Enjoying a cup of coffee is the most authentic leisure in Vienna!

Austrian poet Peter Altenberg once said, "When I am not at home, I am in the coffeehouse. When I am not in the coffeehouse, I am on the way to the coffeehouse." This is enough to prove how much Viennese people love coffee. It is said that there are more than 1,000 coffeehouses in this city. Among the vast number of coffeehouses, which ones are worth visiting?

One of the most famous cafés in the world, it is a gathering place for great poets, thinkers, influencers, and prominent figures, including psychologist Sigmund Freud and Russian Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky, who often met at this café.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Café

The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna is a world-renowned art museum. Under the dome of this museum, there is a café frequently visited by celebrities. Enjoying a brunch here on a weekend is an extraordinary experience.

Sacher Café

Founded in 1876, the Sacher Hotel is a landmark hotel in Vienna, and the Sacher Café is famous because of it. As a representative of traditional Viennese cafés, it is a must-visit. Don't forget to order a 'Sacher Torte', which is considered Austria's 'national dessert'.

Café Landtmann

This legendary café, which has been open since 1873, has hosted many celebrities, including Sigmund Freud, Marlene Dietrich, Romy Schneider, Paul McCartney, and Hillary Clinton. Its apple strudel is considered a classic.

Demel Café

Once a haunt for nobility and high society, Vienna's socialites used to come here for a cup of hot chocolate on the first cold day. The most famous item here is the cake with fruit liqueur.
There is a touching story behind this café: The owner of the café, Leopold, met Josefine while working in a restaurant. They got married and opened Hawelka. Until 2011, Leopold would sit at the entrance every day to welcome guests.