Trześniewski Sandwiches (Trześniewski Brötchen)

Trzesniewski brötchen are a type of open-faced sandwich emblematic of the Viennese buffet Trzesniewski. The base of this morsel-sized belegte brote is rye bread cut into a specific rectangular shape, which is then covered with various spreads and toppings.

Some of the more popular choices include bacon with egg, salami, tomato, smoked salmon, mushrooms, and paprika. The number of varieties is finite and currently stands at 26, each meticulously prepared according to the recipes that have gone virtually unchanged for more than a hundred years of Trzesniewski history.

They were brought to Vienna by the Polish cook Franciszek Trześniewski, who opened his first store in 1902 on the Tiefer Graben Street. Shortly after, Trześniewski moved to Dorotheergasse Street, where the flagship location of this small buffet chain remains to this day.

Nowadays, buffet Trzesniewski rightfully holds the title of one of the most unique, esteemed, and beloved gastronomy landmarks in Vienna. Their sandwiches are a practical and delectable treat, usually accompanied by pfiff of beer (1/8L in a small glass) or a shot of Polish vodka