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Carl Ludwig Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Beautiful coffee shop, the banana bread was delicious! Edit 02.12.19: Last week I tried the poppy seed cake and that was the best cake I ever had. Not too sweet and incredibly juicy / smooth. Edit 26.05.23: Still very good coffee and food. Very nice staff, beautiful location. People often mention coffee, nice, friendly, good, staff, beautiful, garden, Vienna, cafe, delicious,


Address

Favoritenstraße 7, 1040 Wien, Austria

Website

www.carlludwig.cafe

Contact

+43 664 4972665

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (546 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 7 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (78) nice (25) friendly (18) good (17) staff (17) beautiful (15) garden (14) Vienna (14) cafe (13) delicious (10)
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  • 5/5 Michael L. 10 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Beautiful coffee shop, the banana bread was delicious! Edit 02.12.19: Last week I tried the poppy seed cake and that was the best cake I ever had. Not too sweet and incredibly juicy / smooth. Edit 26.05.23: Still very good coffee and food. Very nice staff, beautiful location.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has it's rating for a reason. It's divine! You get the most delicious coffee, beautiful smiley service and the cakes are out of this world. Nice plus - there is a quiet garden near a fountain and one does want to sit while listening to the sound of water! :) A guest wifi is available so you can work on your laptop here in peace. Simply put - fantastic place ❤️
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ping M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely café, I recommend sitting in the backyard. It’s beautiful and also quiet there. Perfect to calm down after a long penguin day. 🐧
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betina 8 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Good coffee with a nice view. What’s there not to like? Got lucky to get a table on the outside area on a nice afternoon. Barista was very friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wietse T. 6 months ago on Google • 422 reviews
    Great ice coffee and lovely terrace with a view. I definitely recommend this place in Vienna!

  • 4/5 Sultan A. 10 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    I had a wonderful experience at this coffee shop! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. One thing I really appreciated about this place is that they not only serve great coffee but also offer a selection of coffee beans and tools for purchase. It's a coffee lover's dream! During my visit, I decided to order a cup of black coffee. While it wasn't the absolute best cup I've ever had, it was still enjoyable. it suited me just fine. Overall, I highly recommend paying a visit to this coffee shop. The atmosphere is fantastic, creating an amazing vibe that adds to the overall experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anna A. 1 year ago on Google
    The view on the terrace is perfect! The service is friendly, smiling and polite;) Of course, coffee is nice 😉 Unfortunately, the terrace furniture is as uncomfortable as it could be. While we were trying to take a sit, we managed to spill our coffee a free times 😅
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karolína Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cozy, clean and comfortable cafe with modern style aesthetics I randomly stumbled upon with my friend while staying in Vienna for a few days. We were so satisfied with the place - the location which is nearby metro station and Karlsplatz, the offer with high quality coffee, friendly and welcoming staff and most importantly gorgeous “secret looking” terrace which offers a view into a neorenaissance garden patio (which I believe is a part of the Carl Ludwig’s palace) where you can smoke - that we had to stop by every morning during our stay to enjoy delicious coffee and beautiful environment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mia 8 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    The coffee isn’t generally great but the courtyard is in an old palace‘s garden and very serene for such a buzzy little district. A Wieden gem :-). We keep coming here just for this very reason. A great place to meet, chat and perhaps write your magnum opus.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GG L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my second visit here, and I would give everything here a 5 star. Usually some of the top cafes in Vienna they don’t do mocha , I understand that they hope the customers can have a pure taste of the coffee / coffee beans. But some people like me , I only drink Mocha. And a nice cup of mocha can be difficult to make. You need to have a super good balance of the shots of expresso, chocolate and milk. And I have requested less milk here and It helps me to have a better taste of the coffee as well. I am so happy that the baristas here were willing to make me one and it tastes perfect for me (request less milk). Not like some other top cafes , the baristas would give me a face like ´ I feel ashamed on you with drinking mocha here, we are not starbucks’. ( I don’t go Starbucks). I would highly recommend this cafe ❤️😘
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lim Jie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered cafe latte, espresso, lemon muffin & cinnamon toast. They were fully self service and had free flow of tap water. Loved my cinnamon bun and latte. The female staff at the counter was so kind and polite - she lent me a charger for my iPhone as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thomas S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee but limited options for food after a certain time. The garden was beautiful!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A M. 8 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    If you are looking for a place to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, look no further than this Specialty Coffee Shop. This cozy and charming cafe offers a variety of coffee beans from different regions, roasted to perfection and brewed with care. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they will help you choose the best coffee for your taste and mood. You can also order some tasty pastries, sandwiches, salads, or cakes to go with your coffee, or just relax and enjoy the ambiance. This Specialty Coffee Shop is a gem in the city, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves coffee and wants to experience something different. It is definitely worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Ann 7 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Very friendly staff 😊 oat latte was amazing, one of the best in Vienna. They have very cute outdoor terrace.

  • 5/5 Cheryl B. 6 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    The staff and atmosphere were amazing! They were super friendly and very patient while ordering. The carrot cake was good but the coffee itself was a bit weak and not as hot as I would have liked it. The amazing courtyard made up for that though. We wanted to try the cacao cinnamon rolls but they were out unfortunately :(

  • 5/5 Mariam S. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Loved the simplicity the of the place. Coffee was very very good and the pastries were fresh and delicious. Will definitely visit this place again. Also loved the mini shop inside goof idea;))

  • 4/5 Willem L. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a blood orange cold brew and a regular cold brew. There is a spacious garden with shade in the late afternoon. The barista was friendly.

  • 5/5 Catalina R. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place and the best coffee!

  • 5/5 Sebastian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice location, proper vibe, clean bathroom, would visit again.

  • 5/5 Sebastian E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best café, very cozy place, sensational hospitality, also suitable for non-café drinkers (Original) Bester Café, sehr gemütlicher Ort, sensationelle Bewirtung, auch für nicht Café Trinker geeignet

  • 5/5 Christoph K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovingly run shop with excellent coffee and service, ingenious garden (Original) Liebevoll geführter Laden mit exzellenten Kaffee und Service, genialer Gastgarten

  • 5/5 Ivan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply trully great coffee and friendly service!

  • 5/5 Nu T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top cafe, top service, beautiful courtyard and stylish interior. (Original) Top Café, top Service, wunderschöner Innenhof und stylishe Einrichtung drinnen.

  • 5/5 Maria Angelica Lopez T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing specialty coffee, carefully selected as their baristas are pros. A place to go if you want real (not burned to the ground) coffee.

  • 5/5 LemLem O. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place so much! A hidden gem in the heart of Vienna! Delicious coffee, incredibly friendly staff and beautiful location!

  • 5/5 Nomulan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee in a nice location.

  • 5/5 Martin B. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing place to enjoy your coffee close to the center of Vienna in a very international atmosphere. Not so touristic and with a stunning view from the patio - defenitely a recommendation for some quiet minutes for yourself or a chat with friends!

  • 5/5 Polina V. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply put - delicious! One of the best coffees I have ever had Super friendly staff, very cozy and beautiful place

  • 5/5 vodnar p. 2 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed it! Very friendly place with very tasty coffee, despite on the picture my coffee doesn't look happy at all 😀 👍😉

  • 5/5 Tibor U. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an amazing aeropress coffee there with a tarte. The interior garden is private, so you can’t walk of the premises of the terrasse, but that’s not that big of an issue.

  • 5/5 Magdalena K. 2 years ago on Google
    What a hidden coffee gem! 💎 Friendly barista, tasty coffee and beautiful view! Recipe for a lovely afternoon

  • 5/5 Marc M. 2 years ago on Google
    Top Café, great Location. Very quiet - good for remote working. But it has got Swiss prices for pastries.

  • 5/5 Blooming B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere with such a good coffee!😇

  • 5/5 Lejla H. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is so nice. Great coffee and pastry, kind staff.

  • 2/5 Jane L. 9 months ago on Google
    Been there twice. The first time was ok, like standard coffee. But the second time we decided to try Blood Orange cold brew, well that was disappointing... ”barista” filled the 0,2 l glass with a lot of ice and literally poured 1 shot of filter coffee (not espresso) and 1 shot of grapefruit lemonade...they could at least use juice... This tasted like some lemonade with coffee flavour mixed with water and we paid almost 5€ for this...

  • 5/5 Brian 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome cozy cafe! Wifi is strong, coffee good, and awesome back part of the cafe. Definitely a hidden gem. The whole place is not crowded and so awesome!

  • 5/5 theo n. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Finally we found a nice coffee place with really good freddo espresso(and this comes from a Greek 🤣🤣). In addition, the space is air-conditioned. Totally recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Desmond 1 year ago on Google
    Nice coffee with a view. Great for breakfast! The Swedish cinnamon roll was really nice!

  • 5/5 Laura Barange E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and people! Very cozy and with a beautiful terrace to enjoy your tasty coffee :)

  • 5/5 BaristaR 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good café bar. At one tip, I paid a visit to the Carl Ludwig Café during my stay in Vienna. The barista was as friendly as he was competent, prepared an impeccable espresso and for my wife a cappuccino that testified to the high level of craftsmanship with regard to latte art. For other believers there is also a selection of good teas. There is also the possibility to sit outside in the warmer season, but it can be very full at times. The barista said that "table sharing" was definitely welcome and we joined existing customers. There is also a clean toilet and therefore this café can be recommended without reservation. (Original) Sehr gute Cafébar. Auf einen Tipp hin habe ich dem Carl Ludwig Café einen Besuch abgestattet während meines Wienaufenthalts. Der Barista war so freundlich wie kompetent, hat einen einwandfreien Espresso zubereitet sowie für meine Frau einen Cappuccino, der von hoher handwerklicher Kunst bzgl. Latte-Art zeugte. Für Andersgläubige ist auch eine Auswahl an guten Tees vorhanden. Es gibt zur wärmeren Jahreszeit auch die Möglichkeit draußen zu sitzen, es kann allerdings streckenweise sehr voll sein. Der Barista sagte, das das "Tablesharing" durchaus erwünscht sei und wir haben uns zu bereits sitzenden Kunden gesellt. Ein sauberes WC gibt es ebenfalls und daher kann dieses Café uneingeschränkt empfohlen werden.

  • 5/5 Alina L. 3 years ago on Google
    Super nice place! We were very happy to discover this cafe!

  • 5/5 Mia D. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee place with the nicest and most friendly barista (obviously Xavi). I was for 4 years trying to find a place in Vienna where I could drink coffee and study and this place is the one - quiet, chilled and just super cozy. Secret tip: they have the absolutely most beautiful outside sitting area you will find in Vienna :)

  • 5/5 Christian S. 3 years ago on Google
    Break out from the hectic of the city in the beautiful and quiet courtyard and enjoy excellent coffee from the barista!

  • 5/5 Kathi 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful coffee. The garden is a little oasis. You can only hear the water rippling from the fountain. Really perfect for a relaxed coffee. Prices are reasonable and staff is very friendly and love to prepare the coffee. (Original) Wunderbarer Kaffee. Der Garten ist eine kleine Oase. Man hört nur das Wasserplätschern des Brunnens. Für einen entspannten Kaffee wirklich perfekt. Preise sind angemessen und Personal ist sehr freundlich und bereiten den Kaffee mit viel Liebe zu.

  • 5/5 jazznfalafels 3 years ago on Google
    just great coffee , super cozy , and the coffee machine... it’s out of this world ??

  • 5/5 Teresa K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good coffee and nice baristas. The small sidewalk garden in the inner courtyard of the palace is a dream! (Original) Sehr guter Kaffee und nette Baristas. Der kleine Schanigarten im Innenhof des Palais ist ein Traum!

  • 5/5 Nicole K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great ambience, perfect location and very large selection of drinks. Coffee is incredibly good, whether it's cold brew, iced latte or aeropress. I can definitely recommend it. (Original) Tolles Ambiente, perfekter Standort und sehr große Auswahl an Getränken. Kaffee ist unglaublich gut, egal ob Cold Brew, Iced Latte oder Aeropress. Kann ich definitiv weiter empfehlen.

  • 4/5 Katarína �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent coffee, amazing views from the terrace. (Original) Výborná káva, úžasný výhľad z terasy.

  • 3/5 Rudolf K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Goes so (Original) Geht so

  • 5/5 Matthias P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, very nice interior. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Victor E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great locale and a good vibe inside. Tried some specialty coffee and it tasted heavenly!

  • 5/5 Maria Ines A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing coffee prepared by award-winning baristas and you can tell. Great ambiance and beautiful backyard. Delicious home-made croissants and magdalena on Thursdays! 150% recommended.

  • 5/5 Barista A. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee, beautiful garden & friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Mark L. 4 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem of a café, unassuming from the outside, but the rear terrace overlooks the beautiful Carl Ludwig palace which was very peaceful. There's a good range of speciality coffees, I went for the V60 which was delicious. Perfect place for a relaxing coffee in Vienna.

  • 5/5 Paco M. 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best coffee I‘ve ever had in Vienna. Love the little garden with the view of the city palace - just gorgeous!

  • 5/5 Alexander O. 4 years ago on Google
    Really like the taste of coffee there. The place is quite simple, but the core job they do very properly

  • 5/5 Fabien N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee - espresso as well as filter! Superfriendly and talkative staff that knows how to handle their espressomachine! They have a variety of filter coffees there, i could choose from four different ones i think.

  • 5/5 Atilano C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious milk chai! (Original) Delicious chai latte!

  • 5/5 Roland S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice ambience, espresso bar clean modern. (Original) nettes Ambiente, Espresso Bar sauber modern.

  • 5/5 Angelika S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) fresh modern cafe with very nice operator. undoubtedly, the espresso tastes wonderfully rounded. (Original) frisches modernes café mit sehr nettem betreiber. zweifelsfrei schmeckt auch der espresso wunderbar abgerundet.

  • 5/5 Victoria- Elisabeth G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best coffee in Vienna !! Beautiful cafe and great service! Only to be recommended !! (Original) Der allerbeste Kaffee Wiens!! Wunderschönes Café und tolles Service! Nur zu empfehlen!!

  • 5/5 Saman R. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in Vienna by far, friendly staff and nice minimal cafe

  • 4/5 Philipp R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good coffee, nice garden (Original) Guter Kaffee, schöner Garten

  • 5/5 Jasmin P. 4 years ago on Google
    The coffee was super delicious and creamy. The atmosphere there is pretty cozy and you immediately feel comfortable. The garden has a really nice view. And on top the owners/staff are really nice. Definitely worth to check out this place.

  • 5/5 Denis D. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing coffee and pastries! I really recommend this place

  • 5/5 Fabian S. 4 years ago on Google
    A true gem in the fourth district. Best coffee in Vienna!

  • 5/5 David J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small but nice absolutely applies here. The little coffee is a little inconspicuous, but it doesn't have to hide at all. The coffee is incredibly good and the pastries are delicious too. Definitely worth a visit! (Original) Klein aber fein trifft hier absolut zu. Ein wenig unscheinbar präsentiert sich das kleine Kaffee, aber es muss sich ganz und gar nicht verstecken. Der Kaffee ist unglaublich gut und die Mehlspeisen sind auch sehr lecker. Unbedingt einen Besuch wert!

  • 5/5 georgepapageorgre7 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee, in my opinion the best that I have taste in vienna...The owners were very friendly and they have a small garden were you can enjoy your coffee..

  • 5/5 Natalia C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite nice, good coffee (Original) Ganz nett, guter kaffee

  • 4/5 Julian M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Caffe fits and staff is also super nice ? (Original) Caffe passt und personal ist auch super nett ?

  • 5/5 DJ S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, quiet and mind and body cafe (Original) 아늑하고 조용하고 심신안정카페

  • 5/5 yang K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly and nice terrace view (Original) 친절하고 테라스 뷰 좋고 힙한 카페 very good

  • 4/5 Chang-Suk S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coffee is the best. (Original) 커피맛 최고 입니다.

  • 5/5 F. T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cappuccino is great, the owners are very nice and understand their craft! (Original) Der Cappuccino ist super, die Besitzer sehr nett und verstehen etwas von ihrem Handwerk!

  • 5/5 Amukachi A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice staff, nice location and delicious cafe, what more could you want :) (Original) Sehr nettes Personal, schöne Location und leckerer Cafe, was will man mehr :)

  • 5/5 Isidro L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simple, but very familiar. I will definitely come back (Original) Einfach, aber sehr familiär. Ich komme bestimmt wieder


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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