Top 5 Brunch Spots in Prague (Beyond the Tourist Traps)
Prague might be known for beer and hearty Czech food, but if you ask me, its brunch scene deserves just as much attention. I lived here for a couple of years, and during that time I did what any self-respecting brunch lover would do. I tried pretty much everything and made it my mission to find the best brunch spots in Prague.
I’ll admit it: I take brunch a bit too seriously. My husband, on the other hand, didn’t really have a choice, he got dragged along so many times, he ended up developing strong opinions about sourdough and oat milk lattes.
So if you’re looking for a genuinely good brunch in Prague , not the overpriced, mediocre stuff you find in the tourist-heavy parts of town, these are the spots I keep going back to. Local favourites, good food and even better coffee.
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If you’re only in Prague for a weekend and want to make the most of it, I’ve put together a full 2-day itinerary with my favourite food spots, cafés and views.
Top 5 Brunch Spots in Prague
Over the years I spent living in Prague, I developed a bit of a weekend ritual. Sleep in, pick a neighbourhood, and walk until I found a spot that smelled like good coffee and served something more exciting than ham and eggs. Some places were total misses, but others became favourites I’d come back to again and again.
These five places are exactly that, reliable, local, and actually worth your time. If you’re planning to squeeze in a brunch in Prague while you’re here, this is where I’d send you.
#1 Cafefin
If I had to pick just one favourite brunch spot in Prague, this would be it. Cafefin is right on Jiřího z Poděbrad square in Vinohrady, always full, always buzzing, but somehow still manages to feel relaxed. I used to live nearby, and let’s just say..they started recognizing me.
The menu is Vietnamese-Czech fusion, which makes it a nice break from the usual eggs-and-bacon routine. If you are really hungry then I’d suggest ordering their classic Fin Breakfast. Comes with bread, scrambled eggs, prosciutto, salad, mini sausages and with a side of granola with yogurt. To top it off, their coffee’s consistently good.
If you arrive a bit later in the day and you’re not really in the mood for “breakfast” food, do yourself a favour and order the Bún Bò Nam Bộ. It’s fresh, warm, packed with flavour and honestly one of the best I’ve had, even outside of Vietnam. Try to come early, there’s usually a line in front but it moves quickly! Also, if you are coming from the city centre, a green metro A line will take you there directly.
If the line in front of Cafefin is too long, you can give this one a try! Located also in Vinohrady, around 5-6 minutes walk from Cafefin, Coffee Room is minimal, cozy, and laser-focused on good coffee and fresh food.
It’s a great spot if you’re in the mood for something a bit lighter and not overly complicated. Their sunshine avocado toast is a classic (yes, I know, it’s everywhere, but here it’s actually good), and their banana bread with peanut butter is weirdly addictive. If you like hummus, my husband orders it every time and swears by it. Portions are on the smaller side, but everything is made with care and actually tastes like something.
Seating is limited, so it’s best to come on a weekday or right when they open on weekends if you want to grab a table. Coffee is also pretty good, if I’m around I usually grab one to-go.
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#3 Mezi Srnky
If Cafefin is where I go when I want something bold, Mezi Srnky is where I go when I want comfort and something simple. It’s tucked into a quiet street near Náměstí Míru, and the whole place feels like someone turned their living room into a tiny brunch café (in the best possible way).
The menu is seasonal, simple and genuinely homemade. You’ll find things like baked eggs, creamy spreads, warm banana bread, and one of the best carrot cakes I’ve ever had, dense, moist, not too sweet, just perfect. Comparing to others, their portions are generous. They also usually have house-made syrups for their lemonades and interesting rotating specials depending on what’s in season.
It’s not a big place (just a few tables inside), so don’t expect to roll in with a group of six. But if you do grab a spot, it’s totally worth it.
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#4 Cafe Letka
So this one’s actually on the other side of the Vltava river. Letná has always been one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Prague, a little bit artsy, a little bit quiet, and full of places like Cafe Letka.
The space has high ceilings, tall windows, bare walls, and a kind of worn-in charm. A bit raw, a bit vintage, but not in a forced or over-decorated way. Their brunch menu isn’t massive, but everything they serve is thoughtful and well-made. I usually go for their turkish eggs, but honestly, even just coffee and a pastry here feels like a small ritual. The vibe is calm, creative, and kind of ideal if you want to journal, read, or just sit without anyone rushing you out.
It’s also right near Letná Park, so you can grab brunch and then go for a walk with a view over the city, which is exactly what I do every time I’m around.
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#5 SmetanaQ Café & Bistro
I don’t usually go for cafés with a view, in most cities they’re overpriced and the food tastes like someone gave up halfway through. But SmetanaQ surprised me, it’s right by the river and the windows inside the café give you an amazing view over the river and Prague Castle.
I’ve come here after long walks along the Vltava, usually when I want a break from the crowds around Charles Bridge but don’t feel like hiking uphill to find something better. It’s a bit sleeker than my usual brunch picks: white walls, clean design, slightly fancier crowd, but I like that. Makes it feel like a mini treat.
Their brunch is more on the fresh and simple side: eggs, greens, homemade bread, that kind of thing. But it always looks great and never leaves me hungry. If I’m meeting someone I haven’t seen in a while, this is where I take them. It’s not where I’d go hungover in leggings, but for a quiet brunch with a view? It’s perfect.
There’s no shortage of cafés offering brunch in Prague, but not all of them are worth your time (or money). These five are the ones I kept coming back to while I lived there, not because they were trendy or Instagram-famous, but because the food was good, the vibe felt right, and the coffee didn’t disappoint.
Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or staying a bit longer, I hope this list helps you skip the tourist traps and eat like someone who actually knows the city If you’re only in the city for a short trip, I put together a full guide for2 days in Prague, includes food, coffee, walks, and everything I’d recommend to friends visiting for the first time.
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