Café spaces in Vienna
Find your cafe space
Viennese coffee houses have long been the places to see and be seen in the city. From traditional, wood-panelled institutions to hip, chic hangouts, there’s a Kaffeehaus for everyone, and your ViennaUP wristband gives you access to a selection of participating cafes to work or network over a coffee, tea or soft drink of your choice.
Check out our partner cafes at the bottom of the article.
A community of coffee lovers
As a result of Ottoman influences in the late 17th century, coffee houses began springing up all over the city and establishing themselves in society as the meeting places of choice for great minds to exchange ideas. They became melting pots of culture and were especially beloved by the greats of literature (like Arthur Schnitzler, Stefan Zweig and Hugo von Hofmannsthal), although world-renowned architects (Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos), superstar artists (Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele) and fabled thinkers (Sigmund Freud and Leo Trotsky) also frequented these institutions.
Something for everyone
Be prepared for a selection of coffee as long as your arm on the menu, because the Viennese take coffee seriously. Melange, Brauner, and a Franziskaner coffees are among the most popular with locals. Not sure which would suit your tastes? Ask the waiter for his recommendation. Your coffee will be served with a small glass of water and, if you’re lucky, a serving of Viennese Schmäh (dark, sarcastic wit), which the waiters are renowned for dishing out on occasion.
The original co-working spaces
Cafes are an integral part of the fabric of Vienna. They represent more than just somewhere to eat, drink, or meet people – these charming and cosy spaces are reflections of Viennese society itself. During ViennaUP, be sure to take some time to visit one of our partnering coffee houses to experience what all the fuss is about for yourself.
The ViennaUP Partner Cafés
Each of our partnering cafés offers its own unique flair and charm, offering three diferent Viennese coffee house experiences.
It doesn't get more classic than this: Café Schwarzenberg offers visitors a traditional coffee house atmosphere, complete with suited waiters and comfy window benches.
Kärntner Ring 17
1010 Wien
A stone's throw from the ViennaUP homebase, the trude & tochter restaurant and café in the newly renovated Wien Museum is effortlessly chic and modern. Both the restaurant (trude) and cafe (& tocher) use high-quality ingredients to serve up classic delights. (Closed on Mondays!)
Karlsplatz 8
1040 Wien
Exceptional coffee, friendly service, and a timeless ambiente - what more could you want from your coffee break? This quintessential café beguiles visitors with the taste of Italy in the middle of Vienna.
Wiedner Hauptstraße 40
1040 Wien
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