10 Best Cafes In Vienna, Austria

1. Café Prückel

Café Prückel was established in 1904 and is in fact listed in as a UNESCO cultural heritage site. Inside, you can find specialty coffee drinks, homemade pastries that are made fresh daily and typical Viennese fare. Be sure to enjoy your food and drink served under the front awning, weather permitting, as it is the oldest sun awning in Vienna! You’ll want to have paper money on you or buy a meal ticket before arriving, as credit cards are not accepted at Café Prückel.

Café Prückel

Address: Stubenring 24 (Luegerplatz),1010 Vienna, Austria

Website: Café Prückel

Hours: 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

Average price for two: 20 USD

2. Café Frauenhuber

Housed in a building that was built in 1746, Café Frauenhuber moved its operations there in 1824 and underwent a complete renovation back in 2000. Enjoy an apple strudel or check out their menu of the day, which is updated daily at 11:00 am, and you’ll be eating in the same cafe as the likes of both Beethoven and Mozart. Café Frauenhuber serves up breakfast until noon daily and offers main courses thereafter. Vegetarian dishes are also available to those interested.

Café Frauenhuber

Address: Himmelpfortgasse 6, 1010 Wien, Austria

Website: Café Frauenhuber

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Average price for two: 35 USD

3. Café Schwarzenberg

Café Schwarzenberg has a deep rooted history that goes all the way back to 1861 and over the years has been known by several names, including Café Hochleitner and Café Sperrer, before finally settling on its current name in 1902. You’ll find the typical Viennese coffee house atmosphere inside, with a large menu of coffees and teas to choose from. Breakfast is the only meal served at Café Schwarzenberg, and you can get just about any breakfast dish you want, from eggs and bacon or ham to a breakfast croissant or handmade roll.

Café Schwarzenberg

Address: Kärntner Ring 17, 1010 Wien, Austria

Website: Café Schwarzenberg

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 am.; Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 am – 12:00 am

Average price for two: 13.63 USD

4. Café Hawelka

Café Hawelka is a family run cafe that has been in business since 1936, started by Leopold and Josefine Hawelka. Back then, the coffee was made by Josefine over a wood-burning stove, with Leopold gathering the wood himself; since these days, one of the only concessions made by the couple has been an investment in an espresso machine! Visit Café Hawelka for a great cup of coffee and traditional Viennese food.

Café Hawelka

Address: Dorotheergasse 6, 1010 Wien, Austria

Website: Café Hawelka

Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 am; Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 am; Sundays: 10:00 am - 12:00 am

Average price for two: 18 USD

5. Kaffee Alt Wien

Do the names Leopold and Josefine Hawelka sound familiar? They are the family that owns the previous cafe, Café Hawelka, and their family also operates Kaffee Alt Wien. This cafe was purchased by the couple only one day after their wedding and has been in the family ever since. While the cafe opens daily at 10:00 am, it has become known more as a night location since the 1980s. Popular fare include beer and goulash.

Kaffee Alt Wien

Address: 1010 Wien, Bäckerstraße 9 Vienna, Austria

Website: Kaffee Alt Wien

Hours: Daily, 10:00 am - 2:00 am

Average price for two: 18 USD

6. Café Central

Like its name implies, Café Central is truly in the center of Vienna, meaning it’s ideally situated for you to stop by and grab a bite to eat. You can eat a traditional Viennese breakfast, lunch or dinner here; the lunch menu changes daily, so come by often. The cafe can trace its history all the way back to 1876, to a time when several famous names from history - Freud, Trotsky, and Polgar to name a few - stopped by often.

Café Central

Address: Herrengasse 14 1010 Vienna, Austria

Website: Café Central

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30 am – 10:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Average price for two: 18 USD

7. Café Landtmann

Like many of the best cafes in Vienna, Café Landtmann has a lengthy history, being officially established in 1873. You’ll want to visit Landtmann and try one of their specialty coffees and perhaps pair it with cake or a pastry, all of which are baked fresh daily. If a full meal is more what you’re looking for, try any of the best known Austrian foods here, including wiener schnitzel and goulash.

Café Landtmann

Address: Universitätsring 4, A-1010 Wien, Vienna, Austria

Website: Café Landtmann

Hours: Daily, 7:30am - 12:00 am

Average price for two: 20 USD

8. Kleines Café

Kleines Café, which translates to “small cafe” is a great descriptor of this establishment. Kleines is owned by actor Hanno Poschl, and draws a typical hodgepodge crowd as is the Viennese way; at any given time, there may be artists, students or a wandering passerby stopping in to have a cup of coffee. Summer months may see the crowds spilling out to sit and enjoy the warmth of the season.

Kleines Café

Address: Franziskanerpl. 3, 1010 Wien, Austria

Website: Kleines Café

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 am; Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:00 am

Average price for two: 17 USD

9. Café Mozart

Café Mozart was established in 1794 and has been satisfying its patrons ever since. Inside, you’ll find the usual Viennese coffeehouse vibes, where you are asked to ‘trust the advice of your waiter’ to ensure you have the best experience possible. Hearty Viennese meals are available throughout the day, while lighter fare is also offered to those less ravenous. Stop by after the Opera next door has let out for the night for a refreshing glass of wine.

Café Mozart

Address: Albertinaplatz 2 1010 Wien Vienna, Austria

Website: Café Mozart

Hours: Daily, 8:00 am - 12:00 am

Average price for two: 35 USD

10. Süssmund Kaffeebar

In stark contrast to most cafes on this list, Süssmund Kaffeebar is a newcomer to the cafe scene, with the founding year of 2014. It started as Nikolaus Hartmann’s dream of roasting coffees according to the bean origin and preparation methods. The coffee bar itself is newer even than the coffee company and offers specialty coffees in a more modern setting than other cafes around Vienna.

Süssmund Kaffeebar

Address: Zieglergasse 68, Vienna 1070, Austria

Website: Süssmund Kaffeebar

Hours: Friday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Average price for two: 10 USD

Eat delicious food while in Vienna

There are many great foods to try while in Vienna, and plenty of wonderful cafes in which to try them. Be sure to stop by a few of these cafes while traveling in Vienna, you won’t be disappointed!