Weekend brunch in Prague is split between the grand cafe tradition and a newer wave of all-day kitchens. Cafe Savoy in Mala Strana and Cafe Louvre and Cafe Imperial in the centre carry the historic side, while Muj Salek Kavy in Karlin, Misto in Prague 6 and Eska in Karlin represent the contemporary, produce-driven approach.
€€€€BrunchKarlin
Doubleshot Roastery cafe on Krizikova in Karlin; exposed-brick room with house pastries and weekend brunch, the district's morning meeting spot since 2009.
TipReserve for brunch; the breakfast plate is the kitchen's tightest piece.
€€€€BrunchMala Strana
Cafe Savoy serves Prague's grandest brunch in a neo-Renaissance Mala Strana room, with daily Mysak pastries, eggs in every form, and a working all-day.
OrderSavoy breakfast plate with the pastry of the day
TipReserve the window booth; the breakfast goes all day, weekend queues are real.
€€€€BrunchKarlin
Muj Salek Kavy in Karlin is the Doubleshot-run brunch spot Prague locals book ahead. Egg dishes, the daily pastry, single-origin filter coffee.
OrderHouse breakfast plate with single-origin pour
TipReservations save the day; the breakfast plate is the kitchen's tightest piece.
€€€€BrunchPraha 6
Misto in Bubenec is the Sunday brunch spot opposite the Doubleshot roastery. Egg dishes, the daily pastry, filter coffee straight from across the road.
OrderSunday brunch egg plate with Doubleshot filter
TipSunday brunch is a real meal; reserve for the late-morning shift.
€€€€BrunchStare Mesto
Cafe Louvre's all-day breakfast service has run since 1902. Vienna-style breakfast plates, eggs, decent croissants, Czech ham, all in a billiards-room First.
OrderVienna breakfast plate, eggs with Czech ham and dark rye
TipThe first-floor billiard tables are bookable; arrive at 09:00 for the window seats.
€€€€BrunchKarlin
Eska Karlin runs an all-day brunch in the bakery-restaurant: bread 33 sourdough toast, eggs, fermented vegetables and the kitchen's morning pastry plate.
OrderBread 33 toast, eggs, fermented Czech vegetables
TipBook Saturday brunch in advance; bread 33 sells out by noon weekly.
€€€€BrunchLetna
Cafe Letka pulls Letna's neighbourhood crowd for brunch in a shabby-chic room near Letenske namesti. Order the wellness breakfast with home-made lemonade.
OrderWellness breakfast with home-made lemonade
TipThe wellness breakfast carries you to dinner; weekends fill fast after 11:00.
€€€€BrunchStare Mesto
Mistral Cafe near Staromestska does the easiest central Prague brunch. All-day egg dishes, weekend brunch boards, daily soups, the office crowd at lunchtime.
OrderWeekend brunch egg plate
TipArrive at 09:00 for window seats; the lavender lemonade is the house drink.
€€€€BrunchNove Mesto
Cafe Imperial's daily 07:00 buffet breakfast at 445 $ runs under the 1914 ceramic-tiled ceiling, with hot dishes, eggs to order, the Czech pastry plate.
OrderImperial breakfast buffet with the room's ceramic ceiling
TipReserve a back booth to see the full ceiling; buffet runs 07:00-11:00.