Cream cakes and specialty coffee on the other side of the Vltava: Myšák has opened in Prague's Holešovice
Myšák: Pastry shops on both banks of the Vltava River
“Myšák at the Holešovice Market is a project we’ve been waiting four years for. It’s a fusion of a classic brand and Prague’s emerging gastronomic scene. For us, it’s a key location for taking orders and for guests to enjoy our offerings outside the city centre,” says Myšák’s managing director Tomáš Hánek.
Traditional pastries made with quality ingredients and treats to take home
At the Holešovice Market, you’ll find authentic Czech cakes and pastries crafted in the workshop of head pastry chef Lukáš Pohl. The selection includes traditional Czech desserts prepared according to First Republic-era recipes, using high-quality ingredients — butter and eggs from trusted suppliers, seasonal fruit, vanilla, chocolate, pistachios and almonds from Sicily, or hazelnuts from Piedmont.
Retail sales also play an important role. Pick up tubs of ice cream, cookies, nut butters, chocolate pralines, or specialty coffee from the Liberec roastery Nordbeans to prepare at home.
And, of course, breakfasts. In addition to desserts and open-faced sandwiches, the Holešovice location offers filled, baked croissants, homemade granola, and the popular buns with vanilla cream, which are an iconic item on Myšák’s menu.
A relaxed atmosphere and fast service
Given there are only a few seats, the focus is primarily on quick service and takeout orders. “The bright and sunny space is the perfect place to pop in for coffee and a fresh croissant in the morning, or to stop by for our legendary cream puff or caramel sundae. Plus, you can conveniently pick up birthday cakes here, without any stress or the hassle of finding a parking spot,” adds Myšák’s general manager at the Holešovice Market, Michaela Pham.
The interior was designed by architect Tereza Froňková, who also worked on the Myšák location on Vodičkova Street. “Since there’s already one Myšák, it was important for the new space to have a clear connection to the brand and to the interior on Vodičkova Street. At the same time, we’re in a completely different setting — not in a historic building, but the Holešovice Market. So the goal was to translate the atmosphere of Myšák into a new context, helping everything function naturally and organically,” explains Froňková.
A common element of both locations is mahogany wood, which was already present in the original Myšák from the First Republic era. Just like the shop in downtown Prague, the one in Holešovice is adorned with an unusual chandelier, inspired by the marzipan figurines that once made the pastry shop famous. Unlike Myšák on Vodičkova Street, whose interior is dominated by a vanilla hue, the Holešovice location features a soft sage colour. “It’s important to me that we’ve built on the legacy of the Vodičkova location, but at the same time, I’m glad that no one asked me to make a copy. So you sense the connection more on a subconscious level,” adds the architect.
The space in Hall 27 is shared between the pastry shop and Naše maso butcher's shop, and Hall 28 is occupied by Skô, a restaurant run by Slovak chef Tomáš Valkovič. The three are connected by a shared courtyard, which offers 67 outdoor seats. Here, guests will be able to enjoy meals or desserts from all three establishments, and soak up the lively atmosphere of the Holešovice Market. Throughout the year, various themed events will be held, including some organised by the operators of the Holešovice Market.
