5 BEST Hidden Cafés in Prague
Summary
TLDRIn this episode of the Honest Guide, the hosts explore the most beautiful and favorite coffee places in Prague, Czech Republic. They visit Jessica Barna in a villa designed by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, a renowned architect known for churches. Other stops include Nonna, attached to the National Theater, and a cubist architecture café with a terrace. The tour ends at Café Dámu, a place that transforms from a coffee shop to a bar in the evenings. The hosts encourage viewers to explore these hidden gems, offering a map for easy navigation.
Takeaways
- 🏰 The first coffee place featured is Jessica Barna, located in a villa called Pordheimka, designed by famous architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.
- 🌳 Jessica Barna is situated in a beautiful park, offering a serene environment for visitors to enjoy, especially during summer days.
- 📍 The coffee places are located in the Angel area in Prague 5, an area that the hosts are familiar with as they live nearby.
- 🏛 The next coffee place, Nonna, is attached to the National Theater and is known for its great views and lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings.
- 🎨 The script mentions a coffee place with a Cubist architecture terrace, which is a unique feature and a great spot to enjoy the view.
- ☕️ Alfredo Cafe and Staropreska Galere are mentioned as other favorite coffee places of the hosts.
- 🎼 The hosts emphasize the beauty and historical significance of one of the coffee places, which is adorned with Cubist architecture and offers a 1930s experience.
- 🍰 The coffee places often serve traditional Czech desserts with a twist, like a square version of a normally round dessert to match the Cubist theme.
- 🌆 Cafe Damu is highlighted as a place that transitions from a coffee shop to a bar in the evenings, reflecting the typical Czech coffee place operation.
- 📖 The hosts mention their book, 'The Honest Guide', which features more recommendations and can be found in some of the coffee places discussed.
Q & A
What is the first coffee place featured in the video?
-The first coffee place featured is Jessica Barna, located in a beautiful villa called Pordheimka.
Who was the architect that built the villa where Jessica Barna is located?
-The villa was built by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, a famous Baroque architect.
What is special about the location of Jessica Barna?
-Jessica Barna is special because it is located in a villa with a beautiful park, offering a chance to sit outside and admire its beauty during summer days.
Why was Jessica Barna initially kept a secret by the hosts?
-Jessica Barna was initially kept a secret because the hosts wanted to treasure it as their personal favorite spot, but they eventually decided to share it with their audience.
In which area of Prague is Jessica Barna located?
-Jessica Barna is located in the area called Anděl in Prague 5.
What is the name of the coffee place attached to the National Theater?
-The coffee place attached to the National Theater is called Nonna.
How does Nonna transform during the evening?
-Nonna transforms from a coffee place into a bar with a lively atmosphere during the evenings.
What is unique about the architecture of the building where Nonna is located?
-The building where Nonna is located features unique Cubist architecture, designed by a famous Czech architect.
What is the name of the coffee place with a large terrace that is recommended for summer visits?
-The coffee place with a large terrace recommended for summer visits is located at the end of the street called Narodní.
What is the significance of the building that houses the coffee place with a large terrace?
-The building housing the coffee place with a large terrace is significant because it is a Rondo Cubist architecture, designed by a famous Czech architect known for creating the only one-of-a-kind Cubist kiosk.
Which coffee place is mentioned as a favorite by the hosts and is located near the end of the video?
-Alfredo Cafe, also known as 'Coffee by Linda,' is mentioned as a favorite coffee place by the hosts.
What is special about the coffee place that is located inside one of the most beautiful buildings in Prague?
-The coffee place inside one of the most beautiful buildings in Prague is special because of its Cubist architecture and the unique atmosphere it offers, especially in the evenings with live piano music.
What is the name of the coffee place that turns into a bar in the evenings and is located near the Old Town Square?
-The coffee place that turns into a bar in the evenings and is located near the Old Town Square is Cafe Damu.
What is the term used to describe a person who spends a lot of time in coffee places?
-The term used to describe a person who spends a lot of time in coffee places is 'Cavarenski,' which translates to 'coffee lounger.'
Outlines
🏰 Exploring Prague's Hidden Coffee Gems
The video script introduces viewers to some of the most beautiful and cherished coffee places in Prague, Czech Republic. The first location, Jessica Barna, is highlighted for its unique setting within a villa called Pordheimka, designed by the renowned architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, who is more famous for his church designs like the Nicholas Church on Mala Strana. The presenter expresses a desire to share this secret spot, located in the Angel area of Prague 5, despite previously only mentioning it in their book, 'The Honest Guide.' The video then transitions towards the city center, promising to showcase more interesting buildings that house coffee places, hinting at a blend of architectural beauty and caffeinated delights.
🎥 A Journey Through Prague's Architectural Coffee Houses
The script continues with a tour of coffee places situated in notable buildings around Prague. One such place is 'Nonna,' attached to the National Theater, which offers a lovely view and transforms into a bar with a lively atmosphere in the evenings. The presenter also points out the unique architectural features of the buildings, including a Cubist structure with a terrace that serves as a coffee place during the day and a bustling restaurant during lunchtime. The video emphasizes the importance of experiencing these places, not just for their coffee but also for their historical and cultural significance. The script concludes with a visit to a coffee place that embodies the 1930s atmosphere of the First Czechoslovak Republic, complete with live piano music and a recommendation to sit on the balcony for the best experience. The presenter also shares personal anecdotes, such as being a regular at one of the coffee places and the staff's playful interaction with their book, 'The Honest Guide.' The video ends with a list of all the coffee places mentioned, along with a promise to provide a map for viewers to easily locate them.
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Keywords
💡Prague
💡Coffee places
💡Honza
💡Cubist architecture
💡Nicholas Church
💡National Theater
💡Cafe Damu
💡Cabarenski
💡The Honest Guide
💡Staropreska Galere
Highlights
Introduction to the most beautiful and favorite coffee places in Prague, Czech Republic.
Jessica Barna, a coffee place in a beautiful villa called Pordheimka, designed by famous architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.
Pordheimka villa is one of the few houses designed by Dientzenhofer, who is more known for his churches, including St. Nicholas Church.
Opportunity to sit outside in the beautiful park at Jessica Barna during summer days.
Jessica Barna was featured in the book 'The Honest Guide' but kept a secret in video format until now.
Location of Jessica Barna in the Angel area of Prague 5, close to where the hosts live.
Transition to coffee places closer to the city center, all in interesting buildings.
Nonna, a coffee place attached to the National Theater, offering a lovely view and lively atmosphere in the evening.
Great views from Nonna due to its location on the first floor with massive windows and the street's turn.
Next coffee place is in a Cubist architecture building, designed by a famous Czech architect.
The terrace of the Cubist building is a great spot in the summer, offering a view of the city.
Mention of other favorite coffee places: Alfredo Cafe and Staropreska Galere.
A visit to one of the most beautiful coffee places in Prague, inside a stunning building often overlooked by tourists.
Cubist architecture is evident throughout the building, including in the food presentation.
The coffee place offers an experience of what the 1930s were like in the First Czechoslovak Republic.
Live piano performances in the evenings create a beautiful atmosphere.
The balcony is the best spot to sit during the summer.
Cafe Damu, the last place shown, is an example of a coffee place that turns into a bar in the evenings.
Cafe Damu is located between the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge, attached to an art school.
All the tips mentioned will be available in a map below the video for viewers to find the coffee places.
The video concludes with a Czech saying 'cavarenski povalge', meaning a person who lounges in coffee places.
Transcripts
hello and welcome to prague czech
republic on today's episode of the
honest guide we're going to show you the
most beautiful and our favorite coffee
places that we treasure as jewels so
let's do it
the first place we're going to show you
today is this jessica barna it's a
coffee place in a beautiful villa called
pordheimka and it's very important that
you should know that it was built by a
guy called kilian ignaz diesenhofer it's
a famous barrack building and i'm pretty
sure you know his other building that he
built it's the same nicholas church on
malastrana
so this is one of the only houses he
built he was usually famous for building
churches
so if you get a chance to sit outside in
the beautiful park
on the summer days i'm sure you can
admire its beauty
we actually did feature this place
already but only in our book the honest
guide and we never really wanted to show
it to everyone in the video because we
sort of want to keep keep it a secret
for us
but you know after coming here for so
many years i felt like we should share
it with you
we should also mention where we are
we're in the area called angel in prague
5 and we like this place also because we
live nearby with honza but let's move
closer to the city center
all the coffee places we'll be showing
you today are in interesting buildings
and if you don't find this one
interesting how about this one that's
where the next coffee place is
[Music]
this coffee place is attached to the
national theater uh more likely to the
new scene that's why it's called nonna
which is nova st
and it's a lovely place that hanza likes
i love it for the view and in the
evening as most of the coffees we're
showing you today it turns more into a
bar
with lively atmosphere
thanks to the fact that this coffee
place is on the first floor and thanks
to these massive windows and thanks to
the fact that the street is somehow in a
turn you have a great view here so you
can sit down and just watch the street
buzz you can actually see as far as the
next coffee place we want to show you
[Music]
we have reached the end of the street
called narugi and here this building you
cannot miss it's actually a rondo cubist
architecture built by a famous czech
architect that also built the only
one-of-a-kind cubist kiosk and can you
see that's terrace up there well that's
a coffee place
[Music]
all the coffee places we showed you so
far are usually to hide out from the bad
weather which sort of is today but this
one with this huge terrace is great in
the summer i come here in the mornings
and it's always empty uh it gets full
with more people during lunch time
because not only a coffee place but also
a restaurant and i just love the view
here
and since we're doing a coffee episode
and we're literally walking past our
favorite coffee places we also want to
mention them this is alfredo cafe or as
we call it the coffee by linda and right
there
is another favorite coffee of ours which
is called staropresca galere
so pay a visit
[Music]
and we are back where we started and one
of the most beautiful coffee places
there is in prague inside one of the
most beautiful buildings all of the
tourists that i always observe from the
balcony stand here with their guide and
they just look at it and they never go
inside and that's a huge huge mistake so
let me take you right in
[Music]
the beauty of this place starts the
minute you walk into the building right
here on the staircase you will
understand what i'm talking about once
you put your head up
if you are a subscriber and a long time
viewer of the honest guide show you know
this place we have mentioned it multiple
times and we mentioned it in our book
but as of right now there's not a single
video that would mention it online so we
felt like doing it again first of all
the cubist architecture can be seen here
everywhere um on the windows on the
shapes on the hooks that you put your
coat on when you walk in and even on the
food they have a special czech dessert
that normally is round but here because
of cubism it's square if you want to
experience what the 30s were like in the
first czechoslovak republic you want to
come to this place in the evenings
sometimes there's a live piano guy
playing here and it gives the place such
a beautiful atmosphere that is hard to
describe in the summer you obviously
want to sit out on the balcony because
that's the best spot and as you can see
i can talk about this place for hours
and hours and if you come here you will
find me sitting in the back corner over
there that's my favorite spot
i'm an absolute regular here and the
guys working here are the best
if you come here with our book they will
secretly sneak it from your table and
they will put a stamp of the coffee
place in the page where they are
mentioned as a joke and as a thank you
that you came
so please definitely if your tour guide
will show you the building walk in and
have a coffee
[Applause]
[Music]
and now the last place we want to show
you is also an explanation to what czech
coffee places usually look and work like
because during the day they're usually
for coffee but as the later hours
approach and in the evenings they turn
more into a bar which is exactly what
this place is cafe damu and you can have
a great beer
we are actually right between the old
town square and the charles bridge and
this is attached to an art school so
quite often if you walk past it in the
evening you will see a lot of students
outside with a beer or with a wine but
once again during the day not only
coffee but you can also get lunch during
the lunch time so yet another tip where
to go for a coffee or a beer and don't
forget all the tips we mentioned will be
mentioned in a map below the video so
you will be able to find them
[Music]
oh and by the way not only coffee or a
beer but you can buy this book here i
heard it's pretty good
[Music]
so those were our favorite places in
terms of coffee
that being said while holding a beer
while it's late in the afternoon thank
you very much for watching the honest
guide i hope it will help you on your
travels we have many more videos that
will help you guide around our city and
not fall into traps and enjoy places
that we me and honza absolutely love we
create content like this every week so
if you subscribe you will be notified if
you click a little bell on every sunday
with our new video so i will see you
then
[Music]
and let me teach you not a check word
but a check saying that it's attached to
coffee places and that is cavarenski
povalge it's a person that hangs around
at coffee places and just sits around it
would probably translate to coffee
lounger cabarenski
that will be you if you sit in these
coffee places and never leave
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