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Caffe vom See
A café in Margareten (the 5th district): Caffe vom See. Google places it at the inexpensive end of its price scale. The address is Kettenbrückengasse 17, 1050 Wien. It is roughly a 5-minute walk from Naschmarkt.
It is closed on Sundays. Across the week it opens as early as 09:00 and closes as late as 18:00. Its Google score is 4.8 out of 5, gathered from 270 reviews — a modest number of reviews. It is the highest-rated of the cafés we list in Margareten. Across the whole city, that score puts it in the top 25% of the cafés we list.
Within walking distance: Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt (2 min), Weltraum (2 min) and Schlawiener Wirtshaus (2 min). If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are Crème de la Crème - La Petite (next door) and Café Savoy (3 min). See also Margareten or the other coffee houses.
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Frequently asked
What are the opening hours at Caffe vom See?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 09:00–18:00; Tuesday: 09:00–18:00; Wednesday: 09:00–18:00; Thursday: 09:00–18:00; Friday: 09:00–18:00; Saturday: 09:00–18:00; Sunday: Closed. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.
Where is Caffe vom See?
The address is Kettenbrückengasse 17, 1050 Wien, in Margareten (Vienna's 5th district).
What should I order at Caffe vom See, 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 Caffe vom See worth visiting?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 270 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.
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