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!

Located in the lobby of the Marriott Vienna. A lovely Austrian Cafe, but they do not only serve…read moredessert. They have a full menu of salads, sandwiches and entrees. The wait staff are very friendly and accommodating.

When you walk inside the Marriott Hotel, this is something that will catch your eye, even if it is…read morea small cafe. You see the big slices of different cheesecakes and other cakes, and your first impression is that, oh... these things are too rich, I will never finish it! Maybe, maybe not... but the thing about it is, I noticed that the cheesecakes in Vienna are not as rich or sweet as the ones made in North America, so actually, that's a good thing. Don't get me wrong... the giant slice of cheesecake served there will definitely fill you up, and you will also need at least one or two cups of coffee or espresso (I prefer the "verlaengerter" / "Americano", which is basically a black coffee with added hot water to stretch it out and dilute it a bit.). Yes, that's just to wash the cheesecake down with. Give it a try; you will definitely not be disappointed!

ORIGIN: Although you would think the cafe was there far…read morelonger, Kleines Cafe (small cafe) opened in 1970. LOCATION: The cafe is in the Franziskanerplatz in the inner city, a perfect stop for those exploring Vienna. EXPERIENCE: I entered this cafe for a supper one late afternoon. As the name suggests, the cafe is small, making for a cozy feeling. I enjoyed a sliced ham sandwich (Schinkenbrot) which brought to mind how outside the U.S. even something as mundane as an open-faced sandwich is prepared and presented to make the best of the ingredients. A layer of ground horseradish was spread on the long slice of bread, and the attractively folded layers of ham were topped with freshly grated cheese. SERVICE: I experienced swift and efficient service during my visit. TIPS: The cafe only accepts cash.

Great coffee, great food, great service, great small cafe, can't stop saying anything but great…read morethings The place is cash only and seems to be run by only two people so expect some slow downs but it was a pretty chill place and the servers were patient and welcoming. Open face sandwiches were tasty and nicely prepared with individual small cuts for easy finger foods. Classic Viennese Desserts were made very delicious.

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.

Great place, but note that laptop is not allowed to use there, but i enjoyed reading!read more

Excellent atmosphere, good coffee and pancakes (both sweet and savory). I used to live right next…read moreto it so it's sort of my go-to. Great for studying, just ask the friendly staff regarding the wifi password. There's also a child-friendly area with toys at the back. Recently, they changed their interior and now they have detective books in German that you could lend and read. Love the place.

A true specialty coffee shop in Vienna! Top notch coffee quality and an obvious commitment to the…read morecoffee. The best house coffee I've had in a long time.

Cool little place. The staff is friendly and fast. The pastries were very good and the coffee…read moretasted delicious was quick and beautiful.

This review is specifically for the Kaiserschmarrn, which was unbelievable!…read more When you arrive at Demel, there are two areas - one is a window for quick takeout and the other is to be seated. We waited in the takeout line for about 15 minutes and ate the best Kaiserschmarrn ever! Something I didn't even know existed until visiting Vienna. Highly recommend checking out this spot!

We visited twice during our stay in Vienna and dined inside one time and got a to go order the…read moresecond. The first visit was to dine inside and escape the brutal June heatwave. We were directed to go upstairs and found an open seat in no time at all. Just passing by all the display cases filled with desserts and pastries triggered the cravings. We did a quick menu perusal but really knew that we wanted to try the kaiserschmarrn which was a traditional Austrian dessert made up torn up pancakes, served with a plum compote and dusted with powdered sugar. It was light, had a nice caramelized flavor from browning in the pan and little pops of more sweetness from the raisins. It was so delicious that we came back the next day for more but shortcut the line and got it to go from the takeaway window. Same kaiserschmarrn but around 3 Euros cheaper for a larger serving. After eating we wanted around the restaurant and towards the back you can see just how the cooks juggled making many pans of Kaiserschmarrn at the same time. Yes it's a bit pricey but so tasty to try at least once.

Small, intimate and olde worlde ambience, Vienna takes coffee to a whole new level, exquisitely…read moreserved in small cups as it should be with a side of water on a delicate tray. I could do this every day while writing my memoirs. Service was brisk and they were appropriately attired.

Wanted a more "traditional" coffee experience so whittled the list down to three and then selected…read moreCafe Hawelka. We were met outside by a host who led us to a seat inside the cafe. Loved the decor, made me feel like we were transported back in time. Our waiter came, dressed in his formal clothing despite the heat outside, and took our order. For me, an espresso, for my wife, a chocolate cake and water. My coffee was delivered on a neat little tray with a glass of water to go along with it. The waiter then pretty much left us alone as we took our time eating and drinking. Pricewise, the cafe seemed similar to other coffee shops we had visited during our trip. So why not more stars? Largely because the food being offered isn't vegan friendly. Maybe that is due to tradition, fine I understand that if that's the case, but I've heard that there are other traditional cafes in Vienna that do have vegan options. Just give me one. That's all I'm asking.

What a wonderful treasure and to consider you are sitting in a cafe that folks like Mozart or Linz…read morecould have once sat as well! And you are simply enjoying great service, a wonderful tart and the best coffee you have ever had! If you like coffee you can't pass through Vienna without stopping at Cafe Daniel Moser's and please do not miss out as you can watch the street life pass you buy! Old school yet with a modern flair of service without loss of traditional Vienna cafe!

The coffee is amazing here, we went to Daniel Moser for a quick early coffee stop and a little…read morebreak from walking around town. Service was great, the lady who served us was very knowledgeable about the items on the menu and she even suggested other options. It was really a great atmosphere sitting outside on the sidewalk chairs and taking in the early morning in Vienna.

This is one of the must-visit during our Europe trip back in September. We stopped by around noon…read moretime, the line was slowly building up but not too bad, it was about 20-30 minutes. The building is very elegant and classical, really enjoyed the atmosphere as walking in, we sat down at a corner next to the window and could not wait to try out the coffee and pastries here. We got Cafe Central Kafee and Maria Therasia for coffee and shared one Viennese Apple Strudel. The coffee is so smooth and with the added liquor, the fragrance is amazing!!! No question, this is the BEST Apple strudel I've tasted, crunchy texture for the outside crust and the filling is full of fruity flavors. We spent about a bit more than an hour there and that was the most relaxing, appreciating and beautiful moment among this Europe trip.

Hmm a little torn on this review since I only came for breakfast one day, and didn't get to try…read moretheir pastries, however felt like the experience was pretty mediocre. Well known for being a beautiful and historic cafe established 1876 frequented by the likes of famous names like Trotsky and Freud, this traditional Viennese coffeehouse and cafe is a popular tourist destination. Having walked by around 7:30pm the prior evening and seeing a line of about 15 people outside, the next morning arriving around 9am the line was about 15 minutes without reservations. Upon entering the inside is beautiful, cavernous domed ceilings, chandeliers and a very classic bistro vibe. Enough seating for probably 150 customers, quite large inside, and about two-thirds full. That's when I realized the line outside was more for show, which at some places I get because staffing might be hard and they want to ramp up the pacing between breakfast and lunch services. In a place like this it seems more like a marketing technique to create hype, which kinda annoyed me--it's not respectful of customers' time. It took a while maybe 10 minutes for a staff member to pass menus, then another 10 minutes for him to come back and check in. What I'll say is he was swift to answer our questions and knew the menu well. In general service felt lacking though, after eating it took quite a long time to get our server's attention again to get the check. For breakfast I was a little surprised by the prices for the food offered, on the high side. While the vegan spreads were very good, from the menu it wasn't clear that it was actually vegan cream cheese that was the base of the spreads. Unfortunately the rest of the food was meh, €14.50 for a small croissant (not especially good), a plain roll, a boiled egg and latte, with a pat of butter and jam. Would I come back? Maybe to try a couple of their baked pastries and dessert, but not for breakfast. For more info: https://cafecentral.wien/en/