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Cafe Sacher Wien

3.6 (366 reviews)
ModerateCafes
Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Red C.

If you're already in Vienna, you might as well try the original, right? Café Sacher, the alleged birthplace of the famous Viennese Sacher-torte, is all about the experience. The cafe is part of Hotel Sacre, a historic luxury hotel with beautiful architecture. I already knew what to expect with the cake being dense, some even said a bit dry but I didn't notice that at all, so I was perfectly fine with it. It wasn't too sweet and made for a lovely afternoon treat. A violinist played in the dining room, adding a beautiful classical touch to the atmosphere. Service was slow, but we didn't mind. It actually made us slow down too and just enjoy the moment. Nothing particularly spectacular, but that's kind of the charm. Just savoring the Viennese pastime of lingering at a café, one slice of Sacher-torte at a time.

Sacher torte
Briana T.

I know everyone says to try the Sachertorte while in Vienna, and by all means it's a touristy experience! It just left me underwhelmed, personally. My husband and I were visiting Vienna and this was definitely on our list. We walked by the cafe one afternoon and saw the line was out the door. We ended up coming back the next evening when there wasn't as much of a wait, maybe 5 minutes or so. The wait really did go by fast so that's a plus. The cafe itself is beautifully stunning with a relaxing atmosphere. The service was a little flighty, I think just because people are just ordering desserts and it's hard to keep up. The cake itself was nothing to write home about. It's definitely a touristy thing to try, but don't expect to be blown away. I wouldn't recommend this to be high up on my list of things to do in Vienna, especially if there's a long wait!

Apple strudel
Catalina T.

We were recommended Cafe Sacher for our visit to Vienna. We stopped by for am evening snack. We ordered the Torte and an Apple Strudel. The place has a beautiful elegant feel to it and can have a long line during busy meal hours. The torte was very rich and chocolately, great for any chocolate fanatic but it was a bit too much for me. I'm glad it came with some cream on the side which paired perfectly being that the cake itself is a bit on the dry side . This would be delicious with a glass of red wine or some coffee to wash it down. I think it's a bit over hyped for what it was. The apple strudel was better. The crust was soft and had a lot of apples along with some raisins (warning all those that do not like raisins). The raisins had a bit of a rum taste to them which I enjoyed. Light strudel but good. Service was ok, maybe too tired being that it was close to the end of the night or too busy trying to clear up the place to close.

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Pamela G.

A very famous spot in Vienna and a good one but after sampling cakes every afternoon during my visit in Vienna I didn't think this was better than the others. If you don't want to wait in line there are lots of alternatives. Service was attentive and pleasant and a lovely old school ambiance.

Dan V.

We were so looking forward to an original Sacher torte. We thought it had more layers but did not. It had good flavor but was denser than expected. A slight let down. We also had the Sacher fudge cake. It was really dry. Drinks were good, but we hoped for so much more...

Ally W.

Cafe Sacher is one of those touristy cafes that you have to stop by once if you have never been. Yes, the majority of customers are tourists. Yes, there are lines to get in. Yes, the food portions are small. Yes, everything is over-priced for what you get. However, I like seeing the red classic cafe interior, as a reminder of what old-school dainty Viennese cafes were like. I see the price as an admission ticket. Tip: Make sure to be seated in one of the main rooms instead of the extended sunroom, which has minimal decor...and can get quite hot. I ordered a cappuccino and two desserts. Although the portion sizes were small and the sachertorte parfait was something ridiculous like €15 (to my gripe above), they had good flavors and I did enjoy them. I did not order their legendary sachertorte as it is dry (1 star off). Service was good and efficient. On a hot day, staff would even hand water out to customers waiting in line outside -- a very kind gesture!

Sachertorte
Carolyn S.

A MUST-try when going to Vienna, the birthplace of the Sacchetorte! Needless to day, this dessert, a chocolate cake with apricot jam filling, fudge ganache and crowned with a piece of chocolate. For such a seemingly rich dessert, it was shockingly light! Certainly smaller than desserts in the US with less sugar, too. I loved the cake, which was moist and dense. The apricot jam added a different note of sweetness to the whole dessert, the the ganache on top was just the crowning glory of the whole thing. I got it with an iced caffe, something else that you need to have when you're in Europe, which is coffee, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. The result is a heavenly coffee-cloud that cools and refreshes as well. The cafe is beautiful, reminding me of a castle, as so many of these elegant cafes do in Europe. The service staff are on point and never miss a beat as they go from guest to guest, giving you more than just dessert; you get a first-class experience!

Chocolate cake
Myra A.

The service was great, food and coffee delicious, and the decor amazing. Definitely recommend this hidden gem in Vienna, Austria.

Sacher torte
Kylie B.

came here to try the famous sacher-torte and thought it was just ok! Its definitely unique to other chocolate cakes with the apricot jam that is quite tasty and has a beautiful appearance, but I agree with other reviews that overall it just was a bit dry and fell somewhat short for me. I came on a weekday afternoon and was seated immediately, but if I had waited in the famous long lines for this expensive slice of sacher-torte I would have been a bit disappointed for sure. Service was very friendly and the inside of the cafe is stunning - I would recommend taking peak at the top floor for sure. The red carpets and chandeliers are very elegant and set the stage for a classy afternoon coffee and treat!

Sacher Torte and Mocha Macchiato
Tiffany N.

We came to try the famous Sachertorte and ended up upstairs dining level. Such a luxurious and old-charm cafe, cozy with chandeliers and rich red tone room. Staff is so attentive and engaging with recommendations. Though the chicken is a little dry, the presentation is stunning. The fish is absolutely delicious. I should have taken a picture of the dining menu since it's not even in their website. I'm not really sure the names of what we ordered This place is one of my unforgettable dining experience in Vienna.

Sachertorte. 1 star.  Insta/Beli: @amei_eats
Alex M.

(Overall: D) - Hotel Sacher is a very historic place with grandiose decor and a trademark dish of their own. Given this nature, there is unfortunately a wait for the hotel and the wait I found not worth to try a cake which I personally did not enjoy beyond the flavor. (Sachertorte: F) - As one of the historic dishes of Vienna, I definitely had to go out of my way to try this chocolate cake with apricot jam. Unfortunately, I found not only the concept to be historic but the actual cake itself as the presentation is dated to my disliking. I also found the cake to be lacking levity and could benefit from incorporation of more air and moisture. (Lemonade: C) - I was unpleasantly surprised by the backwardness of the lemon flavor in this lemonade as it was primarily soda water and the berry jam. Nevertheless, the drink is presented nicely and tastes reasonably refreshing. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: E Overall: -1 D Insta/Beli: @amei_eats

Sacher torte and espresso
Casey K.

The cake was rich and delicate--sweet but not overly so and slightly tart. Highly recommended! Absolutely lives up to its reputation as the most authentic version. We heard from our tour guide that the legal dispute over who created the original Sacher torte was one of the longest legal cases in Vienna between Sacher and Cafe Demel - another very large and distinguished Cafe in Vienna.

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Lindsay S.

very touristy but one of those "have to try if you're in the city" spots. i waited on a short line to get 4 slices to go for €42 which is a pretty penny for a slice of cake. honestly.... i don't get the hype. it was dry, not moist, and unmemorable. i went right when it opened at 8am and no one was there but the waitress seemed like she couldn't be bothered and was not friendly.

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