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Café Bräunerhof

8.1Locals Score / 10

#2 of 12 Cafés & Coffee in Vienna

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A genuinely unpretentious, slightly worn Viennese coffeehouse beloved by locals and famously a haunt of writer Thomas Bernhard. The interior is charmingly unrenovated, newspapers are plentiful, and the coffee is honest and well-priced. Don't expect Instagram-worthy interiors or fast service — this is about lingering, reading, and being left alone.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

8.1/10
  • Value8.5
  • Iconic6.5
  • Excellence7.5
  • Crowd level4.5
  • Authenticity9.5
  • Accessibility8.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.