We only had 6 hours on a layover in Vienna, and our top choice restaurant had a huge line so I recognized Demel from the travel guides and decided to give it a shot. Turns out it was yummy and memorable in its own right, not what I would usually consider a tourist trap. Although I was worried about a wait, they quickly seated us on the top floor with a view of the street. Ambiance was nice, and food was even better. We were intrigued by the kaiserschmarrn (their pancakes) on the way in, which turned out to be a tasty treat. I wanted something more filling, so randomly chose the scrambled eggs with sausage. It was subtle yet addicting, with great flavor from the sausage (and the scallions if I remember correctly) and consistency, so good we got another plate of it. My husband still randomly brings up the delicious eggs in Vienna on occasion when we make scrambled eggs at home. read more

Exquisite shop for confections and coffee. It says its origins date to 1786, and I can very much appreciate why it's stuck around. Stopped here for a Kaiserschmarnn (probably butchered the spelling...it's been close to 30 years since I took German, to be fair). Amazing little dish of bits of cake (thick pancake kind of feel), mixed with fruit sauce and plums (yeah, didn't see that coming myself...or at least not that I'd love it with plums in there). Simple. Delicious. Quality coffees as well (do the melange, very satisfying, cappuccino-like coffee found around Vienna). Service was fast and friendly...even politely handled my efforts to order in German! read more

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So much hype since they have original recipes. Tried the most famous chocolate apricot cake, then our local guide said go try the kaiserschmarren, it was best in city, so we went back to try it. Verdict...sadly wasn't a super fan of the famous chocolate cake. It's my taste buds and texture preferences, no fault to the restaurant as I'm sure they nailed it. But, the Kaiserschmarren!!!! Omg, that was incredible. To satisfy my sweet, this was worth a 2nd visit. It gets super crowded, but we found a quick way in and out so not too bad. Outside line us strictly for kaiserschmarren, and inside you can purchase everything else. Service is vety fast. Great location! read more

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Amazing!! There's a reason for the line - it's amazingly delicious. The intoxicating combined scent of pancakes and croissants in the air is unforgettable! Visited a few years back and couldn't wait to return! Thankfully -it's like nothing has changed!!!! Whatever you do - don't miss this place! For over 100 years it's been known as the "bakery to the Kings" and now you'll know why!! read more

Date of visit: June 5, 2024 We passed by the wonderful treats in the lobby and ended up staying to enjoy a couple of pieces of cake! I would highly recommend the esterhazy, an almond cake. My husband had the Dobos cake, which was a caramel cake featuring a crispy/crunchy caramel layer on top. While very good, you really can't cut into that top layer and it ends up being more for show, unfortunately. Service is a bit on the slower side, so don't go in and sit down if you don't have a fair amount of time to spend here, even just for cake and coffee. read more

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The food was delicious and the place is so historical. An amazing place and a must when you visit Vienna.

TOURISTS: Pay attention! See the door to the right of the outside takeaway line? Go directly through that door (the 2nd door to the left side) and you can shop around for your chocolate, cookie, and bakery delights. No need to stay in line.... Unless you want to sit inside and eat cake. The line of people are there to sit inside (or they don't know about how they can just walk upstairs without a line....). They probably haven't read my review yet if they just want to buy self-service goodies. Don't go through the door at the far right since that is the exit. You won't be able to get in through there. FOOD: Worth the journey toward!!! 10/10 Hot chocolate 10/10 Kaiserschmarrn (basically a big pancake) 10/10 Various bakery goodies read more

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The cafe experience itself is not worth the wait time and jacked up prices--if you're just there for the pancakes, do take out! Portions are MUCH larger and prices are cheaper (the sitting fee is reflected in the food prices). The wait time was atrocious (one hour) and out in the rain too!! There's a line outside to get into the cafe, then another one inside for a table (which were crammed into every conceivable space imaginable). Overall, while the architecture and decor were absolutely gorgeous, the overcrowded environment greatly eroded the experience. I sort of felt like a pig lined up for slaughter in the machine of cafe capitalism. Everything was fine, but super expensive, and the kaiser pancakes were a bit...mundane. They tasted great, super fluffy and buttery and eggy and I loved the caramelized rum raisins, but was it worth the wait? Especially given how hyped Demel was. The ham and cheese croissant ($9.50) was just that--cold, overpriced, and nothing special. read more

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Demel is a true Viennese classic. The atmosphere is elegant and full of old-world charm, and the pastries were excellent--beautifully made, rich, and balanced without being overly sweet. The coffee was also very good and made the whole experience feel special. A must-visit in Vienna for anyone who enjoys historic cafés and great desserts. read more

If you find yourself in Innere Stadt and want something sweet, this is the place to go. Best to head up the stairs and sit in the calm café area for proper table service. Though paying is a bit chaotic since you need to take your bill downstairs and pay at the counter where a bunch of people are trying to order pastries. Apple Strudel: Maybe the best apple strudel I've ever had? The pastry dough was thin and flaky, but different from phyllo. The apples were also sliced very thin and had that great texture of a little firm but also soft. And the taste was full of apple greatness, like they picked the optimal varieties to use. Apricot Dumplings: It seemed like they wrapped pancake batter around cooked apricots and covered in brown sugar. Loved the warm pancake-y textures. Though it got a little dry at times, when you didn't get apricot in your bite, so good to have coffee nearby. Franziskaner: Coffee, milk, whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. More exciting than a regular latte or cappuccino. Häferlkaffee:If you want something on the bigger side, this is the thing to get. read more

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Demel is a venerable Viennese pastry shop that opened its doors back in 1786. I tried four of their delicacies: The famous Sachertorte: Grade D In my opinion, within the pastry world, the Austrian sachertorte is at best a minor league contender. Totally overrated. It's basically a dry and unappealing chocolate cake. Apple Strudel: Grade A The best Apple Strudel I've ever had. A paper-thin flaky dough filled within a gently sweetened apple filling, this pastry is a real winner. Vanilla-Creme-Schnitten: Grade A An excellent Mille-feuille... so flaky and flavorful. Krapfen: Grade B+ Very light with a great filling. But it's a bit too light for me... Give me more filling! Next time I'm in Vienna, I'll definitely be returning to Demel. But I'll stay away from the sachertorte! read more

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We had the Amaretto Coffee, the pancakes with vanilla sauce. The food is fairly good. Regarding the service, well, we waited for about 40 minutes despite the fact that there were empty tables available. Then, the staff started rushing us to ruder and to eat fast. Demel is a bakery founded in 1780's with a long history of serving quality products. The location itself is a mix of old and modern. It was a fairly good experience. Caution : pancakes may have raisins. read more

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We stopped by to take a break from shopping. They have both inside and outside dining. The umbrellas have heat lamps mounted on the underside. Servers are quick and efficient. The hot beverages and pastries we ordered were delicious. Wonderful city, awesome people and great food and drink. read more

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Super long lines but there is a takeout window for coffee and their famous pancake bites with plums that remind me of apples with spices. Hot chocolate was the real deal. NYC prices but that's expected in this posh area. Try it out and there always takeout line for a sampling. read more

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The smell alone makes you want to stay all day. She's a beauty too. Her neo-Baroque interior, crystal chandeliers, and apron-clad servers create a timeless ambiance. Go the back and watch the pastry chefs making apple strudel. Founded in 1786, Demel is a legendary pastry shop in Vienna near the Imperial Palace. I graduated to a Wiener Melange here. Often shortened to just Melange on menus and when ordering, this type of coffee is an espresso with steamed milk, topped with a little foam. read more

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Sat in the outside area and had a lovely break from my morning of walking around the touristy areas. Loved the pancake dish and the espresso with whipped cream. read more

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We came here looking for sachertorte as we heard it's a must eat in Vienna. We got it to go as the line to sit was too long. Unfortunately we weren't the biggest fans of it as it was very sweet. We also got a coffee dobos torte and that was delicious. It had a nice caramel flavour to it and the coffee really stood out. It was strangely addictive and not overly sweet. This is definitely only a one time buy as the prices are quite steep as it is geered towards tourists. read more

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THIS is the quintessential Vienna cake and coffee experience I have been dreaming of. Tip: instead of standing in the very long line to enter and get seated, instead go into the shop right away, at the front of the line. Take pictures of the dessert you want, head to the back and go upstairs. There, you will be seated quite quickly in a cozy, beautiful setting. Per a local - avoid sacher torte. Of all the many delicious cakes, that one is dry and hard to swallow even with whipped cream. SO many other amazing choices do don't believe the hype, Also - chicken schnitzel with potato salad is really good too if you're looking for savoury. You're welcom read more

Cakes are so good that amazing a foreign visitor give good impression , it was the first time I reached there and the result was good

The sachetorte is certainly good, perhaps a little dry but still tasty. They have great coffee (including American style coffee rather than the short espresso, which I liked), and the building is pretty cool looking. Service was very slow but ok. read more

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Pastries & unique candies. Go into the cafe/shop even if you don't order anything as it is so beautiful! Gorgeous displays of their candies. A bit pricey. read more

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This stunning and magical pastry shop was founded in 1786. The aroma of freshly baked pastries wafting through the air. I definitely had a hard time leaving here, and you will too. They were still very busy even though it's raining and super windy outside. I ordered takeout since there was a long queue for tables in the coffee area upstairs. However, the lady helped me was very kind and inviting. She spent her time explaining about each cakes and also gave me recommendations. I ended up getting the Esterhazytorte, Dobostorte, baked cheesecake, Sachertorte, vanilla and apricot donut. I would recommend the esterhazytorte, sachertorte and apricot donut. I also got strawberry jam to bring back home. It's definitely worth a visit here! read more

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The spices absolutely hit the spot! I would buy 10 if my stomach could hold that much! read more

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This Viennese coffee house has been around for a really long time. As you enter this popular cafe, you can observe the coin on their logo which brands them as purveyors of baked goods for the Royal Imperial family. Love that such cafes are still around for us to enjoy. Their Sachertorte is the best we had in Vienna. It's decadent, not overtly sweet, moist and made for a perfect late afternoon snack. When in Austria, had to also try the Apple strudel however I wasn't a fan, it was a bit dry and you really must like Apple based pastries to enjoy this one. Coffee was decent. Lovely regal atmosphere. They also have a store with lots of packaged treats that you can take home. read more

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Very crowded, we waited to be seated outside and then it took another 15 min for the server to come to us to place the order. Food is good but overpriced. NOT for vegetarians! read more

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This place is more like a 4.5 out of 5 stars. This was the first place we ended up after landing in Vienna and i'm glad we stopped here. We ended up getting the Sachertorte and some savory baguette sandwich, along with some coffees. The star of the show is the Sachertorte (chocolate cake), whatever you do... make sure you get a slice here. Its so rich and not too sweet. it also had a nice citrus flavor coming from the apricot jam inside the cake. The sandwich was also good, but the chocolate cake was so good, we came back again and took it to go. I got a simple expresso and the wife ended up getting coffee with alcohol in it. I forgot what it was called. There is typically a wait to get seated inside.... However, you can get food to go. I highly recommend sitting inside for your first time as the inside has a very nice ambiance. PS: if you take food to go, you can skip the line and its a bit cheaper. read more

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I took pancakes to go as the line was very long! It's was really good but I am not sure it's worth 30 minute wait.

Delicious! Eggs and ham were great, as was the fresh squeezed orange juice and the few pastries we got. Service was good, food came out fast, and overall a great spot for breakfast. There were maybe 10-15 people ahead of us in line outside the door when we arrived. But the line goes quick and we were sat within 15 minutes! You absolutely MUST try the Kaiserschmarrn and Homemade nougat dumplings (especially the nougat dumplings)!! read more

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Not sure why this classic Viennese bakery only has a 3.8-star rating on yelp, but I think it should have at least a 4-star or higher. The line was fairly long for a sitdown table, but they also have a separate line for takeout only. The service was very quick, prices were reasonable, and the dessert is outstanding. The combination of pancake-like dessert with the tart plum is phenomenal. I've been eating this stuff my entire time in Vienna, and regret nothing. I did not get a chance to go inside of the bakery, but the outside seating was great and overall ambience was satisfactory. If you come to Vienna, please come here! read more

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Very nice spot . We went there to try their famous apple strudel , it was delicious The service was fast and very friendly Inside there is a shop where you can buy sweets read more

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Long lines, expensive. Good shopping though. Bought chocolates, did my dine because it was too crowded.

For as long as I can remember, I've had had an absolutely killer sweet tooth. Over the course of my two decades and change on this planet, I've met very few people whose appetites for sweetness match mine. As a child I remember this taste for sugar feeing almost insatiable, as if no amount of sucrose could possibly leave me without wanting more. And so to this day, when someone asks me my favorite food, the answer is a simple one: it's cake, of course. Imagine my bliss when I first arrived in Vienna, a city I had chosen to travel to while knowing admittedly little about what I'd find. From the first day I spent there, I was spellbound by Vienna's timeless charm -- the exquisite palaces, the flawlessly manicured gardens, the unwavering devotion to the arts. (How could I say no to nosebleed seats at the opera?) The rich and very tangible history of the place made me feel utterly and completely spellbound, like I had ripped a little tear in the time space continuum and ended up in a place I shouldn't be. I'd spent the week hopping from landmark to landmark -- from the Belvedere Palace to the famed Hotel Sacher, from the Spanish Riding School to the site of Mozart's grave. I had learned far too much about the complicated and tragic tale of the nineteenth-century empress Sisi and seen far too many of her impossibly tiny-waisted gowns. I'd taken audio tours up the wazoo and seen so many pieces of furniture that I could have considered myself an anthropologist. It seemed, though, that there was still something waiting to be explored, yet I didn't quite know what it was until I stumbled upon it on my way out of the Hofburg. There it stood, gleaming like a little diamond on the cobbled street before me -- the brown awning shading a bustling patio and elaborate large windows with goodies visible on the other side of the glass. My mouth watered when I took hold of the masterpieces being shuttled across the patio on little plates. Thankfully, it was just about time for my afternoon sweet treat. How serendipitous! Upon strolling in, what hit me even before the deliriously delightful mélange of aromas was just how stunning this place was. A palette of pastels infused everything with a hint of springtime, and the elaborate gold details on the molding made me feel like I was back in Belvedere Palace. For a moment, I felt as if Sisi herself could be sitting at one of these tables, sporting a lavish gown and sipping on a tiny cappuccino. Imagine my shock when I laid eyes on the pastry case. From undeniable classics like apfelstrudel and sachertorte to concoctions like punschkrapferl and biskottentorte that were wholly unbeknownst to me, it nearly took my breath away. If I could have, I would have shrunk myself down and lived out the rest of my days in that pastry case. Of course, limited by the laws of physics as I am, I decided that ordering something would be a close second. I chose the annatorte because I was fascinated by the ribbon-like design around the perimeter of the cake. It was one of the most beautiful cakes I had ever laid my eyes upon, and let me tell you that these eyes are no stranger to gorgeous cakes. After taking the first bite I found that it was phenomenal and unexpected, although I couldn't seem to place the flavors no matter how hard I tried. It wasn't until I was nearly finished that I resorted to Google, learning that the staple flavors are nougat and orange liquour. A surprise but a pleasant one, much like my entire week in Vienna had been. By this point in my travels, I was learning that getting caught off guard was part and parcel of exploring the world -- for better or worse, but usually for the better. Read more reviews at letsgetdinner8.wordpress.com. read more

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We saw a line here en route to Michalerplatz so we googled this place. It seemed like a must visit so we did. We lined up at first and then I decided to ask the staff if the line was for seated meals. It wasn't. So if you're there for the first time and would like to sit down, just grab any open seats you find. We sat outside and absolutely loved the green dome as the backdrop. The inside seats looked very nostalgic. Either way, no matter if you sit indoor or outdoor, the ambiance is epic. The food, drinks, and service were decent. 1 star is reserved because it didn't fully wow me. read more

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Dreamy and delicious!!! Highly recommend waiting for a spot to sit and enjoy some warm kaiserschmarrn - just the right amount of sweetness and quite filling (can definitely share an order with someone you love). The bakery and cafe are beautifully decorated. I could browse forever - be sure to check it out if you're looking to take a treat to go. read more

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Stopped here for the Kaiserschmarrn. This is a classic dish in a classic cafe. The location is in an area with high tourist traffic, so I think they do their best but the crowds are a bit too much. Enjoyed the Kaiserschmarrn, but on a future visit I'd search out something more off the beaten track. read more

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I admit this place is full of tourists but worth seeing the place. You can take out Kaiserschmaren

We went to this place for cake, of course. It did not disappoint. Russian punch cake was exceptionally good, and the fried chicken dish we ordered for lunch was tasty also. read more

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We visited this place twice for the Kaiserschmarrn during our stay in Vienna. The first experience was outstanding, which is why we decided to return. Unfortunately, our second visit was disappointing -- the dish was skimpy with only one piece of plum on it, and the server was as rude as it comes, clearly hated his job and think he is above all. It's a shame when a place that charges premium prices, especially with so many tourists willing to pay, fails to deliver consistent quality and courteous service. Not sure this review will do much for the establishment but make sure you get what you pay for if you visit there. read more

I've tried a few cakes at Demel. Passionsfruchttorte (Passion Fruit cake) is probably my favourite dessert from Demel that I've tried so far -- it's light & fruity. 4.5 stars Dobostorte (layered chocolate vanilla biscuit cake) has a brittle caramel top layer & was solid. 3.5 stars Sachertorte, the traditional Viennese chocolate cake, with jam in a thin layer in the middle of the cake as well as on top (under the chocolate glaze). This cake was just okay -- the cake texture itself is a little on the dry side. This would not be my preferred choice & I probably wouldn't get it again. 2.5 stars Each slice of cake is 5.50 Euro in Summer 2021. Tip: If you simply want to try the cakes but don't want to wait for a table, you can go to the shop & buy pastries to go. read more

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It does tend to be crowded, but the line moves very quickly. Sitting inside is much nicer than outside, so it's worth the wait to hold on until an inside table opens up. Inside there are several stations for kaiserschmarrn and Dukatenbuchteln- both very good. Fluffy, light and not too sweet. The sausages with goulash gravy and an egg is a tasty breakfast. Cakes are hit or miss, we all preferred the fresh made buns to the cakes. Service is friendly if a little scattered, and the restaurant is large and crowded. Make time to stop at this institution. read more

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