The best philosophy and literature cafés Prague

Tucked away on a quiet, residential street in the upscale Vinohrady district, Café Kaaba is an authentic haven of peace. Step inside its retro, colorful 1960s interiors, which will appeal to all lovers of design and architecture. The café menu is impressive, while small snacks are available for refreshment. During the day, it's a paradise for local freelancers, who come here to find a restful refuge and a free Wi-Fi connection for working, while in the evening the café comes alive.

A literary café like Prague has many of them. Occupying a street corner in a quiet area, you would walk past it without even noticing it, your eyes lost in the pretty facades of the street houses. People come to sit at beautiful wooden tables in a setting made of old posters and shelves of books to read, buy or exchange. The welcome is warm, the beer is cheap and the small aperitif recipes, typically Czech (sandwiches, marinated sausages...), are irresistible. Perfect address for an early evening.

In the very touristic Karlova Street (which leads to the Charles Bridge), the Kafe Damu belonging to the Disk Theatre looks like a haven of peace that has kept its Czech soul. In a large, airy, trendy and contemporary space, you can enjoy a coffee, a cocktail or a homemade beer over a sandwich or good salads. Isolated from the street and the permanent tourist hustle and bustle, you can take a perfect and relaxing break on the way to the Charles Bridge. So much so that it will probably seem difficult to get out again!

Nestled in an authentic bazaar, a traditional Czech café, but very Czech, smoky and lively, the little poetic bistro Balbínova is a legendary neighborhood institution. Check out the café's program on its website, as the evenings are always hosted by budding young artists: comedians, poets or musicians. The large tavern-style tables are ideal for mingling with the very mixed clientele. Reservations recommended.