Located well-outside the major tourist corridor Stefan Rieppel’s eponymous Bäckerei has been treating locals since 1938, its interior a throwback to days past where it is not uncommon to find locals discussing the day’s events with ownership.
Still something of a secret despite success and awards, the Rudolfsheim area and 15th district in general more slow to modernize than other parts of Vienna, prices at Cafe Konditorei Rieppel trend lower than centrally located spots whether for Coffee, Pastries or even an unexpected slice of Pizza.
Best known for Bread, Vollkorn with Sesame Seeds wrapped around room-temperature Wienerschnitzel a bargain for €4.20, Viennoiserie is noteworthy for Zauner Klipferl with entirely natural filling while Krapfen com in various flavors with an airy open crumb.
Not English-fluent, though an understanding of Austria’s Coffeehouse culture will help visiting guests make good choices, Linzerkipferl resembles Shortbread dipped in Chocolate with Apricot Jelly while Apple Strudel made the old-fashioned way comes crisp on the outside with Apples, Breadcrumbs and Raisins all competing for attention at the center.
