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    Balthasar

    4.7 (33 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Flat white, pastries
    Jeff B.

    A very nice, street side, coffee shop with plenty of seating outside and inside. I had superbly made flat white and complimented with a nice pasty. Was really impressed by the flat white so we went the following 2 days since we were staying close by.

    Cortado + almond croissant.
    Michael R.

    Coffee: 4 Pastry: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Coffee: 4 Base espresso was fine--not superb, but definitely decent. Their lattes and mixed drinks are solid enough to cause me to round them up to a 4. Pastry: 4 My almond croissant was tasty and reasonably priced. Complemented my cortado quite well. Atmosphere: 5 Balthasar truly excels in this regard. The shop and everything in it are beautiful. Their choices in color and furniture are delightfully whimsical, and it surprises me that the whole place works so well (remarkably little clashing for such bizarre choices). The outdoor patio is also gorgeous.

    Coffee + croissant
    Renna N.

    Loved the atmosphere! Killer iced latte, and a lovely croissant! This was the perfect hang to catch up with an old friend, and would be great for studying as well! The staff was super friendly, too! I wish I lived here so I could be a regular!

    Cafe latte
    Nataly K.

    The best coffee in Vienna! Coffee is soft and very tasty It's a very good place to meet with friends or to chill and read a book. Usually you would meet the owner there. They have self service. Barista is very friendly and smiling. It's a place you wanna come back!

    Mini Guglhupf and Latte
    Bibi R.

    Love love love this place! I stumbled upon this gem by recommendation of a friend who lives in Vienna. I am currently sitting here, sipping the best latte I have had in a long time and eating their Mini Guglhupf, a tiny cake with chocolate glazing. They offer free wifi and the atmosphere is cosy and modern at the same time. The staff and the owner are super nice, bathrooms clean and clientele very pleasant. I will come back here in the next few days until my visit is over.

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    Sarah H.

    My friend recommended this shop when I came to visit and I wish we had something like this back at home. Fresh, amazing coffee with cute coffee art for amazing prices. Love it!

    Iced espresso and iced caffe latte
    Sally C.

    Super cute coffee cafe down the street from our hotel. Me and my friends were wandering up and down the street, looking for a place for coffee and people watching in 97 degree weather and came across this little gem. The barista was friendly and helpful, making us delicious drinks. I enjoyed watching her hand-shake the milk to top my iced latte. The drink was smooth and didn't need too much sugar (which is crazy cuz I always need lots of sugar in my coffee!). Loved the decor and artsy atmosphere. Will probably be back in our time here!

    Ivan B.

    So, I got in on rainy Saturday morning to see what is all the fuzz. Slayer looks super cool and I have been sucker for the Mazzer as well. It is a typical hipster place including barista. He is craftsman no doubt. Beautiful silky foam on latte not only looks good. Coffee, is reason for one star less. They try to roast espresso beans bit longer then consensus among great Eau roasters. And I think this is wrong. Coffee should be first and I'm not convinced this is the case here. Are they best in Vienna; no, Coffee Pirates is. Are they worth visiting; yes, they are. It's very cool place.

    The best coffee I've had in a while!

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    Favourite coffee shop in Vienna. Excellent beans and roast, and the best flat white you'll find in Austria.

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    Demel - Sacher torte (€7.9)

    Demel

    3.8(504 reviews)
    1.5 kmInnere Stadt
    €€

    This review is specifically for the Kaiserschmarrn, which was unbelievable!…read more When you arrive at Demel, there are two areas - one is a window for quick takeout and the other is to be seated. We waited in the takeout line for about 15 minutes and ate the best Kaiserschmarrn ever! Something I didn't even know existed until visiting Vienna. Highly recommend checking out this spot!

    I visited Demel Vienna on August 19 during breakfast. I have always loved Demel from my previous…read morevisits, and I know it is a world-renowned and historic establishment, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. I ordered my usual Kaiserschmarrn and a drink. I had noticed that the table next to me had a drink that looked good, so when the waitress took my order, I specifically told her that I wanted the same drink the table next to me was having. When my order arrived, it was brought by a different waitress. The drink looked completely different from what I had pointed to, so I asked her what it was. She told me it was a double espresso. I explained that I had not ordered a double espresso and again pointed to the drink at the table next to me, which was clearly a hot chocolate. The waitress then called over the waitress who had originally taken my order. Instead of simply acknowledging that there had been a misunderstanding, she insisted, "That's what you ordered." When I explained again that it wasn't, she told me, "It's the same thing." A **double espresso and a hot chocolate are obviously not the same thing.** What bothered me even more than the incorrect order was the way both waitresses spoke to me. Their attitudes and tone were extremely rude, dismissive, and demeaning--as though I was stupid for pointing out the obvious mistake. The interaction became uncomfortable enough that people sitting at other tables were looking over at us. To make matters worse, my Kaiserschmarrn was **cold**. It tasted as though it had already been sitting out for some time before it was brought to my table. I understand that mistakes happen. Had they simply apologized for the misunderstanding and corrected the drink, I would not have had an issue. Instead, I was argued with and spoken down to over something that could have been resolved in seconds. This was genuinely one of the worst customer-service experiences I have ever had at a restaurant, and certainly not what I expected from an establishment with Demel's reputation. After several previous visits that I enjoyed, it is extremely disappointing to say that I will not return and will no longer recommend Demel to my friends.

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    Demel - Bar area sans customers, towards their closing time

    Bar area sans customers, towards their closing time

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    Apple strudel- the national dessert of Austria

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    Cafe Hawelka - Strudel

    Cafe Hawelka

    3.8(248 reviews)
    1.3 kmInnere Stadt
    €€

    Wanted a more "traditional" coffee experience so whittled the list down to three and then selected…read moreCafe Hawelka. We were met outside by a host who led us to a seat inside the cafe. Loved the decor, made me feel like we were transported back in time. Our waiter came, dressed in his formal clothing despite the heat outside, and took our order. For me, an espresso, for my wife, a chocolate cake and water. My coffee was delivered on a neat little tray with a glass of water to go along with it. The waiter then pretty much left us alone as we took our time eating and drinking. Pricewise, the cafe seemed similar to other coffee shops we had visited during our trip. So why not more stars? Largely because the food being offered isn't vegan friendly. Maybe that is due to tradition, fine I understand that if that's the case, but I've heard that there are other traditional cafes in Vienna that do have vegan options. Just give me one. That's all I'm asking.

    We went to this lovely Cafe on the recommendation of our cruise director, and because of its…read morehistory (opened in 1939 and frequented by the likes of Arthur Miller and Andy Warhol). We went in on a lovely Sunday, and were pleased to get a table for the 4 of us right away. The place was cozy and felt like a living room or breakfast nook. The owner sat nearby enjoying a coffee and came by an asked us how we liked our visit. The coffee was very good and the strudel was delicious as well. Highly recommend!

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