A great place for a quick stop for a type of stay "to-go" sandwhich and dessert place…read more One might think from the outside or even the inside that it is all about the sugary sweets, and yet at a closer look at the full menu, you will notice a good selection of soups, sandwhiches, and salads--not the average kind either. A touch of fancy makes it worth the extra price compared to a Stöck or similar bakery. The higher level of quality does not go unnoticed. I had the salmon sandwhich which came with a small standard salad. The presentation was quite nice I must say and the there are many workers, making the wait not all too long for assistance.

Very good pastry-shop. Here you would find French tarts and very good eclairs…read more Also they bake croissants. Open kitchen, so you can see how clean everything is. It's 3 tables there where you can sit and have coffee with something sweet.

Perplexing, everyone and their grandmother told us how much they loved this place. However, it has…read moreto be one of the worst places we ever got pastries at. Perhaps it was the holiday and the normal baker was not there, and they defrosted them after freeze drying them, and we came at the end of the day so perhaps they sat out all day; there could not be any other explanation on why both our deserts, while looking appetizing were dry, sad and fairly tasteless. At around 5 Euros a little cake, breaking the diet should be a great pleasure, not a reason to decide never to eat desert again. At least we did not get sick off of them, just not happy and leaving half the desert on the plate. Recommendation: buy a bag of apples at the store, add your own whipped cream and its tastier and cheaper. There was just no joy in the poor little pastries looking up at us from their captivity behind the glass display.

If I had to think about the top five things I've ever eaten, this place would take the cake…read more(figuratively and literally, hehe) in terms of dessert. Like Demel, Cafe Central is a MUST visit when you go to Vienna, where the coffee houses are a sight to behold on their own. Yes, the wait is quite long. Every time I pass by, there's a line, but it actually goes rather quickly and if you can find something to do to pass the time, it's like nothing at all. First off, the interior is STRIKING, a work of art in its own right with marble columns, stylish looking cafe tables, and paintings every where you go. Apparently Sigmund Freud has been a frequent patron here. Even if you were to get nothing at all, just the experience of sitting here is worth your eyes absorbing. But, oh!--the cakes--and the coffees! I had me an iced coffee that had a great body mixed with a delicate flavor to give me a jolt through the day. The hazelnut cake was airy and fluffy, not at all too sweet like American desserts have a tendency to be! The staff here move efficiently, and I love how there's no pressure to hurry up and pay your bill or make your order. A repeat place to be sure if I were to go back to Vienna. My twin and I went on Sept '25 for our vacation.

The famous Cafe Central!!! I was so excited to go here that I almost gave up because of the long…read moreline. I went around 9:00 AM. The line moved pretty quickly, though, and I waited about 30 minutes. The interior is stunning. I was completely enamored with the architecture and the structure of the building. I was not overly hungry, but I wanted to try the goulash and the apple strudel. Get the strudel with the sauce. 10/10. Amazing. I would absolutely do it again.

We went in November 2022 for brunch and the wild boar schnitzel was one of the most interesting and…read moredelicious things I had in Vienna. 3 years later, during my 4 hour layover in Vienna, I went out of the way specifically to and almost entirely only to go get this same schnitzel. Pretty much should say it all. I skipped booking Steirereck to come here

Can't recommend this spot enough while visiting. Every dish bursts with flavor, freshness,…read morehealthiness, creativity - if this was in NYC, it'd be double the price and you'd have to wait an hour. Got the avocado smash with smoked salmon, the vegan platter of delicious things, and an apple-ginger shot with cappuccinos. Coming back tomorrow. Literally. 5 stars!!!

This place is always packed and there is a very good reason for this: its pretty good ice cream…read more Even though its located on MHStrasse (my own abbreviation) the quality isn't sacrificed! Good selection, decently priced and we even got a big smile from the staff! Just go and try it for yourself, you wont be disappointed.

Just woooow.. So delicious, i suggest the ice pizza …read more It is really tasty.. U have ice milk and fresh fruits on they

Appaling pricing Charged me EUR 24 for a 4cl shot of…read moreLagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, 8 years (0.7 l bottle is EUR 49 retail). Used to like this place, but seriously? Total ripoff, good bye.

This would be my local if I lived in the 7th district of Vienna…read more The only place in the city I experienced a multi-hued clientele and the food smelled and looked amazing as well. I just had a drink this time but I'm coming back!

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.

Took a walking tour and our guide recommended this place for the pancake desserts. We ordered a…read morepancake and a strudel. Both were good, especially with the respective sauces. Went well with the Anna's coffee. We sat outside but they also have indoor seating with an upstairs area.

We were told from family at home to visit when we are Vienna…read more -Long line for the cafe -We did take out of pastries -Near a lot of fine shopping stores -Very busy

Dependable and very decent coffee, and quite a good selection of cakes and desserts. Adequate…read moreseating, and during the summer they have about 8 tables outside on the sidewalk, which also have umbrellas or awnings to give shade.

Now and then it is nice to run away from hipster cafes that you can find on every corner in 7th…read moredistrict - Froemmel's always feels like a breath of fresh air. It might seem rather old-fashioned, but who said that's a bad thing? Good breakfast, good coffee, affordable lunch menu and there are not enough words to describe their cakes - you need to see and try them for yourself!