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Wilhelm J. Sluka or the Conditorei Sluka is a famous and

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, and a traditional k.u.k. Hoflieferant. It is located at Rathausplatz 8 (previously Reichsratsstrasse 13) in the

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of Vienna, the

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History

The ''Konditorei'' was founded in 1891 by Wilhelm Josef Sluka and his wife Josefine. On the basis of his high-quality products Sluka received in 1896 the title of "confectioner to the

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court" (''"k.u.k. Hofzuckerbäcker"''). The café was patronised by customers of the highest social strata, including the

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. Its central location and discrete atmosphere attracted ministers and representatives from the nearby Parliament Building on the

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, gentlemen from the ''

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'', stars of the

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and members of the nobility and bourgeoisie. Sluka still enjoys great popularity, particularly among tourists. In 2000 the establishment was awarded the ''Goldene Kaffeebohne'' ("Golden Coffee-Bean") by

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.Jacobs website: Goldene Kaffeebohne 2000
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External links

Website of the Conditorei Sluka
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sluka, Wilhelm Josef Coffeehouses and cafés in Vienna Chocolateries Purveyors to the Imperial and Royal Court Buildings and structures in Innere Stadt 1861 establishments Businesspeople from Vienna Austrian people of Czech descent

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