Balthasar

Prater & East of the Danube


With pops of bold colour and lampshades that look like deflated golden helium balloons, this quirky cafe brews some of Vienna's best coffee – including a feisty espresso. The pastries, baguettes and brownies are good, too. With its industrial-chic decor, it's popular with hipsters and caffeine-craving freelancers catching up on emails. Cash only.


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