"Classic Coffeehouse": The Best Cafés
Legendary and unique: the traditional café on the quay has been a living room for generations. Hostess Evelyn Brandstätter and her team serve coffee on the sun terrace or indoors in the classic coffee house ambience. A must in summer: the apricot dumplings.
For over 100 years, the people of Friesach have flocked here to enjoy coffee and freshly baked cakes. They are particularly fond of everything that has to do with cocoa beans - whether as a creamy hot chocolate, a classic Sacher cake or their own chocolates.
The history of the Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel dates back to 1786. Once reserved for a select few, it is now a world-renowned institution for coffee and pastries. The café offers enjoyment and a visit to the museum at the same time – the displays are irresistible.
One of the oldest cafés in Innsbruck is hidden behind historic walls. Cakes, tartlets, meringues, etc. from the in-house pastry shop are made without additives, such as the Katzungtorte with curd cheese and hazelnuts. When the sun is shining, the guest garden beckons.
Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Max Reinhardt are said to have enjoyed their coffee here. Today, locals and guests alike enjoy sitting in the charming traditional house on Alter Markt. Famous: strawberry bowls and croissants with walnut filling.
One of the most classic and popular coffee houses in the city has been gently modernised in appearance and offer, breakfast and opulent brunch on the cake stand are still good, along with classic pastries, good snacks and even fine cuisine!
This traditional coffee house embodies Viennese charm par excellence. The charming waiter serves apple strudel and coffee in style on a silver platter. As a meeting place for politicians and journalists, there are always interesting things to see at the Landtmann.
Between potted strudel and goulash, it's a great place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Regulars from the creative industries appreciate not only the "Hurch coffee" (= triple espresso), but also the relaxed nature of this institution. Newspaper service included!
Once you've proven yourself to Patrick Schönberger as a coffee nerd, grinds and roasts quickly dominate the discourse. Chatting with the neighbours is a daily routine. After all, people like to stay longer here if they "just wanted" to have a quick espresso.
The people of Linzer are in French heaven - the flair of the COCO is unbeatable. Friendly service, excellent moules frites and also the wine advice is "extraordinaire". In addition, warm cuisine all day. Sweet tip: Tarte au citron and macarons.
In the dignified district of Hietzing, Patisserie von Oberlaa cannot be missed. The shop looks as graceful as it is cosy. All kinds of pastries, confectionery and homemade ice cream are available. Big plus: beautiful terrace and shady garden.
Café Korb embodies Vienna's coffee house culture like no other - and has done so for over 100 years. Historically charged and with classic coffee house furniture, the charm has always been preserved. Susanne Widl has been successfully carrying on the legacy since 2000.
An institution and a guarantor of first-class enjoyment - from coffee to desserts and service. Typical Austrian coffee culture in red velvet meets Sacher melange, the world-famous Sacher cake on spiced Gugelhupf with ginger. Sun terrace!
Café Sacher embodies the Viennese coffee house tradition like no other café. Its elegant and dignified atmosphere impresses tourists and fills every Viennese with pride. The world-famous Sacher cake with coffee is, of course, an absolute must!
The time-honoured Graz hotel hides not only a fine restaurant, but also an extremely cosy coffee house: the newspapers rustle in their holders, the scent of fresh coffee wafts through the classic furnishings and the pastries are fresh.
Only a few Ringstrasse cafés still bear witness to Vienna's Belle Epoque, and the "SchwaBe" is one of them. That's why they still maintain old Viennese traditions with Maria Theresa coffee and Gabelfrühstück (second breakfasts). Sweets (chocolate mousse cake!) are waiting in the showcases.
The café is a piece of Viennese coffeehouse history. Despite its venerable age, it attracts with a modern, hip ambience. The varied menu with bowls, pancakes and burgers is in keeping with the spirit of the times, and the latte art is perfectly executed here!
Coffee arrived in Vienna at this address in 1683. The espresso culture is thanks to the many years of management by Roman Schärf, who has been providing generations of Viennese (and their guests) with Italian delights at this city ringside seat to this day.
You could call it a modern interpretation of a traditional coffee house. Old blends with new, classic furniture is combined with modern elements. In terms of cuisine, they stick to typical Viennese dishes.
Since 1875, the Diglas has embodied Viennese coffeehouse tradition. Once a meeting place for politicians, artists and poets, today it is a meeting place for everyone. The old coffee house character with chandeliers, boxes and furniture has been preserved in its true style.