Looking for a Coffeehouse in Vienna?

The Viennese coffeehouse is known around the globe for its informal pleasantness and Gemütlichkeit. But it is not just a place to relax, drink a mélange, and eat mouthwatering pastries. It is part of the Viennese people and culture, with each coffeehouse having its own unique story in itself.

Take for example the Café Central, which was a favorite hangout of such diverse intellectuals Leo Trotsky, Arthur Schnitzler, and Sigmund Freud. Still today it is a place of sophistication and intellect.

The Café Sperl, on the other hand, was home to rabblerousing artists Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, forever changing design around the globe. And so, among the many traditional coffeehouses, every Viennese has a favorite, reflecting his or her personality.

Some come to simply sip, others to chat, eat, read or start something new. Join the Viennese and find your own favorite coffeehouse. And, by the way, take-out coffee won’t be available