality coffee. Stick to the neighbourhood cafes for better value.

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