Cafe Vienna

South Laguna Beach’s favorite coffee house, Café Vienna, closed its doors after its usual hours of business on Sunday, April 15^th. Owner Ferdanand Lettner sold Café Vienna to another restaurant owner, whose plans are still not known. More details at:

Sweet hole in the wall with very fresh fruit bowls that are served in Orange Juice.

I pass this place all the time and finally we got to try it out. We went there for breakfast. My husband got the omelet and I got the croissant with strawberry jam. The jam looked homemade, a little runny, but tasty. The cappuccinos were great. The setting was nice outside and they had heat lamps, so it wasn’t too cold. Only cons were tricky parking with the small parking lot and/​or street parking (get there early). Also, the 2 employees there were working hard to take our orders, bus tables, make the coffee orders, so don’t be in a rush when you go there!
I just saw from other Unilocal reviews that they serve dinner, so something to look forward to.

Want a great breakfast before hanging out in Laguna, this is it! Friendly staff, good food and the beach calling your name, what more could you want?!

Since I moved to the area few weeks ago, I’ve driven by few times and it’s always full. That’s always a good sign so I decided to bring mom here for brunch.
To start with, the coffee was great. My chicken burrito was huge and delicious. It came with choice of salad options (Greek, Cesar, home) with salsa and crème fresh. This is a plate two can eat. Half my burrito ended up as my breakfast the next day.
My mom ordered the German sausage with eggs plate. It came with roasted potatoes, fresh bread, butter, mustard, catchup, jam and fresh fruit. She loved her food so much that she finished her plate (she never does that).
They are dog friendly here and most patrons had a dog with them. Daisy, the girl that runs this place even gave my pup a treat. I love that!
They have seating inside and out. The outside portion has 2 seating options (parking area and covered by the entry).
I look forward to coming here on regular basis.

I was visiting a friend who lives in Laguna one weekend and he suggested we go to Café Vienna for brunch since we were taking his yellow lab pup Jackie along with us. The restaurant is located on PCH just south of West Street. They have a nice out door area for al fresco dining and they also allow dogs. You place your order at the counter, pay there, and then they give you a number to take to your table.
We both decided on the chicken burrito, which comes with a choice of salad (House, Greek, or Cesar). We both decided on the House salad. The house salad consists of mixed greens, sliced mushrooms, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with a balsamic vinaigrette. I loved the salad. They give you a substantial amount too. The chicken burrito was great as well. It’s a flour tortilla with sliced chicken breast, beans, home fries with pieces of bacon and sliced avocado. The burrito is served with fresh salsa and sour cream. The passion fruit iced tea was also great.
If you’re looking for a great casual dining experience with great fresh food for breakfast or lunch while in Laguna, check out Café Vienna.

I’m a «So Lag» local (south Laguna Beach) & unless I’m craving Mexican food, this is one of best spots in So Lag. Breakfast & lunch meals have never been a disappointment with the use of fine ingredients (healthy, tasty & low-​fat)! A must try is the sauteed baby tomatoes (request them). The atmosphere is casual & the service very good! Beer and wine also available. Cheers!

Our neighborhood café is such a delight. I love walking my dog to this spot. I always order a coffee or latte. But what recently we’ve been ordering breakfast, which has been really good! My husband enjoyed their spicy and hot omelet and everything bagel. I order the veggie scramble and loved the red peppers.
The crowd is always an interesting bunch of characters… let me put it this way, there is a plastic surgeon next door and a gay beach nearby ;)

I don’t know where to begin, except to say in contrary to another review on here I found the owners to be delightful! The food we ate was amazing (more on that in a minute). The restaurant has a nice feel to it, it isn’t fancy but there is an elegance to it despite being small and right on the busy coast highway. Agreed that the bathroom situation is a little smelly so don’t sit too close. I think it’s a beach town bathroom thing.
The meal we had here ranks way way high on my list of yummy things I have tasted. We heard from other patrons that Café Vienna is a great breakfast stop. I feel lucky to have been able to enjoy dinner here as their summer dinner season is short. Everything we ordered was simply wonderful. We had the veal wiener schnitzel, beef stroganoff, Atlantic salmon, and also a seafood pasta dish. All the dishes were truly extraordinary. Each perfectly prepared with accommodating sides. The braised red cabbage and perfectly cooked spaetzle that came with my stroganoff dish were absolutely DIVINE. A couple of desserts and espresso after dinner completed a very memorable meal. Highly recommend the apple strudel as well as the simple berries with cream.
I can not wait to return to this café! I know I’m going to be craving beef stroganoff, spaetzle and cabbage until I do. I can’t wait to try Café Vienna for breakfast as well. This is a little Laguna Beach gem for sure.

Great location.
They have a wide variety of seating both inside and out. Vast menu that looked so yummy.
The iced beverages were right what I was craving. An iced green lemon tea and a passion fruit iced tea as well.

A perfect little spot tucked away along the Laguna Coast…
Ideal when you’re in the mood for Breakfast that never disappoints (unless you are forced to sit near the restrooms in which case I recommend practicing patience and waiting for a table far FAR away from the restroom) — needless to say, Café Vienna is a tasty stop. I have been a few times before, but this Sunday afternoon, I strolled in with a hunger for something tasty and the need for some comfort food. At first glance, it seems like an average Café’ but don’t be fooled by the encased desserts, relaxed feel of the staff, or the colorful décor. It is worth it, I promise. So there I am standing before the cashier and I order — and cancel it after browsing the menu and finding something else that sounds even better — and then pause and eventually, upon seeing the «Specials» finally make a decision. Yes, it’s THAT kind of Sunday. The day’s special was far too enticing to pass up: Egg white Masala Omelet with fresh green chile, hints of curry, tumeric, a little cumin, served with home fried potatoes, and a yogurt apple sauce. My friend orders the Hot N’ Spicy Omelet and we also order a cappuccino, freshly squeezed OJ, and some fruit with kiwi, banana, and orange.
After moving twice to escape the smell of the restroom, we situate ourselves at the newly vacant aluminum table outside. We have to bus it ourselves, but hey, it’s not so bad. Sat beside us is a man traveling from Arizona with his black lab, and grandparents taking their grandson away from the woes of his recent speeding ticket. See? So much can happen here! As we take in the unusual ambiance, our food arrives. It is beautiful! And in plenty. I waste no time digging in to my «extra» spicy Indian-​inspired omelet. It is divine! Perfectly doused with curry and spice, freshly chopped green chillies, coupled with the subtle apple-​yogurt dip — my taste buds are exploding. Definitely worth the initial indecision. After inhaling the spicy goodness, I pause, breathe, and diffuse my tongue with the potatoes. Mmm. Perfectly crispy and abundant in flavor. I drink a sip of my water, toggle between my OJ and capuccino, and I dig in for more. I sneak a bite of my friend’s omelet and his is just as good.
Café Vienna is one of those rare places that you go to and the food is delicious, the ambiance (less the bathroom) is calming, people actually talk to one another, and you feel happily full upon leaving. It isn’t fancy and it doesn’t boast any sense of beachy-​entitlement. Café Vienna simply is … well, a great place to stop on the Laguna Coast for a good coffee, a filling breakfast, or a fantastic lunch. The bonus, just a few steps away is the Pacific Ocean and some great little shops.
Café Vienna
31 542 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92 651‑6987
(949) 499‑3015

Stopped in for a couple delish iced teas. Passion fruit and green.
Outdoor seating. Pups under the tables. I think there was even a small parking lot (we parked on the street).
Can’t wait to come back when we aren’t hot and sweaty so we can get coffee and maybe a bite!

SOOOO GOOD! This place is my favorite breakfast/​brunch eatery in South Laguna. They have an authentic French menu and they use really fresh; simple ingredients. The energy is very pleasant and inviting, sided with a good-​natured local vibe. I recommend the Veggie Scramble Croissant and the Chocolate Filled Croissant.

I definitely love this place. Café Vienna is relaxed but chic and always delivers a tasty meal. Their lattes are served in large, deep cups that just make you want to sit, relax and savor the day. I enjoy coming here with my boyfriend, best friends, and even parents. Definitely come give this place a try!

Don’t.
Acai cereal mixture was sludge. Coffee is mediocre. Lots of seating and free newspapers though.

The best Americano available… Illy Espresso used. Love it. Also, get the Healthy Harvest Muffin… warmed up.
If you like Lox… get the Eggs Heidelburg. Quite simply one of the best meals I have ever consumed.

I had lunch here today and it’s quite an interesting location. It’s right next to a plastic surgery office and the beach is right across the street. There’s outdoor seating and as other people suggested, you can bring your dog and chill outside with a nice cup of coffee and a sandwich. Another tidbit: my friend couldn’t help but notice all the cougars here o_​O
Anyway, let’s review the food now. I ordered the Albacore Tuna sandwich and my friend got the Pastrami sandwich with roasted potatoes. I liked the tuna sandwich more as it tasted more balanced. The pastrami sandwich was good, but the mustard was a bit overpowering and it just didn’t really feel like a $ 10 sandwich…

This is a must stop when we drive North from SD on the coast. Both my sis and I LOVE the café Viennese… its delicious.
Nice sitting on the wrap around wooden deck.
Hours are a bit tricky:
Summer Hours (June — September)
Mon, Tue: 7am-​3pm
Wed, Thu, Fri: 7am-​3pm, 5pm-​9pm
Sat, Sun: 7am-​4pm, 5pm-​9pm
Winter Hours
Mon — Fri: 7am-​3pm
Sat, Sun: 7am-​4pm

The couple times we’ve been here to eat and/​or enjoy a warm cup of coffee, our experience here has been enjoyable. I love the fact that you can just bring your dog here, order something to drink and lounge outside enjoying the nice ocean breeze. I love how the staff doesn’t mind that your dog sits next to you.
The menu is pretty simple to follow, and the prices are reasonable for the portion sizes. I ordered the scramble eggs, with country-​style potatos and toast which were all delicious. The coffee here is delicious. The service was pretty good, and nothing that was out of the ordinary. The only knock I would say is that they need a lock on the women’s bathroom door. My wife said that another patron walked in on her. Anyway, if you have some free time to relax, Café Vienna is a great spot for you.

Café Vienna is tucked away and difficult to spot off the road on PCH, and that is a good thing for those who are lucky enough to discover it. I had the Café Breve (a latte with half & half) and it was fantastic.
I wish they were open longer hours. Good service.
The absence of hipsters also added to the ambiance of the café (as opposed hipster heaven at Kean).
My visit to Café Vienna gave me the feeling of being on a mini-​vacation. It was sweet!