Prague Cafe

Prague Cafe is a European-style cafe at No. 40-5 Wenlin Street in Wuhua District, Kunming, in the university quarter near Yunnan University. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province in southwest China, and Wenlin Street is a long-established strip of cafes, bars and small restaurants frequented by students, teachers and foreign residents. The cafe fits that pattern, offering a European menu in a district where Western-style cafes have operated for years. The sources consulted list pasta and coffee among its signature items, with spend of about CNY 60-90 (about $9-13) per person, which is mid-range for Kunming and considerably more than a noodle shop, reflecting the Western menu and the cafe setting. Specific dishes, drink prices and any beer, wine or cocktail list were not published, so visitors should check the menu on arrival. The atmosphere is likely to be informal and relaxed, suited to a long coffee, a laptop session or a light lunch, although the sources consulted do not describe the dining room in detail. The cafe operates on a walk-in basis, and reservations are not normally needed. Opening hours were not published in the sources consulted, so visitors should check locally. The Wenlin Street location is close to Green Lake Park, so the cafe makes a natural stop before or after a stroll in the park, and it sits a short walk from Hongdouyuan Restaurant and Salvador's Coffee House, two other venues on the same street. Visitors who have spent several days eating noodles and hotpot may welcome a break with pasta and coffee in a Western-style setting. Because this is a university area, it tends to be busier on weekday afternoons and evenings during the academic year, and quieter during student holidays. Visitors should note the unit number, 40-5, when looking for the entrance.