Trdelnik

The trdelnik is the spiral chimney cake sold hot from stalls on every tourist corner in Prague: a ribbon of sweet dough wound around a spit, grilled over coals until golden, then rolled in sugar, cinnamon and often nuts, and sometimes filled with cream or chocolate. Warm and sweet, it is a beloved street snack, though its true origins are debated.

What you'll find

• The chimney cake - the golden spiral of dough rolled in cinnamon sugar.
• The spit grilling - the dough wound on a spit and grilled over coals.
• Filled versions - the ones filled with cream, chocolate or ice cream.
• The street stalls - the stands on Prague's tourist streets.

When to go

Year-round; a warm street snack any time, and especially good in the cold. Stalls are found on the tourist streets of Prague and other Czech towns.

Things to know

Despite being marketed as an ancient Czech tradition, its local roots are actually debated and it is largely a modern tourist treat. It is sweet, filling and a bit of fun rather than a refined pastry. The ice-cream-filled versions are very sweet.

Nearby

Stalls line the tourist streets of central Prague and the other Czech tourist towns.