About this place
Located on the elegant Kohlmarkt just steps from the Hofburg, Café Demel is a legendary Viennese institution founded in 1786. It proudly bears the title 'K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker' (Imperial and Royal Court Confectionery), meaning they were the official bakers to the Emperor. Walking into Demel is like stepping back in time, with its dark wood paneling, exquisite window displays, and waitresses (the 'Demelinerinnen') who still wear traditional black uniforms. Deep inside, a glass-walled kitchen allows you to watch master pastry chefs rolling out apple strudel and dusting powdered sugar over the famous Kaiserschmarrn.
Key facts
- 1786 year — The historic confectionery was founded in Vienna
- 9 years — The length of the bitter legal 'Cake War' with Hotel Sacher over the Sachertorte recipe
📍 Kohlmarkt 14, 1010, Wien