Coffee in Prague, as in Vienna, is something of a cult drink. In popularity, it is second only to the famous Czech beer. However, the culture of drinking coffee in dedicated establishments emerged relatively recently - in the 19th century, when an entrepreneur brought coffee beans from Syria. Since then, small and cozy cafes have multiplied on the streets of Prague with enviable regularity.
The most famous of them is considered to be Cafe "Slavia." This establishment owes its popularity and universal recognition partly to its location. Slavia is located near Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and the Academy of Sciences. It is hardly surprising that this venue has always attracted the appropriate crowd. Writer Franz Kafka and his friend Max Brod used to drop by here, the community of scholars was "led" by Einstein himself, and the dissident movement by Vaclav Havel, then still a fighter for rights and later the president of Czechoslovakia.
The panoramic windows of "Slavia" offer a прекрасный view of the Vltava, Mala Strana, Charles Bridge, and the National Theatre. This cafe is large, yet cozy. The tables are suited both for groups and for a romantic meeting for two. Prices here are above average, but the waiters, which is important to many, speak Russian. And the interior of this place is more reminiscent not just of a cafe, but of a restaurant.
They say that "Slavia" serves the best apple strudel in Prague. And in the evening, beautiful musical pieces are performed on the piano here. In short, everything is exactly as it should be for a favorite place of Prague's bohemia.
