5 stars out of 5 for:…read more - this place was across the street from where we were staying - literally a fab place to chill solo with or without a book; meet with a friend / friends; etc. because it has nice seating for one, two on a love seat (you can have your own nook!) or have a seat outside on their patio - there are an eclectic range of books available for purchase - friendly and helpful staff - yummy drinks (I did not get a chance to try the food) - clean bathroom

We had the hot lemon drink, a turmeric latte (the best I've ever had), the alpinophiles frühstuck,…read moreand the philgood frühstuck. Hearty options, healthy food, incredible butter, and generous servings of tasty local honey.

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.

Our first meal in Vienna. It was very delicious and authentic cuisine. The waiter was very helpful…read moreand provided great service. Great environment and food.

For my 100th review on Yelp, I thought I should pick a place completely awesome that I can go to…read moreoften because it is near where I live ... inotherwords a top-notch local hangout. With those thoughts in mind then I can only be thinking of the good old Cafe Rüdigerhof. This is one of the best chill spots in Vienna .... well actually maybe in all of Central Europe. When you think of Vienna ... and being in a cool-looking place with atmosphere .... and talking with friends ... and enjoying some tasty food and a good beer or wine ...just totally chilling - the Rüdigerhof is made to order. The Rüdigerhof has both an inviting interior and a super Schanigarten for warmer days & nights. The building it is located in is a Jugendstil landmark by the architect Oskar Marmorek. And then there's the food - a selection of tasty dishes from the classic Viennese Cookbook at very reasonable prices. I especially love to go there in the winter and get a warming Gulasch soup. There are rooms for smokers and non-smokers. The smoking room is the best because everyone stays late in this room and it has more of a buzz. It just feels more like a Viennese café. The non-smoking room is not bad - it's just smaller and not as cool. Anyway, I'm lucky that Café Rüdigerhof is so close to where I live. Everyone should have such a place in their neighborhood!

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.

Nice Hipster hangout that serves a nice variety of breakfasts till 15:00. Located right next to…read moreHaus des Meeres this place definitely got flair.

I wanted a spot to stop in, relax a little, and enjoy a drink one afternoon, and Cafe Jelinek was…read moreright around the corner from my hotel. Perfect. The place is cozy, warm, and has some old-school charm. There were people meeting and chatting, and a couple folks studying and on their computers. I didn't try any cakes (though they were tempting) but I did enjoy a grüner veltliner and a white wine gespritzt. The server seemed a little brusque until he realized I spoke German, but I was seated in a spot where I could easily flag down the server so service was prompt. If you're looking for that Viennese cafe experience, this is a good spot to check out!

Went for breakfast with a family of four. A well established coffee house, over 100 years old…read more There is some wear evident, but that just adds to the authenticity of the experience. They roast their own coffee beans, and the coffee is very good. The service is deferential. They do have English language menus. Their motto roughly is "We don't serve people who are in a hurry", and we found that taking a leisurely attitude benefited us. Great Viennese atmosphere, no tourists evident.

The barista was super nice which is unusual for Vienna :) The coffee was strong which was exactly…read morewhat we needed that day! There were tables outside with a nice view. I'd recommend this place for coffee and friendly conversation.

The shop is smaller and has a nice atmosphere. Some were there to catch up with others, journal, or…read morework on their laptops. I had the lavender latte and a pistachio tarte. The milk was steamed well, it was slightly sweet for my preference- but overall a good latte. The service was good and professional. :)

This is very much a locals place even though it is outside of a hotel. The eggs were cooked…read moreperfectly and the French toast was delightful.

Stopped in at 8:15 am. There were 3 tables of guests. The…read moreman who finally approached us asked if we had a reservation. We didn't. He said we would have to be done in 30 min. We sat down. It was so very off putting that we left.