Kaffee Alt Wien

The Kaffee Alt Wien was first opened on October 14, 1922 and was taken over in 1936 by Leopold Hawelka and his wife Josefine one day after their wedding. They ran Kaffee Alt Wien until 1939, then moved to Dorotheergasse and took over Café Ludwig there, which is now known as Café Hawelka. In 1976, a notable action by the Viennese artist Gottfried Helnwein took place in Alt Wien. Due to the opening hours, but also the appearance with many posters on the walls and a subdued lighting, the boundaries between traditional coffee house, pub and restaurant have become blurred. In 2020, the Blue Salon was opened in the back of the restaurant. This is the ideal supplement for press conferences, celebrations of all kinds and exhibitions. Art and culture have always had a high priority in the house. Our guests are delighted by our special ambience. We look forward to serving you our specialties.