Cafe Ansari

One of my very favorite cafes in the world. Lots of history, great coffee, and food. It feels like…read moreyou are going into the past and your mind wanders thinking about all the people who once might have been patrons here. Since social media, this place has become much more busy and waiting is not uncommon, unfortunately.

This café was tough to get a reservation at, so I arrived a few minutes before opening and joined…read morethe standby line. Once the doors opened, the line moved quickly, and I was seated right away. I enjoyed breakfast and a pastry, and while everything was perfectly fine, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The food was pleasant, but nothing particularly stood out. If you can get in, I'd say it's worth trying for yourself, especially if you're curious about the experience. That said, I wouldn't go out of my way for a reservation if you can't get one.

Interior

Apple Strudel

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Jonas Reindl Coffee

4.6(81 reviews)

1.5 km•Alsergrund

Been here three times over the years and it doesn't disappoint. Third wave coffee roasters that get…read morethe best of the beans out-sweet aromas in a very relaxed setting.

Had the most amazing torte along with a tasty coffee. Service was quick and plenty of seating. I…read morewould highly recommend this place! It also was near the tram which takes you into the city.

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Café Landtmann

3.9(279 reviews)

1.5 km•Innere Stadt

I stopped by early on a weekday, right as they were opening, and had no trouble getting a table…read more Service was excellent, and my waiter was especially kind and attentive. The food was delicious. Nothing was particularly out of the ordinary--it felt like a fairly classic breakfast--but everything was fresh and well prepared. My only regret was not saving enough room for dessert! The interior is cozy and inviting. If you make a reservation ahead of time, they typically seat you by the window, in a nice cozy booth.

Another classic coffee shop in Vienna. I sat just feet from where Freud used to sit. Imagine that!…read more This place is more formal than a lot of other places. Still, I had the classic Vienna coffee with a Wiener Apfelstrudel. How much more classic is that? ;) It seemed like it's changed a bit with the outdoor seating and change of ownership over the years but it felt like where I sat that things felt much like they may have decades ago. And that was just fine with me!

Smaller dining room near pastry counter/case

Affogato al caffè

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Main dining hall

Barke's - Bakery & Coffee

3.3(6 reviews)

1.5 km•Innere Stadt

I've come to know Barke's as the "best pastry stand in Vienna". While it has a very unassuming…read morepresence at the Schottentor (Universität) U-Bahn station, don't let this fool you. Barke's has amazing spinach-cheese and also tomato-cheese "strudel"-pastry-things, as well as eclairs and chocolate croissants if you want something sweet. Even their simple Kornspitz and semmel rolls are tasty, and I've become a bit of a regular when it comes to their coffee: pretty much every time I pass through Schottentor in the morning, I stop for a large cappuccino (€2). Don't worry if the line is long - the service is quick, and the pastry (no matter which one you choose) is well worth it!

Some of the tasty baked goods to take with you

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Kurkonditorei Oberlaa

4.4(84 reviews)

1.1 km•Innere Stadt

I come here frequently when I'm in town for business. While busy, it's easier to get a table then…read moreat the more "touristy" cafes . It is a "seat yourself" establishment. There is outdoor dining as well as indoors. I like to come here, get a melange and read my book, when I have some down time. Seats and tables can be quite crowded ( not a lot of room). Prices are extremely reasonable and the pastries are quite good I have gotton several lunch/ dinner items and was always pleased

You cannot come to Vienna and skip the obligatory pastry cafe stop. We found this one near St…read more Stephen's Cathedral and immediately chose a pastry and a tasty hot beverage. I had a chocolate eclair that was good and some hot chocolate with whipped cream that was even better. (Chocolate overload.) My husband had walnut cake and Einspänner kaffee. It was the perfect way to take in the city for an hour.

Late & tea pot

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Sache Torte - moist and tasty

Demel

3.8(507 reviews)

1.2 km•Innere Stadt

So close to St Stephansdom, I thought it might be a tourist trap…read more But we ordered the Kaiserschmarrn, some Austrian wines, and I was surprised, it wasn't nearly as expensive as I expected and it was delicious. A great spot to soak up the atmosphere on a warm evening. Kaiserschmarrn was light, fluffy, delicious, not too sweet. Service was friendly. I speak a little German, but they spoke excellent English.

I visited Demel Vienna on August 19 during breakfast. I have always loved Demel from my previous…read morevisits, and I know it is a world-renowned and historic establishment, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. I ordered my usual Kaiserschmarrn and a drink. I had noticed that the table next to me had a drink that looked good, so when the waitress took my order, I specifically told her that I wanted the same drink the table next to me was having. When my order arrived, it was brought by a different waitress. The drink looked completely different from what I had pointed to, so I asked her what it was. She told me it was a double espresso. I explained that I had not ordered a double espresso and again pointed to the drink at the table next to me, which was clearly a hot chocolate. The waitress then called over the waitress who had originally taken my order. Instead of simply acknowledging that there had been a misunderstanding, she insisted, "That's what you ordered." When I explained again that it wasn't, she told me, "It's the same thing." A **double espresso and a hot chocolate are obviously not the same thing.** What bothered me even more than the incorrect order was the way both waitresses spoke to me. Their attitudes and tone were extremely rude, dismissive, and demeaning--as though I was stupid for pointing out the obvious mistake. The interaction became uncomfortable enough that people sitting at other tables were looking over at us. To make matters worse, my Kaiserschmarrn was **cold**. It tasted as though it had already been sitting out for some time before it was brought to my table. I understand that mistakes happen. Had they simply apologized for the misunderstanding and corrected the drink, I would not have had an issue. Instead, I was argued with and spoken down to over something that could have been resolved in seconds. This was genuinely one of the worst customer-service experiences I have ever had at a restaurant, and certainly not what I expected from an establishment with Demel's reputation. After several previous visits that I enjoyed, it is extremely disappointing to say that I will not return and will no longer recommend Demel to my friends.

Bar area sans customers, towards their closing time

Apple strudel- the national dessert of Austria

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Inside shop

Cafe Daniel Moser

4.3(21 reviews)

0.6 km•Innere Stadt

What a wonderful treasure and to consider you are sitting in a cafe that folks like Mozart or Linz…read morecould have once sat as well! And you are simply enjoying great service, a wonderful tart and the best coffee you have ever had! If you like coffee you can't pass through Vienna without stopping at Cafe Daniel Moser's and please do not miss out as you can watch the street life pass you buy! Old school yet with a modern flair of service without loss of traditional Vienna cafe!

The coffee is amazing here, we went to Daniel Moser for a quick early coffee stop and a little…read morebreak from walking around town. Service was great, the lady who served us was very knowledgeable about the items on the menu and she even suggested other options. It was really a great atmosphere sitting outside on the sidewalk chairs and taking in the early morning in Vienna.

Signs to the washrooms

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Phil

4.3(169 reviews)

2.1 km•Mariahilf

5 stars out of 5 for:…read more - this place was across the street from where we were staying - literally a fab place to chill solo with or without a book; meet with a friend / friends; etc. because it has nice seating for one, two on a love seat (you can have your own nook!) or have a seat outside on their patio - there are an eclectic range of books available for purchase - friendly and helpful staff - yummy drinks (I did not get a chance to try the food) - clean bathroom

We had the hot lemon drink, a turmeric latte (the best I've ever had), the alpinophiles frühstuck,…read moreand the philgood frühstuck. Hearty options, healthy food, incredible butter, and generous servings of tasty local honey.

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Cafe Hawelka

3.8(248 reviews)

1.0 km•Innere Stadt

Wanted a more "traditional" coffee experience so whittled the list down to three and then selected…read moreCafe Hawelka. We were met outside by a host who led us to a seat inside the cafe. Loved the decor, made me feel like we were transported back in time. Our waiter came, dressed in his formal clothing despite the heat outside, and took our order. For me, an espresso, for my wife, a chocolate cake and water. My coffee was delivered on a neat little tray with a glass of water to go along with it. The waiter then pretty much left us alone as we took our time eating and drinking. Pricewise, the cafe seemed similar to other coffee shops we had visited during our trip. So why not more stars? Largely because the food being offered isn't vegan friendly. Maybe that is due to tradition, fine I understand that if that's the case, but I've heard that there are other traditional cafes in Vienna that do have vegan options. Just give me one. That's all I'm asking.

We went to this lovely Cafe on the recommendation of our cruise director, and because of its…read morehistory (opened in 1939 and frequented by the likes of Arthur Miller and Andy Warhol). We went in on a lovely Sunday, and were pleased to get a table for the 4 of us right away. The place was cozy and felt like a living room or breakfast nook. The owner sat nearby enjoying a coffee and came by an asked us how we liked our visit. The coffee was very good and the strudel was delicious as well. Highly recommend!

Interior

Gulaschsuppe

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Café Eiles

3.8(76 reviews)

2.0 km•Josefstadt

When I envisioned a Viennese cafe, this is what I expected…read more I went for breakfast, as I didn't do the hotel's (30 Euros for breakfast buffet was ridiculous). So for less than 10 Euros, I got the Little Breakfast, which was a croissant with jam, butter, along with tea/coffee and orange juice. That's all I really wanted for breakfast that morning. The croissant was pretty large and warm. It's wasn't the greatest croissant but it was with lamination and tasted buttery. The piping hot tea and freshly squeezed orange juice rounded out a nice starter to the day. Service was mostly friendly, though I didn't have to interact much. I was greeted at the front by FOH and the server was friendly enough. The decor here is quite lovely, with that 19th century feel. The display cases of desserts looked inviting. If I was around the area longer, I would've stopped by for a strudel. There are newspapers available for diners to read as they're sipping their coffee. Where do you find that in the States anymore?

It's everything I wanted in a Viennese cafe -- friendly, great coffee and food, relaxed and cozy…read moreatmosphere. It felt like history, if that makes any sense. It's a gorgeous old space, like a grande dame of a cafe and I was so here for it! Prices are amazing, too. You're not paying extra for some pomp and circumstance - just solidly tasty coffee and a gorgeously simple breakfast. I had eggs and ham and it was maybe €7 and it was probably my favorite simple breakkie of my entire trip. LOVED the proprietor. Didn't catch his name, but even with a bit of a language barrier, he was so friendly and just vibed.

Warmer apfelstrudel

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