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Drechsler Wienzeile
Drechsler Wienzeile is a classic Viennese coffee house, and it belongs to Mariahilf & Naschmarkt — the 6th district. Its history goes back to 1919, which makes it one of the rooms behind the coffee-house culture on Austria's UNESCO intangible-heritage list. The address is Linke Wienzeile 22, 1060 Wien. Reckon on about 10 minutes on foot from MuseumsQuartier Wien.
It has no closing day and shuts early, in the afternoon. Across the week it opens as early as 08:00 and closes as late as 17:00. It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 2,697 Google reviews — enough reviews that the score is not a statistical accident.
A short walk away: Nautilus (next door), Naschmarkt (1 min) and Gravity Bar Wien (1 min). If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are Alt Wien Kaffee (2 min) and Café Sperl (2 min). See also Mariahilf & Naschmarkt or the other coffee houses.
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Frequently asked
What are the opening hours at Drechsler Wienzeile?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:00–16:00; Tuesday: 08:00–16:00; Wednesday: 08:00–16:00; Thursday: 08:00–16:00; Friday: 08:00–16:00; Saturday: 09:00–17:00; Sunday: 09:00–17:00. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.
Where is Drechsler Wienzeile?
The address is Linke Wienzeile 22, 1060 Wien, in Mariahilf (Vienna's 6th district).
How old is Drechsler Wienzeile?
It has been running since 1919, which places it among Vienna's genuinely long-established coffee houses.
What should I order at Drechsler Wienzeile, 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 Drechsler Wienzeile worth visiting?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 2,697 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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