Cafe Central is the Vienna's legendary cafe. There were many intellectuals here.
Vienna's coffee culture is protected by UNESCO. This cafe is a sort of unofficial museum. The place stopped in time. One of the important things about Viennese cafes were the newspapers. Newspapers are still here. This was the way to become an intellectual. For a cup of coffee you could read all the newspapers.
There are two types of coffee in Vienna. One is a kind of cappuccino but water based. The second is a coffee of couchmen. It is called Ein Schaffner - One Rein.
It designed for couchmens to be able to pull the reins with one hand and hold the coffee with the other without spilling, they would cover the coffee with a thick layer of whipped cream.
Extremely recommend spending two hours in Vienna with guide Tom. He tells the stories of the city and its history in the short, interesting and elegant way. The trip starts from Stephan Platz, passes through the streets of Graben, the Jewish quarter, Am Hof and ends at Ferstel Palace and the Mekler cellar.
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
