Here you can find Vienna's best Käsekrainer

I love Käsekrainer. Whether drunk at four in the morning or as lunch - it is by far Austria's best dish. Originally it was a Slovenian specialty from Carniola, refined with cheese by two Upper Austrians in the 1960s. Up to 20 percent Emmental cheese is inside the sausage - which makes a significant difference. But more on that later.

Meanwhile, the Käsekrainer has become the culinary landmark of Vienna's sausage stands. In many tourist guides, it is probably advertised together with Almdudler, making it a tourist "starter menu". Completely justified, in my opinion. However, there are only a few Käsekrainer that really taste good when you don't have three per mille of alcohol in your blood.

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Bitzinger is probably the classic and in my eyes completely overrated. The Käsekrainer from "Scharfen Rene" also disappointed me recently - I had high expectations that were unfortunately not met. Through a tip and a video that I unfortunately can no longer find, I came across my new favorite.

And here's where you can get Vienna's best Käsekrainer: "eh scho wuascht". Admittedly quite out of the way, but the journey to Simmering to the Central Cemetery is worth it. I ate the sausage quite classically, with mustard, ketchup, and a bread roll. And what can I say: Absolutely delightful, and it was truly delicious even when completely sober.

Here you can find Vienna's best Käsekrainer.

The cheese content makes the difference

My theory as to why it tasted so good is based on a video that I simply can't find anymore. The sausage from "eh scho wuascht" contains particularly large amounts of cheese. You can taste it too. The cheese is not unpleasantly "much", but simply fits perfectly with the fried sausage. There were also bonus points for the crust, which then perfectly rounded off the whole thing.

If you don't want to make the long journey to Simmering, then there is salvation for all Lower Austrians and Floridsdorfers. The Käsekrainer is produced by the Wild butcher shop. They have their headquarters in Gaweinstal in the Mistelbach district. They also have a sales stand at the Floridsdorf market stands 51-52 - but they only sell on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Other favorites?

Although I have eaten many Käsekrainer in different situations, I am always open to new suggestions. So please send them to my email address or leave a post directly on Twitter or Bluesky.