Coffee culture

Since time immemorial, coffee at the Tomaselli has always been served in the classic fashion: on a small silver tray, accompanied by a glass of water and sugar. The Café Tomaselli carries on the Austrian tradition of coffee brewing. For many decades, guests' palates have been delighted with a speciality coffee exclusively roasted for Tomaselli by Julius Meinl, a Viennese roast master who guarantees the inimitable “Tomaselli flavour”. The special blend of carefully selected Arabica beans from Central America, South America and India is freshly ground and brewed according to the proven Karlsbad method (using a drip coffee pot).

Coffee House Classics and Specialities

Among the house's popular classics are the Tomaselli Melange, a mocha with milk and whipped cream; the Häferlkaffee – a large cup of coffee with milk foam and whipped cream; and the traditional Einspänner, served as a mocha in a glass with a dollop of whipped cream.

The selection is complemented by special coffees: The Tomasellis Coffee combines strong mocha with fine Mozart liqueur, while the Biedermeier Coffee is enhanced with a shot of apricot brandy. Of course, classic preparations such as espresso, Americano, and cappuccino are also essential in a true Salzburg coffee house.

"The best way to live comfortably is to drink good coffee."

Jonathan Swift

A Historic Place for Coffee Enjoyment

To this day, the coffee is stored in the so-called "magazine" on the first floor of Café Tomaselli. It was once weighed, ground, and tinned there. This historic room tells the story of the building's long history and is a silent testament to Salzburg's vibrant coffeehouse culture.