Cafe Eiles Photos

Cafe Eiles is located in Josefstadt (8th district) at Jofestädterstraße 2. It's just behind and to the left of the Rathaus (City Hall), at the corner of Joseftädterstraße and Landesgerichtsstraße.

You won't run into many tourists at Cafe Eiles, even though it's near several prime tourist attractions (Ringstraße, Rathaus, Parlament, Volksgarten).

I guess it's just far enough off of the beaten path to avoid the throngs.

Which gives it an authentic gemütlichkeit that's sometimes missing in the noisier, busier cafes.

It's a place where you can comfortably drop in alone, order a Mélange, and spend two hours reading newspapers.

A place of tradition, where the decorations (and some of the staff) have been in service for decades.

Even when busy with mostly Viennese customers, the volume in Cafe Eiles rarely exceeds a low hum.

Simple Ausschmückung (Ornamentation)

Grosser Brauner (Big Brown, or double espresso with milk)

This is Viennese Cafe style.

The cafe is also a restaurant, with a classic Vienna menu.

Prices are reasonable...

...so come on down!

The previous photos in this post were taken in April. This and the following photos were taken over the past few days.

Cafe Eiles is lit up at night. I need to take some evening shots of the interior.

Neon Sign - Cafe Eiles has been a favorite spot for Viennese writers and actors for some time.

Neon Sign - The staff in classic Viennese cafes adhere to a strict, traditional hierarchy.

Entrance - Each cafe has, at any one time, a single headwaiter who embodies his cafe.

Hanging Clock - Some of these headwaiters become celebrities in their own right.

Menu - Cafe Eiles' previous headwaiter, Herr Alfred (Smetana), wrote a book about his time at the cafe.

Cafe Restaurant Eiles Alt-Wiener Cafe seit 1901 (Old Viennese Cafe since 1901) is bordered by Lenau Gasse, Josefstädterstrasse and Landesgerichtstrasse.

I'm not certain, but the pair in this picture, taken earlier today, may be the same pair featured in the series' first photograph, taken back in April.

Hang up your coat and take a seat.

Nudelsuppe (Noodle Soup) - This soup was a part of the daily Menü (daily Special). I had a Sodazitron to drink. It was made with fresh lemon juice.

Gebratene Leber mit Kartoffel (Fried Liver with Potatos). The main dish on the daily special was good, classic Viennese food.

Selecting a Newspaper

The obligatory Mélange.

The Mélange was just right. Look at the foam on top.

There's even a non-smoking section.

A wide selection of newspapers.

Newspapers

The obligatory dessert case (although I skipped dessert).

Outdoor seating is available.

Give it a shot.

Menü (Daily Special)

Servus im Cafe - Ein Ort zum wohlfühlen (Hi in the Cafe - A place to feel good)