Famous Cafe in Vienna Definitely come early because there's a long line, but it's worth the wait. We ended up waiting around 30 minutes for a seat. Once you enter, the decoration of this place is so fancy with glass covered cases and hints of gold on the trimmings. This place is known for their sachetorte (chocolate based sponge cake with an apricot cream), Kaiserschwarnn (fluffy pancake ripped into pieced and served with a warm plum compote) and their selection of coffees. We ended up getting the sachetorte and Kaiserschwarnn, our favorite was by far the Kaiserschwarnn. It was so buttery and soft, like the best buttermilk pancake you ever tasted, with hints of a caramelized sugar flavor. The plum compote was sweet but also had a tartness that balanced the richness of the pancakes. Do yourself a favor and get this dish when you are here. The sachetorte was okay; it was a bit on the drier side, but had a rich chocolate ganache if you prefer chocolate. Even though the wait is long, definitely come to this cafe! read more

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The Kaiserscharmm, which is an enormous eggy and fluffy pancake, is the thing to get. Very delicious. But don't wait in the ridiculously long line to sit down. Go to the take out window and eat on the street. The warm pancake will remind you that the Emperor had great taste. read more

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Very rude bartender. No one informed us about the rules and we didn't realize the cafe and bar are two separate entities. The bartender wouldn't let us eat the cakes we bought here even though we also ordered food at the bar. He literately told us to leave then he proceed to talk dirty with the staff at the door. Not friendly to first timers/tourists at all!!! read more

First established in 1786, Demel has carved itself into the history of Vienna with everything from Cakes to Candied Violets that earned them the title of a Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court (K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker) up to this day. At the current location since 1888 the salon is easily recognized by tourists peeking through windows where chefs can be seen making any Kaiserschmarrn and dumplings using the same recipes created by Ludwig Dehne and carried on by Christoph Demel in 1857. Now part of a Restaurant group since 2002, fame bolstered by marketing, guests entering Demel will find tables as well as the option to take-away, the shop in back featuring no less than a dozen Cakes alongside various other Confections and Candies. Arriving early with no wait, though all seats were full in 30 minutes, Coffee was quickly followed by three plates including a splendid Sacher Torte that has apparently been the source of a legal battle as it was created here by Franz Sacher's son using the original recipe before Hotel Sacher bought "The Original" title. A bit higher priced than like spots with less accolades, though the experience and Food are nonetheless quintessential Vienna, Kaiserschmarrn arrives piping hot with stewed Plums in a large portion while Nougatknodel features dainty Semolina Dumplings filled with Chocolate and rolled in Streusel with a side of pureed Raspberries. read more

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It is a very touristy spot but still very good. Really nice views of Stephansplatz.my sachertorte was delicious. read more

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This is an amazing place for chocolates and German stollen. Fabulous building to boot. But that day only one side of the door was open. We must have waited for 10 minutes before people stopped exiting then we went inside to marvel the chocolates, the desserts and the decorations. Austria is cool. Vienna is sophisticated. I go for the posh Katzenzungen. At 23 Euro a box you know it's good. A friend of mine back at home loves this stuff. It reminded him of his childhood in Stuttgart. I like people who has a thing from a childhood. For me it would be those darn Beijing yogurt that you can't get outside of China. So I buy Katzenzungen here. it's not your grandma's Katzenzungen. Also Christmas Stollen. Very yummy and decadent. Americans will be very satisfied in Vienna. It's even more Germany than German. This shop proves it. read more

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There was a not so long line before the opening, 10 am. One of the oldest cake shop, established in 1786!! My purpose was the iconic chocolate cake, Sachertorte and Fächertorte , Jewish layered-cake for Yom Kippur. The decor was amazing, service was amazing and no the cakes were SO amazing!!!! Having these historical cakes with coffee was highly of my trip. read more

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What an iconic Viennese coffee house (oh, and the oldest). Right near the Spanish Riding School and Parliament buildings, it is nestled amongst some posh boutique clothing stores. The line is ever-present, but a chef making Kaiserschmarrn (very eggy pancake that is cut into pieces) entertains you while you wait from a front window. I had some excellent Dukatenbuchteln (sweet rolls with vanilla sauce), croissant with ham and cheese), THE BEST fresh-squeezed orange juice of my life!! One note of warning, while their bakery shop has some beautifully decorated gingerbread cookies, they are hard as a brick and completely uneatable. read more

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Sacher torte is dry and overrated. I went here two days in a row for the chocolate mouse cake. Trust me, it's so good you will not want to share. Expect a line for dining in. I would avoid coming on a weekend day if you can. It's just too crazy busy. We came back on a week day and it was much better. The first floor is a little cozier/more intimate and you can get a view into the kitchen. Upstairs seating is grand with stunning chandeliers. You might have to ask for it but they do have a small hot food menu. Their Viennese soup was delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the drinks. Their got chocolate is probably the best I've ever had. This place is a must! If you don't have time for a sit down experience you can at least get something to go. On the first floor they also have a ton of chocolates and other goodies which make great gifts. Note that the descriptions are in German so you might have to ask for assistance to figure out what things are. read more

Demel - Upstairs - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

A must if you're visiting Vienna. They supplied the cakes and pastries for Austrian royalty! The lines can get long so don't be surprised if there's a wait, but it's well worth it. Pair your cake or pastry of choice with a nice cup of Viennese coffee (melange) and you have the fuel you need to keep walking to the various points of interest in Vienna! read more

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The amount of people who recommended visiting Demel while in Vienna, made this a must do for me. If anything it is worth the visit just to experience it. I highly recommend requesting to eat inside as all for what different dining rooms are gorgeous but can get a little cramped for big groups. The location is a little pricey but if you pick a few desserts and drinks to share, it's worth stopping in. Get there early as the queue picks up very quickly at all hours of the day. Our personal favorites were the iced hot chocolate, the classic sachertorte (of course), and the Apple strudel. Quick tip: if you would rather skip the line and grab some sweets on the go, you can go inside the location and get all your favorites to go. read more

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The Amaretto coffee drink was quite good, especially on a cool windy day, and the service was good. We ordered two sandwiches from the lunch menu, Brie & fig baguette and a ham and cheese croissant. The ham croissant was disappointing as it arrived without condiments, lettuce, or other toppings. We asked for mustard and mayonnaise and were surprised to find we were charged an extra 1,9E per condiment when we received the bill. Overall, the lunch dining experience was fine. read more

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Demel has amazing cakes and coffee. This is a must stop for any visitor to Vienna, Austria. read more

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OMG!!! That is all I can say about this place. We had tickets to see the Lippenzaner Stallions perform, so we got there a bit early. We decided to walk around and came across Demel. There was a short line outside because it was not open yet. We went to the pharmacy across the street and came back and stood in line. Once they opened, we were immediately seated. They have several small rooms and a bunch of little areas where there are treats and you can watch them make the goodness. The food was so yummy and decadent. The store was decorated for Easter and it was so pretty. read more

Having visited a few other cafes in Vienna, I would actually skip Demel. The quality and the crowds were not worth it and it ended up being the worst cafe that we visited. read more

Anna Cake: 5/5 was rich and chocolate hazelnut Döry Cake: 3/5 light chocolate cake Fächer Cake: 2/5 interesting cake, definitely not for everyone read more

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The menu at Demel looked really appetizing for lunch, brunch or dessert but since it was right in the center town & was so packed so we weren't able to get a table to eat a full meal. But there were these delicious and fancy looking tortes, multiple layers cakes, baked pastries in the cases. We got some desserts and their must-try kaiserschmarrn pancakes to go and they all were excellent. There was not a greeter or hostess in the front so it was a rather confusing scene of people standing in line outside for the pancakes, standing in line at the case for the pastries, and upstairs waiting to be seated for dining read more

Love it and will definitely go back, also try the scrambled eggs it's so yummy!! And the biscuits too is awesome read more

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Crazy overhyped. The biggest plus is that Derek is not Cafe Sacher with the outrageous line. We were standing at the front waiting like ignorant tourists for our takeaway sachertorte, but the server behind the counter kept looking elsewhere. There were a few people behind us also wondering what was taking so long. We finally ordered a sachertorte and a mohnstrudel. The sachertorte originated in Vienna but the secret is that the Viennese don't actually eat it because it's not all that good. The little bit of fruit jam in there is odd, the cake is too light and not chocolatey enough. The mohnstrudel was better - basically sweet poppyseeds mashed in a strudel. Reminded me a bit of coffee cake for some reason. It was ok, but also not worth the price. No thanks read more

Demel - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

Demel's is a classic and should be on the bucket list of any one visiting Wien's Inner Stadt. Coffee, hot chocolate, and pastries are out of this world. Order the Einspanner or the hot chocolate. They are wonderful. The croissants, pain du chocolat, or the Apfel strudel are heavenly. They will redefine the gold standard. The service is competent and attentive. Need to understand Wiener coffee culture to navigate. First timers, tourists, and others may be challenged. Ambience is classic and very tasteful. If you visit the Inner Stadt and don't stop at Demel's you've wasted your trip. read more

The current 3.8 rating for Demel is unfair. This is an iconic pastry shop in Vienna that the Habsburgs patronized for 100 years. It hasn't lost its charm or its quality since. Yes, there are long lines to get in, but it's definitely worth it. The service is professional and crisp, and the ambience is very Old World. I had the iconic Sacher torte and it was even better than I remembered from my last visit to Vienna. Usually it's a very dry cake that requires whipping cream, but this version was moist and well balanced between the chocolate and the apricot jam. The wife had the ganache torte which did not disappoint. If you only have time for one iconic pastry shop in Vienna, Demel is the place to go. read more

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An amazing experience in European pastry and coffee cafes. You walk in and it's simply a feast for the eyes in every direction. Admittedly it is a bit confusing as to what to do if you want a table and cake but with a bit of observation it becomes apparent. There are display cases with a vast array of delectable offers. While looking over the cakes and pastries in the display a woman will come and you tell her what you want. She will write it on a tiny piece of paper and give it to you. Then you find a table upstairs in the grand rooms or downstairs near the baking kitchen. We opted for downstairs to watch the baking and cake decorating in progress. We had lattes and I opted for the Black Forest cake (Schwartzwalderkirscht)- moist, tasty and rich. It was very satisfying and filling. My dining companion had the Annatorte, equally delicious with chocolate. Overall this is an experience not to be missed. We ended up by walking into the adjoining shop near the entry to by chocolates. GO! Not to be missed read more

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Sehr nette Bedienung. Sissi hatte aber bestimmt mehr Platz am Kaffeetisch. :) Die Preise entsprechend der Wiener Innenstadt aber der Geschmack war es wert. read more

Demel - Kaiserschmarren wie zu Sissies Zeiten ;) yummy - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

A friend of mine suggested this patisserie and we decided to give it a try. Choosing between Cafe Central we opted for Demel since it sits at the heart of Vienna. Ambiance was fancy and clean. Wait was not very long eventhough there was a queue. Tables were a bit small and the place was cramped. The sachertorte was divine but i must say the apple struddel was better. For the kaisershmann we did almond as a side instead of the usual apple sauce. Coffee was good. Overall, we were happy to try it. read more

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Lovely brunch. Ordered the ham&eggs and it was delicious. Funny - Actually accidentally tipped my plate over when it was served. The servers were so nice, cleaned up the mess, and gave me a new plate free of charge. Enjoyed an iced coffee (delicious). The atmosphere is historically enjoyable. Bit of a wait in the line outside for a table, but worth it. read more

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The sachertorte here is not to be missed. Vienna is quite famous for this dessert, and Demel prepares it best (yes, better than Hotel Sacher). Pair it up with a cup of coffee and I guarantee that you'll be in for a good time. This slice of cake is quite small and expensive, but it was one of the most memorable bites during my Eurotrip! read more

Demel - Sachertorte (€5.50) - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

I came here based on the reviews and felt this place fell a little flat. Our tour guide suggested this place also. We ordered the Sacher torte, apple strudel, ham and cheese croissant sandwich, tea and coffee. The ham and cheese sandwich was pretty good, very soft croissant. The Sacher torte fell short, and was dried. With all the hype about the Sacher torte, I'd thought it would be good but tasted like a dried chocolate cake. The apple strudel was okay as well. We did enjoy the atmosphere and the cute surroundings of a typical cafe. They did also have the same pastries and other items for sale on the ground floor with the cafe on the second floor. read more

Demel - Apple strudel, Sacher torte, ham and cheese croissant, expresso and tea. - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

During the holiday season, they do not take reservations in which I was grateful as much of the eateries in Vienna was all booked out. The wait wasn't so bad once you figure out where the line was. If you get lucky, you get seated downstairs but if not, you have to go up the stairs. Note, once you get up the stairs, you need to wait until they seat you. We followed the group in front of us that we had lost our spot in line... Once seated you order the drinks from your server and go see the cakes at the cake station. They'll give you a ticket that you give to your server which indicated what you ordered and the server with bring to you. With so much anticipation, was pretty let down by their famous torte cake. It was just dry chocolate cake and the apple strudel was just cold. Both very sad, unfortunately. What was worse was that this place had 1 bathroom stall for the entire upstairs seating, assuming they have a bathroom downstairs. To exit from upstairs, you have to pass through closed doors and go downstairs that brought you out to an alley. While it was nice avoiding the mass to exit, a bit scary exiting. Oh and to note, don't overstay and don't forget to tip. Our server loved us but she definitely made the table next to us be aware of her displeasure. read more

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You must visit in Vienna! The food, ambiance, chocolates and candies are excellent! You won't want to miss it

When I researched my trip to Vienna the one thing that was noted was to try the Austrian dessert Sacher torte: 2 layers of cake separated by apricot jam and covered in dark chocolate icing and is usually served with whipped cream. Demel is the most elegant of Viennese chocolate shops. It's located on Kohlmarkt 14 Street which is as close to NY's Fifth Avenue( Tiffany and Company is not too far). There's a beautiful display of various cakes. You step up and point to the cake you want. You can devour it with a cup of coffee tableside or take it home. When I visited it was quite packed thus I took my treasure home. (You can see the beautiful pink packaging I received). Farther in the back you can see the bakers in action. There is also seating upstairs. When in Vienna it is not to be missed. read more

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The cutest pastry bistro I have ever visited. Theres a display window where you get to pick from a large assortment of food. I went with the Apple Strudel. That was warmed up and served to my bar seat. It was delightful, nice crust and wasn't overly sweet which I liked. They also served hot beverage non alcoholic or you can spice it up with your choice of alcohol. I went with a spiked Hot Chocolate. I love having that option and it came in hand for a cold January evening. read more

Demel - Apple Strudel - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

Do NOT come to this place if 1. You are not white 2. You don't speak German because they do not want to serve you! There is no host in front of the restaurant to take you to your table! This waitress told me "You have to walk around and find your own table. It is not my responsibility to seat you." I was walking around trying to find a table. A small table opened up and the lady in front of me told me in English that she wanted to take it. So I was standing there to wait for another table. 3 mins later, a bigger table opened up that can fit 3-4 people. I sat down right away because we have 3 people + stroller. The lady in front of me called the waitress over in German and told her she wanted my table instead. Then, the waitress walked over and literally told me to get up because the "white" lady who speaks German wanted my table now instead. I explained to the waitress that the lady told me she wanted the first table that opened up but the waitress kept telling me I need to exchange tables!!! I asked to talk to the manager and this waitress rolled her eyes and completely ignored me! Later, this waitress was speaking German to the lady who maybe the manager. The manager was nice and gave us champagne to apologize. For the whole time, the waitress in the picture was rolling her eyes and never apologized! I understand this place does not require tips but as a waitress, you cannot first didn't want to help to find a table, then show strong DISCRIMINATION towards customers who are not "white" and do not speak German. She works at the cafe and represents their culture and believes. The cake and pastry menu is also very limited! Overall, I do not recommend this place to tourist because you maybe discriminated after paying over priced cold food! read more

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Good place and definitely worth the stop by. We got a lemon tarte and it was delicious. A little bit pricey but given the history and location, I do think it is worth it. We actually took it to go because there was a line to get into the cafe. read more

Demel - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, 9

Been wanting to try Damel for ages and it did not disappoint. Food was excellent, staff was super nice. Understandably it was crowded so make a reservation. It was pricey but so worth it. read more

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Nice historic cafe on the second floor of the building. Expect to wait. Service was good. Pastry was lacking. Least favorite strudel we had while in Vienna. We found the pancakes, their specialty, dry and in need of more sauce. Not terrible but we had better in a few other places. read more

It's a famous Konditorei in Vienna - I'm not sure it's the best pastries we've had but it was a wonderful experience once seated. There is outdoor seating which is a nice erupts experience wherever you are dining... but there was a longer wait for an outside table and it was threatening to rain. We opted for inside seating. The route to the upper seating level takes you right through the bakeshop, which is separated from your route upstairs by glass patroons. The interior of the building is an elegant traditional meets contemporary design. We came on a Sunday later morning. Once seated the experience begins. There is a full menu but most do as we did, you select your pastry from the pastry buffet and your waitress delivers your pastry to the table. There is an extensive coffee selection with and without the addition of alcohol such as Baily's. It's probably worth the experience if you've never been to Vienna - but with so many options for pastries I'd encourage visiting as many pastry shops as you can :) read more

Great cafe on St Stephen's Square. Was craving a matcha latte and it was so good that I had two! Husband and son had excellent breakfasts. Great place for people watching. read more

Nice desserts but it is very expensive and not warth the price. (We paid 40 euros for 3 drinks 3 cakes and a croissant) read more

A great dessert stop After a day of visiting museums as a visitor to Vienna, we were ready for a treat, or in my case two treats. Demel was busy but after a wait of only a few minutes we scored a table on the second floor. Our server came right over and we learned if we wanted pastry we needed to walk over to a pastry section and decide what we wanted. Once there we got a slip of paper with our choice. I would have thought that odd but we did experience something similar a couple of days ago. As my wife tried to decide on an iced coffee drink, our server's description of their Vienna Iced Coffee with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream sounded delicious. I think I got that right. Anyway, my wife passed but I got the drink. It was not as sweet as I expected but had a good coffee flavor while I got to play around spooning out the other stuff. For my second dessert I got the Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce. Boy was that good. I think that is the gold standard all others try to achieve. Maybe there is a lot of great strudel out there, I don't know, but I can attest this was a great strudel. read more

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Demel is one of the famous, old style coffee cafes in Vienna. It's a bit underwhelming in all honesty. The decor is opulent and pleasing to look at. Upon entering the main ground floor room looks plush and inviting. There is a bar on the left hand side with decadent desserts inviting you to dive in. Figuring out how seating works is a tad confusing as others have mentioned. If there is no seating in this main first room, walk straight back. There will more than likely be a standing sign that says 'Wait here to be seated.' If you are at the front of this line, you can watch as bakers create the magical sweets in front of you. Tall glass panes protect the confectionary delights and any germs tourists might be harboring. The bakers look kind of in different to their job and pay no mind to any who may be avidly staring at them or taking their photo. The wait here might be short, it might be long. It depends on how busy the cafe is. When I went, I waited in this line about 10 minutes before it moved and the line shifted up the stairs leading to the second floor. Here, I waited easily 35 minutes. The staircase served as the route up and down so at times you had to think thin and shove to one side allowing others to squeeze past you on their way down. Not the most efficient method if you ask me. The upstairs is just as elaborately decorated as the first floor. Large chandeliers, mirrors on the walls, and plush carpets bring the theme of extravagance to life. I was finally seated at a small round table in a corner. A glass case in the hall showcases the varying food and dessert options. You should get up from your table and scope those out immediately. You can tell the woman working behind the counter what you want and she writes down the order. You then go back to your table and the food is delivered by a waitress/waiter. If you want something heavier, Demel does have a food menu with sandwiches, soups, quiches, etc. These you order from your table with your waitress/waiter. You can of course get coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies, you name it. Everything is incredibly overpriced because hello, it's Vienna and you're in a historic coffee shop so be prepared to pay up. I went with an apple strudel and my boyfriend got the sacher torte Vienna is famous for. My strudel was great, but the best part was the home made cream. That was AMAZING and I was tempted to ask for a bowl of cream to legit eat with a spoon. Our total was about 11 euros for those two things. Do not come here hungry or planning to eat a full meal. Unless you're rich and money isn't an issue. If that's the case, please adopt me. read more

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