"Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others." - Orson WellesWe were in the center of Prague on a weekday morning, and we wanted some breakfast. The options are not unlimited.
I suggested Cafe Louvre. I often go for a club sandwich and creamy hot chocolate when I need a comfort food fix.
Not today.
"I'll take you somewhere you haven't been before," V said.
On this bright and lovely day, she led me to the House of the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží).
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I'd walked by this early gem of Cubist architecture hundreds of times. But I'd never ventured inside and up the spiral staircase.
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The dining room was virtually empty at 11 am. We decided to sit outside on the terrace.
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There were a few croissant and baguette sandwiches with fillings like chicken, tuna, cheese, or smoked salmon (62-135 CZK).
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There were also sweet and savory crepes and a fair number of desserts, like cake and ice cream, to choose from.
We decided to stick with eggs. I got fried bacon and eggs (85 CZK). It came with three eggs, the yolks cooked all the way through.
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But in an effort put somewhat healthy food in my body, I did have a few bites of these side items.
V got the ham and eggs (85 CZK). The dish was almost identical to mine. However, the ham was a very ordinary type you'd find at a supermarket deli counter.
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They were soft and rubbery, which was a shame. I took one bite of one and that was enough.
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We also had two 0.3 liter bottles of Mattoni sparkling water (35 CZK each).
The total bill was 328 CZK.
After breakfast, we browsed around in the street-level gift shop. They have everything from expensive little Cubist porcelain boxes to furniture.
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But, I'd still recommend at least one visit, especially for out-of-town visitors.
Why?
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There were plenty of tables to be had at mid-morning.
Plus, there's one more unique and identifiable ingredient that will make it worthwhile for some.
Grand Café Orient is a triumph of style over sustenance.
Grand Café Orient
Dům U Černé Matky Boží
Ovocný trh 19
Prague 1
Tel. (+420) 224 224 240
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