Coffee Shops in Prague
Prague’s specialty scene grew around Doubleshot, the roastery that began direct-trading and roasting in 2010, and now spans every district from Holešovice to Karlín.
Coffee roasters in Prague
Coffee areas in Prague
Holešovice
Doubleshot, described as the founding roastery of Prague’s specialty coffee scene, began direct-trading and roasting here in 2010.
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Karlín
Karlín’s rapid gentrification has turned Můj šálek kávy and Eska into daily institutions for the neighbourhood.
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Dejvice
Mazelab, a minimalist coffee lab and roastery in Dejvice, took first place nationally in the 2024 European Coffee Trip Awards.
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Vinohrady
May Cafe, owned by Mazelab Roastery, serves light espresso and brews from baristas trained by award-winning competitors.
New Town (Národní)
Café Louvre opened in 1902 and was a favourite haunt of Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein.
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Lesser Town (Vítězná)
Café Savoy is known for its neo-Renaissance interior, high ceilings and grand chandeliers.
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Coffee drinks in Prague
Light-roast filter, no milk
Prague roasters prefer lightly roasted beans with fruity, high acidity, and locals often find the coffee more interesting without milk.
Whatever is on the grinder
Asking “what’s on your grinder today” is as important to a Prague coffee lover as the beer on tap is to a pub regular.
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Espresso at EMA
EMA espresso bar, a multi-roaster bar, continued its run as one of the most-loved in the city in the 2024 European Coffee Trip Awards.
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Coffee with kolache at Eska
Eska in Karlín bakes its renowned bread, sweet buns, cakes and kolache every day, with breakfast served until late afternoon.
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Doubleshot espresso
Doubleshot roasts on a 60-year-old Probat UG 22 and runs four cafés, including the long-running Můj šálek kávy and Místo.