Viennese history,
– it’s a real treat.

Where Viennese coffee house culture remains.

Viennese history,
– it’s a real treat.

Where Viennese coffee house culture remains.

Welcome to Cafe Ritter

Where tradition is preserved

We see ourselves as a place where you can feel at home. First-class coffee, homemade cakes and pastries, as well as menus that change daily – we’ve got everything your heart desires.

Whether it’s a leisurely breakfast, a chat with friends or a business lunch:

Take a seat. We’ll take care of the rest.

A chivalrous recommendation

Beef goulash with pastries

Homemade cakes

Sweet and warm-hearted

Giving the gift of tradition

Vouchers available at the café

Coffee and breakfast

Your wake-up call

People. Moments. Stories.

Yesterday, today and tomorrow – our café has a story to tell:

Alfons Haider

Artistic director, presenter and actor

Louie Austen

Austrian singer

Film shoot

Looking for a venue? Our café is perfect for crime dramas, comedies and more

Marco Pogo

Politician, musician and comedian

Listed buildings

Fancy enjoying a newspaper, coffee and cake in a timeless setting?

Manuel Rubey

Singer and actor

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Our history

In 1867, Cafe Ritter first opened its doors in Prince Esterhazy’s former summer palace in Mariahilf. Around 20 years later, it moved to its current location, the corner building at the junction of Schadekgasse and Amerlingstraße.

This old-Viennese café in the 6th district is regarded as one of the most traditional establishments on the Viennese coffee house scene. Take your time and enjoy the stylish and cosy atmosphere!

The ‘Ritter’, as it is known for short, is the last remaining large coffee house on the popular shopping street, Mariahilfer Straße, where numerous cafés once stood.

Well-known Austrian artists and writers such as Friedrich Adler, Ludwig Anzengruber, Peter Rosegger, Rudolf von Alt and Gerd Jonke were among the regulars at this popular, long-established Viennese venue.

The interior is considered legendary; it was presumably created during the interwar period by Josef Zotti, a pupil of the famous architect Josef Hoffmann. Also noteworthy are the preserved Neo-Rococo stucco ceilings, the elegant wood panelling and stylistic elements from the 1950s, which lend the high-ceilinged rooms an elegant touch.

Cafe Ritter has everything that defines a typical Viennese coffee house.

Enjoy a taste of tradition!

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