Surprisingly delicious. Pretty busy when we arrived, and the gelato had strong flavor and good…read moretexture too. Recommend stopping by, I'd come back!

Worst ice cream/frozen dessert I've had in Vienna (including ones I've bought in supermarkets)…read more I had the cookie-biscotto flavor of ice cream and it tasted very artificial. I can understand why they won't give out tasting samples when the ice cream tastes this bad. Cone was fine/standard.

Kaffeefabrik is one of the more well known coffee shops in Vienna that has solid beans. It's a cozy…read morelocation but they have some outdoor seating as well. A simple menu but you'll get some solid coffee and good service.

Friendly baristas and fabulous espresso in a comfy storefront with sidewalk seating as well.read more

Was out exploring the city in Winter, so had to pop in for a coffee to warm-up!…read more A lovely interior to escape the chaos of the city! Feels very luxurious and upscale, although the prices were fair! Service was friendly and quick! The latte was scrumptious and the perfect warming drink for a day of holiday shopping!

What a lovely spot to stop in for something sweet. The atmosphere was upscale and the booth we had…read morewas quite comfortable. The service was very good as well. I ordered the Kaiserschmarrn and a cup of tea while my friends ordered Milchrahmstrudel & an espresso as well as a cup of minestrone and a strawberry frappe. We all enjoyed the flavors of everything as well. The prices were a bit on the higher side except they are probably good for the tourist area of Vienna. The menu is extensive, and it would be nice to come back and try some other dishes- especially the Italian ones since they say that is their speciality!

Been here three times over the years and it doesn't disappoint. Third wave coffee roasters that get…read morethe best of the beans out-sweet aromas in a very relaxed setting.

Had the most amazing torte along with a tasty coffee. Service was quick and plenty of seating. I…read morewould highly recommend this place! It also was near the tram which takes you into the city.

We stopped by there after we went to see art works at Belvedere…read more We felt we were tired and were very thirsty. There was this cafe right across from the museum and stopped by. We only ordered a cup of tea and a glass of fizz water, but the service was very fast and pleasant.

I finally had time to have a sit down coffee here. This place fits a need in the area. There was…read morea definite lack of coffee houses here. I'm sure the tourists visiting Belvedere across the street will appreciate it! It's a traditional Viennese coffee house in that it has the usual range of coffees and cakes. They also offer some typical Vienese breakfasts and snacks like ham & cheese toast or frankfurters. They're a bit pricey, but not so bad considering they're going to be "catching" the tourists. They've invested a lot in decor. This place was pretty shabby-looking before Steiner took over. Now is white and clean and inviting. The staff are very friendly, which is nice in such a traditional coffee house. They also have coffee to go for a good price.

Visited from LA. The vibe was good and the coffee was delicious. Sad I couldn't sit down and try…read moretheir food. I arrived with a group at 8am and I was already packed. I recommend calling ahead of time.

Excellent coffee. This is a standout. The barista is award winning and gave excellent…read morerecommendations. World-class cafe. I recommend the kaffeelix strawberry castillo coffee.

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!

One thing my wife and daughter wanted to do in Vienna was to try the local cake, the Sachertorte…read more There are a few apparently famous venues for this (and a slew of other places too). Gerstner is a long-standing bakery with a few locations (including at the former summer palace). They had a shop relatively near our hotel, so we stopped in early during the trip. If you are facing the State Opera House, Gerstner's is on the right across the street. Note that there is also some as or more famous outlet for cakes behind the Opera House also, but they appeared to have a line when we walked by. At Gerstner's you enter at street level where they have a dessert counter with displays. You can get a slice to go here. However, if you want more of the full experience, you can go upstairs (they have an elevator as well). A wide curving staircase gets you to the rather small 2nd level (the first floor, in local parlance). There are some tables here, but it has the air of a bookstore coffee shop. We opted to continue up to the next floor. Here, there is a dark hallway where you approach the host stand. There was one couple ahead of us and they got seated quickly. I think they had a bar as well as dining, so they ask which you want. We just wanted dessert, so they walked us past the bar. This floor has high ceilings and palace-like decoration. The vibe is definitely 'special' but they don't charge extortionate rates for it, which was nice. We were shown to a small table in the main dining room. I think you could see part of the Opera House out of the open windows. Two of us got coffees and we all split a Sachertorte. We enjoyed it, but everyone agreed that it was a bit dry. Maybe the Viennese don't go for moist cakes. They do have other items on the menu and I think you can get a regular meal here (schnitzel, salads, etc.). However, we visited around 2:30 p.m. on a weekday, so we just wanted the cake. The bill was reasonable, and we all agreed that this was a worthwhile experience.

Very good cake and very good wine! Service is great and the dining area is beautiful. Great spot.read more