Breakfast and Brunch in Prague: 9 Spots Where the City Wakes Up Deliciously

Ten or fifteen years ago, breakfast in Prague was usually just a roll with butter and a cup of coffee — these days it's a different story entirely. The city has developed a proper brunch culture: eggs Benedict, sourdough loaves, smoothie bowls, and specialty coffee can now be found in every neighborhood, from Malá Strana to Karlín. This roundup is for anyone who'd rather skip the tourist crowds near Staroměstské náměstí and start the day where locals actually eat breakfast — in a light-filled café in Vinohrady, by the river in Staré Město, or in trendy Karlín. We've picked spots for every taste and budget, from century-old historic cafés to tiny corner bakeries.

Café Savoy

Malá Strana, Vítězná 5. One of Prague's most beautiful and famous cafés, with a Neo-Renaissance stucco ceiling and a view over the bustle of central Prague. Café Savoy (Vítězná 5, Malá Strana) offers a grand breakfast in a historic setting. Here you'll find the classic Savoy breakfast: fresh pastries, eggs, pâté, and cheeses. It's a popular spot, so it's worth booking a table in advance, especially on weekends.

Eska

Karlín, Pernerova 49. A restaurant and bakery under one roof: a modern kitchen upstairs, and a bakery, coffee shop, and small grocery downstairs. The Eska bakery sits on a quiet street in Prague's Karlín district. The contemporary restaurant is upstairs, while the bakery, café, and mini-shop are on the ground floor. On Sundays, there's a lovely brunch in the courtyard out front — but if you're planning to go, book ahead! The classic Czech breakfast with homemade sourdough bread is especially good.

Café Louvre

Nové Město, Národní 22. A historic second-floor café once frequented by Kafka and Einstein. Café Louvre (Národní 22) serves breakfast in a historic first-floor space where Kafka and Einstein once sat. The breakfast menu is classic European, and the prices are reasonable for the location. A perfect choice if you want to pair breakfast with the atmosphere of the First Czechoslovak Republic, just a short walk from Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí).

Etapa

Karlín. A small bakery-café run by the duo Gabi and Petr (of the well-known food blog PG foodies), where brunch is served until 3pm on weekends. Etapa is a cozy bakery and café in the heart of Karlín, run by friends Gabi and Petr. Their warm interior, filled with plants and flowers, creates a relaxed setting for enjoying a great brunch menu. The menu changes weekly, with an emphasis on vegetable dishes, homemade baked goods, and seasonal produce — a great option for vegetarians.

Café Fin

Vinohrady, náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad 1407/4. A Vietnamese specialty coffee shop with brunch, part of the Mazelab Coffee family. The place goes by Cafefin — a Vietnamese specialty coffee shop that also serves brunch. Its signature dish is the Fin iced coffee with condensed coconut milk and a peacock design in the cappuccino foam. It's always busy on weekends, so plan to arrive early.

Mezi Srnky

Vinohrady, Sázavská 720/19. A bistro with a homey feel and a focus on fresh, local ingredients — one of the few places with a genuinely well-thought-out vegetarian and vegan menu. Right in the heart of Vinohrady, Mezi Srnky offers a cozy, homestyle atmosphere with an emphasis on fresh, local produce. Their ever-changing menu features vibrant vegetable dishes and hearty grain bowls suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. Brunch is served until 4pm.

Můj šálek kávy

Karlín, Křižíkova 105. The name translates as "my cup of coffee," and it lives up to it completely. Můj šálek kávy (Křižíkova 105, Karlín) translates as "My Cup of Coffee," and it fully lives up to the name. Third-wave coffee, homemade pastries, and a simple breakfast menu in a space that feels more like Melbourne than Central Europe. Weekend brunch here draws Karlín's young professional crowd.

SmetanaQ Café & Bistro

Staré Město, Smetanovo nábřeží 334/4, next to the National Theatre (Národní divadlo). A café with a terrace on the Vltava embankment and a view of Prague Castle — one of the few spots in the center with a genuinely beautiful view to go with breakfast. Smetana Q (Smetanovo nábřeží 334/4, near the National Theatre) has a riverside terrace with views of the Vltava and Prague Castle. The brunch menu is solid — eggs Florentine, fresh juices, and pastries. The view alone is worth the visit. The menu also includes signature waffles and eggs prepared in various ways.

Antonínovo Pekařství

A bakery chain with locations across Prague — in Vinohrady, Vršovice, Karlín, Holešovice, Bubeneč, and Smíchov. You'll find Antonínovo pekařství in Vinohrady, Vršovice, Karlín, Holešovice, Bubeneč, and Smíchov. If you'd rather skip sitting down and just want a quick, tasty breakfast on the go, this is the place: fresh sourdough bread, croissants, and sweet pastries with good coffee, open as early as 7:00–7:30 am.

From historic cafés with ornate stucco ceilings to small corner bakeries, Prague breakfast today can be whatever you want it to be: leisurely and indulgent, quick and on the go, vegetarian, or classically Czech with a croissant and coffee. The golden rule for weekends is to arrive early — the most popular spots like Café Savoy, Etapa, or Café Fin are already packed by 10:30am on a Saturday.