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Prague Coffee Culture: Best Cafés and Third-Wave Coffee Shops

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Kavárna Slavia — see Café Slavia above (same place, older name).

Third-wave coffee (specialty coffee shops)

Kaaba Café (Mánesova 20, Vinohrady)

Best flat whites in Prague. Cash preferred; small; local crowd.

Můj šálek kávy (Křižíkova 105, Karlín)

Prague’s original third-wave coffee house. House-roasted espresso; excellent brunch.

doubleshot (Vinohradská 24 + branches)

Local roastery + café chain. Consistent third-wave quality across multiple Prague locations.

onesip Coffee (Karolíny Světlé 4)

Tiny specialty coffee bar near Charles Bridge; excellent V60 filter coffee.

Cafefin (Vlkova 34, Žižkov)

Small neighborhood specialty coffee; house-roasted beans.

Coffee to bring home

  • doubleshot beans — buy at any doubleshot location, sealed valve bags.
  • La Boheme Café beans — Prague roastery, ships internationally.

Ordering coffee in Prague

  • “Espresso” — same as everywhere.
  • “Latté” — long milky drink; may or may not have art.
  • “Melange” — Vienna-style equal-parts espresso + steamed milk + foam.
  • “Turek” — traditional Czech Turkish coffee, unfiltered grounds settle at the bottom.
  • “Vídeňská káva” — Vienna coffee with whipped cream.
  • “Cappuccino” — Italian style, small.

Coffee equipment for home brewing

FAQ

Where can I find the best coffee in Prague?

Third-wave: Kaaba, Můj šálek kávy, doubleshot. Historic: Café Louvre, Café Savoy.

What is a melange?

Vienna-style coffee: equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam. Common in Prague coffeehouses.

Is Prague coffee expensive?

Café coffee 60-120 CZK. Historic coffeehouses on the higher end; neighborhood third-wave in the middle.

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