I was looking for a local cafe near the Schönbrunn Palace with good Yelp reviews. I took the metro…read moreto the stop before the castle and walked 5-minutes to this cute cafe. Don't be discouraged by the simple exterior - I would have walked by without thinking to enter if it had not been for Yelp.
The Ambiance:
I came around 9/10am to get breakfast on a Wednesday. This place was hoping with locals - little old men reading their newspapers and older women catching up. Since I'm an 80 year old at heart, this was my kind of spot!! For actual millennials, you'll like it too! It was clean and light with spacious booths.
The Food:
Their menu is bilingual in Austrian/German & English. Loved the yummy, but simple, breakfast selection. They had all kinds of egg options, different breads and small items. I was craving eggs, so I ordered two soft boiled eggs (conveniently peeled for you). They were just perfect- freshly cooked. I also got a ham and cheese croissant to get some carbs in. It was a nice crispy and buttery croissant, perfectly matched with the ham and cheese. Delicious!! The prices were also very fair. I thankfully chose to avoid overeating at my hotel for $20 euros and spent maybe $10 on two soft boiled eggs, ham & cheese croissant and hot chocolate with water.
Drinks:
The best bit was the Viennese hot chocolate I ordered!! I'm going to dream about that heavenly goodness for a while. If you're at this place, definitely order it over a cappuccino or coffee. It's a treat. They also served it with a little water glass since it's so rich. I appreciated that since most places don't give you water unless you ask/pay for it.
Service:
The waitress was equally friendly with me as she was with her regulars. She didn't completely forget about me, but also gave me room to enjoy. She was fluent in English, so it was nice not to have to try to mime and speak in broken Austrian/German. I was really impressed.
Final Verdict:
Loved this spot- I'll definitely be back since I want to see the Palace again. Great selection, prices and friendly service. What's not to like?