Vienna Food & Drink Recommendations

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Cafés & Sweet Treats

Café Prückel | Menu | Location
A classic café on Stubenring with a preserved 1950s interior and bow-tied waiters. Enjoy strudel, schnitzel, and goulash.

Café Bräunerhof | Menu | Location
A 1920s literary café hidden near antique shops where you can sip a Melange while listening to live piano. Try the Sachertorte. 

Café Jelinek | Menu | Location
A bohemian café in Mariahilf favored by students writing papers, serving strong coffee and homemade cakes.

Café Sperl | Menu | Location
Open since 1880, Café Sperl has marble tables, bentwood chairs, tall windows, and billiard tables. Enjoy a melange and Gugelhupf in true fin-de-siècle style.

Café Rüdigerhof | Menu | Location
This 1904 Jugendstil-era café blends retro charm and eclectic decor. Loved for Buchteln, coffee, and beer, it's a favorite amongst the hip, artsy crowd.

Traditional Austrian

Gasthaus Pöschl | Menu | Location
A local Wirtshaus serving classic Viennese dishes like schnitzel and Tafelspitz. Unpretentious, welcoming, and popular with longtime regulars.

Glacis Beisl | Menu | Location
A rustic beisl near the MuseumsQuartier with a quiet garden patio. Serves classic Viennese dishes and Austrian wines without any fuss.

Wiener Wiaz Haus | Menu | Location
Family-run inn near Karlskirche known for top-value schnitzel, hearty Austrian dishes, local beer, and a cozy vibe. Book ahead, it's a local favorite.

Gasthaus Rebhuhn | Menu | Location
A tavern in Alsergrund serving honest Austrian fare like goulash and strudel. Fair prices, cold beer, and a gemütlich feel await.

Gasthaus Ubl | Facebook | Location
A classic inn near the Naschmarkt with old-world charm. Known for crisp schnitzel and traditional Tafelspitz.

Lunch Locales

Kolar | Menu | Location
Tucked near Stephansplatz, Kolar is a cozy pub popular with students. Grab a quick stuffed pita and a Zwickl beer for lunch.

Leberkas-Pepi | Menu | Location
Near the Opera, Pepi serves Austia’s beloved hot meatloaf sandwich, Leberkäse, made with premium Austrian meat. Try the classic beef-pork, chili-cheese, or vegan with mustard and a beer.

Würstelstand Zum scharfen René | Instagram | Location
This no-frills stand at Schwarzenbergplatz is a local favorite for spicy sausages. Try the Käsekrainer or currywurst with fiery chili and curry sauce.

Zum Goldenen Würstel | Instagram | Location
Just steps from St. Stephen’s, Zum Goldenen Würstel serves top-notch sausages like Käsekrainer and Bratwurst with fresh toppings and Viennese flair.

Schachtelwirt | Menu | Location
In the Bermuda Triangle area, Schachtelwirt serves quick Austrian dishes like roast pork, boiled beef, and strudel in handy to-go boxes.

Wine & Small Bites

Trzesniewski Dorotheergasse | Menu | Location
A 1902 deli near the Graben serving bite-sized open sandwiches and small beers. Loved for its famous egg or herring spreads.

Haas & Haas wine and delicatessen | Book Tasting | Location
Steps from St. Stephen’s, Haas & Haas offers informal wine tastings with full pours, snacks, and a chatty vibe, perfect for a fun, low-key experience.

Die Feinkosterei | Menu | Location
Austria’s first tapas restaurant, Die Feinkosterei offers tasty bites made with regional ingredients.

Scenic Rooftops & Views

Justizcafé | Menu | Location
A hidden gem atop the Palace of Justice with sweeping views of Vienna. Open weekdays for lunch or coffee. Affordable, tasty dishes and no crowds.

Lamée Rooftop | Menu | Location
This rooftop bar sits atop Hotel Lamée with eye-level views of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Open year-round with cocktails, brunch, and stunning sunsets. Be sure to arrive early or reserve.

Dachboden, 25hours Hotel | Menu | Location
A hip loft bar in the MuseumsQuartier, offering panoramic views of Vienna's city center from its wraparound terrace. Known for its circus-themed decor and creative cocktails.

Das Loft | Menu | Location
A restaurant-lounge offering stunning views through floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful illuminated ceiling art. Go after dark to see a breathtaking panorama of Vienna’s lights.

360° Ocean Sky | Menu | Location
This rooftop café-bar on top of Haus des Meeres offers 360° views over Vienna. Come after 6pm to avoid purchasing an aquarium ticket.

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