Café Culture

An essential part of any trip to Vienna is a culinary tour through some of the city’s landmark cafés. More than just restaurants, Vienna’s cafés have been gathering places for the famous—Mahler, Freud, Klimt—and for the notorious—Hitler and Lenin. Today, Vienna’s cafés are the perfect spot to meet with friends, read the newspaper, or play chess, all while enjoying the pastries of your dreams. During your stay in Vienna, we’ll introduce you to some of the best spots where you can absorb Vienna’s café culture. Sit back, relax and say “Ahhhhhhhh.”

Let Them Eat Cake

If a culture can be judged by its baked goods, then the Austrians are at the top of the food chain. Vienna’s cafés, centers for culture and conversation, are also a pastry-lover’s dream come true.  Sink your teeth into the chocolate ganache of a slice of Sachertorte, or let fresh, warm Apfelstrudel dissolve on your tongue, and you’ll wonder why you ever liked Twinkies.