Café Savoy

Café Savoy is one of those rare Prague spots that manages to be grand without being stuffy. Walk in and the first thing that hits you is the ceiling—ornate, painted, neo-Renaissance, and frankly worth the visit on its own. The Viennese-style interior with its high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and marble-topped tables makes you feel like you're in a First Republic café, and you'll find locals mixing comfortably with tourists at all hours.

Mornings are when Savoy shines brightest. The French toast (order it with fresh berries) is genuinely one of the best breakfasts you'll have in Prague, and the famous Savoy hot chocolate is rich, decadent, and absolutely worth the calories—it's the kind of thick, almost pudding-like chocolate that makes you understand why people queue for a table. By evening, the crowd thins out and it becomes a more intimate spot for Chef Martin Časlavka's French-inspired dishes: escargot, beef soup, and other classics that feel both timeless and carefully executed.

The service is attentive without being stuffy, and the wine list is thoughtfully curated to complement both the coffee and dinner menus. It's not cheap by Prague standards, but you're paying for the atmosphere and quality ingredients. Skip the tourist traps on the main square and come here instead—you'll leave feeling like you've discovered something genuinely special.