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Au Gourmand
This lovely shop (think Prague-does-Ladurée) is a great place for visitors who reached their limit on dumplings and dark meat. One side is dedicated to small sandwiches, quiches and salads, while the other counter abounds with elegant pastries, pastel-hued cookies...
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Bar and Books
American expats who crave a slice of New York can be found at a branch of Bar and Books, where cigar smokers and those who like to linger over cocktails enjoy the cosseting ambiance of the book-lined room.
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Café Savoy
Reminiscent of the great coffee houses of old, the Café Savoy occupies a renovated Art Nouveau space where the service and crowd are new Prague but the atmosphere evokes old Prague. Among the historic details that harken back to its...
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Ebel Coffee House
Steps from Old Town Square and the tourists gaping at the Astronomical Clock is a little courtyard with some nice shops and a humming coffeehouse (four other Ebel outposts can be found in the area, but this is the main...
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Grand Café Orient
Tucked away on the first floor of the House of the Black Madonna, above the store Kubista, this meticulously restored café has a small terrace and lovely banquette seating. It’s a nice spot for a break while touring the museums...
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Kavárna Obecní Dum
This grand café, located on the ground floor of the landmark Municipal House, evokes old-world Europe. The Art Nouveau interior has been beautifully refurbished with antique chandeliers and mahogany tables, and the arched windows open onto the sidewalk, where food...
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Klasterni Pivovar Strahov
Ideal for a break during a castle tour, this beer house is located in the Strahov Monastery complex.
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Lahůdky Zemark
Although this vintage delicatessen in the heart of Václavské náměstí has been completely renovated, it remains faithful to Czech tradition, offering a wide range of chlebíčky, opened-faced sandwiches, and salads to be eaten while standing at the long metal tables....
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Lobkowicz Palace Café
This little café in the Lobkowicz Palace on the castle hill makes for a perfect quick lunch or coffee stop during sightseeing. There is outdoor seating in warmer months and the café serves wine from the noble family’s estate vineyards.
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Štrúdl z Taženého Těsta
Off-the-beaten-track is an understatement for this gem. Walk through a sea of nondescript paneláky (communist-era public housing), and you will literally stumble upon this hole-in-the-wall. Out of which comes the best strudel in town—maybe even better than your mom’s (assuming...
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It was often hard to find international or modern food in Prague before the Velvet Revolution, but today there’s a thriving restaurant scene. Czech, Thai, Italian and French fare is served in establishments ranging from charming coffeehouses to hip, high-style restaurants. Residents and visitors love to eat out, though, so it’s key to make reservations at the best restaurants. For an abbreviated list of restaurants, read Top Tables Prague.