Wiener Kaffeehaus is a recently opened Austrian coffeehouse in one of the shophouses along Neil Road. It has a modern European feel to it with its dark wooden panels, gold and yellow paintings strategically placed amongst mirrors which serve to make the place seem bigger than it actually is.
Olduvai, slumbering girl and I had dinner there on Friday night as we wanted to check the place out. Olduvai was the early bird--she arrived there at 5pm and had the sachertorte which I had a nibble of when I arrived. It was a tad too dry for our liking though. While waiting for slumbering girl to arrive, we ordered a Caesar salad to share. This was just average. Nothing very mindblowing.
For our mains, we ordered the Schnitzel and the Fiaker Gulasch to share amongst us three. The Schnitzel was a huge piece of deep-fried pork cutlet and it was just right for three to share. To eat one portion on one's own is a bit too much. I liked the gulasch as it was served with tender pieces of beef, a sunny-side-up, a bread dumpling and a sausage. The gravy was very tasty and I preferred this to the Schnitzel which I thought would be better had the meat been more moist.
We didn't stay for dessert as the desserts didn't look particularly enticing. The crepes looked (I spied another table's order) very pale, as if it were uncooked. The apple strudel looked OK, but I'm not fond of the European apple strudel as I don't like the raisins in it. I much prefer the Australian spin-off with the cream and custard.
I didn't try the coffee 'cos I'm not a coffeedrinker. But olduvai and slumbering girl did so, and I think they said the coffee there's pretty good.
The place was very well-patronised on a Friday night. Service is generally good and friendly. There's also wifi broadband access as well for those who lug their laptops around. For a full meal there, be prepared to spend about $20-$25 per person. All in all, it's a nice place to chill out to enjoy a cup of coffee!
Wiener Kaffeehaus
148 Neil Road
Tel: 6226-3148
Opens: 10am to 10pm daily
Tried it out a few week's bnack too. The coffee was great, and the strudel is ok. Likewise, I much prefer the Aussie version.
Incidentally, the place is run by a genial Aussie and his Singaporean wife. Say g'day.
Posted by: thedellis at June 13, 2006 8:51 PMoh my!!! we have to go there next time i am back... when i am back!
Austrian coffee houses are quite something... in Wein... it's the place to be!
Posted by: overacuppa at June 13, 2006 11:50 PMThe honey affogato is a must-try. I'm not a coffee drinker at all but this is really GOOD! You're right about the schnitzel being a disappointment. Much prefer the goulash.
Posted by: corby at June 15, 2006 8:03 PMHi
I read your blog with interest and would like to iinvite you for a cup of coffee at the Wiener Kaffeehaus. This special treat is from me. Please write to veronica@wienerkaffeehaus.com.sg and I will send you a coffee voucher.
Cheers,
Veronica
Just came across ur blog...quite an interesting read
Have noticed this place quite a few times - from the bus actually. Always thought going down for a bite, but once I'm off the bus, forget everything about it...haha.
Might just go down and give it a try soon.
Another place along that stretch is Indinine - i think that's the name - its nearer to Keong Saik Rd - with the green n white signboard. Been thinking of trying that one as well...