Best location, famous name, ok food , inflated prices, especially for drinks, good service, nice…read moredeco, good ambiance not good toilet downstairs. Recommended only come for the Vienna breakfast. Every reasonable croissant options is out way early.

My friend and I stopped at Cafe Mozart for one of our first stops in Vienna. We were there for an…read moreafternoon coffee and cake. I had their Strawberry Pistachio Cake (strawberry cream, pistachio cream, sponge cake, and strawberry glaze) with a Maria Theresia (double espresso with Cointreau, whipped cream, and orange zest). My friend had their classic Mozart Cake (pistachio cream, chocolate mousse, and chocolate sponge cake). Everything was delicious. (This is just a small slice of what they offer. They have tons of cakes and coffees, but they also serve full meals as well. So it's an option for strudel, schnitzel, plum dumplings, goulash, and more.) The cafe has an interesting history: Oskar Hornik purchased the coffee house and named it after the Mozart monument at the Albertinaplatz in 1929 (it had existed in different iterations and locations for many years before that). After the Anschluss (the Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938), Hornik was forced to sell the cafe at an extremely low price (Aryanization). After the war ended, the cafe struggled and changed owners and uses until 1993, when a family purchased the cafe and focused on restoring it to its earlier glory. The interior of the restaurant is charming - you can see its nod to the past, but it feels quite modern at the same time. And the service was very good. We really enjoyed taking a little break from our day at Cafe Mozart.

Outstanding!! After touring the palace, we were hungry and at first thought: "A restaurant at a…read moretourist site will be pricy and mediocre in quality. But it was busy and we were hungry, so in we went. Ordered the sausages, Cesar salad with chicken, the Sisi Spritzer, and strudel. Herr Csaba is a fantastic waiter, top of his game!

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.

We happened onto this corner restaurant after a stroll in Vienna. Had hoped to find some Schnitzel…read moreon our last night. This Greek Restaurant had excellent service, a nice breeze on patio, great food and drink. Our waiter chose some Greek Mediterranean plate w pita to start. It was more than enough so we shared an excellent tender Weinerschnitzel for dinner. He then added a lovely aperitif and pastry with our bill.

I'm giving this a 6/10--the huge portions caught us off guard. My partner and I tried this spot…read moreearly in our Austria trip, and we ordered way too much--couldn't finish a bite. The flavors were just average, nothing to write home about. We had: Greek Moussaka-Style Meat Pie with Pita - Decent, with a hearty filling, but nothing special. Meatballs with Fries and Tzatziki - Okay combo, though the tzatziki didn't stand out. Beef Stew with Onions, Potatoes, and Rice (Stifado) - Filling, but bland compared to what we expected. It's worth a try if you want a change of flavor, but go easy on the orders! One thing that stuck with us: this was our first stop, and we felt a slight judgment over the food waste. It was an eye-opening moment early in our trip, teaching us to respect local customs in Austria--great lesson for the days ahead.

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!

Good food, good service, great coffee! We will be back. Located right behind the Natural History…read moreMuseum. We had avocado toast, passionfruit porridge, bacon and eggs and buttermilk pancakes. Everything was great with beautiful presentation!

Absolutely the best avocado toast and bacon eggs Benedict I've ever had! So delicious. The waiter…read morewas very attentive and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast!

Beautiful cafe on top of the hill looking down Schönbrunn palace. Nice setting, cool dessert, top…read moreplace to sit down after a long walk to visit the palace. Efficient and hospitable service. We tried the salad, soup and drinks. Nicely serve and full, has to cancel the banana splits

The view is great and the food was pretty good. My husbands pistachio cake was proclaimed as very…read moregood and not too sweet. It had a marzipan type frosting. I had the one gluten free item on the menu which was a hazelnut torte, but it was overly sweet. The tea and coffee were fine though nothing special. Overall, a good stop, but not a destination on its own.

They charged 5 euro pp for bread and 6 euro pp for water…read more The food was average nothing spetacular.

An interesting cafe in a historical hotel. Try to sit in the central cafe room for the most…read moreinteresting sights. Nice food and cafe menu. The kaiserschmarrn is worth trying. Prepare yourself because it's big enough for 3-4 people

Food, service and ambiance were absolutely fabulous. Looking forward to returning. Wholeheartedly…read morerecommend this establishment.

Came here for breakfast and loved it! They have a beautiful little outdoor terrace; perfect when…read morethe weather is nice. Service was great as well. It's also one of the few breakfast places in Vienna that isn't packed on a Saturday morning. In fact, the ambience is pleasantly quiet and calming. I ordered their homemade müsli, which was divine, while my mom got one of their breakfast sets with scrambled eggs, bread and an assortment of cheeses and hams. Some say that this place is a bit pricey but considering its location (in Palais Coburg) and the amount of food we got and the overall ambience, it was definitely worth it!