In a short stay in Vienna, Café Tirolerhof stayed with me — right among tourists and luxury shops, yet keeping a last-century elegance.
Newspapers are clipped neatly for reading. Staff bring your drink with a welcome glass of water — perhaps to balance a sweet hot chocolate, or to cleanse the palate. In a city where water can cost more than wine, it felt like a small gift.
The apple strudel was soft, gently sweet with a touch of tartness.
