Must-Visit art Cafés in Vienna, Which Ones Would You Pick?

The place is called "Central Cafe". It is not only the most beautiful century-old cafe in Vienna, but is also a café frequented by many famous writers. It started business in 1860 and has a history of more than 150 years. Entering the cafe, you can see rich decorations in a palace-like style, portraits of King Franz Joseph I and Princess Cici hanging on the wall. As soon as you walk in the doors you'll feel like you've gone back to that era. It's wonderful to order a signature Viennese coffee and combine it with a cake that melts in your mouth. Slow down your pace to enjoy the wonderful moment.

Located near the National Theater, the super popular century-old cafe in Hotel Sacher Wien is famous for its famous Sachertorte. It is said that Prime Minister Mette, after tasting the dessert, praised it and crowned it with a Sacher, which caused it to sweep Vienna like a storm for a while. In this cafe with its noble temperament, order a cup of coffee, add fresh cream to a Sachertorte, and enjoy the most wonderful afternoon tea in Vienna.

Founded in 1785, Cafe Demel is a well-known old shop in Vienna, and is also a bakery founded by the Habsburg family. The whole restaurant is decorated in a gorgeous and elegant manner, and it is filled with a romantic court-like atmosphere. In addition to the amazing tasting coffee, there are also many other cakes and desserts, making it very difficult for people to pick between them.

Cafe Hawelka was established in 1939. After World War Two, it replaced Central Cafe and became the gathering place for famous writers and artists at that time. Push open the door which has been weathered by time, and inside you will find dark wooden walls, ceilings, tables and chairs, and art prints and paintings hanging on the walls. It is said that the painters in those days had no money to buy coffee so they used to sell their paintings in exchange for drinks. Around that time, this was the favorite cafe of the famous writer Henry Miller. Coffee with the signature Buchteln (Austrian gourmet jam bread) helps people immerse themselves in the old days.

Among the many cafes with a long history in Vienna, Imperial Cafe is one of the most well-known ones. Opened near the Golden Hall and Imperial Hotel, Imperial Cafe gives a feeling of being separated from the rest of the world. It is ancient and luxurious, and its decorations are as luxurious as that of the Hofburg Palace. Both its coffee and cake taste great, and its service is considerate and friendly.

The cafe at Hotel Sacher was opened in 1794 to commemorate the death of Mozart, the famous musician. The decorations are classic and gorgeous, and leave people with a warm feeling. Here you can enjoy tea in an iron box printed with written music and Mozart's portrait. Or you can have a signature Vienna Coffee with an apple roll or Sacher Torte, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon.

If you want to find an elegant cafe with a rich history, you can visit this one. The cafe was opened in 1873 near the Burgtheater, and has its own unique selling point. Its 19th century interior is well preserved, making people feel like they've gone back in time over a hundred years. It's worth mentioning that on a sunny afternoon, the glass house of the cafe is shrouded in light and shadow, which offers a great atmosphere when drinking coffee there. No wonder celebrities love this cafe.