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A café stop near Schottentor and the Votivkirche

Café Stein is a café and restaurant at Währinger Straße 6-8, 1090 Vienna, by Schottentor in Vienna’s 9th district and opposite the Votivkirche. Stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee during a city walk, a catch-up with friends or a break in your day. For a church visit, check the Votivkirche’s own information; for your café stop, check breakfast and kitchen hours.

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The towers of the Votivkirche above the crossing at Schottentor

Finding your meeting point

Use Schottentor as your public transport stop and Währinger Straße as your destination street. Our contact page has a map and transport details. Share the café’s name and full address with your companions so everyone heads to the same place.

The University of Vienna’s main building is at Universitätsring 1. It is separate from the university campus. If your walk includes a university appointment or event, check the building address before deciding where to meet.

Fitting coffee around a church visit

Check the Votivkirche’s official website for visitor information before setting your route. You can then decide whether to stop for breakfast beforehand or have a break afterwards. The church’s own information applies to services and visits.

Café opening hours: Mon–Wed 8 am–midnight, Thu–Sat 8 am–1 am, Sun & Holidays 9 am–midnight. If you would like a meal, check the separate kitchen hours as well. The dining room may remain open after food service has finished.

Breakfast, coffee or something to eat?

Breakfast hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–11.30 am, Sat 8 am–4 pm, Sun & Holidays 9 am–4 pm. For a later meal, browse the food section; for a coffee stop, use the drinks menu. The selection here gives you a starting point without having to choose your whole order in advance.

  • Agree a meeting time and arrival plans with your companions.
  • Match breakfast, lunch or dinner plans to the relevant service hours.
  • Book regular tables for 1–7 guests through Zenchef; groups of eight or more use the group form. Arrange special rooms and celebrations directly with the café for 8 or more guests.

A selection from our menu. The full menu includes variants and expandable allergen details. Please discuss allergies with our team before ordering.

The online menu lists our food, drinks and current prices.

Small Viennese Breakfast€6.90
Roll | soft-boiled organic egg | organic butter | jam

Questions & answers

Is Café Stein in the first district?

The café is in Alsergrund, Vienna’s ninth district, at Währinger Straße 6-8, 1090 Vienna. Schottentor and the Votivkirche are the local landmarks to look for.

Can I come just for coffee?

Yes, you are welcome to stop at Café Stein just for coffee. Browse the drinks menu to see what you fancy.

Where can I check Votivkirche visiting times?

Use the church’s official website linked above and check the information for your visit. The opening hours on the Café Stein website apply to the café, not the church.

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1–7 guests: book with Zenchef. For 8 or more guests, please use the group form.

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8+ guests: group enquiry