4Schweden Espresso
Walk into this downtown watering hole on a weekday, and you’ll glimpse a mellow and predictable bar crowd: students, construction workers, graying alcoholics, a few oldtimers in the back huddling over a chessboard. Come Saturday evening, an influx of young Viennese monopolize the place drawn by the old-school vibes (jukebox!), low prices, and central location. Needless to say: you're here for the throwback atmosphere, not the quality of drinks. Cash only.
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