"Spacious Žižkov café that's really buzzing! SOMA breathed new life into the former Kafé Prales space, and it's a great spot whether you're meeting up with friends or getting some work done. They've been sourcing their coffee from Polish roastery Hayb, though I heard they're moving on from that and switching to beans from someone else (still TBD). I had a filter coffee which was excellent. The absolute highlight of my visit though was the absolutely banging yuzu and pepper lemonade. The Vejce benedikt were unfortunately pretty average, and the hollandaise served as an espuma was barely there. I didn't get to try their desserts, but they looked seriously tempting — especially the pistachio basque cheesecake. I probably won't be rushing back for breakfast, but for a great coffee and a killer lemonade, especially when I need to get some work done, I'd come back anytime."

"This wasn't my first time at Kopi, and on previous visits I was reasonably happy with the place. A friend told me she wasn't really feeling it here though, so I came back for a second look. I have to say, it really wasn't anything special. What still holds up is their lovely zen interior and the tempting sweet offerings (brownies, cream puffs, cookies). On the flip side, some things here are pretty mediocre — the staff attitude and the fact that you have to order at the bar, plus the service felt like I basically just threw stuff on my plate myself, same as I'd do at home. The sandwich actually wasn't bad at all, but as a whole the place left me disappointed today. The coffee didn't help either — and they're actually pulling shots with beans from Berlin roaster Bonanza Coffee, which makes it even more of a letdown."

"Another visit to one of my all-time favorites, Pate Bakery, owned by the Vietnamese Tao brothers, who also run Taro, Dian, and Pho100. This time we came for dinner and went with the chicken shokupan — the star of the show is the perfectly fried, super crispy chicken, but honestly the soft, pillowy homemade toast bread is just as genius. The matcha passion drink wasn't really my thing though — felt like it lacked a strong flavor base — but that's not gonna stop me from coming back here again and again. Oh, and the Hinoki soap by LeLabo in the bathroom is a small but very much appreciated touch :D"

"Sensu Café is a bright spot on the Žižkov food scene, which doesn't have a whole lot to offer just yet. But this place is an absolute gem, and hands down the best matcha in all of Prague. On top of that, the interior is gorgeous and the pastries are precise and delicate. Today I had the iced seasonal matcha with strawberries and maple syrup and the chocolate chestnut sandwich — both were absolutely brilliant, and I'd honestly come back tomorrow and order the exact same combo without hesitation. I can't recommend this beautiful café enough, and it's also a great spot to get some work done."

"A stylish café in Prague's Břevnov neighborhood, where we don't exactly have a ton of specialty coffee spots yet. It's only been open a few months, taking over the old Zen café space. They serve sweet treats from the nearby Závin bakery. Really enjoyable stop for an afternoon coffee and a simple little something sweet."

"Flat white was decent, didn't disappoint on quality, but didn't really wow me either. It's great that you can pick up all kinds of beans here from their partner roastery The Naughty Dog."

"This place holds a special spot in my heart and honestly, I've never had better coffee anywhere — not in Berlin, not in Copenhagen. I did shell out a solid 180 for the flat white, which could buy the whole family lunch at home, but zero regrets. The foam is so insanely silky smooth, I swear only this place gets it right — I'd practically bathe in the stuff."

"As always, the vibe at Mexická in Holešovice is buzzing and lively in that massive dining space. Mexická is part of the Together Restaurant group, same as places like Sia, Brambory na Pankráci, and Bruxx, and you can really tell these guys know what they're doing. For a starter, I went with the Tacos al pastor with pork — not my first time ordering it, and it never disappoints. But the real discovery this visit were the Fajitas, which come at a great price of around 500 CZK and arrive on this enormous platter with mini tortillas, a sizzling hot pan packed with incredible meat, plus a whole spread of sauces and sides. This dish is a must-order — I'd give it two thumbs up for anyone with a serious appetite."

"Back in the day, people used to queue up for bananas — nowadays in Prague, they're lining up for blueberry kolaches! Kus koláče is a little spot in Prague's Vinohrady neighborhood that closes up as early as 2:30 PM on weekends. They have three set times when the goodies come out of the oven, and that's when the line outside really builds up. Show up outside those windows and you'll likely find an empty display case. On my visit today I went for the Borůvkový koláč, which runs about 90 CZK, but honestly it counts as a full lunch calorie-wise — you can smell the butter from halfway down the street. Inside, you can see straight into the bakery and watch everything being made, with the kolaches pulled fresh out of the oven right in front of you. I'd absolutely recommend stopping by to try these classic Czech gems."

"My favorite breakfast spot, mostly because of the Turkish eggs — which I didn't get today, and that was a mistake. The Tamago sando was buttered toast with scrambled eggs, and it was actually pretty decent, but if you're heading to Cafefin for the first time, I'd definitely recommend going straight for the Turkish eggs. The coffee is obviously great, since the place is part of the Mazelab group. They regularly rotate a seasonal drinks menu with some really creative options — this summer I fell in love with the Pink dirty, which is an espresso with a strawberry milkshake, and it was absolutely amazing every single time! Highly recommend grabbing it while it's still on the menu."