Café Jelinek is one of the reasons why we love living in Vienna – it’s dripping with true Viennese coffehouse-charm and is the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, or a day of studying. From the yellow nicotine stained walls covered with pictures of famous people, the very well-worn wooden floor, to the comfortable scruffy velvet sofas, it feels as if nothing has changed since Jelinek found its popularity in the 80s (It was actually opened by a Jewish couple back in 1910.)
The relaxed, old world coffeehouse atmosphere, along with the delicous coffee, always makes us feel like staying for hours. We also love the little coffehouse tables inviting people to stay and study, read one of the many national and international newspapers or throw glances at celebrities (we just spotted Josef Hader, one our favourite Austrian comedians!) Another highlight is the old fireplace oven in the center of the café, which is still used in winter.
Tip: When that inevitable study low hits, we recommend you go for one of the home-made cakes that you’ve been secretly eyeing up all day – we fall for the legendary Guglhupf every time.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Power outlet for charging your laptop? Not that we could find
Best study/work hours: morning until 5pm during the week. Weekends get quite busy.
