138 CultureShock! Austria
but also alcohol, savoury snacks and sometimes even a
full menu.Konditorei
If you like pastries, visit one of the countless Konditorei.
There are two types of Konditorei found throughout Austria,
the elegant and the utilitarian. The elegant offer luxurious
surroundings and make you want to linger for hours. In
Vienna, Demmel is the most famous and clearly ranks among
the best. Other elegant Konditorei can also be found within
the 1st district, primarily on Kärntner Strasse, Graben and
Neuer Markt. Other Konditorei offer the same high quality
pastries, but their lower prices reflect the cramped, stark
surroundings. You won’t find any cozy plush furniture here,
and in fact most have only a standing section. The most
common Konditorei is the Aida chain. Konditorei are easily
recognised by the elaborate marzipan figurines and other
sweets in the windows.Beverages
Non-alcoholic Beverages
Perhaps the best way to quench your thirst is with Apfelsaft
(apple juice) or an Apfelsaft gespritzt (apple juice mixed
with sparkling mineral water). Soft drinks are very popular,
including Soda Zitrone, a lemon soda, and Almdudler, a soft
drink made with herbs that closely resembles ginger ale.
The Austrians are proud of their water, which is just about
the best in the world. It comes from the Alps and is so clear
that it is better than bottled water.Coffees
Ordering a cup of coffee in Vienna is not as easy as it may
seem, as there are several types to be had. Because coffee is
made with Italian espresso machines, it can be very strong.
Mokka is black coffee, a kleiner (small) or grosser (large)
Brauner is coffee with milk, and café latte is espresso with
lots of steamed milk. Other choices are:
Melange, coffee mixed with steamed milk
Kapuziner or cappuccino, served with whipped cream