We stopped here for breakfast on a Tuesday morning. What a surprising gem! Best black tea I've had in Wien in a month. Service was friendly and professional. Recently renovated in an Alt Bau cafe, but still has that old Wien "cafe culture" vibe. Comfy chairs and benches with heavy tables that the waiters can help you get into. The menu items are themed around famous writers and philosophers. The soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly, and the homemade "house marmalade" was a delicious apricot spread. The special twist here is the wonderful collection of books and cards for sale. There is also a piano to one side. I wonder if it gets played? I will definitely return.
As as aside, if you go to any Austrian restaurant for a sit down meal, 30 minutes before closing, you are likely to be turned away. Closing time means that is the time the staff go home, not the time the last customer is allowed in the door. Work life balance is highly prized here - even for service industry staff - which is why they still have practically everything closed on Sundays and holidays. read more