The best bars and cafés Vienna

It's a typical Viennese café with a patina of the 1960s, with its regulars and its divine apfelstrudel. Susanne Widl, the eccentric owner of the place, is hardly ever seen here anymore. But even from a distance, this former model and underground artist keeps an eye on things. Nestled on a small square behind St. Peter's Church, Café Korb combines tradition and avant-gardism. The waiters are in traditional clothes but the cards are fluorescent and the terrace is colorful. Go there rather in the morning to find a place. In the basement, concerts and animations are programmed.

Opposite the Burggarten, Burgring 1 is a bistro that lends itself well to a chat with friends or a drunken evening, but also to a stopover for a coffee and a pastry and a few moments' rest before setting off again to explore the city center and its riches. The industrial decor, the sometimes rough walls and the light bulbs placed at different heights create a slightly trendy, fairy-tale atmosphere. The mismatched tables and chairs add a really nice touch to the place. We love it! The terrace adds to the charm of the address.

Cigars are no longer smoked indoors as they used to be, as legislation now forbids smoking in bars. But the house still offers a fine selection of cigars. Cocktail lovers are in for a treat at the Kruger, one of the world's top 100 bars, with talented and renowned baristas of great dexterity. A long list of cocktails for aperitifs, after-dinner drinks, evening drinks... English club setting with wood panelling and club chairs. Great jazzy music. Golden youth and VIPs mingle. Reserve your table and dress appropriately.

Located in the heart of the Hofburg complex, the café of the same name, run by the Querfeld family, offers homemade pastries, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit juice and snacks in a relaxed yet cosy atmosphere. This is a relaxing stopover after exploring the former imperial residence. Settle down on the terrace. It's the ideal spot to watch the horse-drawn carriages go by while dreaming of centuries of yesteryear... The service is impeccable in every respect and this café is an excellent address.

The Drechsler, a hundred-year-old bar that used to be known as the only one in Vienna where you could eat 23 hours a day, has become gentrified with reduced hours during the day. Nevertheless, this address with its cosy design, refined and trendy at the same time, still has the same success. The drinks menu shows originality with organic proposals and friendly home-made blends. We are particularly fond of fresh carrot-ginger fruit juice, local peach wine and excellent non-alcoholic cocktails. Varied breakfasts. Perfect break in front of the Naschmarkt.

It is the bar of the cinema of the same name. The principle is nice and is always very successful with moviegoers. It is about giving the possibility to the spectators to have a drink or/and to eat a piece before or after a cinema session. Of course, you can go there just to have a drink and take a break in the 6th district. The clientele is rather young and nerdy because Top Kino doesn't program blockbusters but rather auteur films. Underground and quiet atmosphere. Very good welcome.

Two atmospheres, two seasons. In summer, the terrace under the tall trees looks like a guinguette and attracts a large clientele. In winter, one appreciates the bourgeois comfort inside a Jugendstil building. Time seems to stand still: the vintage decoration, the Viennese service, the feeling that you can take as long a break as you like, everything contributes to making you feel really comfortable. A regular clientele, we come here to drink beers with friends in a good-natured atmosphere. Nice welcome!

Einhorn? Unicorn. Funny name for a bar, coffee shop, cafe-jazz, cafe-rock... The tone is set with a certain humor and a warm ambience, a little offbeat. It has a heterogeneous clientele. 1970s decor, a bit rock and psychedelic.

Since a dragonfly landed on the roof of Vienna's Leopold Museum, the Museumsquartier rooftop has been open to the public. Designed by Ortner & Ortner, with the help of artist Eva Schlegel for the building's glass façade, and fellow artist Brigitte Kowanz for the light rings, this is one of Vienna's most spectacular rooftops. We love its design, aerial, panoramic (and privatizable) space! The Zur Libelle kiosk offers fresh, healthy drinks and snacks. Stay tuned for its program! Access free of charge.

On the ^18th and top floor of the Sofitel, an old-fashioned Viennese bar in a modern space with a panoramic view of Vienna. Das Loft's decor is futuristic: the bar's ceiling is a multicolored fresco, and the building's architecture contrasts with imperial Vienna. An ideal spot to enjoy a cocktail with friends or lovers at dusk. It's also a gourmet restaurant. But restaurant or bar, it's best to reserve your table. Royal brunch on Sundays and sumptuous breakfasts every day. Another bar on the first floor.

The Viennese address of this brand present in several trendy capitals. We love this hotel-restaurant-rooftop by the 25hours label, close to the MQ (MuseumsQuartier). The trendy, cosy bar is located on the hotel's top floor, with a terrace overlooking Vienna's west side. The atmosphere is relaxed and the electro music cool, perfect for getting the evening off to a good start. The hotel, with its circus-themed rooms and suites, and the restaurant, 1500 Foodmakers, are also great value for money. A complete and stylish home.

Hello Cuba! Here is a great classic of the "Bermuda Triangle": a rum and cocktail bar, whose warm and cosy atmosphere, with a background of Latin or Caribbean music, is very much appreciated. It's very small and a decor of Amazonian jungle completes the change of scenery. The Ron Con Soda would be a replica of a Cuban bar on the outskirts of Havana. It's a pity that the trip is reserved for a small number of chosen people, because the size of the room doesn't allow for as many people as in the neighbouring bars. But this one has its followers!

A cocktail bar designed by Adolf Loos, an emblematic figure of the Viennese artistic revival. The bar has retained its original decoration, making it a living museum. A set of mirrors gives the place a certain dimension. Only 27^m2 for this tiny bar whose size is inversely proportional to its success. A hushed atmosphere despite the roughness of the materials used (glass, metal). Come early if you want to sit down, the Loos is quickly full. Impeccable service, excellent coffee and a large choice of cocktails concocted by top bartenders.

The Jugendstil friezes that adorn the walls of the "Black Camel" are worth the trip alone. The establishment, which dates back to the year 1618, is designed as a wine bar. There is an excellent selection of bottles to taste on the premises or to take away. The atmosphere is a bit Latin, with a bar full of delicatessen, sandwiches, tramezzini or simple sandwiches, including a variant with the best ham in Vienna. Admittedly it's rather expensive, but the place is lively and widely appreciated by the local clientele. Also a restaurant.

The Schikaneder is an alternative hangout for Viennese youth and offers an underground setting: large, comfortable peeled armchairs sit alongside odd wooden chairs, while on one of the walls you can enjoy silent projections. Funk and electro music are in the spotlight here and the DJs are inspired. This offbeat place is next to a cinema, the Kino, whose programming consists mainly of documentaries and auteur films. The Schikaneder hosts interventions by artists. Long drinks menu and reasonable prices.

A great atmosphere! Krah-Krah used to be one of the "Triangle's" emblematic night spots. Today, it's mellowed and gentrified, and no longer organizes concerts. Nevertheless, it remains one of the oldest establishments in the area. The interior decor, with its tablecloth-covered tables, is more reminiscent of an inn-style restaurant than a café. In fact, it's both. You can feast both ways and get the evening off to a good start. Fine wine list, draught beers and cocktails, traditional dishes. Cheerful atmosphere.

In the affluent Josefstadt district, this establishment offers a wide range of facilities: spacious and bright rooms, white tablecloths in the restaurant area, a relaxed terrace and a limited menu, which is different from the usual café cuisine. However, this is a traditional café in the Viennese sense of the word, and the Florianihof is especially worth a visit for its Jugendstil decoration. The Florianihof is not very popular with tourists and is a little out of the way from the centre, but it is a peaceful haven where you can quietly read the newspaper. Cinnamon and caramel flavoured coffees..

A traditional Viennese café with its many newspapers, serious waiters in their classic costumes, retro decoration... This establishment is located on a lovely little quiet square, where the trams pass by. Breakfasts are served here until 2pm, from the minimalist version to a real brunch for two people, including a vegetarian Greek breakfast. Long menu of soft drinks and cocktails. The varied, tempting and affordable dishes of the day are served from 11am to 3pm.

The Eiles café, once frequented by Thomas Bernhard, is a classic among the Kaffeehäusers of Vienna. Here, the vintage décor is enriched by old coffee machines or cash registers that accentuate the ancient aspect of this noble institution. The Mohr im Hemd (the "little nigger in a shirt" or chocolate mellow) and its melted chocolate sauce are divine. It's an unforgettable experience, time has stood still in this setting from another world. Drinking coffee in old-fashioned cups, you can stay there for hours...

It's the anti-deco Viennese bistro at the imperial. Here the decoration is classy but design. The Stein café, opened in 1985, immediately seduced the students with its trendy atmosphere. Its slogan? A good day starts with a good breakfast at the Stein café... Today, students meet tourists and trendy young people with a golden touch of Vienna. All day long, you can enjoy coffee and pastries there. On summer evenings, the sleek, chromium-plated terrace is taken by storm. The Stein is also a restaurant.

One of the emblematic HQs of the Viennese New Wave and a must in the genre. Since the 1980s, it has been a mythical meeting point near Mariahilferstrasse. The Café Europa offers a fine selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and excellent breakfasts served until 3pm. All in all a trendy bar with a rather wise clientele in harmony with its sober and design decoration. If the drinks menu is without surprise, the menu of the breakfasts and the dishes is on the other hand more inventive. Here, the great classic is Beef Tatar.

A very large Internet cafe from the Bignet Internet access provider.

A trendy and spacious address on two floors with large openings on the street and comfortable designer furniture. You can eat breakfast or menus on composite trays, bento or canteen style. Freiraum is a multiple and original spot, at the same time a traditional café with coffee and pastry, a bar to have an aperitif, a lounge café where you can relax, a restaurant where you can eat quickly or not, a cocktail bar. The clientele is varied in its styles and expectations. For an alcoholic evening, an intimate dinner, etc...

No, it's not the French park dedicated to volcanism! We're a long way from Saint-Ours-les-Roches and the Puy-de-Dôme. Vienna's Vulcania is one of the darlings of the "Bermuda Triangle", particularly popular with students. This Lokal stands out for being quite comfortable and spacious, for a change. It's a friendly pub where you can watch the big soccer matches and choose from a wide range of beers and wines, as the sign at the entrance indicates. Vulcania is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant and lively bars in the area.

One of the strongholds of the Third-Wave coffee culture, i.e. modern and trendy, far from the traditional culture of the hushed Viennese coffee. According to the principle of the genre, this address combines a roastery, a store dedicated to coffee and its tasting, and a café in the sense of a space to drink coffee. You can sit in a room with vintage-inspired furniture to taste original coffees and great vintages served according to the rules of the art.

One of Vienna's modern cafés, as opposed to the traditional Viennese version, Caffè Couture has been a great success, offering a wide range of coffee-related services in the city center. Located in a historic passageway, Caffè Couture is first and foremost a coffee roaster with the highest standards, both in the selection of its plantations and in the processing of its beans. You'll find everything you need for coffee, from percolators to cups. It's also the place to enjoy a fine vintage coffee with a viennoiserie.

It is reached by a pretty passage. This establishment is located in a paved courtyard of the XVIIIth century, all in length, lined with old-fashioned stores with their frontages uniformly painted in green bottle. One will appreciate the contrast of atmosphere between the peaceful terrace, where one comes to have a drink in summer, and the soberly "destroyed" room, where a hot drink will warm you up in winter. Nice menu of coffees, beers and pastries. You can also enjoy a homemade soup. Calm and relaxed atmosphere. Regular jam sessions.

It's the 23rd arrondissement's 360° café. Located on the 8th floor of the emblematic Danube Tower, built in 1964, the Turm Café rotates on itself at 170 m from the ground. Sit back and watch the whole capital go by while you sip your coffee and enjoy a pastry. And it's a real spectacle that unfolds before your eyes that you can't get enough of. This floor also houses a restaurant where you can eat every day at noon or in the evening. At night, with the lights of the city, the show is even more magical!

This is Ikea's greenest store. Inaugurated in autumn 2021 at Gare de l'Ouest, the elegantly planted, glazed cubes are open to the public on the roof terrace. Here, you can picnic in a warm, panoramic space, or enjoy a coffee and a sandwich at the rooftop kiosk. On the floor below, there's a restaurant and even the new Jo&Joe hotel. And, of course, you can shop at Ikea. And deer!

The house has been in existence since 1974. A true Kaffeehaus, the Dommayer is as remarkable for the quality of its service with an impeccable ballet of costumes and redingotes, as it is for its magnificent and delicious pastries. Very popular with the bourgeoisie, it also has an astonishing intergenerational mix, even if the majority of regulars are older people. The furniture and interior decoration are in harmony with the rest, and the whole thing breathes a bygone past, but one that everyone here seems nostalgic for. Pleasant terrace.

In a quiet alleyway between the Donaukanal and Stephansplatz, this cosy, classy lounge bar offers an impressive A to Z cocktail menu, from Aviation Cocktail to Zombi Cocktail to Long Island Ice Tea, all at reasonable prices. The atmosphere is calm and the clientele is made up of regulars. It's an ideal place to spend a quiet evening re-envisioning the world. There's a tiny terrace in summer, where seating is packed, but to compensate, cocktails can be taken away until 1am.

One of those small Viennese cafés typical of the outlying districts, more intimate and less touristy than those in the city centre, known here as Vorstadt-Cafés. The Goldegg Café has been in existence since 1910 and is distinguished by its magnificent Art Nouveau bistro style. In addition to the refined wood panelling and the green lounge area, the billiard tables are also an attraction. The billiard tables are also attractive, although the games are played in a restrained manner. The chef's focus is on traditional, fresh and affordable bistro cuisine.

A cultural institution and a cosy bar in the 7th district. A large hall and a smaller one attracting a mixed population, mostly students. A relaxed atmosphere, slightly intellectual and bobo, with a very good choice of small dishes and drinks. Lounge atmosphere. In the basement, a club with good concerts or DJs. Suitable for coffee, dinner, having a good time, partying... The Wirr also has an address at the Brunnenmarkt, the only café with a market stall on Yppenplatz, with a very pleasant terrace.

This cultural café occupies a pleasant place, in front of the Saint Joseph church. It is a cosmopolitan and offbeat place. On the program: reading evenings and vernissages that engage and present heterogeneous artists, even folkloric ones. You will discover Romanian painting or Irish folk music. A deliciously bohemian address that offers a witty menu. Large choice of beers, wines by the glass, coffees, teas, lemonades. And for the small hollows, soups, salads, spaghettis, pierogis, garnished toasts...

A café-restaurant on Ringstrasse opposite the MAK, Museum of Applied Arts, whose interior was redecorated by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, but which has been in existence since 1904. This establishment is a real hit, and not just with coffee-lovers, and although it's spacious, it's hard to find a seat on one of its plush banquettes, especially on Sunday afternoons. A pianist plays in the evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you can't find a seat, head across the street to the cosy Salonplafond im MAK.

The bakery has been in existence since 1860 and has numerous locations in Vienna. It was the first building to be constructed in the centre of the new Helmut Zilk Park, the green lung of the innovative Viennese districts that are springing up behind the Haupbahnhof. People come here for a coffee, a pastry or a sandwich at any time. At weekends, the park is one of the most popular green spaces for Viennese people, especially for families, who can enjoy a playground and a fitness trail made of wood.

An excellent opportunity to enjoy an exceptional environment for a break between two exhibition rooms. On the second floor of the museum, with your entrance ticket, you can make a charming stopover under the baroque rotunda of this historic and sumptuous building on a comfortable bench, for a coffee, a pastry, a snack, or even a real meal in privilege. Courteous service, services and prices identical to those charged "outside".

This refined restaurant, a fusion of China and Japan, enriches the landscape of the Naschmarkt, both culinary and visual, day and night. It is one of the latest trendy addresses, located on a street bordering the market. You will settle in a vast, high-ceilinged room with a chic design decoration and a pleasant atmosphere. You come here to have a drink or a quick coffee, breakfast or a snack at any time of the day. The restaurant is rather expensive, but since it is also a bar, a simple coffee can be enjoyed.

It's a bit of a bohemian café. It's not really to drink coffee that you go to Vienna's^1st district. The Art Deco-style Café Engländer sees a permanent parade of artists, creatives and advertisers rather than tourists. It's an authentic place to discover and a trendy address where you can appreciate the traditional Viennese café decor and elegant service. Here, you can enjoy a coffee topped with cream and a pastry, as well as a good breakfast in the morning while reading the press. Another address in Praterstern.