Historic Coffeehouses: Vienna, Budapest, Prague [Paperback]

Carol Dittrich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

This complete guide to all historic coffeehouses in Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, includes descriptions, addresses, hours of operation, menus, photographs and maps.

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About the Author

Carol Dittrich holds a graduate degree in Eastern European History and the Balkans. She serves as an election supervisor, representing the U.S. State Department. Her authentic descriptions, history, and photographs are based on her personal visits to each coffeehouse.

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: Lemieux Intl Ltd (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966726995
• ISBN-13: 978-0966726992
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,538,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Travel > Europe > Hungary > Budapest
  • #66 in Books > Travel > Europe > Austria > Vienna
  • #95 in Books > Travel > Europe > Czech Republic > Prague

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Leave Home Without It, November 26, 2002

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A. Vandelay (Manhattan, NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Historic Coffeehouses: Vienna, Budapest, Prague (Paperback)

This is an excellent guide to finding some of the real treasures in Vienna, Budapest, and Prague - the coffee houses. In this suscinct, yet detailed piece, you become very close to the rich and splendid aromas and bright and unique personalities and romance that each of these social "temples" have to offer. Not only has the author captured the essence of the coffee houses, but she also shares with us interesting historical details, perspectives and notes. Enjoy the comments and discriptions of these "museums" with special attention to one of my favorite subjects, architecture. Absolutely a joy to read and use as a compass through the wonderful streets of these absolutely fantabulous cities.
I rate it right up there with my Perlman cigar guides which have enriched my travel experiences well beyond anything I could have found by just "wandering". Don't leave home without it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Cup of Coffee and More, November 6, 2002

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Gary J. Topp (Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Historic Coffeehouses: Vienna, Budapest, Prague (Paperback)

As we prepare to visit Vienna for the second time, this book is helping us to prepare our itinerary adding this time many visits to those sometimes off the beaten track coffee houses. What a gem of a book, packed with so much valuable current information such as addresses, hours, etc., as well as historic data. Its definitely being packed in our carryon luggage along with a couple tried and true tour books. Here's to the author ... thanks to the last drop! How about some other city editions?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, effective--and best not left to the coffee table!, September 27, 2004

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Vlad "Somewhere over the Atlantic" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Historic Coffeehouses: Vienna, Budapest, Prague (Paperback)

The author delivers a guide that the true European cafe wanderer will find eminently useful.
Departing from the effete texts destined to decorate coffee tables and accomplish little else, the text doesn't waste energy and resources in dwelling on its subjects' aesthetics for the reader's vicarious experience; instead, it presents an abundant array of venues, each worthy of exploring, savoring, and, ultimately, remembering for its own charms.