Yelp Review 2023 #36: This is where you go if you simply want to try the famous Sacher torte without standing outside Cafe Sacher for hours. It opens 2 hours later than Cafe Sacher. So, if at 9:30am you decide to get dessert and coffee for breakfast and you don't have a reservation at Cafe Sacher, skip the damn line and go behind the building and stand in front of Sacher Eck until they open - the first 10 people without a reservation at Sacher Eck are guaranteed to get seated. Plan what you want to try by looking at their menu on their website. Once you get seated, let your server know you're ready to order. Your order will arrive quick. Wave at a server when you need something or to pay for your bill. You can get the same Sacher torte, Einspänner, Apfelstrudel in any of the restaurants in Hotel Sacher including Sacher Eck. Unless you just enjoy standing in line in the cold for an hour. But from waiting outside to getting seated, using the toilet after I was done eating and paying - I was only there for less than an hour. You can buy whole cakes here to bring home to family/ friends. But honestly, Sacher torte is not the best dessert or chocolate cake you'll ever eat. It's alright. It's dry and flavor isn't exciting. Now, Viennese coffee and hot chocolate are good though. Check out the space upstairs and the restroom. read more

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Great spot to enjoy the original Sacher Torte while there is construction that obstructs the original sacher cafe... I did think it overpriced at €22 for 2 cappuccino and 1 piece of cake- but... it is totally touristy and one of the "must do" if you like desserts and all sorts of foods! Lol Just get your Sacher Torte and enjoy a view of the busy street around you ! read more

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When coming to Vienna, a stop at Cafe Sacher next to their famous hotel, is a must for any foodie. Don't let not being able to book a table in advance discourage you from trying your luck. We waited a few minutes and were given a table inside. The staff was very kind and accomodating and even offered to take a photo of us. We went there for their famous Sacher cake and some coffee and this place lived up to the expectation! Take note: there are two areas where you can queue for a spot, at the corner or on the left side of the hotel as well! And do visit the upstairs area for some photos! read more

Sacher Eck - Just enjoying one of Vienna's best breakfasts! - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

Yes, you must try the original Sacher torte, but I don't think you will actually enjoy it as much as you think. It is better to get one to share if you are a first timer. Unlike its sumptous looks, it tends to be dry and grainy. Other Sacher tortes that are look alikes tend to be more moist (a well hated but descriptive word). This was my first time in this new space upstairs, and apparently it is only a couple years old. It does have nice paintings of the Sacher family. But if you are looking for the Viennese traditional cafe, you will have to wait in a line. Overall, you must try it, but I do always think that it is overpriced for what it is. read more

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I love pastries. I eat them all over the world. Was looking forward to trying sacher torte in Vienna. Imagine my surprise to not taste any fruit and to get a grainy cake that was slightly dry. I was super disappointed. I bought two slices- not inexpensive- and so now I know I'm not missing anything. Chocolate on top was the only good part. There are wonderful pastries to be had in Vienna, just not here. read more

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Great service and wonderful pastries! There weren't many people when I went and service was very prompt. The servers were friendly and I found the atmosphere of the cafe to be lovely-- highly recommend if you're visiting Vienna! read more

Sacher Eck - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

This is the location of the famous Sacher hotel and Sacher tort. The sister restaurant which is reviewed in most guides had a 30+ min wait in the cold rain while this location on the other side of the hotel had immediate seating and super friendly service. The restaurant was lovely - even if a bit warm as their furnace was on the fritz. We only ordered drinks and dessert - one couple getting the famous tort which is their namesake. All in all it's fun, but not the best dessert I've ever had in my life. The other desserts we ordered were more dry than moist and could have used a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce to add some flavor. I mean - when in Vienna, you kinda have to go but set your expectations at mid level and you won't be disappointed. On your way out you can purchase a full tort for shipping or carting home. I didn't have the need as the Lindt store was across the street and in my mind a better overall treat. read more

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We waited in line for about 15 minutes and it seemed like the lines just got longer and longer after we were seated. We tried four different sacher tortes at various cafes around Austria and I thought this one was the best. Moist with just enough jam and an smooth chocolate outside layer. We also tried the apple strudel, sacher sausages, and the asparagus and ham quiche. The apple strudel and the sacher sausages were okay but the quiche was a bit odd. I suppose it resembled a deconstructed quiche with a small thin crust and light dusting of egg, ham and asparagus sprinkled on top. Four stars for the sacher torte and three stars for the rest of the food. read more

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We had the Anna Sacher's breakfast table wich consisted of a nice pumpkin seed oil omlet, a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses, breads and croissants, jams and a granola, smoked salmon, and A delicious fudge cake. Includee beverages: coffee, a glass of the Sacher cuvee (pleassnt taste) and a dissapointing glass of orange juice. Overall quiet atmosphere, very touristic so be sure to make reservations well in advance read more

Stopped by Sacher twice during my trip to Vienna. The Sacher Torte was not sugary (which is surprising because I thought it would taste like chocolate cake). I also tried the apple strudel, which was okay. I think my favorite part was the ambiance of the hotel. read more

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If you want to try the famed Sacher torte from the Sacher Hotel without having to wait in the sometimes ridiculous line at Cafe Sacher, you should head around the corner to Sacher Eck. It's adjacent to the Sacher Hotel's gift shop for those wishing to purchase Sacher tortes to take home or as gifts. The atmosphere at Cafe Sacher is much more posh and ornate, but Sacher Eck still very much has the Viennese cafe atmosphere. Here, however, you'll still feel a little more rushed than you normally would at a regular Viennese cafe. They are, after all, trying to get as many people in and out as possible throughout the day. Overall assessment: the original Sacher torte is pretty good. Not too sweet and the taste seems to grow on you as you continue to eat it. I can see how many Americans feel it can be a little on the dry side...we are used to using more butter and sugar in our cakes, I'm sure! Even though the Sacher Cafe has the original, my wife and I actually preferred the Sacher torte from Aida. It was a little more moist, sweeter (with an extra thin layer of apricot filling), and nearly half the price per slice. read more

I was really excited about this famous Sacher torte. Unfortunately it was 30 degrees outside and had a line that wrapped around outside. I hopped over to the gift store and bought the smallest sized full torte at $26. Nicely packaged but overall underwhelming. I would not say worth 26 euros! My fiancé described it as a dry brownie with chocolate icing. I wonder if the quality of the pre packaged torte is not comparable to cafe served... read more

This cafe was lovely. They were closing in 30 minutes. They said if we want cake & coffee it is ok but they could not prepare anything new. My husband and I both tried the famous Sacher Torte. My husband loved it. I would not order it again. I do not like fruit flavored chocolate. The marmalade dominates the taste. It is up to your taste. The service was very friendly and good. They did not rush us to leave even though they were closing soon. There were many choices on the menu. It is a nice cafe to have a quick bite or cake. read more

Super overrated piece of chocolate cake, it's dry and grainy...totally not worth the wait...definitely not a must try in Vienna...very disappointing read more

A insitution in Vienna as part of the Sacher hotel. Simply has to be done. Great coffee and a piece of Sacher Torte go very well together. It gets very busy and naturally given it's location it's not the cheapest of cafes. read more

Supposedly the Viennese cafe, this cafe is part of the historic Hotel Sacher. But I was not that impressed the Sachertorte at Cafe Hawelka tasted better, was not as dry! Have to wait in line, and looks like it's been overly-renovated, almost kitschy. And pretty much swarming with tourists there are better places for the Viennese cafe atmosphere! read more

Having to queue outside in the pouring rain for 10 minutes, then inside for another 10, I was hoping this place would live up to the hype.The coffee was very nice, the spiced cake delicious, and the sachertorte devine!Definitely worth a stop, but quite expensive. read more

In the beginning of december me and my husband decided to visit the Sacher Eck on your Vienna trip because we saw everyday so many people standing outside and wanted to know what the deal is about. We did not know when was the best time to visit it because there have always been so many people standing outside to get in. So we deciced to visit the shop at first and see whats the deal is about but there were also many people but the security guy told us that the best time to get the famous sacher cake and coffee is in the morning or in the evening. So we deciced to go in the evening. We waited pretty long although it was 10pm (approx. 15-20min) but the hostess was really nice and also apologized for the long queue and was really friendly :) then she seated us next to the window so we had a beautiful view on the beautiful christmas lights outside. From the beginning it was clear that we want to try the famous sacher cake and a delisious viennese coffee but my husband wanted to try other cakes too, so the waiter, who was by the way really friendly and patience with my husband and big respect to him that he can stay professional,calm and friendly while other 15 people want something from him,recommended us also the apple studel, which was also really delisious and not so sweet as the sacher cake. After we finished our cakes we had a sugar rush from all the sugar so we asked the waiter again what he can recommend us so we decided to try the famous gulash soup. For the soup we actually waited a little bit longer than for the cakes but the waiter apologized and said it will come in few minutes. My husband fell in love with the soup and wants me to learn it and i also really liked it! Overall we really enjoyed the Sacher Cafe and the atmosphare inside although it was really loud and full. The sacher cake and the soup are really delisious and taste marvellously. The prices were a little bit high but worth it since it is a traditional hotel and the cake is a must in vienna. We felt really welcome from the beginning to the end especially by the hostess and our waiter Mr. Sadik who actually was already busy taking new orders when we were leaving but still said goodbye and wished us a nice evening. read more