Prague is one of the most magical places on Earth, in my honest opinion. It is perfect for a romantic or solo trip as well as one with friends. The gluten free options are forever growing too. After my favourite/the most popular gluten free eatery in Prague (Svejk U Karla) shut down during 2020, I made it my mission to find even more goodies for you all when I visited again.
I’ve visited here numerous times now and it was essentially my second home for a number of years. Therefore, I feel I’ve had the chance to find so many options for you all over the city. If there are any others you find or any updates you have, always make sure to contact me and let me know. I love hearing your feedback.
I hope you have a fantastic stay in Prague. I’ve also added a little list of things to do and see at the end of this guide xx
Updated July 2023
Useful Phrases
The term ‘gluten free’ is not well-known in Prague, especially in terms of coeliac. A lot of the cuisine is not naturally gluten free, unfortunately (but there are good places to eat). You’ll find it helpful to have a translation card when visiting. However, I’ve also added some useful phrases below too:
Gluten = lepek
Gluten-free = bezlepkové/ý/á (the ending may change dependant on directionals) or bez lepku
Gluten free (un-hyphenated) = bez lepek
May contain traces of gluten = může obsahovat stopy lepek
Milk = mléko
Milk free = bez mleká
I am allergic to gluten and milk = Jsem alergický/á na lepek a mléko
Breakfast and Brunch
- Bassotto: Situated in the new town, this 100% gluten free cafe provides croissants and cakes.
- Bistro and Shop by Antonio Sandev: A cute little shop and eatery with a medetarranian twist. They do offer breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner.
- Bistro Monk: These guys are nestled down a side street off the main square. There are a couple of gluten free options on the menu (but combined with dairy free it is more limited). They do offer gluten free bread alternatives.
- Cafe Elektric: These guys are both gluten free and vegan friendly (not a dedicated GF restaurant). They clearly mark the allergns on the menu and serve healthier options for brunch.
- Coffee and Waffles: Note this is not coeliac-safe as they use the same pans for gluten and non. If you’re just gluten intolerant and can deal with cross contact, then this is the perfect brunch waffle spot which is popular with the locals. Also open for lunch and dinner.
- Den Noc: If you’re craving pancakes then this is for you. They offer a gluten intolerant and lactose free pancake. Just make sure to check whether it is coeliac safe, as I personally have not eaten here.
- Mezi Srnky: A small breakfast menu with gluten free bread avaliable. Ideal if you are in the Prague 2 area.
- Můj šálek kávy: A top-rated spot in Prague. They can swap out bread for gluten free, and the dishes are beautiful. They have a full breakfast menu with vegetarian and vegan options avaliable also.
- My Raw Cafe: The perfect 100% gluten free and vegan breakfast spot in Prague. You can grab anything from crepes to acai bowls.
- Satsang Brunch & Dinner: There are several gluten free and vegan brunch options here, which are clearly marked on the menu. Great reviews online too.
- Venue: A well established breakfast spot with gluten free bread options, such as scrambled eggs. They also have vegan tofu scramble if preferred.
Lunch and Light Bites
- Agave: This restaurant is perfect if you fancy Mexican food. The staff are very clued up on allergens, and can help with both gluten free and dairy free options.
- Alriso: A 100% gluten free Italian in the heart of Prague centre. With the exception of dessert, they also have plenty of dairy free options too.
- Arepas De Lyna: As it says on the tin – arepas. These are naturally gluten free, great for a quick bite.
- Babiccina Spiz: A 100% gluten free bakery in the old town which offers a range of sandwiches, cakes and more. They even have a couple of vegan options.
- Bassotto: A 100% gluten free eatery in Prague new town. They offer pizzas and more. Lactose free and vegan also avaliable.
- Bistro and Shop by Antonio Sandev: A cute little shop and eatery with a medetarranian twist. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options avaliable.
- Bistro Monk: These guys are nestled down a side street off the main square. There are a couple of gluten free options on the menu (but combined with dairy free it is more limited). They do offer gluten free bread alternatives.
- Cafe Elektric: These guys are both gluten free and vegan friendly (not a dedicated GF restaurant). They clearly mark the allergns on the menu and serve healthier options.
- Chutnej: A fully plant-based eatery which offers gluten free options (marked on the menu). The menu frequently changes so make sure to double-check before going.
- Creperie U slepé Kočičky: Grab a salad or buckwheat galette here for a nice lunch. Very highly regarded by locals.
- Forky’s: Situated in the old town, this little vegan bistro has plenty of gluten free options spanning burgers to curries. Gluten free options are noted on the menu. Just double-check for cross contact as I’ve seen some mixed reviews.
- Mali Bistro: Pizzas, burgers, and salads all which can be made gluten free. They do serve gluten containing items here, but do seem aware of coeliac disease.
- Maitrea: A fully vegetarian cafe with gluten free options. The staff are knowledgeable on allergens, which are clearly marked on the menu.
- Moment: A fully vegan cafe with gluten free options marked on the menu. A good place if you fancy something slightly healthier.
- Můj šálek kávy: A top-rated spot in Prague. They can swap out bread for gluten free, and the dishes are beautiful. Vegetarian and vegan options avaliable.
- My Raw Cafe: For a light lunch, make sure to check out this 100% gluten free vegan cafe. They have smaller options as well as taster menus for a great price.
- Resturace U Agamy: A fully gluten free restaurant in Prague 3 which offers traditional Czech food. A lot of it is also dairy (milk) free. This is more of a ‘heavier’ dinner mind you, the portions are hearty.
- Satsang Brunch & Dinner: There are several gluten free and vegan options here for a healthier but hearty lunch/dinner.
- St. Martin: An inexpensive restaurant in the heart of Prague centre, which caters for gluten free and vegetarian options. They have both a traditional and international menu.
- Vegans Prague: An eatery in the castle district, based in the new town. Everything here is 100% vegan, with a few gluten free options.
Dinner
- Agave: This restaurant is perfect if you fancy Mexican food. The staff are very clued up on allergens, and can help with both gluten free and dairy free options.
- Alriso: A trusty one of mine, which I’ve been to on multiple occasions. Everything here is gluten free and a lot can be made dairy free too (except dessert). Perfect if you’re craving pasta.
- Arepas De Lyna: As it says on the tin – arepas. These are naturally gluten free, great for a quick bite.
- Bassotto: A 100% gluten free eatery in Prague new town. They offer pizzas and more. Lactose free and vegan also avaliable.
- Bistro and Shop by Antonio Sandev: A cute little shop and eatery with a medetarranian twist. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options avaliable.
- Chutnej: A fully plant-based eatery which offers gluten free options (marked on the menu). The menu frequently changes so make sure to double-check before going.
- Forky’s: Situated in the old town, this little vegan bistro has plenty of gluten free options spanning burgers to curries. Gluten free options are noted on the menu. Just double-check for cross contact as I’ve seen some mixed reviews.
- Mali Bistro: Pizzas, burgers, and salads all which can be made gluten free in Prague 9. They do serve gluten containing items here, but do seem aware of coeliac disease.
- Maitrea: A fully vegetarian cafe with gluten free options. The staff are knowledgeable on allergens, which are clearly marked on the menu.
- Můj šálek kávy: A top-rated spot in Prague. They can swap out bread for gluten free, and the dishes are beautiful. Vegetarian and vegan options avaliable.
- My Raw Cafe: This is somewhere for an earlier dinner, as they shut between 7-8pm (dependant on the day). All of the menu is gluten free and vegan, with plenty of options. Make sure to check out the taster menu for dinner.
- Resturace U Agamy: Situated in Prague 3, you will find this 100% gluten free restaurant. They serve traditional Czech food such as goulash and sSvíčková (my favourite). I cannot recommend here enough. It is accessible from the centre and is worth the distance.
- Satsang Brunch & Dinner: There are several gluten free and vegan options here for a healthier but hearty lunch/dinner.
- St. Martin: An inexpensive restaurant in the heart of Prague centre, which caters for gluten free and vegetarian options. They have both a traditional and international menu. Make sure to book as it does fill up.
- Vegans Prague: An eatery in the castle district, based in the new town. Everything here is 100% vegan, with a few gluten free options.
Sweet Treats
- Angleato: The home of incredible ice cream and sorbet. Almost all of their flavours are gluten free (just beware of the biscuit one). The sorbets are vegan too. I’ve never had issues eating here, but make sure to double-check about cross-contact. The staff are always willing to help.
- Babiccina Spiz: A 100% gluten free bakery in the heart of the old town which has a wide array of cakes, including the classic štrůdel. A lot of them are lactose free, but dairy free and vegan options are scarce.
- Bassotto: A 100% gluten free bakery in Prague new town which serves tartlets and pastries.
- Buchta cukrarstvi: Another 100% gluten free bakery with everything you could need. The reviews are exceptional.
- Cukrář Skála: A beautiful bakery which has several ‘no flour’ cakes on offer. I’m unsure of the coeliac safety due to not eating here myself (they are not dairy free) so do check with the staff.
- Good Food: Chimey cakes. That is all! Right near Prague’s infamous Charles bridge, you cannot miss this spot. They have separate gluten free chimey cakes which are also dairy free. Have them plain or fill them with delicious ice cream (vegan options avaliable).
- My Raw Cafe: All the raw gluten free vegan sweet treats you could want. The first one like this that I know of in Prague, if not the whole of Czechia.
- Svět bez lepku: A 100% gluten free bakery and shop in Prague. The one I have visited the most is near the castle district, perfect for a grab and go. There are plenty of snack options, but dairy free is limited.
Tree Sisters: Foundi n Prague 2, this raw treatery is 100% gluten free and vegan. All the ‘healthier’ cakes and shakes you could want.
Things to do and see
- Visit Prague Castle and the new town district (Golden Lane is free after 4/5pm, but exhibitions will be closed)
- Stroll across Charle’s Bridge
- Admire (and learn how to read) the astronomical clock
- Chill in the old town square
- Grab a drink on the rooftop of Hotel U Prince (expensive, but worth it for the view)
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Climb Petrin tower
- Check out the Lenon wall
- Oggle at the Dancing House
- Take an opera house tour
- Visit the Spanish Synogogue
- Wander the Jewish Quarter
- Take a guided tour of the Klementinum & Baroque library
- Make sure to take the side passages throughout the old town (it’s what the locals do)
- Take a boat tour/hire a peddle boat on the river
- Admire Lobkowicz Palace
