Café Werner
Opened in 1895, this historic Tartu café is famous for its Viennese-style desserts, with a restaurant upstairs.
Located at Ülikooli 11 in the Old Town, Café Werner was founded in 1895 by pastry chef Johann Werner. Famous for its Viennese-style desserts, it has long been a gathering place for Tartu's writers, artists, and chess players; scholar Gustav Suits reportedly held exams here. The first-floor counter sells fresh pastries, classic cakes, and quiches for dine-in or takeout, while the second-floor restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options. Outdoor seating is available. Desserts average under €10 per person, and main meals cost around €20–30. A few minutes' walk from Town Hall Square.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 07:30–21:30, Sat 09:00–21:30, Sun 09:00–21:00, open year-round
Nearby sights
- University of Tartu Main Building
- Tartu Town Hall Square & Kissing Students
- Tartu Old Observatory
- St John's Church, Tartu
- Tartu Art Museum (Leaning House)
- University of Tartu Botanical Gardens
- Toome Hill
- Tartu Cathedral & University of Tartu Museum