Eska

A bakery-restaurant in a converted Karlín factory that rethinks Czech grandma cooking — famous for 'potatoes in ash' and superb sourdough — with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for value. Mains around 300 CZK. This is where you send a friend who thinks Czech food is only goulash. Caveat: weekend brunch queues are real; book or go weekday.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is Eska good for vegetarians?

Yes — vegetables are treated as seriously as meat here, and several signatures (including the ash potatoes) are meat-free or easily made so. Vegans have fewer but real options; ask the staff.

What should I order at Eska?

Potatoes in ash is the dish everyone comes for, the smoked beef tartare is excellent, and whatever you do, take a loaf of bread home. At breakfast, anything with their bread and eggs works.

What are Eska's opening hours?

Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, weekends 9am-7pm, with breakfast served until late morning. Note it closes early evening — this is a daytime place, not a dinner destination.

How do I get to Eska and is Karlín worth exploring?

Metro line B to Křižíkova, then a four-minute walk to Pernerova 49. Karlín is Prague's best eating neighborhood right now — leafy streets, cafés, and no crowds — so build in a wander.

Do I need to book at Eska?

Weekend brunch, yes — it's Karlín's favorite morning out and fills fast. Weekdays you can usually walk in for breakfast or lunch. Book through their website if your dates are fixed.

Is Eska a bakery or a restaurant?

Both — the ground floor is a working bakery and café with a shop, and the same space serves a full menu. The industrial concrete-and-glass room used to be a factory, and it wears it well.

How expensive is Eska?

Very reasonable for the quality — mains around 300 CZK, breakfast dishes less. For a Bib Gourmand kitchen in a capital city, it's honestly a bargain.

What is Eska known for?

Its bread above all — the sourdough loaves are arguably Prague's best — and modern takes on old Czech home cooking, like the signature potatoes in ash with smoked fish and kefir. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which is the good-food-fair-price award.

Nearby in Ask Prague

• KarlínNeighborhood0.23 km · 3 min walk
• Krystal BistroRestaurant0.28 km · 4 min walk
• Vítkov Hill & Jan Žižka MonumentPark0.4 km · 5 min walk
• Lokál HamburkRestaurant0.51 km · 6 min walk
• ŽižkovNeighborhood1.04 km · 13 min walk