{"id":201,"date":"2015-08-19T15:33:25","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T13:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/?p=201"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:47:10","slug":"bobbys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/shopping\/bobbys\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobby&#8217;s foodstore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bobbyssmall.jpg\" alt=\"Bobby's sign\" class=\"wp-image-26015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bobbyssmall.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bobbyssmall-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>British or American visitors to Vienna who feel a little homesick can take refuge at Bobby&#8217;s Foodstore, just a couple of minutes walk from Karlsplatz in the center of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stocks Anglo-American basics, as well as imported sweets, chocolate, biscuits &amp; drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great at Christmas and Easter for seasonal fare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/concerts-opera-vienna-tickets-l206741\/?partner=visitingvienna&amp;tq_campaign=LG_Bobbys\" rel=\"sponsored\">classical concert tickets<\/a>* in Vienna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See also:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eating-out\/\">Shopping in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">British &amp; US groceries<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bobbysfoodstore.jpg\" alt=\"Bobby's Foodstore shop window\" class=\"wp-image-48381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bobbysfoodstore.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bobbysfoodstore-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(A window into the exotic delights of Anglo-American cuisine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Bobby&#8217;s, you&#8217;ll find plenty of food and drink from (mostly) the UK and USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief among these products are a wide range of snacks, biscuits (cookies), sweets (candy), chocolate and crisps (potato chips), as well as a collection of beers, sodas and other liquid delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This selection has saved my soul on those rare occasions when my palate rejects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/eatingdrinking\/food\/the-sachertorte\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2049\">Sachertorte<\/a> and yearns for the sugared or salted objects of my English past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Bobby&#8217;s is a fine address when looking for some British or American victuals as an alternative bring-along gift for a local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re dying for a packet of prawn cocktail flavored crisps, here&#8217;s the place to go. You may sometimes even find Twiglets there (often known by their alternative name: the Snack of the Gods).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bobbyschocolate.jpg\" alt=\"Box of chocolates and a mug\" class=\"wp-image-72582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bobbyschocolate.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bobbyschocolate-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(The stock changes but British and US chocolate is a reliable constant)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intriguingly, salt and vinegar crisps, once the sole domain of Bobby&#8217;s, now appear regularly in Austrian supermarkets. I attribute this development to my pioneering promotional efforts on the flavour&#8217;s behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The store also stocks basic foodstuffs with a British or American flavo(u)r, such as cereals, teas, jams, and peanut butter. I will unashamedly admit to a continuing addiction to Branston pickle that has lasted over 30 years in Austria thanks to Bobby&#8217;s excellent service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Christmas and Easter, seasonal goods like Christmas crackers, Paxo stuffing or chocolate Easter eggs make an appearance. As do those addictive Cadbury mini eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><em>Ad:<\/em><br><\/div><div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-slug-ids=\"exp206741,exp238032\" data-partner=\"visitingvienna\" data-tq-campaign=\"DA_ConcTour\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Inevitably, prices reflect the scarcity of the products, but you won&#8217;t find many of the items elsewhere in the city. Though Cheddar cheese does now seem to be a thing in local supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and let me also put in a word for the coffee and bagel store next door to Bobby&#8217;s: especially good for vegan and vegetarian bagels and flat breads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P.S. A tip for locals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you actually live in Vienna, do check out the noticeboard near the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pinned notices may help you find various English-speaking groups and activities, whether you&#8217;re pining for the company of your fellow countryfolk or just looking for an English-language playgroup for the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/branstonbobbys.jpg\" alt=\"Jar of Branston Pickle\" class=\"wp-image-54995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/branstonbobbys.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/branstonbobbys-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">(Almost time for another pilgrimage)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Bobby&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually walk up from Karlsplatz station, which is on the U1, U2, and U4 subway lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, take the 1 or 62 tram to Paulanergasse or the 59A bus to Schleifm\u00fchlgasse. The 1 tram, for example, leaves from various stops along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingvienna.com\/ring\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1546\">Ring boulevard<\/a> that encircles the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: Schleifm\u00fchlgasse 8, 1040 Vienna | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobbys.at\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1-odGvNJxxVO1al_uH9Tu0_8owF4Dqpqj\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British or American visitors to Vienna who feel a little homesick can take refuge at Bobby&#8217;s Foodstore, just a couple of minutes walk from Karlsplatz in the center of town. 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