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Café Central Vienna

Vienna, Austria

About Café Central Vienna

One of the great European coffeehouses — a vaulted marble hall in the Palais Ferstel where Freud, Hitler, Lenin, and Trotsky all took their morning papers. The Melange (Viennese coffee with milk foam) and flaky Apfelstrudel are both outstanding. Touristy but absolutely worth it.

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📍Herrengasse 14, 1010 Vienna

📞+43 1 533 3763

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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