Food came quickly, and the melange was great. But then there was a mysterious 9.70€ charge on the handwritten bill and when we asked for an explanation, the waiter just said bruskly it was for "services." There was no service charge listed on the menu. They clearly take advantage of tourists - don't come here.
A beautiful vintage coffee shop. The Melange was not as good as I would've hoped for but the service was quick and good.
Unpleasant service with a touch of rudeness. If kids, or a simple coffee, are not welcome there, that should be posted alongside the announcements at the entrance stating so. I felt really uncomfortable, and unwelcome.
This was my "go to" cafe as a student in the late 1980s. Not much has changed, except you can't smoke any longer inside - good. This is a more spacious cafe than say nearby Hawelka.
We've been traveling for 5 days in Europe and this place deserves number one for the worst service and manners! The waiter was rude, made us feel as if we were interrumpting his day. We recommend you should skip this place, NOT worth it at all.
One of the most important Cafés for the German speaking post-war literary scene, because the author Thomas Bernhard used to come here. They have an EXCELLENT international selection of newspapers. One of the best in town. During the week, outside of lunch time, it is generally not crowded. Saturdays there's live music with a small orchestra playing classical music.
Food is ok, but Coffee is simply horrible, even the classic Viennese "melange". However often I go there, and I go there often, I just get warm water with a strange taste served as coffee. Also, in summer it gets very hot!
But, how should I put it, I LOVE IT!
Cozy spot, great for relaxing, people watching and a bit of food! Thanks to live music is a nice touch as well...
The hot chocolate was the worst I got - seems to be based almost all on water. And the chocolate cake wasn't something special too.
The live music on Saturday afternoon was very nice, and the waiter was courteous.
Maybe try to order something else? Water?
Love the oldschool style of this coffee house. You can only pay in cash, but that kind of adds to the charm. The sachertorte was nice, the chocolate milk was home made. If you want to visit a Viennese coffee house, I would definitely recommend Bräunerhof!
Perfect quick service, meal (forelle filets mit kartofeln), white wine.
One of the most important Cafés for the German speaking post-war literary scene, because the author Thomas Bernhard used to come here. They have an EXCELLENT selection of newspapers. The best in town. During the week, outside of lunch time, it is generally not crowded. Saturdays there's live music with a small orchestra playing classical music.
Food is ok, but Coffee is simply HORRIBLE, even the classic Viennese "melange". However often I go there, and I go there often, I just warm water with strange taste served as coffee. Also, in summer it gets very hot!