Viennese food and drink

Right, much as we all like the main course, the food in Vienna is really about what comes afterwards (and what you eat along with your coffee). We're talking cakes, pastries, … [Read more...] about Cakes, pastries and desserts

Many Viennese menus contain various dishes all ending in the word knödel, which sounds like something you might find in an IKEA catalogue. We have Marillenknödel, … [Read more...] about The Knödel

Instantly recognisable thanks to its unique shape, the unobtrusive Gugelhupf enjoys an aristocratic history and a special place in Viennese hearts. What is a … [Read more...] about The Gugelhupf

Let's be honest. We may claim the art, history or imperial flair brought us to Vienna. But it's really the coffee and cake. And if you need to know the difference between a … [Read more...] about Your guide to cakes in Vienna

The ultimate quick meal in a Viennese household is to whack a couple of frankfurters into a pot of hot water, then down the results with a bit of bread and a dollop of mustard … [Read more...] about The Frankfurter sausage

They speak German in Vienna, though this may come as a surprise should you overhear a conversation between two locals. As well as the different pronunciation, "Viennese" has … [Read more...] about The language of sausages