Café Central

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Café Central

Boasting 130 years of history, Café Central has seen countless personas from the world of art, literature and politics sitting under its vaulted ceiling. Despite being extremely popular with tourists–there's often a queue, but it moves quickly–this is everything but a tourist trap. The magnificent architecture of this legendary coffeehouse is the setting of top-quality coffee specialities, traditional Viennese cuisine, and mouth-watering pastries from the in-house patisserie. Don't leave without trying the chocolate-truffle Altenbergtorte.

Useful Information

Address: Herrengasse 14, Vienna
Email: cafe.central@palaisevents.at
Phone: +43 1 5333763
More Info: www.cafecentral.wien/en/
Address: Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 10am–9pm
More Info: Located in Palais Events Veranstaltungen
More Info: Underground: U3 (Herrengasse)

Cafes

Since 2011, the traditional Viennese coffee house culture has been regarded as part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. Legend has it Vienna's café culture had its beginning back in 1683 when a sack of coffee beans was left behind by the retreating Ottomans. In the late 19th and 20th centuries, coffee houses became the go-to places for intellectuals and creatives, including the likes of Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, James Joyce, and Leon Trotsky. Traditional cafes entice visitors with a wide variety of coffee-based specialities, heavenly pastry creations, and a unique cosy and friendly: Austrian gemütlichkeit. If you are in the mood for something more modern, there are hundreds of third-wave coffee places in Vienna.

Coffee House Walking Tour

Coffee House Walking Tour

Get to know Viennese coffee house culture on this small-group tour. Not only will you be able to cover many of the best cafes in the shortest period of time, but will also get interesting background information about the traditions of coffee consumption in Vienna. Ask your guide to tailor the selection of cafes to…

Café Central

Boasting 130 years of history, Café Central has seen countless personas from the world of art, literature and politics sitting under its vaulted ceiling. Despite being extremely popular with tourists–there's often a queue, but it moves quickly–this is everything but a tourist trap. The magnificent architecture of this legendary coffeehouse is the setting of top-quality…

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Cafe Mozart

Cafe Mozart opened its doors in 1794, making it one of the oldest coffee houses in Vienna. Located right opposite the Albertina, it has been a gathering point for cultural figures for decades. With classical interiors and a covered terrace, Cafe Mozart offers traditional Viennese cakes and dishes. Their apple strudel is particularly popular.

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