Vienna · Alsergrund

Café Francais

Belle époque-style cafe and bistro in Alsergrund with high stuccoed ceilings, velvet banquettes, and art nouveau light fixtures creating a Left Bank Paris atmosphere.

About Café Francais

Belle époque-style cafe and bistro in Alsergrund with high stuccoed ceilings, velvet banquettes, and art nouveau light fixtures creating a Left Bank Paris atmosphere. The breakfast menu (EUR 8-14) runs until 4 PM on weekends, featuring eggs benedict and French toast alongside traditional Viennese options. Melange costs EUR 4.90.

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The place

Getting there

Address

Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Wien, Austria

Neighborhood

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Weekend brunch gets packed after 11 AM; arrive at 9:30 AM for immediate seating and quieter atmosphere.

Plan for about 1h 30m. Morning visits are typically less crowded.

Café Francais is in the Alsergrund neighborhood of Vienna. The address is Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Wien, Austria. The area is well-served by metro.

Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.

Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.

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