Its rustic furniture is from a small village in County Cork, the green-jerseyed staff are mostly Irish natives, and although it's clearly playing on a certain cliché preeminent not only in Austria but also in other parts of the world, you cannot get more Ireland in Vienna than at Flanagans'. A big menu is sporting different beers and spirits as well as hearty food at very affordable prices, and when this pub pulls together for events such as St. Patrick's Day or the Rugby World Cup, there ain't a jollier - and louder - place about. (Note: the pub is divided into a smoking and non-smoking section!)
"Baking - how it used to be." This is how the little independent bakery at one of the busier corners of Landstrasse likes to introduce itself, referring to the time as well as the quality of ingredients and baking itself which all go into the bread. The café/restaurant (also part of the bakery) are separated from the baking room by a glass window which allows curious visitors to observe the diligent bakers' and their apprentices' every move.
Rudolf Ölz Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 19 1030 Vienna [to find on Google Maps, click here] Phone: +43-1-2366811 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun, holidays closed! http://www.rudolf-oelz.at/ (website in German only!)
What differentiates some cakes from others? There would probably be many ways and words to define industry standards, set up criteria and analyse accordingly - the Oberlaa however simply choses to let its work speak for itself. With a commitment to freshness and a superbly trained staff (for both bakery and service), customers are in for a treat and looking at the wide range of delicious cakes, chocolates, and biscuits will make anybody's stay at one of this confectioner's branches a pleasant experience. (Note: the Oberlaa also makes individualised cakes on demand, for e.g. birthdays, holidays, weddings)
Kurkonditorei Oberlaa Babenbergerstrasse 7 1010 Vienna [to find on Google Maps, click here] Phone: +43-1-5867282-0 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun & holidays 10am-7pm http://www.oberlaa-wien.at/
Vienna is for many the birth place of coffee houses and although finding one that sets itself above the rest may seem difficult at first, the Sperl manages to tick all the boxes. Whilst fulfilling established criteria such as having a wide range of coffee drinks, stacks of newspapers and magazines, and freshly made pastries on offer, it also manages to convince with friendly service, a genuinely nice atmosphere, and last but not least - a list of awards that would make Hollywood blush. (Note: there are 3 carom billard tables on site!)
Café Sperl Gumpendorferstrasse 11 1060 Vienna [to find on Google Maps, click here] Phone: +43-1-5864158 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7am-11pm, Sun & holidays 11am-8pm (July/August: closed on Sundays!) http://www.cafesperl.at/
The outside of this Middle Eastern restaurant is casual but unassuming....the food on the other hand, is undeniably great. Within short after its opening a few years back, the Sababa has become one of the most popular kebap places in town and anybody trying their crispy falafel balls, homemade chips (fries), and grilled meat either on a mixed plate or inside a pita bread with some fresh salad, will know why. Different sauces - from mild to worryingly hot - will top it all off. (Note: menu is bi-lingual - German and English)
Sababa Rotenturmstrasse 19 1010 Vienna [to find on Google Maps, click here] Phone: +43-1-5331874 Opening hours: Sun-Wed 10.30am-12am, Thu-Sat 10.30am-2am http://www.sababa.at/ (website in German only!)
Frozen yogurt is still a rare phenomenon in Vienna, which given its popularity in America - transferred to the rest of the world mainly by popular media such as TV and magazines - may be something that is soon to change. Foxy thus underscores its pioneer-like standing by offering freshly produced frozen yogurt with different toppings that indulging customers may choose to be fruity, crunchy, syrupy or indeed a mixture of all the afore-mentioned. (Note: the shop only uses organic yogurt, and fruit are bought fresh everyday from the nearby Naschmarkt)
Foxy Frozen Yogurt Faulmanngasse 1 1040 Vienna [to find on Google Maps, click here] Phone number: n/a Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun, holidays closed! http://www.foxyfrozenyogurt.at/index.php (website in German only!)
An open kitchen, a variety of fresh fish on display, and a nice Mediterrean-style setting with simple wooden furniture make this Croatian restaurant a true gem. The waiters are exceptionally friendly and very competent in advising about the different choices on the menu which are special to their native country. If you are looking for a good fish restaurant in Vienna you will be hard-pressed to find a better one, let alone one as reasonably priced as the Konoba. (Note: reservation recommended; menu is also available in English)
Konoba Lerchenfelderstrasse 66-68 1080 Vienna [to find on Google Maps, click here] Phone number: +43-1-9294111 Opening hours: Sun-Fri 11am-2pm / 6pm-12am, Sat, holidays 6pm-12am http://www.konoba.at/ (website in German only!)