Summer in the Czech Republic is in full swing, with temperatures in Prague often approaching those of the tropical islands. What better time to try ice cream than during the summer months? Here is a small guide to the cafes that offer the tastiest, freshest and most unusual ice cream in Prague.
Angelato
The first Angelato ice cream café opened in the center of Prague in 2007. Delicious ice cream from the family manufactory, prepared artisanally (without artificial additives, flavour enhancers and preservatives) from quality farm products.
The café constantly surprises with some unique ice cream flavours. For example, one of the most popular flavours is Coconut Ash. This ice cream is black in color: it looks like charcoal, but has a pleasant coconut flavour.
Every month Angelato has new flavors of ice cream. Among the most unusual are ice creams with flavours of rice, parmesan, zucchini, nettle or elderflower. You can keep track of new flavors on the cafe’s website.
Puro Gelato
Puro Gelato is a cosy Prague gelateria with several branches. Here they make gelato, a popular Italian frozen dessert. It is made with fresh cow’s milk, sugar, cream and added berries, nuts, fresh fruit or chocolate.
Gelato differs from ordinary ice cream in that it has less milk fat (only 4-6%) and a higher sugar content. It is not industrially produced because it must be served immediately after being made. It is said that each chef gets a completely unique taste of gelato.
At Puro Gelato you can enjoy not only different flovours of gelato, but also refreshing vegan sorbet desserts.
Zmrzlinář
Zmrzlinář ice cream café in Prague specializes in classic ice cream, made according to the traditional recipe from the freshest products, without chemical additives. On the menu you can always find the four most popular types of ice cream: strawberry, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate. Another 12 types of ice cream are constantly changing, there are exotic flavors such as passion fruit, black rowanberry and others. Sometimes there are even alcoholic flavors, such as Campari or Slivovice ice cream. And for people with gluten and lactose intolerance, there are refreshing sorbets on the menu.
Parlor
Have you ever tried an ice cream sandwich? If not, come to Parlor Café in Prague 8. Here you can create a sweet sandwich to your liking. You will be offered a selection of cookies, ice cream, sprinkles and sweet sauce. One of the more unusual choices is strawberries with Thai basil and fig sauce.
Cafe visitors do not limit their imagination and are not afraid of unbelievable combinations. For example, vanilla ice cream is combined with olive oil, gluten-free peanut butter cookies, chocolate cookies and coconut shavings. Vegans will also find suitable options, such as lemon/mint, mango, passion fruit and pistachio ice cream.
Crème de la Crème
Banana and cocoa, hot chocolate and chili, salted caramel and coconut. Crème de la Crème offers Italian ice cream in all these flavors. In addition to the regular menu, the café offers 30 seasonal varieties, as well as sugar-free ice cream: only with fruit and stevia. Also on the menu are fruit sorbets and vegan ice creams.
Besides, only here you can order ice cream with the lowest fat content (only 1.5%) in four variants: pistachio, salted peanut, strawberry and mango.
Another important advantage is that the chain’s cafes are open every day. So if you fancy some ice cream during your evening stroll, come to Café Crème de la Crème.
Cacao
This cute coffee shop is located a stone’s throw from Namesti Republiky in Prague. It offers very tasty and high quality ice cream of different kinds. The ice cream is always fresh: it is made on the same day from natural products. Among the most interesting are forest berry ice cream and cake with pistachios, raspberries, cream ice cream and baked cakes.
Also on the menu are many types of vegan and gluten-free ice cream. Fans of original desserts will love the Taormina Sicilian ice cream made with mascarpone cheese, oranges and pistachios. In addition to ice cream there is always a wide range of desserts by original recipes, freshly squeezed juices, cocktails and breakfasts.
