There's food here, but most come to Prague’s only cubist cafe to sip a brew as an excuse to admire the unique styling, which includes everything from teaspoons to lampshades. The Orient was designed by Josef Gočár in 1912 and was restored and reopened in 2005, having been closed since 1920. Decent coffee and inexpensive cocktails, but occasionally surly service.
Grand Cafe Orient
Staré Město
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