Top Spots to Eat Kaiserschmarrn in Vienna
Legend has it, this light-as-air dessert (meaning ‘Emperor’s mess’ in English) came into existence back in imperial times. Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I was travelling through the Alps and decided to stop by a farm for something to eat. The farmer he called upon, made nervous by this unexpected, royal visit, scrambled the pancake in a panic. In an attempt to hide the catastrophe, he smothered it in a rich berry jam. Lo and behold, the Kaiserschmarrn was born. Here are the best places to try it in Vienna.
1. Landtmann's Jausen Station
Cafe, Restaurant, Austrian, Contemporary
The Jausen Station is a 1950s-style pavilion café, snugly tucked away behind tall hedges on the imperial grounds of Schönbrunn Palace – the perfect place to sample a dessert with royal roots. The veranda, decked out in coloured tables and chairs, is a wonderful place to enjoy the evening sun and sample one of Vienna’s most famed desserts. Their version of Kaiserschmarrn is served in the pan, generously dusted with sugar, and with two varieties of compote in a glass jar on the side. Be sure to pair it with a cup of hot coffee.
2. Café Landtmann
Cafe, Tea , Australian
Located just in front of the Rathaus (Vienna’s city hall) on the Ringstrasse, Café Landtmann oozes elegance and sophistication. It has long been a favourite haunt for the city’s famous faces, including Sigmund Freud, Marlene Dietrich, Burt Lancaster, and even Sir Paul McCartney. A variety of mouth-watering, typically Austrian pastries and cakes are offered, and by far one of the best is their Kaiserschmarrn, which should always be paired with a hot cup of coffee.
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