Café Drechsler
Eggs Benedict with your "kleiner brauner"? Across from the sprawling Naschmarkt, dip in here for a break and enjoy some old-time, slo-mo Vienna at its best.
Austrian author Stefan Zweig wrote that the Viennese coffee houses were, “an institution unto themselves, incomparable with anything else the world had to offer.” And this still holds true. Vienna may be a blast from the past to a certain extent, but it’s also very forward thinking. And, tucked in between these history-laden locations are a selection of more contemporary options that are also well worth a look in.
Gregors Konditorei
A damned fine coffee and an even damned finer slice of tarte aux citron—this is a smashing little bakery/café you'll be more than happy you stopped off at.
Café Goldegg
Viennese flair, green upholstery and dingy chandeliers. But don't be fooled by the old-fashioned interior—the menu is diverse and nicely surprising. Go on!
Basilicum
When in Vienna, do as the... Bretons and drink your cider from a bowl! Francophile treats with a slice of singular Viennese savoir faire.
Café Central
Reclaim the past as your own in Café Central. And feel a bit like aristocracy while you do so.
Café Sperl
Coffee is served on individual silver trays and with a glass of water to lift the patron's spirit. Try a slice of the Topfenschnitt—you won't regret it!