Atmosphere of Old Vienna; perfect coffee; wonderful tasty Torten !!!! Friendly service. You could stay there all afternoon .

We wanted a traditional kaffee und kuchen experience. Sperl was busy but we were able to get a table. They have a range of Austrian coffees: melange, brauner, einspänner, franziskanner, etc. as well as a few typical cakes (topfentorte, sachertorte, apfel strudel). The menu also has some lunch items like schnitzel. We ordered two einspänners and some cake. The sacher was much lighter than usual, I usually find it so rich and dense, but not this one. The topfen strudel was a bit dry. The dining room is old world and charming. You definitely feel like you're getting the old Viennese coffee house experience. Overall not too pricey, and they requested a tip. Not sure this is the best place for kaffee & kuchen, but it was good to experience as visitors to Vienna. read more

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Historical and nice cafe in Vienna. It can get super crowded and busy. It is also very expensive. The service is on point but the attendants are always busy and don't assist tables that are not in their area. They are also very tired of tourists and we can tell. read more

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Pretty good overall. The food was average, but the coffee was good & overall vibes of the cafe were great. Felt like we got the true Vienna-cafe experience without having to wait super long in line. read more

Café Sperl - Cheesecake, Apple strudel, latte, americano, coffee w whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

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This is one of the old-school cafés in Vienna. It is located in a quiet area, only a couple of blocks from the famous Naschmarkt. Unlike other famous cafés like Café Central, you do not need to wait to get in. Café Sperl was used for filming several movies, such as "A Dangerous Method" and "Before Sunset" (https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Caf%C3%A9%20Sperl,%20Vienna,%20Austria). read more

Café Sperl - Front entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

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We visited this cafe while visiting Vienna in April 2022 to try The classic Viennese dishes and had no complaints. The Cafe was in a quiet neighborhood away from the busy Stephenplatz. Mask mandate was still in place and we were asked to show proof of vaccinations. The waitress was helpful even though we were English speaking only. Overall we enjoyed our experience and would recommend it. Do expect slower service in line with the Viennese Cafe culture. We were on vacation so no issue for us as we were relaxing from our sightseeing. read more

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This place was recommended to me by a friend. I didn't realize it was famous until I got there and saw that there was a line. It took me about 30 min to get seated on a weekend morning. The reviews I read for this place were very polarized. Some said this place was a must visit while others said it was too touristy and expensive. I agree that the price is a bit high but I enjoyed my experience overall. The inside is beautiful but the service is slow like most places in Vienna. You need to flag down your server if you need anything or if you need to pay your bill. The coffee was tasty and came out quick. The desserts they had in stock all looked delicious. I got the Schnitte which is a chocolate and almond flavored cake. The cake is very thin and flaky rather than spongy. It isn't served super fresh though as they just leave out all the desserts in a glass container. It was good but nothing crazy. If the line isn't too bad, give this place a try since I think it was featured in a movie and that would be a cool experience to try. But if the line is long, just skip it and go somewhere else. Vienna has plenty of great cafes. read more

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A favorite of intellectuals since 1880 Cafe Sperl feels like it has been preserved with a patina, its name maintained despite being purchased by Adolf Kratochwilla four years later and many of the original recipes unchanged over the ensuing 140 years. Home to everyone from Josef Ferdinand to poets and composers across the decades, tiny wooden tables and men in three-piece suits reading newspapers suggesting little has changed, guests are invited to choose from any table lacking a "Reserved" sign as these are held for regulars. A frequent recipient of international awards for best Coffeehouse, the Beans medium-roasted and blended to exacting specifications, Drinks should undoubtedly be accompanied by signature Sperl Schnitte with its ribbon of Fudge between buttery Crust and crackling top. Frank in terms of service, with billiards tables adjacent the restroom, Sperl's Sachertorte most certainly won't be mistaken for "the Original" thanks to a more open crumb and what seems to be Buttercream Frosting while Apfelstrudel is more pale than many but tough to fault thanks to shaved Fruit and plenty of Breadcrumbs inside delicate Puff Pastry. read more

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The Sacher is really moist and very good. The glaze on top is creamy but very good. It's a different version from the one of the Hotel Sacher but kinda like it more! Cappuccino very good a bit small. read more

Café Sperl - Sacher torte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Ich liebe diesen Ort! €10-20 für ein schnelles Mittagessen. empfehle diesen Ort. Pflaumenkuchen ist köstlich!

Cafe Sperl is by far my favorite cafe in all of Vienna. It's away from all the usual touristy spots, the decor is rich, guests fascinating, and the coffee delightful. But the absolute best thing here is the warm apfelstrudel, with its mound of slightly tart apples, blanketed by a thin layer of cinnamon and brown sugar, and the thinnest, most flakiest dough. I cannot get enough. read more

Café Sperl - Apfelstrudel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Such a lovely traditional Viennese coffeehouse! Every time I'm here I love it even more. The interior is so beautiful and the drinks dishes are very authentic and affordable. We had the pumpkin soup, risotto, truffle fries, a Hugo, and an iced coffee which were all great and well priced. The servers were sweet and helpful also. Definitely try it when you're in Vienna. It gets hot inside in the summer but the setting is just so aesthetic! read more

The Apple Strudel was good. It came without whipped cream though. Don't assume it comes with it, ask! Service was adequate, servers were not friendly or courteous but they did service us. It feels authentic inside with the high ceilings and fabric seating. A great selection of coffee and pastries. read more

Café Sperl - Pot of Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

The only thing this place has going of them is the ambience and drinks. Poor customer service. Hard Pass. Rate: 1.5/10 read more

Café Sperl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Eisbänner coffee was good. Erdäpfel vogerl salat (potato lamb's lettuce salad with smoked salmon) was delicious and refreshing, and the potatoes were really amazing. This was the only salad that was actually quite light. The other two salads we got were quite carb-loaded and heavy. Eirnockerl salat (egg flour dumplings salad) had quite dense flour dumplings, but they were still good. Geröstete knödel mit ei salat (roasted bread dumplings with egg salad) was delicious, and I liked the bread dumplings more than the egg flour dumplings, as the bread dumplings were lighter and more flavorful. Apple strudel was warm with good flakiness and softness (I think we lucked out and got it super fresh out of the oven). Service was not too friendly, but we were pretty obviously tourists, and I wanted a more local vibe. The Viennese cafe ambience was quite nice with tall and grand spaces inside. read more

We visited in December 2018 and this was, by far, our favorite cafe. True, you can get better coffee at other places (not coffee houses, for the most part) but Cafe Sperl was not overrun with tourists, the interior was classic and warm (literally, too, because it was snowing outside), the food was really good (classic Austrian dishes) and the pastries were wonderful. We enjoyed coming in for lunch and staying to read, rest, talk and people watch for an hour or so. read more

Clean, comfortable atmosphere. We were greeted promptly and invited to choose our seat. We choose a small booth by the large mirror and lovely views through the windows. We were next to a coat rack to shrug our outerwear and greeted promptly with menus. The intent for our visit was coffee and pastries, but a nice frühstuck and brunch selections. The apfel strüdel and Salzburg cheesecake were tasty. My husband and I switched desserts but enjoyed them both. I always ask about card vs. Cash so I can conserve for emergencies. Happy to report they accept credit/debit cards! I took a few photos but being Easter, it wasn't the time. Definitely would return for a few hours with a book or meeting a girlfriend read more

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Was a little disappointed with the service here. We sat at our table for a solid 30 minutes before the waiter came to take our order. It was pretty overpriced as well. At least the Eiskaffe was good. read more

Café Sperl - eiskaffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Breakfast sport recommended by our concierge at Le Meridian Hotel. It is a good mixture of local and tourist guests. The seating is first come. The place is busy and the staff is semi friendly. Great coffee. Recommend the Pearl Breakfast that comes with a pot of coffee and bread. I enjoyed the ham and omelette. Vary flavorful and fulfilling. The food comes out quick. Not a long wait. Major con: They do not take American Express. read more

Café Sperl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Really good, old school Viennese cafe. Conservative decor; one could imagine having hushed discussions about matters of state or indeed deep questions of psychiatry. The food is excellent, notably breakfast. Highly recommended. read more

Beautiful ambiance, lovely strudel and all the necessaries (newspaper, coffee, etc). Very near the theater an der wein.

LONG time coming, but the coffee and apple strudel were great. My first introduction to Viennese-flavored coffee came my first year in college - a long time ago. Later, I was able to get the Viennese coffee of Cafe Sperl from Gevalia.com online. That kept the memory alive for me, but I still had not a chance to taste it from the source. Well.... My wife and I recently took a tour of Austria and Switzerland. As it happened, our first day was in Vienna. I knew I had to get to Cafe Sperl. I found it and did go there. The place was well decorated and simply looked "classy" - as I expected it would. The staff were professional and quite pleasant. I ordered a coffee with whipped cream, and an Apple Strudel. The coffee tasted as I had imagined it would, maybe even a bit better. The coffee I had started with in college was good, but this was the "real thing" from the original place. Delicious! I know I say it often - "if you're ever in the neighborhood, check them out" - kinda hard to do without much planning and very long plane ride to get, "in the neighborhood" - but if you DO go to Vienna, try to make your way to Cafe Sperl. It was worth the trip for me; I'm sure it will be for you as well. read more

The service here was the best in all Vienna, for us! The lady was so sweet! She made our children to seat in another table so my husband and I could have a very nice breakfast! Her idea!!! We eat very good, the coffee was delicious. Highly recommend it :) read more

Café Sperl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Loved the atmosphere of Cafe Sperl. I stopped in for a Viennese treat and espresso and entered a different era in this establishment. I was lucky to be present for the live pianist on a Saturday afternoon. The cake I had was delicious - chocolate with nuts. The only downside was the temperature inside was a little hot but that was fine by me with a fan and glass of water. read more

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Nice location for a morning coffee. Cafe can get quite busy and WiFi may be limited to 1 hour

An elegant and classy place to get a coffee, work, or eat some food. It's the perfect example of what I would consider a classic Viennese cafe, so if you've never been to one, put this on your list. It's off the tourist track, so you'll be surrounded by locals, and if you're lucky, you'll hear some piano too. read more

When I am on this part of the Gumpendorferstrasse and want a cup of tea or glass of wine, I am always faced with a decision. Do I want to go new-style Viennese café and go to Phil .... or do I want to go to a traditional Viennese coffeehouse and stop in Sperl? Today the answer was Café Sperl. Café Sperl is everything you think a Viennese coffeehouse should be. Not only does it look the part, it acts the part. For over a hundred years, customers have enjoyed its charm .... and so will you - if you can get a table. And the waiters and waitresses are not totally grumpy here! Café Sperl is classic Vienna! read more

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Sat for thirty minutes after being handed menus, and no waiter came by to take our order despite us making eye contact with two separate waiters and raising our hands and menus as we did so. When they served other people nearby but not us we finally got up and left. As we handed back the menus we told them we would have liked to order: if they would have stopped by to take it. The waiters all didn't say anything, except for one who asked where we were sitting. When we pointed it out he shrugged and said we weren't his responsibility because we weren't in his section. I know coffee house servers are notoriously brusque but this was beyond that. They were bussing tables only a couple of meters away from us and ignoring our attempts to get their attention. read more

Great way to experience Vienna coffee culture without the tourist and the lines. Went twice during my time in Vienna, great coffee and good for a quick breakfast. read more

Café Sperl - Atmosphere - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Love the atmosphere in this Viennese coffee shop! The service was quick but not rushed. I also loved the variety of newspapers available to read. I ordered the Maria Theresia (coffee with orange liquor) because my friend had recommended it from when he visited Vienna. It's supposedly a Viennese specialty. I'm not the hugest fan of alcohol or non-sugary coffee, so it wasn't my favorite, but I imagine if I ordered better for my tastes, I would have really liked my drink. The coffee is also served with a glass of water which is supposed to be had after the coffee to neutralize the palate or something like that, according to my tour guide. I also had the Salzburg cheesecake. Definitely more of a spongey cake than a NY cheesecake. It wasn't overly sweet, and I really like the crisp top layer. read more

Café Sperl - Salzburg cheesecake and Maria Theresia coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

We went quite early (was looking to go to Naschmarkt for breakfast but for some reason it was not open during stated open times) and there were a handful of guests. Half seemed to be locals and the other half tourists, like us. We were seated by the window, which looked like typically reserved seating. I had eggs and sausage and my husband had just sausage. The coffees were very good. They have a giant table with all the newspapers and magazine. We saw a local gentleman enjoying his Saturday morning, reading many newspapers and taking his time - something we love about Viennese cafe culture! read more

We are two turists who waited for 15 minutes to come in to this nice looking cafe. A live piano was playing and the seating was very nice, but to our surprise the food ingrediens like bread and salat was very low quality and the waiters were very rude. It was especially the service that made it an unpleasend experience. Wouldn't recommend read more

Stopped in to this cozy cafe for my morning routine and was very impressed by their coffee menu. This classic cafe with Viennese gourmet deserts were a perfect starter. Sperl is among several cafés in the area, and nearby some very nice shops. Over the weekend I also discovered several spots in the area for nightlife that are worth checking out. Sperl is open till 11 on saturdays, which was a nice meeting spot for friends. read more

Café Sperl - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

This is a classic Viennese coffee shop. The apple strudel was delish, flakey and rich. The cappuccino/melange was perfection. I was there at late afternoon. Very relaxed quiet and able enjoy the vintage atmosphere. read more

Café Sperl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

Traditional Vienna coffee. Very nice inside. Vintage look and quite atmospheric. Smoke free and very friendly service. Do not go inside at a hot day. Prices are normal. read more

Café Sperl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

The waitresses were rude, slow, smelt like cigarettes and didn't make the slightest effort to speak English. Adding to the lousy service, the waitress seemed to be offended as we didn't give her the tip she really didn't deserve. The coffee and pastries were mediocre. That's why I gave two stars instead of one. The cafe was systematic in its approach: everything was old, wornout and messy. This applied to the furniture, menu, waitresses and toilets. read more

Great place for an authentic Viennese coffee and a sweet. It is so crowded it can take a few minutes to get a table, but this is a wonderful place to take a load off your feet and warm up from the cold outside. Waitresses must, as with everywhere else, be flagged down, but the atmosphere is pleasant enough that you will not mind the inattention. read more

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We came on this café at 6pm, dinner hour according to our guide. First, the waitresses saw us and waited like 10mn before asking us how many we were. Then, when made our choice, called the waitress. She said that the kitchen is almost close, and that they are only serving like 4 meals. At dinner time... So we ate pasta with bacon, probably microwaved (was good but... Who can fail it?) And the waitresses were unpleasant. So we won't recommend, and we won't come back read more

Great service despite the fact that they're very busy all the time. The history of the place and the character they've preserved until today makes everything even more special. We enjoyed our poppy seed pie and teas. Location is convenient if you're tired after the Naschmarkt. read more

If you are looking for an authentic and old fashioned Viennese café, you are here in the right place! The seats are comfy, the tables tiny, the staff looks pride but is actually friendly and helpful. The room is huge, with a very high ceiling which increases this impression of space. As for the drinks: the coffee there is simply very, very good; the famous "mélange" too. The bakeries are amazing as well... People come here to get some "real coffee", and chat or read their journal like all Austrians do. An agreeable place to spend a nice and relaxing moment! read more

Café Sperl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, 9

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