I love breakfast, and I love brunch. Here in Germany, I have enjoyed the Saturday and Sunday brunches in Prenzlauerburg at places like Butter and Anna Blume. While these are delicious, the meals that we had at a place called cukrkavalimonada in Mala Strana were the absolute best!
Warning: The list you are about to scan reads like a foodie blog. If you have to, feign a pretentious voice in your head, but don’t allow this to sway your opinion of the food. This little restaurant was so good, we went there every morning and one afternoon. Our friend Roman, a native of Czech Republic, eats here all the time as well. Here are some of the food and drinks we enjoyed:
elderflower lemonade with fresh mint
white wine with mint and elderflower syrup
salty pancakes (or savory crepes) with garlic, spinach, and bacon
salty pancakes with ham, cheese, and arugula
sweet pancakes with strawberries and cottage cheese (not salty cottage cheese; this was sweeter, more like a sweet cream cheese)
sweet pancakes with maple syrup and lemon
salmon croissant with dill dressing and mixed greens
salad with sautéed garlic mushrooms, blanched and toasted almonds, cucumbers, and tomatoes
a strawberry/blueberry torte with a crumbled butter crust and homemade whipped cream
Yes, divine! And the atmosphere is relaxing. Good tables and chairs for lingering, talking, and reading, Stevie Wonder and more happy, funk for music, and open doors with lots of natural light looking out at a quiet street. If I lived in Prague, I’d be a regular at cukrkavalimonada.
