Austria is probably the best-known example of traditional coffee culture. There were a few coffee houses, especially in Vienna, that helped shape this tradition very early on. The Austrians see the coffee houses as an extended living room and therefore make them comfortable, sometimes with comfortable sofas on which you can enjoy your coffee.
And the coffee is also something special in Austria: the list includes over 40 variations, some “specialties” with egg yolk and schnapps. A buggy, a hasty Neumann or Biedermeier? Different flavors are not uncommon and the guest should ask what kind of coffee specialty it is before ordering. Nevertheless: If you visit Austria and Vienna in particular, you should not miss a cozy, traditional coffee house for a relaxed coffee gossip.
