Balthasar Vienna

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About me I am a curious mind and love to travel and discover new things. I have been working in tourism and cultural attractions for over 20 years and I love to share my experiences and observations. Why Vienna? Vienna is arguably one of the world's cultural capitals which a rich legacy and a vivid contemporary life. Born in Austria's second biggest city Graz and after mov...
"The smell of fresh roasts will guide you! Balthasar is a lab and shop specializing in premium coffee and an array of coffee specialties to stay or to go."

Third-wave coffee shops have come to conquer Vienna plentifully. Vienna, after all, is one of the capitals of coffee. Among the many new places catering to hipster coffee addicts, these guys really take coffee seriously.

A small coffee shop on impressive Praterstrasse Boulevard, the location is easily overlooked between the nondescript storefronts. But the smell of fresh roasts will guide you! Balthasar is a lab and shop specializing in premium coffee and presenting an array of coffee specialties to stay or to go. On a hot summer day, coffee affogato is your best bet to refresh and have a small dessert in one. For aficionados, the shop boasts a variety of coffee-related merchandise to try to re-create the delicacies at home. Hang out in the cozy open space or enjoy watching the busy street from the outdoor seating area. Most customers take it out anyway to savor the coffee on the sunny Donaukanal - hipsters favorite hang-out on the weekends.

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About me I am a curious mind and love to travel and discover new things. I have been working in tourism and cultural attractions for over 20 years and I love to share my experiences and observations. Why Vienna? Vienna is arguably one of the world's cultural capitals which a rich legacy and a vivid contemporary life. Born in Austria's second biggest city Graz and after moving and traveling quite extensively over the years, I truly came to love the unique sophistication of Vienna: Both cosmopolitan and homey. A romantic capital full of the arts and a romantic atmosphere...

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