Food

Cult Berlin Fast Food Chain Burgermeister to Open in Prague

Following its success across Germany and Poland, the Berlin-based burger chain plans to enter the Czech market, with its first location expected to open in Prague either later this autumn or in early 2027. The story of Burgermeister is often described as a textbook Berlin success story. What began as a small stand in a disused public toilet booth under the U-Bahn tracks at Schlesisches Tor has grown into a franchise widely regarded as serving some of the city’s best burgers. Today, the company operates more than 30 locations and continues to expand. After growing across Berlin and Germany, Burgermeister recently entered Poland, opening in Szczecin and later in Łódź, with additional Polish cities planned. The next step is the Czech Republic, where the first Prague branch is expected as part of the company’s broader European expansion. The company’s long-term plan envisions up to 20 locations across the country. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burgermeister (@burgermeister.official) Beyond Poland and Czechia, Burgermeister is also eyeing further international expansion, including the UK, Spain, and Scandinavia. Despite this growth, the concept remains unchanged, with production continuing centrally and no adjustments made to local preferences. “Every burger should...

by Prague Morning Jul 01, 2026

Expats Next Door: The Two Brothers Behind Bamico

A taste of Vietnamese childhood and family tradition finds a new home in Prague. For the brothers behind Bamico, opening a Vietnamese sandwich shop was never simply about food. It was about identity and bringing a piece of home to the city they love. “We are two brothers, and the idea for Bamico was born out of pure exhaustion and nostalgia,” they explain. Growing up in the Czech Republic, they watched their parents dedicate their lives to entrepreneurship, often sacrificing family time in pursuit of building a better future. “We watched our parents work 16-hour days with almost no weekends,” they explain. “Bamico was born out of respect for their work ethic, but also from a desire to build something of our own.” Years later, after spending time abroad, the brothers found themselves experiencing a different kind of challenge. “When we lived abroad, we experienced a deep sense of isolation and homesickness,” they recall. Missing the flavors and atmosphere of their childhood, they began searching for a way to reconnect with their roots. The result was Bamico. At the center of Bamico’s concept is bánh mì, Vietnam’s iconic sandwich and one of the country’s most beloved street foods. For the...

by Prague Morning Jun 26, 2026

Hungry for Answers? New Platform Lets Users Vote for Prague’s Best Dishes

Most restaurant guides try to answer the same question: which restaurant is the best? A new Prague-based project called Voutie is taking a different approach. Instead of ranking restaurants as a whole, it focuses on something much more specific: individual dishes. The idea began with a simple conversation at home. One evening, the founder’s wife was craving sushi and asked a familiar question: where can you get really good sushi in Prague? “It made me realize how often I was asking the same thing myself,” the founder says. Whether it is sushi, pizza, kebab, burgers or lasagne, many people are not necessarily looking for the city’s best restaurant overall. They just want to know where to find the best version of the food they feel like eating that day. The concept is straightforward. Each registered user receives one vote per category and can assign it to the restaurant they believe serves the best version of that particular dish. If they later discover a place they like more, they can move their vote. One of the best things about Voutie is that every place on the platform is there because it is someone’s favourite for a specific dish. The goal is...

by Prague Morning Jun 21, 2026

Scoop Alert: Prague’s Best Ice Cream Spots for This Summer

From quirky flavours like parmesan and lavender to classic favourites such as chocolate and strawberry, Prague offers a rich variety of ice creams to satisfy every palate. Here are the best places to enjoy ice cream across the city. 1. Angelato (Újezd, Břevnov, Dejvice) Angelato is a family-owned ice cream shop celebrated for its artisanal gelato made fresh daily without artificial additives. This spot is perfect for adventurous eaters, featuring unusual flavours like parmesan, pumpkin, rhubarb, avocado, and nettle. With locations in Újezd, Břevnov, and Dejvice, Angelato is a must for anyone curious about unique taste experiences. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Angelato (@angelato_official) 2. Crème de la Crème (Multiple Locations) Known for its commitment to purity, Crème de la Crème produces ice creams free from chemicals, artificial colours, and preservatives. Most flavours are gluten-free except for Oreo and Tiramisu. Drawing from traditional Italian techniques, each flavour follows its own distinctive recipe. The flagship location at the National Theatre also hosts the Crème de la Crème Ice Cream Museum, featuring over 200 historical items including vintage ice cream machines and bar setups. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da...

by Cara McErlean Jun 01, 2026

Ukrainian Grocery Chain Best Market Launches in Prague Next Week

The Ukrainian grocery chain Best Market is set to enter the Czech market next week, opening its first store in Prague as part of its continued expansion across Central Europe. The retailer will officially launch its first Czech branch on June 6 at Budějovická Street in Prague 4. The opening day will include product tastings, competitions, activities for children, and appearances by invited guests. The first 100 shoppers will receive a gift from the company. Best Market specializes in food products from Ukraine and other Eastern European countries, a segment that has attracted growing interest among both foreign residents and Czech consumers looking to explore different regional cuisines. Customers visiting the Prague store will find a broad selection of products, including meat and cold cuts, fish specialties, dairy products, pastries, sweets, canned goods, pickled vegetables, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Traditional Ukrainian products such as cooked sausage, cured bacon, smoked fish, pickled vegetables, and popular confectionery items are expected to be among the store’s key offerings. The company’s expansion into Czechia follows several years of growth in neighboring Poland. Best Market opened its first store in Kraków in 2019 and has since developed a network of around...

by Prague Morning May 30, 2026

Another American Fast Food Chain is Heading to Prague. This Time, it’s Sweet

An American fast-food brand known more for sugar glaze than burgers is preparing to enter the Czech market. According to Hospodářské noviny, donut chain Krispy Kreme is seriously considering opening its first location in Prague. The company, founded in North Carolina in 1937, has grown into one of the world’s best-known donut brands, operating around 1,500 stores globally. While its strongest presence remains in the United States, the chain has also expanded across Europe and the Middle East, including markets such as Britain, France, Switzerland and Turkey. Jan Kotrbáček, partner at consulting firm Cushman & Wakefield, told the newspaper that the company is actively studying the Czech market and exploring expansion opportunities. The launch could reportedly happen later this year or in early 2027. Many of its larger stores allow visitors to watch the production process through glass walls, while the company’s well-known “Hot Now” sign signals when fresh donuts are being made. Its most famous outlet sits in New York’s Times Square, where the brand has become closely linked with American pop culture and tourism. The chain’s signature product remains the Original Glazed donut, a recipe that has changed little over the decades despite the company introducing seasonal flavors...

by Prague Morning May 26, 2026

Restaurant Prices in Czechia Rise More Than 50 Percent Since 2019

Prices in Czech restaurants, pubs and cafés have climbed sharply since 2019, the last full year before the pandemic. According to data from the cash register system provider Dotykačka, which is widely used across the country’s hospitality sector, the average increase has reached 56 percent. That means items that cost 100 CZK in 2019 now typically cost around 156 CZK. Some categories, however, have risen even faster. Dotykačka analysed price development in four common menu items and drinks: beer, schnitzel, coffee and Caesar salad. The results show uneven growth across the sector, with drinks and main dishes increasing more than salads. Caesar salad recorded the smallest rise, up 47 percent compared with 2019. All other monitored items exceeded the average growth rate. Beer prices rose by around 60 percent over the period. For several years, increases followed the general trend in the hospitality sector, but a sharper jump came in 2024 after VAT changes on draft beer, which increased from 10 to 21 percent as part of broader fiscal consolidation measures. Brewers and industry representatives are now calling for a reversal of the tax increase. “We are asking the government to consider brewing as a strategic sector with not only...

by Prague Morning May 25, 2026

INTERVIEW: At Pizzeria Da Pietro, Italy Is in Every Bite

Everyone seems to have an opinion about Da Pietro — and many describe it as serving some of the best pizza in the Czech Republic. For years, food lovers regularly traveled to Pilsen just to try it. Since the restaurant opened its Prague branch on Bělehradská Street in Vinohrady, tables have been difficult to secure almost every evening. We recently met with owner Petr Soukal to talk about his journey and what lies ahead for him and his business. In fact, Petr is building a small on-site mozzarella production facility so the cheese can be made fresh daily, an extension of an in-house salami operation already running on Italian methods. “We would like to show our customers the authentic products, from small producers, small farmers, not like from the big brands,” Soukal said. “Every ingredient is important to us. We don’t like to make compromises.” A Decade-Long Journey The Da Pietro story began in December 2013, when Soukal opened a small Italian food shop in Pilsen. “I loved Italy and was thinking about what I was going to do,” Soukal recalls. “I wanted something of my own, so I decided to import ingredients from Italy.” After two years, Soukal began...

by Prague Morning May 25, 2026

Czech Strawberry Season Kicks Off — But Expect Smaller Berries and Higher Prices

Strawberry season in the Czech Republic is getting underway earlier than many expected. Several farms are welcoming pickers from mid-May, with the bulk of the season running through late May and into June. Kunratická Jahodárna in Prague is among the first to open, targeting a start date no later than May 20. Other operations across the country are planning to follow in late May or early June, though exact dates remain weather-dependent. “The weather is unpredictable and difficult to forecast,” says Jan Simandl, who runs Farma Simandl in the Vysočina region. “We expect to begin picking in early June.” Prices are going up — but only slightly Most farms are not planning dramatic price hikes, though nearly all acknowledge that costs have risen. Inputs like fertilizers and chemicals have become more expensive, and that is beginning to show at the farm gate. At Kunratická Jahodárna, assistant to the director Eva Jakoubek Čorbová was direct: “The price will definitely be higher. Our costs have increased — everything has become more expensive.” At Albaflor, manager Jiří Sixta put a number to it. Prices will rise by ten crowns compared to last year, when a kilogram sold for 79 crowns. That said, the...

by Prague Morning May 18, 2026

Food Meets Techno: Frying Room Returns Near Prague on May 15th

A former industrial site just outside Prague is once again turning into a late-night playground for food and music lovers. The ZE MĚ Project, a creative food collective, is bringing back its Frying Room concept on May 15, 2026, at Uhelný Mlýn—a former brownfield site transformed into an event space near the city. Described as a “gastro rave,” Frying Room mixes electronic music with live culinary performances. The idea is simple but unusual: chefs, artists, and guests share the same space, blurring the line between kitchen and dancefloor. The upcoming edition will be headlined by Czech producer and DJ NobodyListen, known for his Addict party series and a nomination at the Anděl Awards. He’ll be joined by the collective Zlomená Scéna, which focuses on drum & bass and underground sounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ze mě (@zeme.projekt) The event begins even before arrival. Ticket holders can board a private train from Prague that takes them directly to the venue, setting the tone for the night. For those driving, parking is available on site. Inside, expect a mix of DJ sets, experimental food experiences, and a live гастрономic show designed to be as intense...

by Prague Morning Apr 28, 2026

Danish-Japanese Brand Sticks’n’Sushi Enters the Czech Market

A well-known Danish-Japanese restaurant brand is heading to Prague. Sticks’n’Sushi will open its first Czech location later this year at Jungmannovo náměstí, adding another international name to the city’s dining scene. The group is entering the Czech market through a joint venture with local company Sushi Group s.r.o., represented by Jan Dědíček and Zbyněk Pokorný, the same couple who brought the Italian restaurant chain L’Osteria to the country eight years ago. The brand is part of the portfolio of McWin Capital Partners, which has been backing its growth across Europe. The Prague restaurant will span three floors and seat around 160 guests. The space has been designed by Diener + Diener in collaboration with interior designer Susan Palanki. According to the developers, the interior will combine Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian design, a concept the brand has used in its other locations. A private dining room and an outdoor terrace with space for 36 guests are also planned. The menu will follow the format already established in cities like Copenhagen, London, and Berlin. Guests can expect sushi, sashimi, salads, and grilled skewers prepared on a robata grill. The offer will include both à la carte dishes and set menus, with takeaway...

by Prague Morning Apr 21, 2026

Karlín’s Popular “Pivo & Burger Festival” to Return on May 24

The 11th edition of the Pivo a Burger Festival will return to Karlínské náměstí on May 24! A total of 25 burger stands will be operating throughout the day, including many of the Czech favorite food trucks and burger joints. You can taste burgers from several Karlin restaurants but also some of Prague’s highest-rated burgers, like, Kaiser Franz, Hell Smoke, Take Eat Ez, Diego Pivni Bar, Zelva, and many others. The best domestic breweries will also offer bottom-fermented beers: 23 craft brewers from Prague and across the Czech Republic, including favorites like Matuška, Clock, Raven, Albrecht, Falkon, and many more, with over 100 beers on offer. Admission to the event is free. However, to taste beers, it is necessary to buy a tasting glass for CZK 150. Visitors can also have a bowl of soup from Karlín Polévkárna or a glass of wine from the Kubík winery, churros and coffee from the FairBio roastery. Live music will be provided by Cocoman and other DJs. Another news of this edition will be the busker stage, where basically everyone can play. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

by Prague Morning Apr 11, 2026

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Cult Berlin Fast Food Chain Burgermeister to Open in Prague

Expats Next Door: The Two Brothers Behind Bamico

Hungry for Answers? New Platform Lets Users Vote for Prague’s Best Dishes

Scoop Alert: Prague’s Best Ice Cream Spots for This Summer

Ukrainian Grocery Chain Best Market Launches in Prague Next Week

Another American Fast Food Chain is Heading to Prague. This Time, it’s Sweet

Restaurant Prices in Czechia Rise More Than 50 Percent Since 2019

INTERVIEW: At Pizzeria Da Pietro, Italy Is in Every Bite

Czech Strawberry Season Kicks Off — But Expect Smaller Berries and Higher Prices

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Danish-Japanese Brand Sticks’n’Sushi Enters the Czech Market

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