If you haven't been to the Czech Village in a while, you're missing out! There are lots of awesome local businesses to explore, some you may not even know exist!

We put together a guide to make your next visit to the Czech Village easy. Here are all the restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bookstores, boutiques and more that you can check out:

Restaurants

Cafe Saint Pio

• 99 16th Ave SW
• A coffee shop and cafe that serves beverages, pastries, breakfast, and lunch
• Hours
  • Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CJ's Sports Bar & Grill

• 62 17th Ave SW
• A sports bar with pool and darts that serves American and Mexican food (they're known for their margaritas!)
• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Czech Town Station

• 69 16th Ave SW
• A restaurant that serves lunch, dinner, and all-day breakfast and hosts various holiday pop-ups
• Hours
  • Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lion Bridge Brewing Company/Ian's Pizza

• 59 16th Ave SW
• A local brewery and tasting room with a large outdoor patio that serves craft beer, pizza (whole and by-the-slice), salads, breadsticks, and more
• Tasting Room Hours
  • Tuesday & Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Food Hours
  • Tuesday & Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lucky's on 16th

• 86 16th Ave SW
• A diner that serves comfort food, all-day breakfast, and cocktails and features daily and weekly specials
• Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Red Frog

• 88 16th Ave SW
• A small bar & restaurant that offers wings, burgers, and other bar fare, as well as breakfast on weekends
• Hours
  • Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Up in Smoke BBQ

• 92 16th Ave SW
• A father & son-owned BBQ joint with ribs, pulled pork, footlong hot dogs, brisket, mac & cheese, cornbread, and other BBQ favorites - catering is also available
• Hours
  • Monday from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Shops

Anh's Bread Therapy

• 77 16th Avenue SW
• A bakery and teahouse serving Asian-inspired buns and pastries, cupcakes, Shokupan, sourdough bread, tarts, cookies, and more
• Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until sold out (usually early afternoon)

Bare Tones

• 87 16th Ave SW
• A boutique and spa that offers clothes and accessories, as well as services like spray tanning, hair styling, teeth whitening, makeup and brow services, a blow dry bar, and more
• Hours not listed

The Barkery

• 76 16th Ave SW
• A local bakery with homemade dog and cat treats, as well as other pet treats, toys, and supplies
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Corner Store Apothecary & More

• 1612 C Street SW
• A modern-day apothecary offering holistic healing items like CBD products, plus stones/crystals, jewelry, tea, candles, soap, essential oils, and more
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Czech Cottage

• 100 16th Ave SW
• A gift shop that specializes in “genuine Czech Garnet jewelry, Moldavite jewelry, hand cut crystal, window prisms, other glassware gifts and jewelry.”
• Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The DAISY

• 102 16th Ave SW
• A boutique offering both new and preloved (on consignment) clothes, shoes, and accessories, plus home decor and gifts
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Found + Formed

• 65 16th Ave SW
• A shop that sells vintage clothing and accessories, as well as gifts and handmade items
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Health Hut & Kolache Bakery

• 83 16th Ave SW
• A longtime health food store that offers vitamins and supplements, smoothies, and homemade kolaches
• Hours
  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heartland Supply Company (Patio Pop-Up Shop)

• Pohoda Patio (next to I'll Meet You There)
• "A modern day general store that carries thoughtfully curated goods" like clothing, accessories, jewelry, candles, candy, essential oils, bath & body products, and more
• Hours
  • Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I'll Meet You There

• 62 16th Ave SW
• A new business featuring a coffee shop and a book store offering a variety of beverages, pastries, gifts, books, and cozy seating
• Hours
  • Sunday & Monday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Indigo River & Co.

• 1501 C St SW
• A sustainable goods shop selling refillable household essentials and homemade soap, bath bombs, face masks, lotion, lip balm, and more
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LaLa B's Boutique

• 102 16th Ave SW
• A women's clothing boutique selling small through plus sizes, jewelry, purses, shoes, and more
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lo Key Hat Co.

• 73 16th Ave SW
• A new hat and boot shop where you can design your own one-of-a-kind hat (solo or in a group setting) with charms, ribbons, feathers, branding, and more
• Hours
  • Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lustara (Patio Pop-Up Shop)

• Pohoda Patio (next to I'll Meet You There)
• A metaphysical shop selling crystals, stones, jewelry, tarot cards, and more
• Hours
  • Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Moss Plant Shop

• 74 16th Ave SW
• A shop that sells a wide variety of houseplants, pottery, jewelry, candles, artisan stationery, books, puzzles, and more
• Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sisters Books & Nooks

• 1612 C St SW
• A new, dark academia-themed bookstore with a focus on the fantasy, thriller, and horror genres, plus themed gifts and decor - you can also rent the space for events or parties
• Hours
  • Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SOKO Outfitters

• 41 16th Ave SW
• A specialty outdoor store with a focus on hiking and camping and the outdoor lifestyle
• Also featuring The Hut - a separate shop for "premium consignment outdoor clothing and gear"
• SOKO Hours
  • Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Hut Hours
  • Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sweet Mercantile

• 98 16th Ave SW
• An old-fashioned soda fountain and candy shop that sells ice cream sundaes, floats, milkshakes, and more
• Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Vintage Market & Supply Co.

• 95 16th Ave SW
• A "rare and unique vintage" shop that has clothing, collectibles, cards, comics, records, toys, decor, and more
• Open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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