In the Quietof the Early Morning
Café Frauenhuber
Himmelpfortgassee
Magazines and NewspapersNeatly stacked, waiting
for the first morning patrons
Choice seatingstill available
The left window seatis already taken
Look,another corner table,
how about sitting here?
Would you ratherchose this cozy corner?
Under this table lamp,you say?
The first Melange,followed by another cup?
Café FrauenhuberVienna's Oldest Coffeehouse
Himmelpfortgasse 6
First publishedNovember 2009
Images and Text
© by Merisi
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No problem, I'll sit on my own (in any corner) and have a coffee, enjoying the atmosphere, while you are working hard ...
ReplyDeleteI can wait for hours there, as far as I'm warm and cosy ...
Good luck to you !
Marie-Noêlle
Dear Merisi,
ReplyDeleteI read your comment on Willow's blog, and I just wanted to say that I am very thankful for haystacks.
Hugs,
M
Marie-Noêlle,
ReplyDeletemay all your coffees be served just the way you wished for and the hours of quiet enjoyment last as long as you wish!
Marcheline,
you are the sweetest, thank you! :-)
(I owe my existence to a haystack that kept a bomb that went through the roof of my grandparents' barn from exploding.)
I hope you are finding those quiet times to concentrate on your studies.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, thank you for this post of beautiful photos. As soon as I read that this is the oldest coffee house I had to find out more about its history.
Perfect timing: I got up a little while ago and a Melange woud be just perfect. Does anybody bring their laptop to the Cafe' or is it not done? I know it's a silly question, but I am used to seeing people at work on their computer in coffee shops here and I am wondering how fast the habit is spreading.
ReplyDeleteLinda P,
ReplyDeleteyou are welcome!
Simona,
oh yes, they do! Many coffee houses also offer free internet cnnection. I think it is quite a smart move, pulling in business people, among others.
I never ever mind your repeat posts. They're all gorgeous, so who minds returning again!?
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour repeats could not be more welcome.
ReplyDeleteSimply glorious...I bet Siggie had a lattee here or some such thing
xx
Oh yes, take me there right now. I like that cozy little corner.
ReplyDeleteThe cozy corner is somewhere at the edge of morning and day. ;-)
DeleteThis is great!!
ReplyDeleteYou managed to get the atmosphere of the place so well in your photo!:)
Thank you, Gunn! :-)
DeleteMerisi, I so enjoy seeing your re-posts, and having the pleasure to revisit beautiful places, and contemplate what it might be to be there myself, with flowers, papers, magazines, and coffee melange...and some cake, too, please.
ReplyDeleteI do not think I've asked this before, and cannot remember the answer from my long ago Viennese visit. May one order a second cup of a coffee melange? Not a re-fill...that would be too NYC. Would the waiter take away the original silver tray and bring a new one?
Please do not let this question's answer take you away from from studies and exams.
As always, lots of love to you, and many thanks for your marvelous posts, from New York. xo
Dear Francis,
Deleteyou may have one cup of coffee and linker as long as you want. On the other hand, you may order as many coffee Melange as you like. The waiter than will serve you the coffee just like the first time, on a silvery trat, with a glass of water, and the downturned spoon. He'll take away the first tray, leave you the first glass of water, though, in case you have not finished it yet.
I will take the window seat, please! Such a lovely place to enjoy a morning! xx
ReplyDeleteIndeed! :-9
DeleteEvery corner is cosy!
ReplyDeleteI'll take them all
You capture Vienna's 19th century feel so well
ReplyDeleteNo one does it better
Carolg