Top 6 Traditional Coffee Houses in Vienna

Anyone who has ever experienced the unique atmosphere of a Viennese coffee house understands that only too well. History comes alive here. The air is heavy with the aroma of fresh coffee and enticing cakes, tarts and strudels. Newspapers rustle, guests talk excitedly about God and the world. Perhaps the busy author at the adjacent table is working on his next bestseller novel. Yet where can all this be experienced with particular intensity? We present six of the best traditional Viennese coffee houses to you here.

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Topics of this video:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Café Jelinek
0:35 Café Sperl
0:53 Café Hawelka
1:10 Café Korb
1:24 Café Schwarzenberg
1:36 Café Central

#1 Café Jelinek: Our first stop is at Café Jelinek. Slightly tucked away, just off Mariahilfer Strasse, it's the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of shopping for a few moments. This little café offers everything that Viennese coffee house culture is known for. Most things here have remained unchanged for decades. The wrought iron woodburner, excellent coffee, free newspapers and many sweet temptations give Café Jelinek a very special charm. Our insider tip: the home-made guglhupf cake.

#2 Café Sperl: Halfway between Mariahilfer Strasse and Vienna's famous Naschmarkt, we go on a journey through time in Café Sperl. It has been synonymous for Viennese coffee house culture since 1880. At Café Sperl, time seems to have stood still. Little about the furnishings has changed since it opened. Whether a cozy cup of coffee with a slice of original Sperl Torte or at one of the billiard tables, Café Sperl is perfectly suited for a short break in old Vienna.

#3 Café Hawelka: Not far from Stephansplatz is one of Vienna's most legendary cafés. It's distinctive charm has made Café Hawelka a popular meeting place for famous peoples from the worlds of art and culture, such as Hans Moser, Udo Jürgens or Andy Warhol. The Hawelkas spent decades creating a real Viennese institution.

#4 Café Korb: Café Korb, also near Stephansplatz, has welcomed guests through its doors since 1904. Breakfast is served here all day long, as is a fantastic Wiener schnitzel. Café Korb is famous for its Artlounge. Several artists designed this special room. The Artlounge forms an artistic and modern antithesis in the midst of a classical coffee house environment.

#5 Café Schwarzenberg: Café Schwarzenberg has always been one of the most popular places to meet among Vienna's coffee houses. It is Vienna's oldest Ringstrasse café, whose charm can be felt in all corners of the place. In 1980, Café Schwarzenberg almost became a car dealership, but the future mayor, Helmut Zilk, was just able to stop this happening. The result: You can still experience the special flair of the old Ringstrasse café today and enjoy traditional coffee and tea specialties with a wonderful slice of cake.

#6 Café Central: The crowning finale is a visit to Café Central on Herrengasse. Since 1876, this Viennese coffee house in Palais Ferstel has exuded a very special ambience. The magnificent inner courtyard in the Venetian style, the excellent patisserie, and the pleasant piano music make every visit an experience.


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Music: Epidemic Sound

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Credits:
Presenter: Adia Trischler
Skript: Stefan Schlager
Producer: Alex Haberfellner
Camera: Bernhard Popovic
Editing & Animation: Thomas Scharf
Audio: Overdub, Gregor Rašek
Produced by UNIT

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[williamhopke]

I have been to Vienna - only - twice for a total of 12 days. Your's is the first Vienna Coffee House review that I can say I really agree with. I have been to just three of your six, but Sperl is a true Gem. My last trip to Vienna I ate there 4 out of 5 days.

[faythmomto]

Looks like any would be lovely to spend some time in.

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[manfredschrenk]

Well done! And there are still the EILES, the MUSEUM, the PRÜCKL, the RITTER, the LANDTMANN, the RATHAUS, ... - and many more

[evenaicantfigurethisout]

i was actually quite excited to visit these places after watching your videos and before visiting vienna. but i have to say these places were disappointments. the coffee at these places are virtually undrinkable. spit out the first sip. and as for the decor. well. go so you can say you've been there done that. meaning they're all tourist traps. especially central. the waiter at hawelka had the cheek to tell customers tips are not included in the bill. well guess what. if i was thinking of leaving one, that statement made me not leave one.

vienna has some of the best coffee in the world. you've just gotta know where to look. and you won't find it on a channel trying to promote tourism in vienna hint hint.