Where to go in Pilsen for a cake shop and ice cream?
It’s been said that there’s more to life than only beer, and the same goes for here in Pilsen. Who could say no to stopping by for some ice cream to cool off in the summer or to ordering a slice of cake to brighten your mood? You’ll find just what you’re looking for in any one of Pilsen’s cake and ice cream shops.
Kolombína
True connoisseurs go to Kolombína for the ice cream. Where else could you get your hands on flavours such as Japanese lime or sea buckthorn, or even ice cream for diabetics? And, of course, there’s also ice lollies to choose from. Kolombína is only open from Spring to Fall, you can find any current information regarding their opening hours on their Facebook page. Now you can even find two branches in the centre of Pilsen!
- facebook Ice Cream Kolombína (Rooseveltova 6, Pilsen – mapa, Smetanovy Sady 10, Pilsen – mapa)
Zigolo Gelato
You can stop by while on Americká Street at Zigolo Gelato for some delicious ice cream flavours and ice lollies. Here you can choose between many different types of ice cream and sorbets. They even have vegan ice cream, which is actually quite tasty.
- www.zmrzni.cz (Americká 31, Pilsen – map)
Plzeňský skleník (Pilsen Greenhouse)
The glass greenhouse simply named Pilsner Greenhouse invites you to very good ice cream, drinks and coffee in the pleasant surroundings of Šafařík Sady park under the Hotel Continental.
- facebook Pilsner Greenhouse (Šafaříkovy sady, Pilsen – map)
Pilsen cafés won’t leave you wanting more
If we were to recommend only one dessert for you to try while in Pilsen, we would suggest the vanilla cream puffs at Pappa Coffee. However, you’ll also find plenty of other delicious treats at Pilsen’s other cafés. Check out our tips in our café guide. For excellent ice cream it is definitely worth going to Kafe Smetanka on the edge of Homolka Park in Slovany, which can be reached by tram from the centre.
Trip suggestion: Ice cream in Dobřany
The village of Dobřany is a popular destination for summer trips out of Pilsen, and families with children primarily come here for the ice cream. You’ll find the ice cream shop in question, Zmrzlina “U hřiště” Dobřany, located approx. 15 km by bike from Pilsen, and don’t be surprised if you see large lines of people already waiting out front. A few of the flavours you can expect to find here include passion fruit, cucumber and buttermilk.
- zmrzlinadobrany.cz (Jiráskova 368, Dobřany – map)