Historical need not mean antique. Café Korb's traditional decor is more Warhol than Wagner, giving it a special place in the pantheon of Viennese coffee houses. Debate, … [Read more...] about Café Korb
Eating and drinking
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Café Jelinek
The Jelinek has authentic stamped all over it. A coffee house like a 1950s car that's still used for trips down the shopping centre: worn but reassuringly familiar...and gets … [Read more...] about Café Jelinek
Café Ritter
One of Vienna's oldest coffee houses offers a bit of respite from one of the busiest streets. Café Ritter sits halfway up the city's main shopping precinct. A local … [Read more...] about Café Ritter
Café Prückel
With most traditional coffee houses in Vienna you imagine travelling back to the early 1900s. Café Prückel also takes you on a journey through time, but stops off for a slice … [Read more...] about Café Prückel
Café Central
Well, my mouth dropped open on entering. There's a reason Café Central is so popular with tourists. Inside is like stepping into a period drama set. Cake, coffee & … [Read more...] about Café Central
Viennese coffee house culture
The Vienna café culture forms such an integral part of what it means to be Viennese that UNESCO put it on the intangible cultural heritage list for Austria. But what actually … [Read more...] about Viennese coffee house culture