During my time in Vienna, I stopped by Coffee & Friends and found it to be a solid spot for a quick…read morecoffee break. It gets a solid 4/5 stars from me. I ordered an iced latte, and it was decent, refreshing and hit the spot. Nothing groundbreaking, but definitely an enjoyable drink. What really stood out, though, was the friendly staff. Everyone was welcoming and made for a pleasant experience. Good service always makes a difference! If you're in the area and looking for a relaxed place with friendly faces and a good iced latte, Coffee & Friends is a great choice.

My friends and I were running around Vienna sight seeing and wandered into this place for some food…read moreand refreshments. We were greeted and seated quickly. The menu isn't huge but we all were able to find something we wanted. The service was quick and friendly, my dirty chai was perfect, the stuffed croissant delightful, and the bagel sandwich messy but satiable. The ambiance was very relaxing and on par with any small cafe. I will say seating is very limited but if you get the chance, I'd definitely stop in.

I can't believe this place has been open since August and I didn't notice. Shame on this yelper!…read more I guess I was so used to this corner being empty, but now it's not! Maraschino is a cozy little corner cafe on the busy Schlachthausgasse Ubahn stop. The 77A and 80A buses as well at 18 Strassenbahn all intersect here too. If you are looking for breakfast (served til 4pm), lunch (everday a menu for 6,90 accept on weekends), coffee or cocktails, then stop in at Maraschino. I met a friend for coffee and the waitress (I think part owner as well) was incredibly nice and the coffee was great, and I also enjoyed an apple streusel.. The place was quiet and relaxing, but has potential to be a great night stop. It's not very big, but it has a smoking and non-smoking section. I look forward to going back for Happy Hour (which is daily from 5-8) or to try the lunch specials. Hooray for new business in the third!

A trip to Vienna from chilly New England ( on a Viking trip on the Danube) and of course - a visit…read moreto a Viennese coffee house was a must. Cafe Central was beautiful. Sigmund Freud used to frequent this place and there are enormous paintings of Frank Joseph & Sissi. A half hour wait to get in, then you see that in Europe, coffee houses truly are places to linger. A piano player serenaded us with classical pieces & we did relax & enjoy. We had coffee & Viennese potato soup. The food was good - maybe just 4 star, however the experience of being here is truly a 5 star.

Had to wait in line before seated, but the line went pretty fast. The atmosphere was great! Food…read morewas delicious. Had a great waiter! The deserts were delicious as well as too pretty to eat! Worth the wait in the line.

Good ambience and atmosphere. Dropped in for a nightcap. Good service. When in Vienna again I'd…read moredefinitely stop back by.

Very nice cafe in a small neighborhood. Outdoor seating, friendly staff, and delicious fresh drinks.read more

Been here three times over the years and it doesn't disappoint. Third wave coffee roasters that get…read morethe best of the beans out-sweet aromas in a very relaxed setting.

Had the most amazing torte along with a tasty coffee. Service was quick and plenty of seating. I…read morewould highly recommend this place! It also was near the tram which takes you into the city.

Visited from LA. The vibe was good and the coffee was delicious. Sad I couldn't sit down and try…read moretheir food. I arrived with a group at 8am and I was already packed. I recommend calling ahead of time.

Excellent coffee. This is a standout. The barista is award winning and gave excellent…read morerecommendations. World-class cafe. I recommend the kaffeelix strawberry castillo coffee.

Stopped in for some Wien favorites. Walking down the street and happened upon Kaffee Alt Wien…read more Popper in on a Saturday at about 6pm and was seated right away. We ordered the Wiener Schnitzel and the Goulash Soup. Both were very flavorful. The veal was very tender. It started to get pretty crowded as we were leaving. Great little find.

On a street filled with wonderful restaurants, the spot stands out as a local hang where you get…read morehomemade classics. My friend and I, while appreciative of all of the fine dining options in the city center, wanted to feel more at home and ended up coming in for dessert and coffee here. Service is good and the vibes are like a local bar. The food is really what stands out. Hands down the best apfelstrudel I had while in Vienna. Definitely worth stopping by!

Came to Austria for vacation & had to check out the grand cafe! I must say if you don't have a…read morereservation which is hard to get since they are always booked, it is best to come as early as possible maybe before you are hungry t because the line is long! The food was amazing I love the kaffee and the desert is a must try ( apple strudel). I had the breakfast and it was delicious !! You also have to try their hot chocolate drink

The Grand Cafe is classic Vienna with amazing service and delicious food. Portions are huge and in…read morethe evenings they have live piano music. It was a wonderful place to relax and also be able to invite colleagues for a business meeting.

Popped in for a light dessert and hot chocolate up on the first floor. Christmas music was…read moredelightful. We ordered a hot chocolate and an apple strudel. Both were excellent! We were quickly seated and enjoying our evening. We'll certainly go back when in Vienna.

One thing my wife and daughter wanted to do in Vienna was to try the local cake, the Sachertorte…read more There are a few apparently famous venues for this (and a slew of other places too). Gerstner is a long-standing bakery with a few locations (including at the former summer palace). They had a shop relatively near our hotel, so we stopped in early during the trip. If you are facing the State Opera House, Gerstner's is on the right across the street. Note that there is also some as or more famous outlet for cakes behind the Opera House also, but they appeared to have a line when we walked by. At Gerstner's you enter at street level where they have a dessert counter with displays. You can get a slice to go here. However, if you want more of the full experience, you can go upstairs (they have an elevator as well). A wide curving staircase gets you to the rather small 2nd level (the first floor, in local parlance). There are some tables here, but it has the air of a bookstore coffee shop. We opted to continue up to the next floor. Here, there is a dark hallway where you approach the host stand. There was one couple ahead of us and they got seated quickly. I think they had a bar as well as dining, so they ask which you want. We just wanted dessert, so they walked us past the bar. This floor has high ceilings and palace-like decoration. The vibe is definitely 'special' but they don't charge extortionate rates for it, which was nice. We were shown to a small table in the main dining room. I think you could see part of the Opera House out of the open windows. Two of us got coffees and we all split a Sachertorte. We enjoyed it, but everyone agreed that it was a bit dry. Maybe the Viennese don't go for moist cakes. They do have other items on the menu and I think you can get a regular meal here (schnitzel, salads, etc.). However, we visited around 2:30 p.m. on a weekday, so we just wanted the cake. The bill was reasonable, and we all agreed that this was a worthwhile experience.