
Kaiserzeit
Inner City, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Kaiserzeit is a practical Vienna choice for an easy stop near the Augarten bridge area, especially when timing and route matter more than a chef-led meal. Choose it for casual convenience; look elsewhere if the occasion calls for a clearly defined cuisine, published recognition, or a more destination-style dining room.
About Kaiserzeit
Kaiserzeit is a Vienna venue with a casual dress code and daily opening hours. It is a practical option to consider when timing and simplicity matter more than a highly documented dining brief.
Kaiserzeit's schedule is: Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 3 PM to 8 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM. Beyond those hours and the casual dress code, it does not have a stated cuisine, signature dish, price point, chef, service format, or awards history.
Choose it for an easy Vienna pause, not a chef-led destination meal
Kaiserzeit does not offer a signature dish, technical kitchen angle, or specific cuisine strength. That matters for the decision. Diners chasing precision cooking, a known culinary point of view, or a room with published recognition should not treat Kaiserzeit as the safer bet. Diners who value a casual Vienna stop with direct hours will find the pitch clearer: low planning pressure and a schedule that can fit several parts of the day.
For broader Vienna planning, use it as one practical point on a larger map rather than the whole plan. Other Vienna options to compare naturally include Brasserie Sophie, Daihachi, NENI am Wasser, Otto Will Meer, Zum Roten Bären, depending on what kind of meal you want to plan.
Use the wider map if the meal needs more definition
If this is part of a full Vienna itinerary, pair the venue search with Our full Vienna restaurants guide. Quick reference: choose Kaiserzeit for casual dress, daily hours, convenience within a Vienna plan, not for destination dining.
Planning details
- Location
- Augartenbrücke, 1020 Wien, Austria
- Website
- kaiserzeit.wien
- Phone
- +436603602277
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kaiserzeit anchors itself where the Danube Canal and Augarten park frame the second district, and the dining room leans into that setting. The restaurant reads as a scenic, historic neighbourhood spot: you feel the layered past of Leopoldstadt — from its earlier identity to the recent influx of independent bars and restaurants — while sitting above the water. Service and atmosphere favor a relaxed, unpretentious energy rather than formal theatricality. It’s the kind of place where location and local history are as much part of the meal as the plate in front of you.
Best For
Kaiserzeit is best for informal evening outings and late-night food runs. Its sausage-forward signature dishes — Kaiserwurst, Chili Käsekrainer, Curry Bratwurst, Blood Sausage and Gulasch — make it a dependable choice for after-work groups, casual hangouts, and anyone seeking hearty, unfussy cooking late into the night. The bridge-side address and proximity to Augarten park also make it appealing for neighbourhood diners who want dinner with a scenic touch rather than a formal tasting menu. Expect a convivial, unpretentious meal rather than a multi-course tasting.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures: the menu lists several classic, sausage-driven items that define the house. Try the Kaiserwurst and Chili Käsekrainer to sample the range of spice and cheese-forward preparations; the Curry Bratwurst and Gulasch offer familiar, comforting options; and the Blood Sausage is called out as a distinct specialty. Portions and dishes read as straightforward, hearty fare, so order a few items to share if you’re in a group and want to sample the house staples.
Venue details
Ambiance
Nostalgic, casual street-side kiosk atmosphere with a focus on Vienna's imperial heritage and traditional working-class dining culture.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kaiserwurst
- Chili Käsekrainer
- Curry Bratwurst
- Blood Sausage
- Gulasch
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Otto Will Meer, Notable alternative
- NENI am Wasser, Notable alternative
- Daihachi, Notable alternative
- Zum Roten Bären, Notable alternative
- Brasserie Sophie, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Kaiserzeit compares in Vienna
Choose Kaiserzeit when ease matters and the meal is part of a larger Vienna day rather than the main event. Against Otto Will Meer and NENI am Wasser, it reads as the lower-pressure option: less useful for diners seeking a defined concept, more useful for a casual stop with minimal planning.
Daihachi is the better cross-shop if the decision starts with cuisine specificity. Zum Roten Bären and Brasserie Sophie are stronger candidates when ambience and a more deliberate meal setting matter. Kaiserzeit wins only for simplicity and route convenience; for an occasion meal, pick one of those peers first.
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Compare Kaiserzeit
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kaiserzeit | Vienna | No published awards |
| Otto Will Meer | Vienna | No published awards |
| NENI am Wasser | Vienna | No published awards |
| Daihachi | Vienna | No published awards |
| Zum Roten Bären | Vienna | No published awards |
| Brasserie Sophie | Vienna | No published awards |
How Kaiserzeit Vienna compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Kaiserzeit?
Bar-seating information is not available for Kaiserzeit. Instead, focus on its known attributes: it is in Vienna, has a casual dress code, keeps daily opening hours.
What should I order at Kaiserzeit?
Kaiserzeit does not have a signature item or cuisine focus to recommend. Use Kaiserzeit as a casual Vienna option and confirm the current menu directly before making it central to your plans.
What is Kaiserzeit known for?
Kaiserzeit is a casual Vienna venue with daily opening hours.




















