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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Kus Koláče

Prague, Czechia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 24 2026
Kus Koláče

A Prague bakery selling traditional Czech koláče with quark, fruit and crumble, plus frgály and other pastries, for takeaway. The koláče come out in fixed batches several times a day, prepared in an open kitchen visible through glass while queues form outside.

Highlights

  • Blueberry and cherry koláče
  • Pistachio pastries
  • Open kitchen behind glass

Good to know

  • Batch times posted on board and Instagram
  • Queue forms 20–30 minutes before batches
  • No seating, takeaway only

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