Best Cafes in Vienna
1. Café Landtmann, Vienna
One of Vienna's most prominent coffee houses, Café Landtmann's abundance of finely crafted desserts is sure to please. The café was also a favored haunt of Gustav Mahler and Sigmund Freud.
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One of Vienna's most prominent coffee houses, Café Landtmann's abundance of finely crafted desserts is sure to please. The café was also a favored haunt of Gustav Mahler and Sigmund Freud.
Balthasar takes the art of coffee seriously as this family-run business has been open for over a century. The coffee is freshly brewed and fragrant, and the relaxed atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a leisurely cup.
A mix of old-world charm and modern style. The café's large windows are perfect for people-watching, and their menu features a wide variety of traditional Austrian dishes. Order a classic Wiener Frühstück - it never misses.
This simple but chic space is located in Ferstel Passage, a Baroque arcade that was once a bank and stock exchange. Serves specialist barista coffee made with Hario equipment. Great for an uplifting espresso or casual flat white.
This historic confectioner's shop has been serving up mouth-watering cakes, pastries, and chocolates since 1786. Try a classic apple strudel, or one of their famous langues de chat au chocolat.
Established in 1880, this café boasts elegant engraved panelling, parquet floors, wooden chairs, and low-hanging lamps. This is an ideal spot to relax and take your time enjoying a strong coffee.
Located in the five-star Hotel Sacher Wien across from the Vienna State Opera. Defined by Gemütlichkeit - the German ethos of warmth and friendliness - Café Sacher is an ideal space to relax and soak up the Viennese atmosphere.
Historic bank hall running as a third-wave coffee shop and weekday lunch spot. Natural light pours through a massive glass roof, falling on sleek aluminum columns, a glass-block floor, and scattered cafe tables.
Kitschy, living-room-style cafe where a team of Viennese grandmas bakes traditional cakes from an open kitchen. The space is a cozy jumble of worn sofas, family photos, and mismatched china – book ahead as tables fill up fast.
