What makes a real Viennese coffee house
The Viennese coffee house was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011. With us, you experience all elements of this unique tradition.
Viennese Coffee Specialties
Melange, Einspänner, Verlängerter, Brauner - all classic Viennese coffee variations from our own roasting.
Pastries from our own bakery
Sachertorte, Apfelstrudel, Topfenstrudel - freshly baked daily in our 140-year-old bakery.
Newspapers & Coziness
Large selection of daily newspapers - take your time, as is tradition in the coffee house.
Historic Ambience
Chandeliers, marble tables, Thonet chairs - the authentic interior of a traditional coffee house.
Take your time
In a Viennese coffee house, you are allowed to linger. One coffee, sitting for hours - that's part of it.
Family business since 1875
The Diglas family has been running the coffee house for four generations - with passion and tradition.
A Viennese Institution
Café Diglas has been a permanent fixture in the Viennese coffee house landscape since 1875. Located in the historic Schottenstift, it combines classic coffee house atmosphere with one of the most beautiful gardens in the city.
Our own bakery, where traditional recipes are still used today, is the heart of our house. Here, fresh pastries are created daily - from Sachertorte to Apfelstrudel.
Whether you want to enjoy a classic Viennese coffee, eat a Wiener Schnitzel, or simply read the newspaper - you are in the right place with us.
Viennese Coffee Specialties
In a Viennese coffee house, you don't simply order a coffee. Here is a selection of our classics:
Wiener Melange
Coffee with hot milk and milk foam
Einspänner
Mocha in a glass with whipped cream
Verlängerter
Espresso extended with hot water
Small/Large Brauner
Mocha with coffee cream
Franziskaner
Melange with whipped cream
Fiaker
Mocha with rum and whipped cream
Traditional Viennese Coffee House in the 1st District
Café Diglas im Schottenstift is one of the last authentic Viennese coffee houses in the heart of the city. Since 1875, we have been cultivating Viennese coffee house culture, which was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.