PAUL
Location: Na Příkopě 31, Prague 1
Hours: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat – Sun. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Price Range: 30 Kč – 100 Kč
Website: www.paul-international.com/cz
Paul c’est magnifique. Although this French bakery and patisserie is not unique to Prague, it is undoubtedly worth a visit. More than 100 years of preparation has gone into perfecting Paul selections. For that, we can thank Charlemagne Mayot, the French baker who started the café in 1889.
For us, Paul is a classic example of why good chains prevail. The café offers a selection of food tailored to the consumer (croissants, éclairs, baguettes). It understands rapidity (unlike most restaurants in Prague). And doesn’t the name just ring?
If you’re wondering what differentiates Paul from the rest of Czech café culture, we can suggest a few more qualities: décor and wait staff. The interior is tiled to resemble a French Riviera-style kitchen. The lamps and array of windows offer prime light for studying. The
counter rests cinematically in front of you, offering a panorama of pastries that block the view of the kitchen. Though you might struggle to see the wait staff, murmurs of Czech, English and French can be heard (Paul typically employs trilingual speakers).
Paul can be found in a fair number of locations throughout Prague. The stores differ slightly, but maintain a consistent atmosphere: busy. People flood in and out. Families sip their espressos in the red velvet booths. The shop in the Palác Flóra mall is particularly popular.
Come for an hour or a day. Paul is one of the few places with electrical outlets to recharge your laptops. One downside is that you’ll need the bathroom code. Keep your receipt and reuse the code to avoid having to buy more. Other than that, we found Paul pretty damn sexy. We trust you’ll think the same.
What to order:
1. Chocolate tart (44 Kč) or Moelleux Chocolat cake (44 Kč)
2. Tomato, mozzarella sandwich on olive ciabatta (69 Kč)
3. Forest berry tart (44 Kč)
Hours: Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat – Sun. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Price Range: 30 Kč – 100 Kč
Website: www.paul-international.com/cz
Paul c’est magnifique. Although this French bakery and patisserie is not unique to Prague, it is undoubtedly worth a visit. More than 100 years of preparation has gone into perfecting Paul selections. For that, we can thank Charlemagne Mayot, the French baker who started the café in 1889.
For us, Paul is a classic example of why good chains prevail. The café offers a selection of food tailored to the consumer (croissants, éclairs, baguettes). It understands rapidity (unlike most restaurants in Prague). And doesn’t the name just ring?
If you’re wondering what differentiates Paul from the rest of Czech café culture, we can suggest a few more qualities: décor and wait staff. The interior is tiled to resemble a French Riviera-style kitchen. The lamps and array of windows offer prime light for studying. The
counter rests cinematically in front of you, offering a panorama of pastries that block the view of the kitchen. Though you might struggle to see the wait staff, murmurs of Czech, English and French can be heard (Paul typically employs trilingual speakers).
Paul can be found in a fair number of locations throughout Prague. The stores differ slightly, but maintain a consistent atmosphere: busy. People flood in and out. Families sip their espressos in the red velvet booths. The shop in the Palác Flóra mall is particularly popular.
Come for an hour or a day. Paul is one of the few places with electrical outlets to recharge your laptops. One downside is that you’ll need the bathroom code. Keep your receipt and reuse the code to avoid having to buy more. Other than that, we found Paul pretty damn sexy. We trust you’ll think the same.
What to order:
1. Chocolate tart (44 Kč) or Moelleux Chocolat cake (44 Kč)
2. Tomato, mozzarella sandwich on olive ciabatta (69 Kč)
3. Forest berry tart (44 Kč)