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This is a real hidden gem in the heart of Vienna. They have a lunch menu that goes until 3pm. We had the Schnitzel which was cooked to perfection, crispy without being greasy, and came with a side of potato salad. We also had the Rahmgulasch which was yummy tender braised beef with Spätzle. So good. The staff was very friendly - even for a Viennese 'coffee house' where they are required to be grumpy! The ambiance is a typical Viennese Kaffeehaus in the front and more elegant in the back.
This was a great place for lunch and apple strudel! We had gone their for lunch and had the chicken schnitzel and avocado toast. The schnitzel was huge portion like everything in Prague, but was good. It was lightly battered, which I like and the chicken wasn't dried. The avocado toast was okay, the avocado was a paste topped with grape tomatoes. But the star of the meal was the apple strudel. We were one of the first ones there for lunch and it took a while for us to get the strudel but it was worth the wait. The apple strudel had a flaky crust and was warm and served with a vanilla sauce. You had the option of getting it with whipped cream for a cheaper price but the vanilla was to die for. I'd highly recommend getting the apple strudel with vanilla sauce.
I went to this place because I saw it on a list of best places for Apple strudel in Vienna. I ordered the apple strudel and a small goulash with bread. I really enjoyed the Apple strude, but I loved the goulash...I even considered ordering another portion. I would absolutely go back if I'm ever in Vienna again.
So was wrapping up my eurotrip 2019 and Vienna was the last city on the bucket list. I am a big fan of the city and love it every time I am back. It is easy to appreciate all the culture with the Mozart house, Klimt, and of course you cant sleep on schonbrunn. But there is one thing above all that I always feel nostalgic about and crave... and yes while I love lots of the eats in Vienna.... It always comes back to strudel for me. I had the most amazing bite of strudel nearly 5 years ago and ever since, it has never been the same for me. With these high expectations I furiously searched for 30 minutes for the best strudel spots before arriving in Vienna so I could know exactly what spots were needed to be checked out. Thankfully, my obsession is not a lone adventure and many people have pondered this same question. A few options popped up and I managed to slot a few of them amidst a couple of venues that we were hitting up. I had managed to plan Kaffe Alt Wien right after a stop at the mozard music haus. From the moment I saw it, it kinda reminded me of the old school charm from the front side of the house being smoker friendly, and then the back section having a few tables with the walls having a bunch of posters up and semi friendly older gentlemen running around and serving the patrons. While some might see this as a turn off I found it charming and felt it was going to deliver what I was looking for. Simply ordered a glass of wine and the strudel (avec la crème... sorry on an inglorious bastards kick lately). The strudel came out quickly The apple strudel was delicious. Perfect temperature, perfect texture, absolutely delicious and fluffy. The atmosphere, the strudel, the experience.. top notch. Don't sleep on this spot.
Lovely pub style restaurant with traditional Viennese dishes. Aside from a slightly long wait to get the frankfurter starter, the service was lovely and the food was very good. I had 4-5 schnitzels over the course of 9 days while traveling the area and this was one of the best, fantastic coating and fried to perfection. My wife had the goulash entree, which was fantastic and actually had me wish I had gotten that instead (but mine was still really good). As an American, never having a Viennese frankfurter before this, know that is exactly the same as an all Vienna beef hot dog in the states, served with Dijon mustard and shaved horseradish. Tastes the same but I still enjoyed it, as I love Vienna hot dogs. The Schmarren dessert is worth the 20 minutes and is a pastry worthy of it. We had never tried it before, but it's worth the visit alone. Enjoy the calmer vibe to other places in the area, get some good local food, beer, wine and enjoy!
I came here for breakfast because it was recommended by another restaurant (Mraz & Sohn - Michelin starred). I was very disappointed. The location is great and the cafe itself is pretty cool - decor was kinda artsy - with walls covered in posters. But the coffee was terrible and food was just fine. I ordered and einspänner and a soft boiled egg. The coffee was weak and the whipped cream cake from a can (you could tell as it separated when it melted into the coffee). The soft boiled egg was too under with the whites still clear.
Oh what can I say that has not already been said? Ummmmmmm hello Apple Strudel come to mommy! Oh and don't forget hot chocolate and cash not over the top expensive but they only take cash. Yadda yadda,crowd, atmosphere smoking in the front, clear air in the back behind sliding glass doors. Don't care what it look like when I'm stuffing my face with the best strudel I have ever tasted
This place came recommended as one of the top spots in Vienna for apple strudel so I gave it a try. It's in zone 1 but a little off the beaten path. I arrived at 9 am Saturday and they were a little surprised when I said I wanted to eat, but understood completely when I said apple strudel (they did not speak English). It's really more like a hole in the wall pub than a cafe so don't be fooled. The front part is a bar so I'm betting it's a little smokey when it's busy. My strudel arrive hot with Vienna coffee and it was AMAZING! Indeed as good as I've ever had. Very glad I found this spot and highly recommend it.
Stopped in for some Wien favorites. Walking down the street and happened upon Kaffee Alt Wien. 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. read more
2 years ago
On a street filled with wonderful restaurants, the spot stands out as a local hang where you get homemade 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! read more
2 years ago
Stopped in quick to try an apple strudel. The place is super cute on a quiet street. We sat at the bar and a friendly bartender asked us if we spoke German or English. He then got us the appropriate menu in English. Everything looked so good that we wound up getting two apple strudel (we needed to try the vanilla cream AND the whipped cream of course) and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate came out first and was smooth and rich. It was the perfect temperature to warm you up with a sip and not scald your mouth. Next came the apple strudel. So glad we got two and didn't share one. The whipped cream was tasty but the vanilla cream was a must. Like pouring thin vanilla pudding on your dessert. The strudel crust was flakey and the apples were tender and flavorful. We paid the bill and received two chocolate umbrellas for the road. I'm craving more strudel just writing this review! read more
6 months ago
This is a real hidden gem in the heart of Vienna. They have a lunch menu that goes until 3pm. We had the Schnitzel which was cooked to perfection, crispy without being greasy, and came with a side of potato salad. We also had the Rahmgulasch which was yummy tender braised beef with Spätzle. So good. The staff was very friendly - even for a Viennese 'coffee house' where they are required to be grumpy! The ambiance is a typical Viennese Kaffeehaus in the front and more elegant in the back. read more
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One place you should visit for amazing Apple Strudel and Schnitzel, the ambiance is very rustic and gives vibes of good time people enjoyed in this place. Kudos to staff and warm courteous service. Best experience and enjoyed food. Thank you!! read more
2 years ago
This was a great place for lunch and apple strudel! We had gone their for lunch and had the chicken schnitzel and avocado toast. The schnitzel was huge portion like everything in Prague, but was good. It was lightly battered, which I like and the chicken wasn't dried. The avocado toast was okay, the avocado was a paste topped with grape tomatoes. But the star of the meal was the apple strudel. We were one of the first ones there for lunch and it took a while for us to get the strudel but it was worth the wait. The apple strudel had a flaky crust and was warm and served with a vanilla sauce. You had the option of getting it with whipped cream for a cheaper price but the vanilla was to die for. I'd highly recommend getting the apple strudel with vanilla sauce. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I went to this place because I saw it on a list of best places for Apple strudel in Vienna. I ordered the apple strudel and a small goulash with bread. I really enjoyed the Apple strude, but I loved the goulash...I even considered ordering another portion. I would absolutely go back if I'm ever in Vienna again. read more
So was wrapping up my eurotrip 2019 and Vienna was the last city on the bucket list. I am a big fan of the city and love it every time I am back. It is easy to appreciate all the culture with the Mozart house, Klimt, and of course you cant sleep on schonbrunn. But there is one thing above all that I always feel nostalgic about and crave... and yes while I love lots of the eats in Vienna.... It always comes back to strudel for me. I had the most amazing bite of strudel nearly 5 years ago and ever since, it has never been the same for me. With these high expectations I furiously searched for 30 minutes for the best strudel spots before arriving in Vienna so I could know exactly what spots were needed to be checked out. Thankfully, my obsession is not a lone adventure and many people have pondered this same question. A few options popped up and I managed to slot a few of them amidst a couple of venues that we were hitting up. I had managed to plan Kaffe Alt Wien right after a stop at the mozard music haus. From the moment I saw it, it kinda reminded me of the old school charm from the front side of the house being smoker friendly, and then the back section having a few tables with the walls having a bunch of posters up and semi friendly older gentlemen running around and serving the patrons. While some might see this as a turn off I found it charming and felt it was going to deliver what I was looking for. Simply ordered a glass of wine and the strudel (avec la crème... sorry on an inglorious bastards kick lately). The strudel came out quickly The apple strudel was delicious. Perfect temperature, perfect texture, absolutely delicious and fluffy. The atmosphere, the strudel, the experience.. top notch. Don't sleep on this spot. read more
Lovely pub style restaurant with traditional Viennese dishes. Aside from a slightly long wait to get the frankfurter starter, the service was lovely and the food was very good. I had 4-5 schnitzels over the course of 9 days while traveling the area and this was one of the best, fantastic coating and fried to perfection. My wife had the goulash entree, which was fantastic and actually had me wish I had gotten that instead (but mine was still really good). As an American, never having a Viennese frankfurter before this, know that is exactly the same as an all Vienna beef hot dog in the states, served with Dijon mustard and shaved horseradish. Tastes the same but I still enjoyed it, as I love Vienna hot dogs. The Schmarren dessert is worth the 20 minutes and is a pastry worthy of it. We had never tried it before, but it's worth the visit alone. Enjoy the calmer vibe to other places in the area, get some good local food, beer, wine and enjoy! read more
I came here for breakfast because it was recommended by another restaurant (Mraz & Sohn - Michelin starred). I was very disappointed. The location is great and the cafe itself is pretty cool - decor was kinda artsy - with walls covered in posters. But the coffee was terrible and food was just fine. I ordered and einspänner and a soft boiled egg. The coffee was weak and the whipped cream cake from a can (you could tell as it separated when it melted into the coffee). The soft boiled egg was too under with the whites still clear. read more
7 years ago
Oh what can I say that has not already been said? Ummmmmmm hello Apple Strudel come to mommy! Oh and don't forget hot chocolate and cash not over the top expensive but they only take cash. Yadda yadda,crowd, atmosphere smoking in the front, clear air in the back behind sliding glass doors. Don't care what it look like when I'm stuffing my face with the best strudel I have ever tasted read more
This place came recommended as one of the top spots in Vienna for apple strudel so I gave it a try. It's in zone 1 but a little off the beaten path. I arrived at 9 am Saturday and they were a little surprised when I said I wanted to eat, but understood completely when I said apple strudel (they did not speak English). It's really more like a hole in the wall pub than a cafe so don't be fooled. The front part is a bar so I'm betting it's a little smokey when it's busy. My strudel arrive hot with Vienna coffee and it was AMAZING! Indeed as good as I've ever had. Very glad I found this spot and highly recommend it. read more
excellent food throughout the day. they are known for their goulash and you can order it all day long for breakfast lunch dinner and even after drinking meal. I loved the spices and the sauce with the tender meat. It was like a beef stew but only with meat. It also comes with a roll or bread to sop up the awesomeness!! I came back three times because it is that good! I was a fan of their a half beer and half lemonade drink. also the double shot espresso was really good and really strong. Some of my friends also got their egg dishes especially with bacon and they loved it! great service! And they break it down to a non smoking and smoking section. The only downside is that you have to walk through the smoking section to get the non smoking section. highly recommended and I'll definitely come back read more
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7 years ago
The best veal schnitzel is here. It's the priciest thing on the menu, but it's worth it. It's like a perfectly fried thin porkchop. The apple strudel is good, and it's what they're known for. This was a nice respite from the heat. The waiters were very tourist friendly and accommodating. read more
7 years ago
This is a really cool cafe that I would come to even if the food and drink was ordinary. The vibe is amazing and takes you back in time. I mentioned to one of the people in our group that places like this get my imagination going and, I contemplate how many political coups were plotted here or new ideas were born here and on and on and on.....maybe none of that ever happened but I don't really care :-)) Having said all that I loved my Topfenstrudel which was fluffy and tasty and also liked my coffee. I would quite happily come back here anytime day or night have a coffee and strudel and spend a whole day reading the paper or imagining and watching people. I find places like this hard to describe as they are best experienced. Not everybody's cup of tea but is certainly mine :-) read more
3 years ago
I have to admit that i came here by mistake. My friend once bought me coffee named alt wien kaffee so when i googled that I saw two results: one coffee shop that is closed on Sunday and this shop so I decided to come here Turned out it is not that coffee shop lol but the food was great. They have two zones: smoking and non smoking. Service was pretty good. I got frankfurter which was ok (hard to screw up anyway) and a vienese melange. They also have schnitzel for €10 which I think is a real bargain given that it is 2 blocks from stephansplatz Random note The decoration is basically an old style Viennese cafe but the toilet was sooooo modern and cool. lol read more
10 years ago
This is one of the cooler and more unique coffee shops I've been to - even considering the many awesome cafes in Vienna. I was a bit thrown off when I entered through the front door because the smoking section is there - basically got punched in the face by tobacco smoke, but no biggie as I bolted toward the non-smoking back area. Kaffee alt Wien is furnished with some old school pieces and TV, film, and music posters can be seen hung on the walls. A+ for that. My friends and I each got a drink and a topfenstrudel. The einspanner here was on point, and the topfenstrudel was a nice departure from all the apfelstrudel we had been eating on our trip. The creaminess of the filling was heaven in my mouth and it made me feel some type of way... Definitely come grab a seat and enjoy some great drinks and dessert! Can't comment on the food, but it definitely looked good when I snuck some peeks at other people's plates. read more
10 years ago
It's super smokey the minute you step in, but they have a high-tech sliding glass door that opens to the back. The prices are reasonable for the area, and the quality of the food is pretty good. Ordered the goulash and it was three cubes of beef in a sauce. A little salty, but I don't usually cook with salt so probably just overly sensitive. Husband had schnitzel and it was huge for European portions. He loved it. 23.50 Euros for a Radler, schnitzel, and goulash klein. There is only one guy working the back, so you have to be patient. He was super nice and didn't rush us while we sat and chatted, so we tried not to rush him when we wanted the check. Brought out our drink orders really fast, and the wait for the food wasn't that long. For such an old-school place, I was really shocked at how modern and high-tech the ladies bathroom looked. The stalls have clear glass doors to show that it's empty, but they frost over when it's locked to signal that someone is inside. The toilet flush buttons aren't even buttons, but just touch sensors built into the wall. The sinks were slanted and there as a nice couch inside too. read more
10 years ago
Holy shit, the schnitzel was amazing! First real Austrian schnitzel I had in eight years, and I almost climaxed in the cafe. Waiter was funny, but weird.... There was a toilet in the ladies room with a see through door ? read more
Plus: -Very pretty cafe with a lot of traditional flavor. -Speedy service -Wonderfully designed and very clean modern WCs (Not expecting such a WC behind the old doors!) -Bean soup and gulash was very tasty -Friendly atmosphere -Very convenient pricing (soup and main course for 2 person: 30€) Minus: -You have to pass through a smoking section to get into the non smoking section, which I can say is not perfectly isolated. -Menus in German only -Cash only read more
8 years ago
We absolutely loved this old school Viennese cafe with posters adoring the walls and dark wood paneling. Their food was excellent. I loved the goulash soup which was not overly salty. We also ordered the Country Breakfast platter that had amazing scrambled eggs, slices of ham and delicious cheese slices with several bread rolls. Their apple strudel was outstanding! The strudel dough was very light and the natural sweet apple flavor shined through. Their ladies bathroom is so modernly cool - stall door is full see through glass until you lock the door then the glass becomes frosted so nobody can see inside. How cool is that?! The staff speaks a bit of English and are friendly. The menu is in German/English. They do NOT accept credit cards. Cash is the only accepted payment. I highly recommend this restaurant for an old style Viennese cafe experience. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
If you want a pure Viennese experience of an excellent Schnitzel and beer you are at the right place. The waiter does not speak English and the service is just right for the place. If you are looking for restaurant service and want a English speaking waiter yet you don't mind paying almost twice as much for a schnitzel not nearly as good as this one, than you can go down the block where all the tourists are. Here You got what you pay for and much more here. read more
7 years ago
I am sitting at the bar on a holiday Friday, no tables available and the more popular paces have lines out the door. Not sure what to make of this place. The guy at the bar seems to be angry and upset to the point that it is amusing. I guess that is the vienese bar man attitude. Seems bothered to take my order. Fun. Beer is good but the glass is warm, so drink fast. An empty mug is no guarantee that you will be asked for another beer, even after 10min so be bold, demand one, no matter the consequences. I ordered the schnitzel, the quintessential vienese staple. It is pan-fried in butter, not deep fried, comes with potato salad , it is delish. Go for it, experience Vienna like the locals do. read more
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