The ten best places for Kaiserschmarrn in Salzburg

Kaiserschmarren is undoubtedly one of the most famous desserts in Austrian cuisine. There are many stories surrounding the origins of this traditional dish: An encounter between Emperor Franz Joseph I and a cook in the Tyrolean Alps is said to have been the decisive factor. The story goes that one day the emperor stopped at a humble hut and asked for a sweet dish. The chef, who had the honor of cooking for the emperor, prepared a pancake. However, during the roasting process, it unfortunately tore and was cut into pieces. Despite the mishap, the emperor is said to have enjoyed the torn pancake and asked curiously for his name. The chef's spontaneous answer was: "That's a Kaiserschmarrn".