Le Bol

We stopped by to have a late lunch meal. I ordered spinach and salmon quiche with salad which was truly delicious. The overall impression with French 1930's music, sitting by the window, was worth for trying. A cosy little restaurant which deserves to be visited one more time.

Croissant is absolutely delicious, the coffee is excellent, and the food was very enjoyable. It’s best to make a reservation—otherwise, you might end up sharing the large communal table with other guests!

It's the sort of place that has a lot of potential, pretty much everything in their favour to be great but something is missing. It's clearly overpriced and the waiter outside was in a rush for everything with very little care or pride in his job. Hospitality in this sort of places should be glamorous and the client should feel special. It can't be just the hefty price tag that elevates the place. Shame really. On the other hand the waitress was lovely and very professional

My mother and I visited this café/restaurant for the first time yesterday, and we absolutely loved it. I had the Tartine Avocat (dark bread with cottage cheese, avocado, and chilli), which was simply perfect, and, lucky, not spicy. I also had a decaf Café au lait, and my mother drank some white sparkling wine, both of which were to our satisfaction. The interior is super cozy, the staff is friendly and quick, and the menu is very diverse. Everyone’s food looked truly amazing, and I can see why Le Bol is so popular. Absolutely loved my time there and will 100% be back! Ps: Be aware that they only accept cash payment.

When you order a baguette sandwich from a French restaurant, you expect the bread to be the highlight. Typical good French baguette bread is crunchy and browned on the outside. What Le Bol served was an offense to French cuisine - their roast beef baguette sandwich involved a THIN and PALE bread, with a tiny amount of roast beef. And it was over 13 euros...I cannot believe a French bistro would serve this. And just to show in comparison (see photo) the side of bread we received with our salad was what should have been for our sandwich: thick and crunchy with a brown baguette crust. I don't understand why Le Bol cheaped out on the baguette sandwich - yet the side bread they give you is the better option? Never coming here again. A disgrace.

The food was excellent, but the behavior of the waitress working today (22.05.25) in the outdoor area was rude and disrespectful. She did not provide us with the bill or a receipt, even after we explicitly asked for it. Instead, she only stated the total amount verbally. This lack of professionalism was disappointing and made the experience uncomfortable.

One of my favorite cafes, very kind and friendly staff and excellent quality of all sweets and coffee.

It is well known that someone shall avoid tourist traps but based on the reviews we decided to visit for a fast bite and coffee. I ordered a croque Monsieur that was exactly a toast with ham inside and melted cheese topping (no bread dipped in eggs) and cost 16 euros. The cappuccino was exactly a macchiato and voted more than 5. Better luck next time I guess

Really great coffee, food was decent but the service was absent. The location and interior design was really nice. I even love that they have the "big table" where they encourage travelers to sit together. Btw cash only

**** Cash only **** No card no nothing just Euro. Cute little cafe with French style menu . Breakage is great value .

Delicious baguette, soup, the service was great, and the ambience was lovely. Would come again

*Warning: Poor Service and Safety Concerns at Le Bol Restaurant, Vienna* Incident Report: Le Bol Restaurant, Vienna Date: few weeks ago Summary: A waiter aggressively demanded cash payment, claiming the system was down (later found to be false). When my 90-year-old father and I (60 years old) requested a manager, the waiter became physically threatening. We felt threatened and unsafe. Be aware of potential safety issues and poor service at this establishment.

I really wanted to love this place but it was rather disappointing. The apple galette was way too buttery and sweet. It was too heavy and sat in my stomach for a long time and gave me a stomach ache. The cafe au lait was very diluted. Service was ok. Great outside seating area.

Although this place is cute, it's very noisy inside given the wooden floors, wooden chairs being scraped back and forth and tables set close together. Oh, and they only take cash which you will abruptly find out at the end of your meal.

Nice little spot for breakfast/brunch to get your day started. The coffee was amazing and the croissant was very buttery. The sandwich and avocado tart were very filling as well. The only downside was that the place is only cash only so make sure you have cash on you before going. Great quick service and has an "old school" vibe inside.

When I had dinner at Le Bol in early June, pretty much everything was fantastic. We were seating on their patio, which came with some good and bad. The positives were that you could people watch and admire Vienna's beautiful architecture. The cons were that the people next to us were chain smoking and the breeze was pushing it toward us. Our waiter was fantastic, when we told him we were Canadian, he got excited and told us about all his favorite places in Vienna. As for the food it was great. We got soups and salads at a fair price. Everything tasted good, and we left happy and full. I would recommend this place and would definitely go back next time I am in Vienna!

Went to Le Bol after a long day of walking through the city, and it hit the spot. I had had enough Austrian cuisine for the week and was looking for a good french meal. Le Bol did not dissapoint. I came at rush hour without a reservation and got a seat inside immediatley. I got the ham and cheese sandwich, a side salad, a glass of wine, and a bread basket all for under €20! Sandwich was great as the bread was extremely fresh.

Wonderful lunch & cafe, with even better service. Easy walk from the Main Street. The sandwiches are delicious. Very friendly staff.

Terrible service. Don't waste your time because you're clearly wasting theirs. Many better options in the area.

A great place for breakfast, brunch or a small bite in the afternoon! This small french cafe is located right in the heart of the city so it's super convenient if you find yourself hungry after a bit of shopping or sight-seeing. However, it is usually pretty busy especially on the weekends so be prepared for a wait or call beforehand. They serve breakfast all day round but they also have a fantastic selection of salads, baguettes and breads with different toppings. I highly recommend trying their salads; portions are pretty big so they are actually really filling. In winter, their onion soup is also worth trying. Service is decent and food usually comes relatively quickly. The ambience is nice as well. There is a large table located in the middle, that you can share with other people and smaller tables scattered around it. Definitely try getting a table outside if the weather is nice. The seating outside has a nice view of a little square with a fountain in the middle. Overall this cafe is definitely worth checking out! Although I wouldn't say the food is going to blow your mind and it's probably not suitable for a large meal if you are starving but it's a really good option for a light meal or coffee.

One of my favorite places in city center. I would recommend to reserve a table or you would wait 15 min to sit. Very good place for salads and deserts. Portions are quite big. In summer they offer homemade lemonade and in winter time hot chocolate. Both are really good.

Excellent sandwich which we ate outside covered in a blanket and warmed by wine Service was good but no cards so only cash here. Large communal table inside along with a scattering of tables.

Excellent café. Personnel is very friendly and the hot chocolate is excellent. Large selection of toast and sandwiches freshly made in a cosy environnement.

We stopped in here for brunch one day, and were not disappointed. The freshly baked breads and croissants were heavenly. The meats and cheeses were paired with delicious jams and honey, and are more filling than they appear. The atmosphere took a turn from the touristy streets outside, and offered a strangely relaxed yet bustling environment. The energy is definitely reminiscent of cities like Paris or Madrid, where you can find peace in a cafe amidst the chaos. It was busy, so we didn't receive a ton of attention, but our waters were never empty, and their signature coffee and lattes were fantastic. The menu is slightly on the pricier side, but well worth it in my opinion, especially if you go for a breakfast/lunch crossover like we did!

Excellent food and worth all the waiting. We had two salads they were delicious. Hot chocolate was amazing The cappuccino not so much. Great ambiance and nice staff Only downside was cash only but an ATM was just around the corner.

I was in Vienna for a conference and actually ate here three times because I liked it so much. During the first visit, I had an eclair and their mint lemonade. I took breakfast the next morning (croissant, baguette and jam) and a late lunch (baguette Jean de Florette) as well. It's pretty. If you sit outside, there's a lovely fountain, and inside it's very nicely appointed. They have a fairly extensive tea menu and all of the food seemed fresh and good. I also thought the pricing was on point. The staff were very pleasant. They did not seem to understand French, but were ok with English.

Beware- cash only! We had the bad surprise of finding out only at the end of our meal and had to run out to find an ATM before we could pay. The service was alright, the bare minimum, and I was not tempted to tip our waitress. We were pleased that the menu was extensive but sometimes a bis misleading. I ordered the coffee with cinnamon but had not realized it was actually a latte (the menu did not say so), and since I am lactose intolerant, had to return it for the milkless version which was pretty much a shot of expresso with an overwhelming amount of cinnamon that had remained undissolved for the most part. The baguettes were hard to bite in and not crunchy at all (which made us wonder if they were French baguettes) but the smoked salmon and onion soup was delicious.

Every single day while visiting Vienna starts over breakfast at Le Bol. The prizes are very convenient and we always get such portions that we are full of energy and ready to start another day of sightseeing. What is more I fall in love with Kombucha, it's a non-alcohol drink served with some breakfast sets, I drank classic and raspberry, love them!

One of the best french café in town, the bakery is so good, Egg and salad also tasty nice for breakfast and afternoon or to have a drink and chill in front of the fountain.

Cute cafe, good coffee. Avoid the food. Everything was lacking salt and flavor. The omelet was over cooked. My spinach and salmon quiche was more unsalted "creamed spinach" pie and was pretty terrible. There were salmon crumbs in it, barely noticeable. I think the egg part of the quiche was just holding all the creamed spinach together. We asked for no tomatoes in the omelet and the salad that accompanied the quiche. All food came out with lots of tomatoes on top. I sent the salad back- they brought it out in about 30 seconds and just picked out the tomatoes. I could see the spots. Just annoying for someone with a food allergy. I wasn't going to order the quiche/salad combo if it was too hard to make it without the tomato and told the waiter I'd pick something else. He was like, we'll make it without! And then here we are. Anyway. I'm used to this but the quiche was actually almost completely inedible so one star. I poured balsamic vinegar on it, added lots of salt, but no luck. Would skip this tourist trap.

Ok people, settle down. Seems like everyone kept telling me this is the most amazing French restaurant in the world, and having grown up on the stuff, I can officially declare: "Its good, but not thaaaaaatttt amazing" 1. The menu La di da, its got quiche, different baguettes (think those long french bread sandwitches), tarte, salads, a handful of deserts, and then menthe a l'eau which is the only place in Vienna I've seen that on the menu. But its not the most crazily exciting menu I've ever seen, more casual French food. 2. The environment At least three times I have been taken here as a "treat", but this is the first time we finally waited in the line (there is always a line, and we waited at least 30 minutes). Feels more like a long cave, where they put one long table (but typical Austrian, people do not interact next to the people they are sitting by while I was there), and then a bunch of individual tables. Its also perhaps the only restaurant I have been to thus far in Vienna where numerous people come by themselves to eat; cool. 3. The service: Hey, this could get 5 stars. Speak French, good recommendations (I hate waiters that say "well everything is good" or "well I don't know what you like"). Lady convinced us to switch from grappa to Calvados when we spoke with her, and it was a fantastic one, so A+, nice personal touch, good conversation (short, but sweet). We also sat there for 3.5 hours, catching up, and with the line were never pushed to move or leave. Now that's French restaurant service, love it. 4. Bathroom: Out the restaurant, across the hall. One toilet for the ladies (not sure how many of the guys), never a line while I was there, has a bright pinkish orange colour wall and low light that makes me think of homage to the red light district, but I think it was a faux pas and they thought "ah well, good enough". Clean. I loved that they had in French and German a sign basically very politely saying that they do maintain it, but if you are unhappy, please let them know. Service. I like it. 5. The prices Look. Quiche at over 8 euros. Croque-Monsieur at over 6 Euros. If you are a French person, you know exactly what I'm trying to say. Do not forget your wallet. Don't expect to drink under 3 Euros, including hot chocolate (in a real bowl) at around 4 euros. oooookkkkkaaaay..... 6. The food: Sure, it was good, fresh, I like figs and kiwi with my very generous cheese salad. The wine was ok. The Calvados was amazing. I was super full after. Overall: well ok. If someone else is inviting, go. Don't let them convince you that its the most magical place in the world before though and that might make the expectation more realistic. Also, a good indication that perhaps a second such French restaurant could do quite well in Vienna. Also, MAKE A RESERVATION!!!! (if you can)

Based on close to a dozen visits, four stars is for the food, because if I rated the service, the rating would be closer to two stars. Le Bol is not a classic full service restaurant, but a sandwich and salad place, that is good for a light lunch or after dinner cheese plate. Although they call themselves a "French" restaurant, it is hardly that, because you will be hard pressed to find a classic French dish on the menu. The only thing they have on the menu that is French, beside a limited selection of mediocre French wines, are fru-fru sounding names of the dishes, that I would argue are more Austrian than French. Especially, since everyone in the kitchen is Serbian. Now to the good part: - The cheese plate is great, with nice selection of cheeses and quite generous. - Sandwiches are very good - both the open and the closed faced ones. The bread they use is really good, however, a dead giveaway that this is more an Austrian than French place (I'm yet to find a half way acceptable French bread and pastries in Vienna). - Salads are excellent. Probably one of the best in town. Perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of delicious dressing. The place has a rustic feel to it and a large community table is very cool.

Yes, finally a great french bistro in Vienna! Really good menu and the food is really good! I like the big community table in the middle of the restaurant, service is pretty good too. Nice authentic French place, I like! Its pretty popular so do expect a line as you might have to wait for a table. Good thing is though, they do not try to kick you out if you wanna stay after dinner to chat, even without consuming numerous amounts of drinks, nice place, will definitely be back, most likely for breakfast this weekend ;) Have to update this to a 5*!!!! Its my new favourite place for breakfast! Yummy yumm yumm, oh so good! I just love the athmosphere as well. It reminds me of many great places we used to go to on San Francisco ;) finally found some of that in Vienna as well, there is hope, yeeeessss :)

Great atmosphere! Busy environment. Had the breakfast and portion size was small for the price compared to other places. Tried their salad the le Bol salad and this was fantastic with the goats cheese! Highly recommend that

Disappointing - I had high expectations, as Le Bol came recommended by quite a few friends, and although I had the best white Bordeaux I've enjoyed in my life, my salad was something awful. It was super salty, and literally drenched in dressing. If given the opportunity, would not return. 3 stars because of the wine, otherwise 2.

Good place right in the center of shopping for breakfast. French-themed but they had a good selection of breakfast options including omelets. Cash only! At least on Sundays so be forewarned.

Great spot for some French food in the first district! The prices are reasonable, service is good, and the food is delicious. I particularly enjoy the long communal table that lets so many different groups sit all together. Only taking one star off because I got a croque madame expecting a cheesy, hammy bread with a fried egg on top- instead they put salmon in it?! I was a bit confused by that.

Decent Food but HORRIBLE service!! Had Lunch there with 2 girlfriends. We ordered food and drinks (one girl only had a glass of tap water). First of all, it took the waitress about 10 minutes to come to our table and take our order. She was extremely unfriendly to begin with. I ordered a half portion of a salad since I was not very hungry. After about 20 minutes our food arrived. My salad in a bowl so tiny that everything spilled out as soon as I put my fork in it. I called the waitress to ask for a bigger plate, in an extremely rude tone she scoffed at me "you should've ordered the full portion if you wanted a bigger plate". We had some bread with our food but no butter, so we asked for butter, she came back with the tiniest portion of butter I've seen. When the check came we couldn't believe what we saw. They put the tap water on there AND charged us 2 euros for the tiny butter portion!! I will NEVER come back to this place again. Not only was the service extremely bad & slow, and our waitress unbelievable snotty and rude, but to put tap water on the bill and charge 2 € for a tiny portion of butter?? And of course you can NEVER get a table there without calling first.

The place in Wien to get fresh, healthy salads full of color and amazingly tasty treats. Ok, so fresh salads are not a Viennese specialty (you can't bread or fry a salad), but this place gets it right. Have only eaten here once but the salad hit the spot. Came with a beautiful roll that hubby devoured quickly and noted how fresh it was. For dining in, this is family style and getting a seat can be hard; what worked best for us was to go, order and then leave and come back 15 minutes later when our food was ready. A great little place in the heart of the inner city, well worth the time.

I've been there a zillion times because I love it. The salads are to die for! Especially the one with goat cheese which I don't remember it's name (monsieur....) also one of my favourites there is their lemon tart. The staff are also really nice and friendly. I simply love this place!

Great place that offers awesome drinks and delicious food. However, I wouldn't recommend this place for a filling dinner, more like lunch or a snack during the day. Their mint lemonade is really amazing and refreshing. A specialty is milk with either mint or grenadine, we tried both, and they had a really great taste, would recommend the grenadine more though. We tried their specialty salad they are famous for, the one with grilled goad cheese, it was really exquisite, definitely a must try. The terrines are really good too. Very nice place to enjoy your pleasant stay in Vienna!

Best French café in town, BUT also worst service ever. I frequently enjoy my coffee or food at Le bol, but the staff often ignores or forgets the orders of their customers. Nevertheless great food for reasonable prices in a French atmosphere, right in the middle of the town.

We ordered dark chocolate, chocolate with cream, and a muffin. Everything was very good! Also the toasts which I saw at another tables looked yummy. Nice stuff, clean desks, french feeling...

What a delightful restaurant with excellent service by Gregory. We stumbled by this restaurant and was so happy we did. My husband had the French onion soup which most delicious and vegetable quiche; I had (for lack of the correct name) the tuna melt on brown bread and salad. Not only were the the portions were large, but everything was so flavorful. The salad dressing was light unlike the heavy dressings in the US and just the right amount. The menu is mostly salads, sandwiches and quiches but perfect for a causal light dinner. The decor was fresh, open and typically Austrian immaculately clean. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Found this over yelp. Really nice menu, all French, great breakfast, baguettes and salads! Cool and relaxed people from all over. Quite noisy but I don't mind at all. Worth checking out for sure.

Came here for lunch a few days ago. Very cute from the outside and the staff was nice enough. There was a large menu and plenty to pick from but warning that this place is cash only! I got the turkey salad and my boyfriend had one of the baguette sandwiches. Both were okay, nothing spectacular. The turkey was a bit dry, but everything else on the plate was good. Overall I probably wouldn't rush to come back but it was a good quick lunch spot.

One of the first meals I had in Vienna! A great spot for lunch in old town. The vegetable quiche I had was definitely one of the best pieces of quiche I have ever had. I definitely recommend it. I am giving this 4 stars because it is a little pricey for lunch and there is better food out there in Vienna, but overall, a great place.

Love Love Love )))) I really love this nice bistro in the very heart of Vienna and at the same time a bit apart or it. When I came there with my friends who are common visitors there I completely understood why they like this French bistro a lot. It is very cozy and the waiters and waitresses are very friendly and cheerful. They speak different languages: German, English, Russian and French of course!!!))) I think it will be difficult for me to find the right words to describe the menu. There is a variety of sandwiches, nice salads and other French dishes which you can enjoy with a glass of nice wine. I love sitting on the terrace outside and enjoy the meal and a nice company.

This is a busy place on the weekend. We had a great breakfast and enjoyed relaxing and catching up. I had the omelette and the yogurt with coconut. Both were really good. The coffee was excellent!!! All 4 of them I had. The only thing a bit strange is when the bill came the waitress clearly explained that service is not included in the bill and waited until I gave her a tip, we hadn't really finished our coffees and were not really going to leave immediately. Strange way to ask customers for money in Austria!

We ate here twice. Great coffee and hot chocolate. Amazing bread, although I had great bread everywhere in Vienna. We loved the omelets and croissants. Fruit was flavorable. Excellent service. Crowded at 8 am.

We went for a breakfast after reading many positive reviews. The servers were quite unfriendly and the kitchen did not prepare the same quality food to us, compared to other tables that ordered the same dish, possibly since we are tourists who don't speak German. Coffees and espressos were ok, avocado toast was blend, and the croissant sandwich was so so.

I really like Le Bol, it is one of the best French Bistro / Restaurants in Vienna. It is small but not too small, in other words a good size to ensure you never fell crowded. Service is always great with their French accents when they speak, i really like that. More importantly that EVERYTHING on the menu is five stars and above. REALLY REALLY REALLY GREAT

This is a great little lunch spot. Our waitress spoke English and was very helpful. The French Onion soup was one of the best I have had!

I absolutely love this place! The inside is rustic and cozy while the outside seating is nice in the summer. I strongly recommend the salads. Goat cheese one has loads of cheese and fruit and is absolutely delicious. They are quite large and are a meal to themselves. The wine and tarts are quite delicious too.

A great little French bistro and cafe. The food is good and very French. My favorites are the salads and the Sunday brunch menu. The wines are a nice touch, as well. It's always crowded, but never feels like it once you are sitting down and enjoying your meal. The services is friendly. This one is a must try and repeat kind of place!

Menus is limited to salads (excellent), quiches, sandwiches, soup, deserts (great). I expect that everything is good, but I enjoy the salads so much I have not deeply explored the rest of the menus. Friendly service Have the cider.

ABBA? Ouch! Good tea and hot chocolate, nice fruit salad with honey, terrrrible baguette!!! Nothing French about that bread, tasted like airport food. The service is unmotivated, the vibe is miserable.

really like this place. ive been here a couple times and always ordered some salad. i can recommend the one with ham and onother one with feta cheese. both are delicious!