The Gumpendorfer Straße – it’s probably one of Vienna’s most unjustly underrated streets. For most people, it´s just that road next to Mariahilf. But if you dedicate some time to exploring it, you´ll realise what people are missing out on. So let´s take you on a small walk down it.
Starting off at Disco Volante at the top of Gumpendorfer Straße: at this pizzeria you can gobble up the real deal Napolitana Pizza, straight from their famous disco ball oven. Just up the road, you can fill your stomach with some spicy and delicious Thai dishes in the Thai Isaan Kitchen. A bit further down, you’ll find the cosy café, Brass Monkey, famous for it’s cupcakes and quality coffee.
Further down, where the downhill ride begins for all bikers on the street, is the aquarium, housed in an old war tower, the Haus des Meeres.
But wait, there’s still more! A few steps away you’ find the vintage store, Wolfmich, and the a huge craft beer selection stored at the Beer Lovers on your right. The bistro, Bio Deli on your left is great for a lunch spot, while the trendy Chinese hotpot restaurant/ cocktail bar, Mama Liu & Sons, is a one of the best food and drink experiences you’ll have in Vienna.
And nope, we´re still not finished. Down further are two coffeeshops from different eras, but equally worth checking out – Café Sperl, the legendary Viennese coffeehouse, and phil, the book store/ cafe. Oh, and neighbouring phil is the quirky cocktail bar, If Dogs Run Free. To top it off, you can have drink and catch a movie in the beloved Top Kino on your left.
This street really has it all. It´s like Mariahilfer Straße´s small hipster brother. You could actually live and only move along this street and not lack anything in life.
