Kafemat: Prague’s Pocket-Sized Paradise for Specialty Coffee

Tucked into a slender storefront on Dejvická 3 in the residential district of Dejvice, Kafemat has built a cult following among locals, commuters spilling out of nearby Hradčanská metro station, and coffee-obsessed travellers. With little more than a counter, a few stools and an ever-smiling barista, this micro-café proves that great things really do come in small packages.

1. A Neighbourhood Gem in Dejvice

Dejvice is best known for green boulevards, the Czech Technical University campus and embassies—but specialty-coffee lovers know it for Kafemat. Because seating is scarce, most patrons grab their flat white to-go and wander the leafy Čechova Street or nearby Letná park. Expect a quick, convivial stop rather than a lingering laptop session; the shop’s footprint is barely larger than its La Marzocco machine. tasteofprague.com

2. The Space: Minimalist, Warm, Efficient

OSB-wood cladding, industrial pendant lights and a waist-high counter dominate the snug interior. The design keeps the barista front-and-centre, fostering easy chat while your espresso pulls. Despite the raw materials, a row of potted plants and curated vinyl spinning in the background soften the aesthetic, making the place feel like a friend’s kitchen more than a commercial café.

3. The Coffee Program

• Espresso & Milk Drinks – A house espresso—frequently Square Mile or guest Nordic roasters—forms the backbone of cappuccinos and cortados.
• Manual Filter – Kalita Wave or AeroPress brews rotate through single-origin offerings; filter is the go-to if you want to taste the day’s beans unadorned. europeancoffeetrip.com
• Decaf & Alt Milks – Swiss-Water-processed decaf and oat, soy or almond milk come with no up-charge, a detail many reviewers applaud. happycow.net

Pro tip: if you like your coffee bright and juicy, ask the barista which batch was roasted most recently—they’re happy to guide you.

4. Something Sweet (and Vegan-Friendly)

Food is limited to a glass-domed cake stand, but what’s there shines: vegan banana bread, pistachio krafins and the occasional raw cheesecake from an artisan bakery across town. Reviewers on HappyCow routinely rave about snagging the last slice.

5. Service, Values & Community

Kafemat embodies the Czech specialty-coffee ethos: precise craft without pretence. Baristas chat in English or Czech, welcome dogs and toddlers alike, and remember regulars’ orders after a single visit. The shop takes cards, encourages reusable cups and keeps a small lending library of coffee magazines on the back shelf. europeancoffeetrip.comyelp.com

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