Vienna

Alt Wien

This cafe/restaurant/bar is on a very medieval-looking lane in the central district and is a time warp of another kind: its folky-bohemian atmosphere could convince you that you're in North Beach or Greenwich Village, circa 1967. Liveliest late.

Brunnenmarkt und Yppenmarkt

Yppenplatz

A street market with some colorful plus lively Turkish or very Austrian sellers as the Stauds fruits and vegetables, but there also cheese, fish or meat stands. Nearby the Kent Restaurant one finds many coffee places. It is the second biggest street market in Vienna.

Mon-Sat

Cafe Amacord

This café serves a lunch menu and international food choices including lots of vegetarian options. It has a nice laid back atmosphere, and is one of Vienna's rare non-smoking cafés. It has good Austrian whine and red wine choices.

10:00–01:00

Cafe C. I.

Club International

The place on the Yppenmarkt has specific vegetarian foods and attracts a mixed public. The café has existed since 1895.

Mon-Sat 08:00-02:00, Sun 10:00-02:00

Cafe Gloriette

Inside the Gloriette with good view over to the Schönbrunn palace serves early breakfast, café and cakes. One has to climb up the hill of the Schönbrunn park to reach it.

Daily 09:00-18:00

Cafe Jelinek

Small coffee place nicely lost in the middle of Mariahilf. In winter the rustic and warm oven is wonderful. In summer one can sit outdoors.

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

Cafe Menta

Designed by Robin Molenaar and Yvonne Krisch with Rainer seats and an industrial bar, the café has a cool look plus interesting vegetarian options.

Open now · closes midnight tomorrow

Cafe Nil

This Middle Eastern cafe is modeled after old coffee houses in Cairo and Alexandria, and serves many organic foods. Takeaway is available, although the atmosphere really invites one to linger.

Open now · closes midnight tomorrow

Cafe Schwarzenberg

Beautiful traditional Viennese café with view on the Schwarzenbergplatz and the Ring avenue. It has fine pastries and coffee choices.

Mon-Fri Sun 07:00-24:00, Sat 09:00-24:00

Cafe Willendorf

The restaurant inside the lesbian and queer "Rosa Lilla Villa" serves good international food.

Thu-Sat 18:00-02:00, Sun–Wed 18:00-01:00

Cafe der Provinz

Cute little coffee place sells mostly organic products. Serves breakfast, gallettes, and crêpes.

Open now · closes 11 pm

Café Central

One of the most famous Vienna coffee houses, which opened in 1876, has been authentically restored. Beautiful premises inside the Palais Ferstel, it is too touristy and a bit more expensive for having a meal, but can be worth it for a cup of coffee. There is an occasional pianist that is delightful to hear.

Mon-Sat 07:30-22:00, Sun 10:00-22:00, live pianist daily 17:00-22:00

Café Landtmann

Old café, cozy and romantic. Used to be frequented by Sigmund Freud. Delicious food and desserts.

07:30-24:00; all menus until 11:30, except Franz Landtmann served until 15:00·Breakfast sets €7-12.50, menu of the day around €11, starters €8-14, soup €4-8, schnitzel €20, coffee €4

Café Museum

This cafe was designed by famous architect Adolf Loos, however the interior has been entirely refitted (most recently from 2010). Serves food, coffee, teas, and other drinks. Casual, quiet atmosphere.

Open now · closes midnight tomorrow

Café Prückel

Established in 1903. Quite the hang-out in the evening, during the day this cafe is a bit more laissez-faire.

Daily 08:00-22:00; live music Mon Wed Fri 19:00-22:00; closed 24-26 Dec

Café Ritter

A traditional Viennese cafe that is very popular due to its central location on Mariahilfer Strasse.

Mon-Sat 07:30-22:00, Sun 09:00-21:00

Café Savoy

Cafe Wienzeile

The queer bar is centered around a big mirror and decorated in Makart style (Makartstil). Free WiFi. The café serves breakfast.

Mon-Thu 12:00-02:00, Fri 12:00-03:00, Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 12:00-02:00

DschungelCafe

A very child-friendly cafe and restaurant, located in the same building as the DschungelWien.at children's theater.

10:00-20:00/21:00

Espresso

Very cool little 1950s-style café with good tunes, attracting an eclectic crowd. Owned by the nearby Wirr bar.

Mon-Sat 08:00-01:00

Europa

Cafe Europa

The café is often bursting at the seams, but good tunes and decent service prevail. Good people watching and decor. One of Vienna's most popular meeting points. The bar serves warm food til late hours.

Open now · closes 5 am tomorrow·€3.50 for a large beer

Hannovermarkt

When looking for a real food market, check out the Hannovermarkt. It has many stalls for fruit, vegetables, meat and fish – mostly run by migrants – and the purist will not be bothered by hipster-cafés.

Market Mon-Fri 06:00-19:30, Sat 06:00-17:00; dining Mon-Sat 06:00-23:00; closed Sun and public holidays

Julius Meinl am Graben

A legendary store. Its two floors hold many exotic as well as local wares. Even if you do not intend to buy anything, it is worth a look as there are likely things you have never heard of. The store holds just about every kind of wine you can think of, and has a great selection of pastas, chocolate, and cheese. Also has a wide selection of coffee, their own is one of the most recognised in Austria.

Mon-Fri 08:00-19:30, Sat 09:00-18:00

Kaffeemodul

A tiny coffee gem in Vienna, easily overlooked by passersby, with very skilled baristas.

Mon-Fri 07:30-17:30

Kaffeerösterei Alt Wien

The coffee roastery sells special blends from every major global coffee-producing region, including such excellent specialty coffees as organic Brazilian.

Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-16:00

Kleines Café

lit. small cafe

As the name suggests, this café is rather small. It was created by architect Hermann Czech during the 1970s for notable Austrian actor Hanno Pöschl, who still owns it. It is a popular meeting place for artists and actors (or would-be variants) and enjoys an excellent location in a quiet square inside the city. The few seats are often occupied but hang around and they are vacated regularly. Seating on the square in fine weather.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

One of the world's greatest art museums and in a palace that is a work of art itself. Serious art fans may wish to devote more than a day to its treasures. There is no other word to describe the Kunst other than mind-boggling. It contains a world-class exhibit of the Habsburgs' art collection, including Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Bosch, and Brueghel. The museum has an excellent collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. The coin & medals collection is also exhaustive in its scope. The museum cafe is a bit pricey, but good, and in a beautiful setting. Hand-held photography is permitted.

Tue Wed Fri-Sun 10:00–18:00, Thu 10:00–21:00·€14 (adults), €11 (concessions); admission includes entry to the Ephesos Museum, Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, and Collection of Arms and Armour (see listing below under New Palace)

Mocca Brasil

Brasil Kaffee

The coffee shop also sells and repairs coffee machines. The main reason to come here is to purchase good coffee beans. They are one of the very few places in Vienna which even sells excellent green beans, and their roastery offers many choices.

People on Caffeine

Hidden away in a former Catholic sacristy, this café offers fair trade and special roasted coffee. Serves espresso and many of the newer filtered coffee styles.

Mon-Fri 08:00–17:00

Phil

The bar/café sells also books, LPs and its furniture. The Pellini-Espresso is served from a Faema machine. Nice place to have breakfast.

Mon 17:00-01:00, Tue-Sun 09:00-01:00

Radlager

The very stylish bike shop sells excellent coffee from an Italian espresso machine with Neapolitan roasted beans, juices, small sandwiches and salads.

Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00, Sat -22:00