At a glance
Family check
2.5 of 5
Checked on site · we visited with our kids and would gladly go back
- Pram access: partly2 steps, patio step-free
- Room for the pram: yesenough room inside
- High chair: no
- Changing table: no
- Decaf coffee: yes
- Playground nearby: yesplayground at the Altes AKH
- Third-wave coffee Bonus: yesour personal coffee pick
Smoke-free outdoor seating: no (small patio)
With smoke-free outdoor seating, this place would get 3.2 instead of 2.5 points. Why this matters to us
We love this place. Tucked away on Pelikangasse, just around the corner from busy Alser Straße, the Pelican is a cosy little hideaway. If you’re looking for somewhere quieter, give it a try.
With a pram
First you’ll need to navigate two steps up, but once inside there is room to manoeuvre your pram. To avoid the steps altogether, grab a spot on the small seasonal patio out front.
Coffee, cake and service
There is a small selection of cakes and sweet treats. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable: I had barely been staring at the coffee beans for a few seconds before I was offered help and explanations. The Pelican now also sells its own beans – specialty coffee roasted exclusively for the café, handy for home baristas.
Kid-friendliness
Kids are definitely welcome here. Sadly there are no high chairs or changing table, but there is decaf – good to know if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. The Altes AKH campus with lawns and a playground is close by if the kids need to run around.
Our verdict
A quiet, friendly café with very good coffee and its own beans. Ideal for a relaxed coffee with a baby or toddler; for a longer stay with small children the facilities are missing.
Enjoy!
Hilary & Markus
Cover photo: © The Pelican Coffee Company
Find more places where kids are welcome in our guide to family-friendly cafés in Vienna.