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Café Ritter Ottakring

A classic Viennese coffee house in Ottakring (the 16th district): Café Ritter Ottakring. Founded in 1905, it is part of the tradition — marble tables, newspapers, unhurried waiters — that Austria's national UNESCO inventory of intangible heritage has recognised since 2011. The address is Ottakringer Str. 117, 1160 Wien. That puts it 3.1 km west of MuseumsQuartier Wien, far enough that you will want public transport.

Its Google score is 4.5 out of 5, gathered from 842 reviews — a solid number of reviews.

Within walking distance: Restaurant Kod starog Lovca (2 min), Heuriger Herrgott aus Sta (4 min) and Schwarzer Rabe (5 min). If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are Schuhmeier (3 min) and Cafe Friends (6 min). See also Ottakring or the other coffee houses.

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Frequently asked

Where is Café Ritter Ottakring?

The address is Ottakringer Str. 117, 1160 Wien, in Ottakring (Vienna's 16th district).

How old is Café Ritter Ottakring?

It has been running since 1905, which places it among Vienna's genuinely long-established coffee houses.

What should I order at Café Ritter Ottakring, and how long can I stay?

The classic order is a Melange — espresso with steamed milk and foam, Vienna's cousin of the cappuccino — which arrives with a glass of water, often refilled without asking. In a traditional Viennese coffee house nobody hurries you: one coffee buys you hours and the house newspapers. When you want the bill, say "Zahlen, bitte" and pay at the table.

Is Café Ritter Ottakring worth visiting?

It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 842 Google reviews — a strong score for a coffee house in Vienna. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.