Prague Culture Shock - Coffee

A 12-part guide to the subtle - and not-so-subtle - nuances that make the Czech capital a more memorable experience

It's hard to find a regular cup o' Joe in Prague, with many American-style cafés serving over-priced and fairly weak coffee.

Ten years ago, Nescafé was the height of sophistication, but Praguers now mainly drink espresso-based coffee. Cappuccinos and lattes are usually quite good, thanks to a strong Italian influence.

Compared to the likes of Starbucks - a franchise that thankfully hasn't arrived here yet - coffee is also relatively cheap. (If you do crave Starbucks, try Coffee Heaven (Na příkopě 3, Prague 1) or Fuzion.)

Another bonus is that most places will give you hot milk to add to your espresso - something that American cafés should certainly emulate.

Cooking is evolving constantly - Matteo (Italy) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
A haven for relaxation and joy - Eric (Czech Republic / France) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
Czechs still dislike foreign workers Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
Support for hiring foreigners lacks a majority, especially in depressed areas
American food - not just Burgers - Issac (USA) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
A healthy life starts with BIG food - Levi (Germany) & David (Germany) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
Migration boosts Czech population Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
The country reached 10.65 million in 2018, up by almost 40,000
Czech Republic ranked 20th happiest Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
The country has been rising in its happiness level since the first report
Prague leads CEE for quality of living Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
Europe dominated the top of the annual list, but the West is far ahead of the East
I feel like in a candy story in Prague - Kraig (USA) COLOURS OF PRAGUE (FOTOS: THROUGH MIKES EYES - TME)
Colours of Prague, a new interview series lets you meet interesting people in the Czech capital
EU citizens must register to vote in European elections Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: fotolia)
Even if you voted in the recent local elections, you have to update your registration