Heindl's Schmarren & Palatschinkenkuchl

Found this place by chance tucked away in a corner street of the city center. The place was very busy and luckily we found a place for two with no wait time and without reservation. This restaurant serves specialty pancakes - savory and sweet. While the dessert was very big for two we managed to finish most of it. The savory pancake was amazing!

I’m in love with Kaiserschmarrn, especially with the one served here! It’s sooo delicious, honestly, I don’t even like omelettes that much but this one is heaven 😌 I had version with nuts and it was perfection. I also tried pancakes with mozzarella and ham, it was good but not that good as Kaiserschmarrn 🤭 and my friends were having italian style with minced meat, these were very good too. This place is tucked away from main street and we got to know about it as a recommendation. Very nice place with home atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting and eating this delicious Kaiserschmarrn 😍

Out of all the lovely cafés and restaurants we tried in Vienna, this is one we’ll definitely revisit on future trips. If you're a fan of Schmarren, you're in for a treat—this place is a paradise! They offer not just the classic sweet versions but an incredible variety of savory ones too. You can even mix and match two savory options on one plate. We chose the Tyrolean Nut Schmarren along with a Mediterranean pancake and a Greek-style spinach and cheese pancake—all absolutely delicious. Although we had a reservation, it wasn’t necessary in mid-January. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and our waiter was friendly and attentive. Everything about our visit was delightful.

Food: Food was amazing, large portions with very rich sauces, especially the beef goulash, one of the best beef sauce I had in a while, the beef broth is also worth trying, it’s like Vietnamese beef broth but with pancakes strips, the pancakes are also worth trying. However the potatoes from the fried chicken plate was cold. Service: the waitress was very nice and friendly, makes the dining experience much better. Atmosphere: we sat inside the restaurant as there was no space outside at the time, the interior was nice but the lights were too dim, there also was internet inside but they provide free wifi so that solves the problem, although it’s quite slow. TL,DR: amazing food, nice staffs, great atmosphere.

We got here right after arriving in Vienna and it was a great start into the trip! The food was very good and service was very friendly as well! For my personal taste the Kaiserschmarrn was a little too dense. But overall a really great evening!

A lovely place with authentic food. Get ready to eat and then eat some more from the up-selling the staff do here. The pancakes were fantastic however enough to feed 4! The portions are more enjoyable when taken slow. It was our first time so we had no idea what to expect. I would say stick to your guns and order what you want without the extras

Came for Schnitzel here, queue at Figlmüller was too big. Got food really quick, in 15-20 minutes. Schnitzel was really big, but very thin. Not the best, 6.5/10.

Recommend by the local tour guide. We arrived at 8:45pm with empty stomach. The restaurant was 60% full and gradually became fully occupied. Luckily the food was served not slow, around 15 minutes. We ordered spring dish with asparagus and Kaiserschmarr. Both tasted good!

My husband and I came to Australia for honeymoon, and we had the chance to try this unique restaurant. The pancakes here taste so great! The restaurant has a unique and charming ambience. We loved it here!

Nice place with very Austrian flavor. The most native dishes in a cozy and familiar environment. The service very personal.

A unique experience but you need to try Schmarren or shredded pancake while in Austria. For an American pancakes and dinner toppings is interesting. They are more like a crepe than what we would think of as a pancake. Or you could go with pure breakfast options and it seems more like a dessert and traditional pancakes. Berries, chocolate etc. Asparagus is in season so soup, crepes and several other options available. Service was excellent.

This is one of the restaurants that gives your an introduction to Austrian food. The dishes we ordered: Viennese ham and noodles casserole Au gratin Styrean roast chicken Styrean apple schmarren It was all delicious, the highlight is the Styrean apple schmarren

Known for precisely what its name suggests there is no better place to find a variety of Pancakes in Vienna than Heindls Schmarren & Palatschinkenkuchl, a choice of indoor seating or an alleyway buoyed by pleasant service. Both a Restaurant and Cafe side-by-side, the former also offering plates such as Wiener Schnitzel, guests are invited to order small or large portions of most plates such that a party of three can easily partake in some variety without much going to waste. Fair priced considering prime real estate, both tradition Kaiserschmarren and the shredded Pancakes with Styrean Apples beautifully executed and served hot, those seeking a showstopper should head straight for Wachau-Style Schneenockerl Pancakes featuring Crepes rolled around Curd Cheese beneath a mountain of Meringue with Vanilla and Apricot Sauce.

Das Essen ist gut, man bekommt was man bestellt. Das Lokal riecht zu stark nach Küche und wird als Lagerraum genutzt, was es sehr ungemütlich macht. Der Service ist grottenschlecht, unfreundlich und unprofessionell. Wir mussten ewig warten, bis wir bedient wurden obwohl wir die einzigen Gäste waren und haufenweise Personal unterwegs war, die uns nur begrüßungslos schräg angestarrt haben. Besonders der blondierte Kellner ist an Frechheit kaum zu überbieten. Aber auch die anderen Angestellten vorne im Lokal sind unfreundlich, ignorant und respektlos. Wer sich schlecht behandeln lassen möchte und nach dem Besuch nach Fett und Essen riechen möchte - ist hier genau richtig.

Such a lovely experience! My husband and I split the chanterelle mushroom special with soup and had 3 crepes (strawberry, chocolate, and apricot) with ice cream for dessert. Our waitress Carolin was funny and swift and made sure our dish was prepared vegetarian. Such a wonderful dinner on vacation. Thank you!

3.4 overall. Pretty decent, similar to a crepe. Not bad not great. Wouldnt get a savory one again.

They call these pancakes, Americans call these crepes and French toast. Definitely really delicious. The cheese covered pancakes are so good, but super heavy! For sure get the half size. Same with the skillet pancakes get the smaller portion! Unless you want leftovers. Our Airbnb had a refrigerator so we were able to save ours. We re-heated our I In a pan since our place didn't have a microwave. Thankful that the waitress spoke English but she did appreciate that we tried to speak Austrian. If you're city center and are looking for a great breakfast definitely give this place a tey

Make sure to have a reservation if you are eating here on a weekend night! Luckily we had one for Saturday night because I'm not sure if we would have gotten in without one. We went at 7 on Saturday night. The building is old and cute. The area is fun to look at and walk through. They catered well to our English-speaking selves. What I ordered: I got some apricot schnapps and wow- the was strong! To eat I got the France "pancake". It's more like a roll than a pancake, but I'm not mad about it! It was so yummy and filling. It was served with a yummy pickle salad. For dessert I had the apple pancake taster. The taster was a perfect size for one person. My meal was 17€ and that is a steal for the quality and portions! This place has a great selection of Viennese food! I would recommend it to anyone!

Savory corn-based pancake was great; service was otherwise. I had high hope for this place because they offered a corn-made option for their pancakes and bread-based dishes. Since I'm gluten-free, that was perfect for me. I didn't know that I should just walk in and sit down. After the 3rd waitress passed me, I asked for a table. She was very rude, rolling her eyes and just waved her hand saying to sit inside. She made a big deal about it. A while later when another couple came in and did the same thing, she treated them totally different. I ordered a corn flour pancake with chilli meat (I forget the number). This was the highlight of the evening. US Americans will recognize it as a meaty Texan chilli because of the corn and beans. The single pancake was perfect for me. The waitress insisted I get a side salad which ended up having the same veggies as came on the side of my pancake--just smothered in tzatziki sauce. I also ordered the sweet pan #8 with chocolate, also with corn flour, as a dessert. It was a "small" but in fact very large! It came with a saucer of warm chocolate the consistency of pudding in the States. The pan was like a bread pudding with lots of fruit and nuts added in and not sweet at all. It looked tastier than it was. I ended up bagging most of it. Then I waited around for the check for ages. Even the other tables near me had issues calling for it. I had to finally get up and stand by the entrance to finally get my check. Next time (if there is one): I'll come with a local and stick with the savory pancakes.

Outstanding crepes (called pancakes here) and kaiserschmarren (which is essentially thick chunks of pancake, topped with powdered sugar and dried fruit, and with some kind of jam sauce on the side). We got both the vegetable (with mushrooms, leeks, cheese, and an herb sauce) and Italian (with veggies, mozzarella, and basil) pancakes, both of which were great, although the vegetable one was our favorite. The kaiserschmarren is really the thing I'll remember most, though. Really an excellent choice if you're visiting Vienna.

This is a typical Vienna restaurant Great place with excellent Viennese kitchen The crepes are unbelievably good We had the Bohemian Crepes with vanilla sauce This is really a place with excellent service And very clean

Louis R is back in the building. Louis R loves pancakes, especially those filled with locally-sourced beef and locally-sourced cheese. This spot is known (known AF) by tons of people and reservations are mandatory...except for Louis R. Louis R walked in at 7:30pm, the cute bartender gave him an Austrian lager, he waited 13:46 minutes, got a table, no problem. Louis R loves his affable & attentive tanned waitress (dayum, she dope). Louis R loves the decor and vibe in this place. Louis R loves the size of the plates, enough for two beautiful people to share (yes, we are). Louis R loves the price-point of the meal/drinks, although, this is never an issue for him. Of Note: Louis R hates tourists from the US because they are impatient, uncultured and petulant when it comes to visiting European restos. Go home to your Waffle House/IHOP garbage, dirty Americans. Louis R loves this spot. Louis R, he's great.

What great ambiance. The food was good too! Way more than we could eat so if there are two of you consider ordering one meal and sharing. Then you will also have room for the pancake desserts

Came here after reading other reviews on yelp and it did not disappoint. They had English menu and accept credit card. Service was good and friendly and food was fabulous. We ordered the smaller size after reading a review that the bigger size were too huge. So glad we both ordered the smaller size. We struggled to finish even that. Recommend this place if you are craving some pancakes both sweet and savory.

Delicious food, terrible service. Young kid made us feel as if we were bothering him by being there. Would rather go elsewhere and skip the rudeness.

I had seen people lined up down the sidewalk for a restaurant claiming to have the best Wiener schnitzel... but Heindl's is where it's at. Their portion was sizable and delicious while at a reasonable price. The staff was very accommodating and friendly as well. English menus were offered which was nice.

Food was delicious and arrived fast. As for service, didn't have enough time to interact, since it all went down very fast!

I had a small portion of Tyrolean Nuts Schmarren (with walnuts and cranberries) for breakfast which was already pretty huge and really tasty. The place itself is quite nice but service is not particularly good (even with the restaurant completely empty), the waitress seemed distracted and messed up with cash at the moment of paying.

If you're looking for carb overload in the best way possible, this place is perfect! It's known for various types of pancakes, both sweet and savory! I tried the Kaiserschmarren which is traditional shredded Viennese pancakes with raisins and powdered sugar. It was absolutely amazing. I recommend getting the chocolate sauce on the side for dipping - one of the best brunches I've ever had. The portion sizes are also ridiculously huge. For around 12 euros I got a HUGE pan. I hadn't eaten all morning, yet I still couldn't finish the dish.

The pancake dishes are beyond amazing. There is nothing better. I wish I could eat here every day

Huge pancakes .... slow service! Coffee was good and came out fast but we were one of the first in the restaurant and still took about 30 min to get our pancakes. Don't come is you're in a rush but do come with a huge appetite!! Someone said it's a classic Vienna experience and I agree I got the Apple dessert pancake (No 4) and my friend got the chocolate

Rude host/waitress, rather not come. Cannot understand why trip advisor recommends this place

Lots of pancakes! The Viennese pancake was underwhelming but we loved the Tex-mex version. The sweet pancake with plum was also very delicious!

Good food! Fair Price! Excellent location! Ideal brunch place. Went there at 11 AM, so we are the first customer of the day. Really recommend the savory pancakes.

As per other Yelpers' recommendations, I went with the classic palatschinkenpfandl. It was the first time for me having this dish - it tasted like a cross between a pancake, French toast and a pforttijes. Very delicious! The palatschinkenpfandl is accompanied by a tart and sweet plum sauce on the side in a gravy boat. I think it makes a perfect brunch/dessert dish! I encourage anyone living or travelling to Vienna to try this, and to try this at this restaurant.

Dining date July 31, 2015 for lunch. Sat on the outside patio on a beautiful summer afternoon. The specialty of the house are the pancakes. The veal pancake was terrific, and the mushroom pancake with bacon pumpkin seed sauce was one of the best meals my friend has had in quite some time. English menu and English speaking wait staff were very helpful.

The pancakes were a mess, I ordered two and the sauce got mixed together on the same plate. At the end of it, I wasn't quite sure what I ordered/ate. Service was a bit slow despite not being very busy. The apricot milkshake was bomb though.

barcelona and vienna have one thing in common, it is hard to escape the tourist experience even when you try. we had an OK time but couldn't fall in love with their kaiserschmarrn, and i love me some kaiserschmarrn. service was friendly but the bowle disappointed for not containing any alcohol or maybe i became immune. probably stay off the bitten zentrum path if you want some decent food.

Good food and good service to be Europe. You are going to find a lot of crepes options and the best schmarrn with different sauces to choose from the original plums, cherry, apple, peach and more

We had Grüner Veltliner and crêpes for dinner during our first evening in Vienna, sitting in a nice outdoor area.

I had goulash in Prague which was gravy based. I knew the goulash here was different but I was not sure how. This seems to be cream and tomato based with a lot of paprika. Delicious!

Another wonderful place with great food in Vienna. Especially if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place for you. I would advise going there for lunch trying one of the evergreen Kaiserschmarrn variations. A small pan portion should be enough for a decent lunchtime appetite. The atmosphere on the terrace in the side street around the corner was nice. Personnel was a bit clumsy and waiting time felt a bit too long, but this can be forgiven.

We came for savory pancakes, and we were not disappointed! I follow a gluten free diet, so I came here/dragged my friends here since they have a pancake option made from corn flour. My boyfriend and I both got beef ones - his with the pumpkin seed sauce - and they were delicious. Really nice flavors and surprisingly filling. Prices were excellent, and given we were following up lunch with cake, we only got the one pancake serving instead of two.

Enjoyed the set menu. I got wild garlic soup, a savory pancake with white asparagus and lime sauce, and a dessert pancake with creamy cheese and raspberries. The food was delicious and the price was good too. Service was good also.

Let's talk Kaiserschmarrn for a second here. If you're in Vienna for any extended length of time, you should get into Kaiserschmarrn. They're essentially a soft, fluffy pancake shredded to bits and served with powder sugar and some form of fruit preserves, typically stewed plums. They're REALLY good for breakfast, and this joint may just have the best Kaiserschmarrn there is. More than that, it has got a tremendous variety of them. Among the many permutations they offer, I find the Topfenschmarrn (soft, fluffy, mild of taste) plus sour-cherry stew to be the best combination, far superior to the typical Schmarrn with plum preserves you get elsewhere. I also like the one with apples and cinnamon sugar, though a large serving size of that one will put your pancreas to work some serious overtime. They do offer a small serving size (which is, more or less, what other restaurants pass as "regular" size), but the large is twice as much goodness for only two more euros, so that's the choice of champions. The crepes are very good, too. I had the one with ground venison with bacon and liked it a lot; it was generously furnished with meat and very tasty, with a nice tang to it. I also had a couple of baked crepes (one was ground beef with peppers, the other was ham and sour cheese cream), which, though highly enjoyable, were not as memorable as the venison. I also had a phenomenally good sweet crepe with Topfen, raisins, and vanilla sauce, which just about proved that you come here for the sweets, first and foremost. Service varies from barely friendly to friendly, but they have been very good for the most part. Paradoxically, it seems they are in a better disposition when the restaurant is busier. Outdoor seating is just decent; indoors, you get some nice music. Business hours are also fantastic, especially in the context of the Vienna late-night food scene. They also offer tremendous value, as their food is tasty and VERY plentiful for very low prices.

Great food, terrible service. We sat down and it was a full 10 minutes before we were asked if we wanted English menus. After that, it took 15 minutes of looking around before we got our orders taken. The food itself was quite good. The garlic chicken with potatoes was fabulous and the sweet corn pancakes with apple and cinnamon was pretty good, though more sauce would have improved the dish as the sour cherry syrup got a little old after the first few bites. The food gets 4 stars, the service 1. If you're here, don't be afraid to be a little rude as the service will likely not respond otherwise.

Sehr leckere salzburger und burgenländische Ganslpalatschinken!

Staff was very inattentive. No one even seemed interested in seating us. I had to ask after several minutes. That should have been the first clue. Maybe they were just short on staff but a simple acknowledgement would have done wonders. Service was SLOW and the food was nothing special. Very disappointing.

The waitress was rude and dissapeared several times for long periods. There were several people working but only two tables. We asked our waitress to describe something on the menu that we weren't familiar with and she rolled her eyes. The food was very mediocre. After asking for our bill and waiting 15 minutes to get it, the waitress had the audacity to ask us if we wanted to tip with our credit card or with cash.