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Café Central

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“Das Café Central im Palais Ferstel schließt ab 16. März 2026 planmäßig für eine umfassende Generalsanierung. Im Jubiläumsjahr „150 Jahre Café Central“ investieren wir in die Zukunft: Erneuert werden vor allem Gebäudetechnik und Infrastruktur (u. a. Heizung, Klima/Lüftung, Sanitär, Elektrotechnik…”
— cafecentral.wien
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National GeographicMay 2, 2023

Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes

Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...

Viennese landmark frequented by intellectuals.

20 restaurants in this story
  • Café SacherCaféFamous for its original Sachertorte chocolate cake.
  • Café CentralCaféViennese landmark frequented by intellectuals.
  • Elsewhere
  • Schwarzes CaféPubBerlin, GermanyOpen 24 hours, popular for breakfasts.
  • Café de la PaixRestaurantParis, FranceHistoric site with gold columns and frescoes.
  • Sally Lunn'sRestaurantBath, United KingdomServes Bath buns in one of the oldest houses.
  • Pastéis de BelémRestaurantLisbon, PortugalSells 20,000 pastéis de nata daily.
  • Bewley's Grafton StreetCaféDublin, IrelandShop Bewley's tea & coffee online and enjoy sustainable Fairtrade products roasted locally in Ireland.
  • Antico Caffe GrecoRestaurantRome, ItalyRome's oldest coffee shop, decorated with paintings.
  • Caffè FlorianCaféVenice, ItalyWorld's oldest operating coffee house.
  • Cafe PushkinRestaurantMoscow, RussiaRestaurant with 19th-century Russian aristocrat's home decor.
  • Grand CafeRestaurantOslo, NorwayMural depicts Munch and Ibsen.
  • Mackintosh at The WillowCaféGlasgow, United KingdomOnly remaining tea room by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
  • Kavarna SlaviaCaféPrague, CzechiaOffers views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
  • Cafe GijónCaféMadrid, SpainMeeting point for writers and artists.
  • Café AméricainCaféAmsterdam, The NetherlandsClassic art deco interiors with Tiffany lamps.
  • Café GerbeaudCaféBudapest, HungaryOne of Budapest's best patisseries.
  • Cafe MajesticRestaurantPorto, PortugalCurving marble facade with cherub sculptures.
  • Cafe ProcopeRestaurantParis, FranceCredited with popularising cafe culture in France.
  • New York CafeCaféBudapest, HungaryOpulent space restored with gold leaf and murals.
  • Conditori La GlaceBakeryCopenhagen, DenmarkOldest pastry shop in Copenhagen.
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