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Würstelstand Leo is Vienna’s oldest sausage stand

From the very beginning, it has been our passion to always serve the best quality so that everyone feels comfortable and it tastes good!

Leopold Mlynek Sr. founded the Würstelstand Leo in 1928. Later, Federal Chancellor Dr. Bruno Kreisky was among the guests. Vera Tondl, née Mlynek, has been running the family business in the 3rd generation since 1991. Patrick Tondl joined the family in 2020 and is now the 4th generation to run Würstelstand Leo.

In 1997, Vera Tondl rebuilt the stand, which has shone in turquoise and white ever since. To this day, the LEO is a popular meeting place day and night! Artistic events and tastings also take place here. Even film and video shoots or celebrity interviews are not uncommon at LEO.

The legendary Käsekrainer is particularly popular, and here the giant Käsekrainer – BIG MAMAfor one to four people, garnished with homemade sauces, pastries and savory side dishes. The extensive menu includes 60 dishes and menus, as well as a selection of around 40 drinks! For international guests who like to visit Vienna’s oldest sausage stand, the menu is of course also available in English.

With selected local suppliers, Würstelstand Leo focuses strongly on the best quality and offers a selection of vegetarian dishes, such as our veggie Bosna and vegetarian Käsekrainer. The large range is constantly being developed and new products with a modern, trendy touch are being tried out. There are always seasonal offers, such as the white sausages with pretzels at Oktoberfest time.

In 2024, Patrick Tondl and Rene Kachlir from the sausage stand “zum scharfen Rene” founded the Association of Viennese Sausage Stands. Together with the support of the members of the association, especially Sepp Bitzinger, sausage stand at the opera, and Patricia Pölzl from the sausage stand “eh scho wuascht” at the central cemetery, the association achieves the registration of the Viennese sausage stand culture in the intangible cultural heritage at UNESCO.

In 2028, Würstelstand Leo celebrates its 100th anniversary. Vienna must prepare for the biggest celebration ever to take place at a sausage stand.