Eissalon Tuchlauben

I love cookies, cakes, pastries, chocolate, and almost any other dessert (I'm just a huge fan of food in general). One thing I remember seeing the last time I was in Vienna, which was only for a couple days seven years ago, was quite a few cafes with some pretty impressive ice cream selections. I'm not talking about a scoop of vanilla on a cake cone that kind of tastes like cardboard. These ice creams were served to customers on outdoor patios in glass dishes, adorned with fruit and little wafer cookies. Naturally, I have to hunt down an ice cream parlor, or Eissalon as the Viennese would say, and try one of these creations for myself. 

One of the Eissalons with the best reviews was  Eissalon Tuchlauben. Judging by the pictures alone, what they serve looks closer to gelato than ice cream. This means it's thicker and richer than regular ice cream. 

Eissalon Tuchlauben's slogan is actually "Das beste Eis der Welt". It's a pretty bold claim and I'm more than willing to put it to the test. According to the website, Eissalon Tuchlauben cares deeply about quality and puts heavy emphasis on handcrafting their product with quality ingredients. There are 21 one regular flavors as well as seasonal flavors and changing house-specialty flavors. Some interesting flavors include macaron, tiramisu, and blood orange. The salon also has over 40 "Eiskreationen", ice creams with various toppings, and offers coffee and juices. All the menu items seem to be under 8 euros and the Eissalon is open from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm Monday through Saturday and from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm on Sunday during the summer. The hours are slightly reduced in other seasons. Eissalon Tuchlauben is located at 1010 Wien, Tuchlauben 15. 

Source: 

http://eissalon-tuchlauben.at/

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