Outstanding!! After touring the palace, we were hungry and at first thought: "A restaurant at a…read moretourist site will be pricy and mediocre in quality. But it was busy and we were hungry, so in we went. Ordered the sausages, Cesar salad with chicken, the Sisi Spritzer, and strudel. Herr Csaba is a fantastic waiter, top of his game!

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.

I come here frequently when I'm in town for business. While busy, it's easier to get a table then…read moreat the more "touristy" cafes . It is a "seat yourself" establishment. There is outdoor dining as well as indoors. I like to come here, get a melange and read my book, when I have some down time. Seats and tables can be quite crowded ( not a lot of room). Prices are extremely reasonable and the pastries are quite good I have gotton several lunch/ dinner items and was always pleased

You cannot come to Vienna and skip the obligatory pastry cafe stop. We found this one near St…read more Stephen's Cathedral and immediately chose a pastry and a tasty hot beverage. I had a chocolate eclair that was good and some hot chocolate with whipped cream that was even better. (Chocolate overload.) My husband had walnut cake and Einspänner kaffee. It was the perfect way to take in the city for an hour.

If you love Chocolate you will love this place. OMG what a…read morerange of fantastic chocolate. The chocolate is so good you can look like an American in one month of eat there. I had a HOT Chocolate and it was dam hot and damn good. I will 100% return there again and again and again.

Come here for the hot chocolate. Even to go. Neuhaus has…read moresome of the world's best pralines, so they do chocolate right in all forms : )

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.

We went to this lovely Cafe on the recommendation of our cruise director, and because of its…read morehistory (opened in 1939 and frequented by the likes of Arthur Miller and Andy Warhol). We went in on a lovely Sunday, and were pleased to get a table for the 4 of us right away. The place was cozy and felt like a living room or breakfast nook. The owner sat nearby enjoying a coffee and came by an asked us how we liked our visit. The coffee was very good and the strudel was delicious as well. Highly recommend!

Both gelatos and sorbets were excellent! Try the chocolate, zitrone or beerenmix; you won't be…read moredisappointed.

10 stars!!!! Gelato…read moreis one of my most favorite desserts!! I eat it worldwide and the is BY FAR the best I have ever eaten! I got the chocolate and it melted in my mouth. The texture was unmatched by any other! I am going to eat this everyday for a week!

Nice cafe to try an assortment. The sweet and savory tower is meant for 1-2 people but the 4 of us…read moreall had some. Service was quick. You have to climb upstairs to the cafe for seating. The restrooms are also on the upper level.

So close to St Stephansdom, I thought it might be a tourist trap…read more But we ordered the Kaiserschmarrn, some Austrian wines, and I was surprised, it wasn't nearly as expensive as I expected and it was delicious. A great spot to soak up the atmosphere on a warm evening. Kaiserschmarrn was light, fluffy, delicious, not too sweet. Service was friendly. I speak a little German, but they spoke excellent English.

Eeeek this is my favorite macaron place ever! The macarons are so fresh and have the most gorgeous…read moremoist, cakey texture inside while maintaining the lovely crispness of a fresh macaron on the outside. The flavors are on point- I ordered chocolate, passionfruit, raspberry and lemon. I only remember that chocolate is "schokolade", not the other flavors, sorry! They also have a deliciously moist and light chocolate truffle cake that is my mother's favorite in all of Vienna. Would love to see a location open up in California, United States!!

My fiancé and I stopped by to try their famous tortes. We were extremely excited because we had…read morebeen told that Oberlaa Konditorei had the BEST ones. I don't know if it was an "off" day but the tortes were pretty dry and just okay. I would not recommend.

service there is excellent, everyone is as classy as the atmosphere. summertime offers outdoor…read moreseating, and you're surrounded by beautiful buildings in a broad square. but indoor is fabulous... interior décor is lovely... came here for husbands business trip last winter and that's when i discovered this place, hanging out here just journaling and reading before heading out to roam the streets. this summer enjoyed the outdoor seating. wide selection of delicious desserts and great coffee selection. it's a keeper in my visit list!!

Best location, famous name, ok food , inflated prices, especially for drinks, good service, nice…read moredeco, good ambiance not good toilet downstairs. Recommended only come for the Vienna breakfast. Every reasonable croissant options is out way early.

The Apfelstrudel was delicious, and the latte was great. The service was quick and friendly. The…read morecafé had an antiquated charm, creating a unique atmosphere.

Across the street from our hotel the Imperial. A perfect spot for an afternoon espresso and snack…read moreafter our visit to the Belvedere Museum. Service was friendly and efficient. We grabbed a table by the street outside. It is 65 degrees F and sunny. A very nice cafe. Mark & Nancy.

I came for the Opern Air night, hoping to hear Juan Diego Flórez under the open sky, and I got that…read moreplus one of the best evenings I've had anywhere. It started rough through no fault of the restaurant. A group seated in front of me talked straight through the performance. I mentioned it, and the staff didn't just nod sympathetically. They moved me to my own little enclave, right beside where the performers were coming and going. I spent the rest of the night in what was effectively my own VIP box, listening to opera. I could not have designed a better evening if I'd tried. The food deserves its own paragraph. The venison loin was tender, beautifully cooked, exactly what you want on a night like this. My waiter was absolutely fabulous. Attentive without hovering, and clearly the reason the whole thing turned around. To the team at Palmenhaus: thank you. You made my night, and I'm still thinking about it.

I absolutely loved the interior of this café. Sitting inside what feels like a beautiful greenhouse…read moremakes for such a charming and unique atmosphere, and it's definitely the highlight of the experience. I only stopped by for an afternoon pastry and coffee, so I didn't have a full meal, but unfortunately both the food and drinks were just okay and felt a bit overpriced. Service also left something to be desired. Overall, it did feel more geared toward tourists than locals. I'd recommend stopping by if you want to admire the beautiful setting, take a few photos, and perhaps share a dessert, but I wouldn't go out of my way to sit down for a full meal.