While the grand cafes like Central Cafe of Vienna are certainly worth a visit, Cafe Weingartner will give you a glimpse of where locals go. Located on a tree-lined street in the 15th District (not far from the Westbanhof station), this circa 1872 traditional coffeehouse is comprised of three large rooms joined by open archways, and features a large billiard room in the back. Dozens of newspapers fill the front room where a humming gold and black Gaggia machine brews top-notch espresso, and a small glass cabinet features locally made Manner wafers.

On-the-scene: After stumbling upon this cafe after taking one of many wrong turns, this ended up being one of the best spots to spend a couple of hours.
Address: Goldschlagstrasse 6 Website: http://www.servus-in-wien.at/weingartner/
Good to know: A local hangout with a friendly vibe.