3 Best Places to Shop in District 2/Leopoldstadt, Vienna

Local cheeses, meats, and breads, fresh farm produce, and handmade specialty items look and taste delicious here. Stop by for an excellent breakfast, a snack, an afternoon tipple with a plate of cheese or the weekday three-course lunch (for the latter, get here on the early side to nab a table).

With a roster of readings and presentations, and an offer of food and drink, Lhotzky's is a café and bookstore in one.

This former fur factory in Vienna's 2nd District has been transformed into a fashion temple. The stylish interior design is by architect Gregor Eichinger. A lover of the avant-garde styles, Song combines the finest luxury labels with its own fashion designs, plus contemporary styles from young, up-and-coming designers. Shop for fashion, bags, shoes, and furniture here. The website is regularly updated with a variety of events.