I walked through the door and fell in love. Not with a stranger seated within Café Sperl, but with the coffee house itself...with the decor and atmosphere, but mostly with the … [Read more...] about Café Sperl
Cafes, bars and restaurants
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Café Hawelka
All you need to know about Café Hawelka is that I wasn't two steps inside before the elderly owner had shaken my hand furiously and wished me a fine morning with a broad and … [Read more...] about Café Hawelka
Café Westend
Like a caffeine-filled phoenix rising from the flames of a burning Thonet bentwood chair, the Café Westend returned to life in 2023 with new owners... A local … [Read more...] about Café Westend
Café Museum
Just a short walk away from the tourist hubbub around the State Opera House is Operngasse, a street housing one of the more notable Vienna cafés: Café Museum provided … [Read more...] about Café Museum
The best Vienna coffee houses
Writing a list of top coffee houses for Vienna feels a bit like deciding on the best French wines. With rather a lot of good ones around, it's often a matter of taste and … [Read more...] about The best Vienna coffee houses
Landtmann’s Jausen Station
Sadly, the rather lovely Jausen Station closed at the end of the 2023 season. A new Café Pavillon under a different owner started on the same site in April, … [Read more...] about Landtmann’s Jausen Station