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First went there and 1988, and it only gets better. In the old days, you could smoke throughout the café indoors, then half the room was permitted to smoke, the nowhere, thank goodness. And modern science/the end of denial. The bathroom is pristine, and perhaps get the all-time best smelling men's room in a public area on the planet. The service was excellent and friendly - not overly friendly, but just right. I had my coffee with whole cream, and a lovely hour at an old haunt.
This is a traditional style Viennese cafe. The decor is really ornate and dated, in a positive way. You have a selection of cakes and food available. We went for some goulash, a traditional style soup and a sausage platter. Followed by cake, of course. The goulash and traditional style soup were good. Pretty interesting and not what I am used to. The sausage platter was also interesting. It was served with a mustard, horseradish, pickles and bread. I enjoyed the platter, it was an interesting combo. This time I went for the Mozart torte, which was a really delicious light and fluffy cake. We had not problem getting a table. Tip: CASH ONLY!
The service was good. The Sacher Torte was a little dry but came with a healthy serving of cream. I would particularly recommend the warm apple strudel with vanilla sauce. The Schoko-ccino tasted alright but probably wouldn't get again. Overall, these dishes we're heavy on the stomach and the service was good.
Jacob's Gist: This is THE PLACE to go in Vienna but with great expectations comes great responsibility. =============== Throughout my journeys in Europe, it became increasingly easy to realize a touristy restaurant from a more local one. While Cafe Museum screams tourist destination, people constantly recommended it- even the more local crowd. Both times I came to Cafe Museum, I only ordered a drink and dessert (isn't that all anyone ever needs?). While the drinks were great both times I went, I found that the main pull to Cafe Museum- the desserts- were just good. There's nothing about them that necessarily stood out to me- which shouldn't be the case when you're at a place people say is one of the best in the city. I found myself thinking "am I missing something?". While the food was a little less than what I was expecting, the decoration and service were both great. Our waiter was fantastic and helped us move tables to accommodate our group. The decoration inside was incredibly grand and made our group feel as if we were living in the lap of luxury (oh how I wish). Long story short, I would definitely give Cafe Museum a shot for the service, decoration, and drinks alone. Beyond that though, Cafe Museum falls short in the most important field in anyone's mind: dessert.
A good wake-up call We were starting to crash after flying all night, so we stopped in to sit and get some coffee. I picked a good one called Weiner Melange, a half coffee half espresso drink with lots of foam. That has helped keep me up so we can beat the jet lag in just one day. The coffee had a bold taste. The coffee also came with a small glass of water, on a silver try. I thought that looked way cool and wondered if that was sort of standard presentation in Vienna. I hope to know the answer before we leave. Having just arrived, I'm in no way adjusted to the style of service to expect in Vienna. Applying American standards, I found it polite but not warm, our server professional in appearance. I knew to ask for the bill (it is not a cheque) but had difficulty making eye contact to make the request. We got through it without being held up much and were back exploring the city.
Great little spot, a 5 minute walk away from the Opera House. Especially great if you want to avoid the hotel breakfast trap of breakfast buffets (25 EURO pp!!) or the more affordable but pastry laden continental options. Watch outs for North Americans (general for Austria/Bavaria region): tap water (from the Alpes) is not free and neither is the table bread basket (you will be charged 1.5 EURO for every piece you take). You will receive a free glass of water with every cup of coffee your order though. We went here twice, the egg dishes were great, apple strudel is delish, excellent lattes and possibly hot chocolate I've ever had! Enjoy :)
If you are looking for a classic café like the old days, then this is one of the place you should definitely give a visit. Café Mozart and this café actually serve the same menu. They both belong to the same chain. Café Mozart is always busy due the location. But here, you will always find a place to sit and they have long opening hours. They serve the special viennese breakfast in a couple of variations that suits every taste. The only negative to this place (the whole chain actually) is that they have started to ask for a fee for tap water, which is very weird for Vienna since tap water is free.
This review is only for desert. The strudel was good, but the first version came out cold, I had to send it back. Also, the portion was quite small for €7. The two big pluses about this cafe are 1) charging ports at almost every seat, and 2) free wifi. Basically, it's a pleasant spot to sit, relax, charge your phone, and have a snack, but there is probably better and cheaper strudel in Vienna.
The Café Museum has not much to do with a museum despite its name, though this Café is among the top ten most traditional, popular and elegant Cafés in the city center, Vienna's splendid 1st district. So here at the Café Museum you can experience the flair, atmosphere and splendor of the old days of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Every some weeks there are readings held of famous Austrian litereature by poets and writers in the Café Museum, for instance the famous Austrian writer Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach who lived in the old days of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. These readings are used to be free of entry and are very enjoyable to experience in this ambience reminding those wo expose themselves to of the times when Austria wa still an Empire ruled my the Emperor and its aristocracy. That brings me to the stylish interior and ambience of the Café Museum, which is definitely not the most reasonable when it comes to the prices of the dishes and tarts but you get high quality for your money. You have a seat in one of the many niches of the Café and enjoy your dishes, coffees and desserts along with a large variety of daily newspapers to choose from. The Café Museum is quite big in size with two wings and many niches and tables to choose from for having a good time relaxing on your own or with good company. The seating is comfortable to sit in since it is in sofa/couch style. The waiters are friendly and used to tourists therefore they are able and willing to speak English with you. I had the Leberknödelsuppe (liver dumpling soup) which is very popular in Austria. It was delicious. And my company had the delicious Gulaschsuppe (the Austrian variant of the more original Hungarian style goulash), though I have to mention that the Austrian version is more a thick soup and the Hungarian original is a thin soup you probably only get in Hungary but not in Austria. The Café Museum is a great place to stay in Vienna to experience the Wiener Kaffeehauskultur, the famous Viennese Coffee House Culture. With Love! Dr. Dr. Immanuel Fruhmann
This is a nice traditional Viennese coffee house. They're in a great location. The windows let in tons of light and it is wonderful that they are non-smoking. Some of the waiters are very friendly and smiling! That's right: smiles and friendliness in a traditional Viennese coffee house! But unfortunately, this just makes the traditionally grumpy waiters even grumpier. I'm all for hanging on to originality and unique cultural mentality, but really Vienna, is this the characteristic you most want to retain throughout the coming decades? A melange costs a steep €4,90! It's a good quality, tasty coffee, but it's gone in 2 sips. And to be polite, you have to add a tip. I can't help thinking, "I could have had a venti latte!" Well, it's nice to experience traditional Viennese coffee house style, but it's a pity they don't continue to build on and develop that style. It feels like it's a choice between a dusty old tradition or a "foreign" style coffee house. How about an updated Viennese coffee? The melange of the 21st century? But if course I'm referring to Viennese coffee houses in general. Regarding Cafe Museum specifically, you'll get a good but miniscule coffee consisting mostly of milk foam in a beautiful historical setting with if-y service and an inflated price.
Café Museum is an iconic coffee spot with a rich history and beautifully refreshed decor. We tried the gluten-free chocolate cake (Rehrücken, named after the back of a deer), which was quite large and very rich. The coffee was good, and they offered the classics like the melange, but prices are surprisingly high- close to 7 Euros for a cup of coffee. For a more budget-friendly experience, you might want to explore some of the less touristy coffeehouses in Vienna. Still, worth a visit for the atmosphere and history! read more
1 year ago
Great ambiance, server was kind and spoke english, dessert was very good! Live music was playing too which was nice read more
2 years ago
Great place for rest when you just arrived Vienna and got tickets in nearby Vienna Visiting center. Nice breakfast. read more
3 years ago
First went there and 1988, and it only gets better. In the old days, you could smoke throughout the café indoors, then half the room was permitted to smoke, the nowhere, thank goodness. And modern science/the end of denial. The bathroom is pristine, and perhaps get the all-time best smelling men's room in a public area on the planet. The service was excellent and friendly - not overly friendly, but just right. I had my coffee with whole cream, and a lovely hour at an old haunt. read more
This is a traditional style Viennese cafe. The decor is really ornate and dated, in a positive way. You have a selection of cakes and food available. We went for some goulash, a traditional style soup and a sausage platter. Followed by cake, of course. The goulash and traditional style soup were good. Pretty interesting and not what I am used to. The sausage platter was also interesting. It was served with a mustard, horseradish, pickles and bread. I enjoyed the platter, it was an interesting combo. This time I went for the Mozart torte, which was a really delicious light and fluffy cake. We had not problem getting a table. Tip: CASH ONLY! read more
The service was good. The Sacher Torte was a little dry but came with a healthy serving of cream. I would particularly recommend the warm apple strudel with vanilla sauce. The Schoko-ccino tasted alright but probably wouldn't get again. Overall, these dishes we're heavy on the stomach and the service was good. read more
Jacob's Gist: This is THE PLACE to go in Vienna but with great expectations comes great responsibility. =============== Throughout my journeys in Europe, it became increasingly easy to realize a touristy restaurant from a more local one. While Cafe Museum screams tourist destination, people constantly recommended it- even the more local crowd. Both times I came to Cafe Museum, I only ordered a drink and dessert (isn't that all anyone ever needs?). While the drinks were great both times I went, I found that the main pull to Cafe Museum- the desserts- were just good. There's nothing about them that necessarily stood out to me- which shouldn't be the case when you're at a place people say is one of the best in the city. I found myself thinking "am I missing something?". While the food was a little less than what I was expecting, the decoration and service were both great. Our waiter was fantastic and helped us move tables to accommodate our group. The decoration inside was incredibly grand and made our group feel as if we were living in the lap of luxury (oh how I wish). Long story short, I would definitely give Cafe Museum a shot for the service, decoration, and drinks alone. Beyond that though, Cafe Museum falls short in the most important field in anyone's mind: dessert. read more
A good wake-up call We were starting to crash after flying all night, so we stopped in to sit and get some coffee. I picked a good one called Weiner Melange, a half coffee half espresso drink with lots of foam. That has helped keep me up so we can beat the jet lag in just one day. The coffee had a bold taste. The coffee also came with a small glass of water, on a silver try. I thought that looked way cool and wondered if that was sort of standard presentation in Vienna. I hope to know the answer before we leave. Having just arrived, I'm in no way adjusted to the style of service to expect in Vienna. Applying American standards, I found it polite but not warm, our server professional in appearance. I knew to ask for the bill (it is not a cheque) but had difficulty making eye contact to make the request. We got through it without being held up much and were back exploring the city. read more
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Great little spot, a 5 minute walk away from the Opera House. Especially great if you want to avoid the hotel breakfast trap of breakfast buffets (25 EURO pp!!) or the more affordable but pastry laden continental options. Watch outs for North Americans (general for Austria/Bavaria region): tap water (from the Alpes) is not free and neither is the table bread basket (you will be charged 1.5 EURO for every piece you take). You will receive a free glass of water with every cup of coffee your order though. We went here twice, the egg dishes were great, apple strudel is delish, excellent lattes and possibly hot chocolate I've ever had! Enjoy :) read more
If you are looking for a classic café like the old days, then this is one of the place you should definitely give a visit. Café Mozart and this café actually serve the same menu. They both belong to the same chain. Café Mozart is always busy due the location. But here, you will always find a place to sit and they have long opening hours. They serve the special viennese breakfast in a couple of variations that suits every taste. The only negative to this place (the whole chain actually) is that they have started to ask for a fee for tap water, which is very weird for Vienna since tap water is free. read more
This review is only for desert. The strudel was good, but the first version came out cold, I had to send it back. Also, the portion was quite small for €7. The two big pluses about this cafe are 1) charging ports at almost every seat, and 2) free wifi. Basically, it's a pleasant spot to sit, relax, charge your phone, and have a snack, but there is probably better and cheaper strudel in Vienna. read more
10 years ago
The Café Museum has not much to do with a museum despite its name, though this Café is among the top ten most traditional, popular and elegant Cafés in the city center, Vienna's splendid 1st district. So here at the Café Museum you can experience the flair, atmosphere and splendor of the old days of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Every some weeks there are readings held of famous Austrian litereature by poets and writers in the Café Museum, for instance the famous Austrian writer Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach who lived in the old days of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. These readings are used to be free of entry and are very enjoyable to experience in this ambience reminding those wo expose themselves to of the times when Austria wa still an Empire ruled my the Emperor and its aristocracy. That brings me to the stylish interior and ambience of the Café Museum, which is definitely not the most reasonable when it comes to the prices of the dishes and tarts but you get high quality for your money. You have a seat in one of the many niches of the Café and enjoy your dishes, coffees and desserts along with a large variety of daily newspapers to choose from. The Café Museum is quite big in size with two wings and many niches and tables to choose from for having a good time relaxing on your own or with good company. The seating is comfortable to sit in since it is in sofa/couch style. The waiters are friendly and used to tourists therefore they are able and willing to speak English with you. I had the Leberknödelsuppe (liver dumpling soup) which is very popular in Austria. It was delicious. And my company had the delicious Gulaschsuppe (the Austrian variant of the more original Hungarian style goulash), though I have to mention that the Austrian version is more a thick soup and the Hungarian original is a thin soup you probably only get in Hungary but not in Austria. The Café Museum is a great place to stay in Vienna to experience the Wiener Kaffeehauskultur, the famous Viennese Coffee House Culture. With Love! Dr. Dr. Immanuel Fruhmann read more
This is a nice traditional Viennese coffee house. They're in a great location. The windows let in tons of light and it is wonderful that they are non-smoking. Some of the waiters are very friendly and smiling! That's right: smiles and friendliness in a traditional Viennese coffee house! But unfortunately, this just makes the traditionally grumpy waiters even grumpier. I'm all for hanging on to originality and unique cultural mentality, but really Vienna, is this the characteristic you most want to retain throughout the coming decades? A melange costs a steep €4,90! It's a good quality, tasty coffee, but it's gone in 2 sips. And to be polite, you have to add a tip. I can't help thinking, "I could have had a venti latte!" Well, it's nice to experience traditional Viennese coffee house style, but it's a pity they don't continue to build on and develop that style. It feels like it's a choice between a dusty old tradition or a "foreign" style coffee house. How about an updated Viennese coffee? The melange of the 21st century? But if course I'm referring to Viennese coffee houses in general. Regarding Cafe Museum specifically, you'll get a good but miniscule coffee consisting mostly of milk foam in a beautiful historical setting with if-y service and an inflated price. read more
14 years ago
I did enjoy this place very much, it is not my favorite, however it is on my list of places to return to. I have nothing negative to report about this place at all, so i think my review is a little boring. My Personal points system out of 10, standard for Vienna is 5. Location: 8 Atmosphere: 8 Decor: 8 Size: 7 Non Smoking Area: Yes Coffee temperature(*2): 5 Coffee taste: 8 Service(*1): 7 *1=(Standard in Vienna is 5 on my scale) this is based on that you get serviced fast but you have to work hard to pay at the end) *2=(Standard in Vienna is 5 on my scale) I always have a Caffè latte as my control coffee. My coffee partner always has a Mélange. read more
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The Café Museum is a typical Viennese coffee house with lovely red seating inside. The coffee was wonderful but the cake was just okay. I'm not sure I would come back here again. The esterhazy torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, and it lacked that special hazelnut taste. The apple strudel was so-so, as I've definitely had better ones before. The service was good and the waiters were polite though. read more
9 years ago
What to do in Wien if you have two left foot and do not waltz? You are still welcome at the cafes which is more than apfelstrudels and there is more than Sacher for torte ( and some would argue that Demel is better anyway). Walking distance from Karlsplatz along the ring, the Cafe Museum appears reassuringly traditional, from the waiters in tuxedos ( black jackets for the more senior ones, white for the younger set) some bearing a striking resemblance to Christoph Waltz ( who is Austrian German). The tables are marble topped, and the seats are either patterned red velvet booths or couchettes, some sized perfect for the lone diner, writer or poet, roomy and enveloping, comfortably snug unless one is greater than size 45, or choose the classic Thonet chairs that is so "cafe" in their slightly chipped varnish. But you really want to know about the food, which is traditional ( I passed on the schnitzel which I have had this trip, and went for the goulash with sliced dumpling, garnished with a sliced pickle that complements the beef, sauce and starch surprisingly well. Even if the "meat and potatoes" is not my regular full choice, it is somehow fitting in the December chill and darkness with sundown at 4 pm. Although welcoming of the struggling writer ( and all are welcome to "seat yourself" and stay as long as you wish), a dining companion is desirable to split the entree so that you should have conversation to stimulate digestion and room to order the Varm Apfelstrudel with generous pool of fresh vanilla sauce, and maybe the hot chocolate with whipped cream, and or a liquor flavored cafe. But I should only imagine and not actually become physically manifest like one of the Georg Grosz over fed burghers. read more
14 years ago
While the actual food was forgettable, the cakes and coffees were to die for. So much that we returned the next day with only dessert plans in mind. The restaurant itself is lovely, and the service is attentive, though they still give you space. Definitely recommend it, if only for a pit stop to satisfy your sweet tooth. read more
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11 years ago
Right near the Karsplatz station. Had the Naschmarkt Breakfast and apple strudel. Everything was good. read more
7 years ago
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