The Vinohrady area of IPPavlova is quite congested with the connections of the underground metro and the multiple tram lines. So, finding a quiet place in the middle of this hustle is great for anyone looking to catch their breath in the hectic location. 

Located on the same street as the tram lines, Kavarna Prazirna is visible by a small train logo on the outside of the entrance. Entering by going downstairs, your first stop is the coffee bar, where you are greeted by not only the scent of fresh coffee and sweets, but also by the friendly workers waiting to take your order.  The name translates to “café roasters” and true to its name, it has its own roasting machine, and roasts selected beans from around the world. Currently they are roasting beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, and Rwanda. 

Don’t worry if a calorie-rich croissant stuffed with cheese isn’t your thing. The menu has lots of gluten free and health conscious dishes as well. For instance, the Begata Sweet Goat sandwich features toasted baguettes with butter and honey, mixed lettuce and candied pear cognac, balsamic reduction, honey and nuts, watercress and goat cheese (139kc). 

Not uncommon in Czech Cafes, Nightingale 9 features a daily dessert display with sweets made in-house: cheesecake, tiramisu, pistachio chocolate cups, and chocolate cream pops were the options of the day. Desserts normally range from 60-85kc. We’re usually a sucker for a cheesecake, but our server recommended the freshly made tiramisu. The portion was large and light, fully and packed with the espresso flavor you’d expect in a tiramisu. 

Overall, Nightingale 9 is worth a visit for breakfast or lunch. In fact, with a drink menu consisting of hard alcohol and closing at 10pm– it would be even worth soaking in the steampunk haunt once the sun goes down. 

With the popularity of photographing and posting photos of your food, Waf-Waf is a café that is full of color and delicious displays of sweet and savory versions of their namesake food: waffles. And, with its 2 locations in the city – there will be no shortage of photo options with or without filters! 

Waf-Waf opened its first retro themed cafe in Prague 7 in 2017, and their 2nd location, in Vinohrady, opened in July 2018. Since then, their social media has exploded with advertising their colorful and delicious menu based around Waffles. 

Upon arrival, you’ll know you’re in the right place due to the pastel pinks, blues, and greens that coat the walls, tables, and display cases. Even the “build your own waffle” order form matches the cotton candy décor. No doubt that there will be SOMEONE photographing their food to load onto social media, you may even see the professional photographer behind the photos on their Instagram account. 

The drink menu starts at 39kc (espresso or tea) and increases in price up to 89kc for an Iced Coffee (Wafrape). Not only do they serve their own blend of coffee and tea, but also features a shake menu (chocolate, strawberry, banana) for 109kc. Topping a shake with a waffle will increase the price to 189kc. The food menu is based around Waffles, and starts with a basic cut waffle with chocolate dipping sauce for 59kc. You can add fruit, order a waffle sandwich, or if you don’t like their set menu options, you can even create your own with 50 different ingredients! But, if you are at Waf-Waf and aren’t a waffle fan, you can also order one of their crepe options. 

Black Sheep Café and wine bar is located in Vinohrady and has been around since 2018. It boasts as being family run, offering various coffees as well as wines from around the world. 

Seated outside the entrance is a selection of lounge chairs with small tables, so you can enjoy your drinks outside when the weather is pleasant. Once you venture inside, you will find an offering of a variety of seating options: bar seating at the wall, small tables scattered around the café, and even a couples table in the window. Black Sheep Café offers table service, but with a small menu, it won’t take long before you know what you want to order. The coffee menu features your classic coffee orders: from an Americano to a Café Latte, and all the options in-between. The online menu hasn’t yet been updated, for example the price of an Americano is listed online for 49kc but the actual price of the Americano is 60kc. The coffee is made with an Espresso Machine, using Krizka Poděbrady coffee beans. 

Note that the breakfast menu has gluten free options (Zucchini Pancakes 68kc) as well as the classic set Eggs, Toast, and Sausages (149kc) but be prepared if you arrive early: the food is not available until 11:00am. However, If you are still looking to pair some food with your morning coffee, there are cakes (75kc) on display available upon opening.  The all-day menu offers options for both vegan and non-vegan appetites as well as a variety of prices for all wallet sizes: from Chicken Burger (189kc) to Caprese Salad (90kc) with options of quiche and sandwiches as well. Aside from being a café, it stays open into the evening offering wine and beer and also an assortment of cheese and meat platters to nibble on (138kc each). Black Sheep Café hosts wine tastings throughout the year, so you can enjoy their international wines in one sitting. Even with their vast amount of seating, if you want to secure a spot – you can make reservations online. 

Set on a corner in Zizkov, the small vintage styled café of Zizkavarna offers a relaxing atmosphere to relax the day away. The windows are lined with bench seating, so you can curl up with a book from their bookshelves or just sit and people watch. If the weather is nice, you can also sit outside – if you’re lucky one of their 3 tables will be open! 

During the week, you can enjoy breakfast starting at 7:30am, and on the weekends starting at 8:30am lasting until 2:00pm, so even if you like a lie-in, you can still make it in time for the breakfast menu.  All the options on the breakfast and brunch menu are under 100kc – with the exception of the Breakfast Burrito. Packed with eggs, beans, cheese, tomatoes, and ham, it is still only 109kc. The remaining menu options start with Muesli (45kc) and work upwards in pricing: sandwiches (65kc), filled bagels (89kc), and an assortment of omelets (79-99kc). 

Since it’s small – it can fill up quickly, and they don’t take reservations, so be prepared for a possible wait or order s sebou (take away). The tables are all 2 seaters, with the exception of 2 of the tables, which seat 4people. So, if you are a party of 1 or 2, this is a convenient place to settle in for a while. But – if you are a large group, note that you might have to try to squeeze in to fit into a smaller table. 

The coffee is from the oldest fair roaster in Central Europe – Mama Coffee.  The Americano is only 58kc and while the orders are taken at the counter, the bring it to your table for you, so you can get comfortable while you wait for your order.