MY FAVORITE SPECIALITY COFFEE SHOPS & MATCHA SPOTS IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA
I used to hate coffee - crazy right? My addiction to (really good) coffee only started recently, around 4 years on exchange in Toronto 🇨🇦 The exchange was not stressful actually, so that’s not the reason why I started drinking it, more because it was kind of a social thing to do (and I became friends with a lot of Italians, who taught me that the coffee in Canada tastes like “dirty dirty water” 😂)
As I now really can distinguish and am super picky about really good coffee, I wanted to share my appreciation for all the beautiful (oat milk) cappuccino / flat white and (iced) matcha I enjoyed over the years in Vienna. There are of course so many great specialty coffee shops/ places in Vienna, but I wanted to share my favorite with you which you shall not miss in Vienna!
To make it even easier for your find my top speciality coffee & matcha spots in Vienna (and their other branches if they have several places) in my dedicated Google Maps list here.
grey kaffee: I’m so happy this new speciality coffee shop has opened it’s doors close to my home! The beans are carefully selected and have a delicious chocolate taste. The authentic Sicilian cornetti, especially with pistacchio are just surreal and also the vegan hummus bagel is so tasty! You need to come and try it yourself!
Café Exchange
If you’re looking for a unique spot to enjoy amazing speciality coffee, high quality matcha and tasty cakes you need to head to the former post office building designed by Otto Wagner, where you’ll find café exchange. Really loved the poppyseed lemon cake & will come back to also try their lunch!
Vogel Kaffee
If you’re looking for amazing speciality coffee in Vienna, then you need to head to Vogel Kaffee in the 2nd district! Vogel Kaffee is both a specialty café and micro-roastery, offering espresso, filter coffee, cold brew, and nitro alongside tasty brunch, pastries and their homemade cheesecake. Make sure to also try their house blends and get some coffee to enjoy at home too (I love their 100% arabica!) - must visit!
Oakbrew Coffee: amazing new coffee hotspot on Wiedner Hauptstrasse. The lovely team makes you feel welcomed immediately and the coffee is super tasty! The interior is really well thought through, aesthetic and makes you want to stay longer. There are actually also dedicated spots where you can work from . You can also enjoy pastries such as their almond croissant as well as breakfast such as porridge, bread, egg and cheese etc. The café also includes a lovely garden & stay tuned for their 2nd location soon in 1010!
Chasen Brew — Specialty Matcha & Coffee
This new hotspot serves not only amazing speciality coffee but also high quality matcha in multiple seasonal variations. They also have homemade (vegan) banana bread and matcha cake so it’s the perfect spot for a lovely cake & coffee/ matcha date in the heart of the city.
Loka Yoga & Cafe: this new spot is more than just a cafe or yoga studio it’s a space where yoga, a vegetarian café, a small mindful shop, and community come together. I can highly recommend to join their yoga (such as jivamukti!) and pilates sculpt classes first and then enjoy a delicious speciality coffee or matcha in their lovely café afterwards. You can also get some pastries such as croissants and breakfast too. The space is so aesthetic & well thought through and makes you stay longer, chat or simply enjoy the ambiance.
SALZI: New speciality coffee hotspot alert in the 2nd district! Salzi recently opened it’s doors and is offering amazing high-quality coffee in a super aesthetic location (also lovely “Schanigarten”/ outside seating area). Will come back to try their brunch & dinner with vegan & vegetarian options too.
Wildkaffee Wien: super beautiful new coffee hotspot in the 5th district at Pilgramgasse! I’ve loved Wildkaffee from food festivals and am so happy they finally opened their own coffee shop in Vienna as well! The interior is super aesthetic, the team really lovely, the coffee amazing and their pastries from the Felzl bakery so delicious! Make sure to check this new coffee lovers heaven out too!
Café Rooster: lovely new coffee shop in the 1st district serving 100% Arabica beans, amazing vegan chocolate cake and breakfast. The inside is rather small, but cozy and there’s a cute outside seating also available. The couple owning the café is really lovely and makes sure you’re enjoying your coffee break!
Urban Matcha: There’s a new matcha hotspot in town! The cute shop is not offering amazing matcha latte (matcha from Misa) but also speciality drinks such as with mango, strawberry or vanilla. Don’t miss their pastries such as their matcha tiramisu or vegan banana bread!
Coffee Club 1130: amazing speciality coffee, matcha, tasty pastries as well as seasonal specials can be found in this cute coffee shop on Hietzinger Hauptstraße. You can enjoy your coffee inside or outside and the lovely team makes sure you have the best experience. I also love their little shop with carefully selected products - perfect for gifts.
Josua Coffee: If you’re looking for the most aesthetic new coffee hotspot in town where you can find excellent speciality coffee then you need to head to Josua coffee in 1060! Josh, the owner, is super welcoming and passionate about his speciality coffee beans (we even got to try a special filter coffee) so you feel like at home at Josua Coffee. You can also enjoy delicious matcha, non alcohol drinks, cakes, banana bread and purchase the beautiful handmade ceramics, coffee beans and more in the cute little shop. If you’re looking for your next coffee date spot, make sure to add Josua Coffee high on your list!
Maison Naya: lovely new Thai Art Crafts & Café in the heart of the 7th district with a beautiful well curated interior! You can not only find Thai Specialty Coffee, Thai Milk Tea, but also pastries in this lovely spot. There will soon also be a shop with Thai products (from May'26). Really can recommend for a relaxed speciality coffee / Thai milk date in Vienna!
Catch Coffee: Super new hotspot in the 9th district on Währingerstraße offering speciality coffee, matcha (iced and flavored) as well as pastries. The place is aesthetic & small inside and there are sunny spots outside as well so you can enjoy the amazing coffee and matcha in the sun. Can fully recommend to check out this new hotspot!
co rivo rivo: Dolce Vita around the corner is the motto of this newly opened speciality hotspot in 1040! You can not only enjoy their amazing organic coffee, but also homemade sandwiches, pastries, refreshing drinks and aperitivo (Thursday and Friday they’re open until 9pm with prosecco, spritz & crodino etc.). The location is close to Hauptbahnhof and also ideal if you want to combine it with a walk to the gardens of Belvedere. They also have banana bread from Bananig, which is using thrown away bananas from the supermarket and is 100% vegan. Can highly recommend this new hotspot!
Otto und Camillo: lovely new coffee spot in the Otto Wagner Areal. The owners (Tristan and Jonas) are super kind and did a great job with opening this new hotspot. The menu includes coffee, chai, non alcoholic drinks as well as wine, aperol etc for a fair price and you should not miss their amazing cakes (loved the blueberry one & Topfentorte!). You can combine the visit with a nice walk up to the impressive the “Otto-Wagner-Kirche am Steinhof” or simply enjoy the tasty coffee and cake in their cute outside area in the garden.
MiSA: if you’re a matcha lover you need to head to on Westbahnstraße in the 7th district. You can enjoy your favorite matcha hot or iced, with cow or oat milk and in several flavours from the signature misa to the wazuka (roasted nuts, chocolate & wildflowers) or in sweeter ways such as with vanilla, artisan white chocolate or black tahini. Of course you can also purchase their high quality matcha and more such as the matcha chocolate for home (they also have workshops and an online shop & deliver in Austria!
Café Fokus: lovely coffee shop in the 2nd district serving speciality coffee, matcha and chai as well as pastries and cakes. The vibe is super cozy (more seating is upstairs) and invites you to stay a bit or take their coffee to go (will for sure come back when it’s warmer and combine it with a walk to Augarten!)
Celina’s Matcha & Coffee Club: amazing speciality coffee and matcha shop in the heart of the 9th district serving not only high quality matcha and coffee, but also matcha specials. The shop itself is really aesthetic and decorated with lots of love - can highly recommend to visit!
The Coffee: I love the delicious coffee here especially in their newly opened location in the 13th district! It’s perfect to enjoy there indoor or to go for a lovely walk at Schloss Schönbrunn! There are also two more branches in Vienna one in the 7th district at Neubaugasse and one in the city center near Stephansdom. Also make sure to try their matcha, pastries and seasonal drink specialities!
Fenster Cafe: Ever tried coffee served in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone? In the heart of Vienna, in the historic 1st district, the legendary Fenster Cafe is serving up the Fensterccino: a unique coffee experience where your cappuccino comes inside a crunchy chocolate waffle instead of a cup. This hidden gem is a must-try for coffee lovers in Vienna!
OTOTO Store & Coffee (also in 1020): Amazing coffee, cozy vibes (it’s my second living room), delicious (plant-based) treats and meaningful conversations await you at Ototo. The cafe also features a charming concept store with carefully curated independent brands and is one of my absolute favorites. Great news: they’ve just opened another location in the 2nd district!
Cafe Glas:
Amazing new speciality coffee gem in the Raimundhof that instantly won me over. From cold brew to flat white, the coffee quality is truly outstanding. What makes it extra special: Raoul’s wife makes Brazilian treats that are absolutely heavenly (don’t miss them!). Alongside, you’ll also find delicious sweets, including vegan options like a tasty rich brownie. Of course the atmosphere and aesthetic vibe makes you want to stay longer -I can highly recommend to visit Cafe Glas right in the heart of the 6th district.
THE NEW GREEN Matcha Bar: This new hotspot is serving amazing high-quality matcha and tasty matcha drinks such as matcha strawberry and matcha mango latte. I love that their fruity matcha versions are naturally sweet (no added sugar). You can also buy matcha for home and more cute goodies (the green flag cap!) in their little store in the back too.
Nuk13 - Cafe&Vintage: If you're looking for great specialty coffee, delicious matcha and hōjicha by Rami in a cozy, curated atmosphere, nuk13 in Hietzing is the place to be. Here, specialty coffee meets handpicked vintage pieces and carefully selected artisanal products & right across the street, you’ll find their sister, Nook Café with amazing breakfast!
Truth Coffee: finally the stunning location on Kaiserstraße found a new owner & it couldn’t get better than with the amazing speciality coffee from truth! Of course you can also get their famous cheesecake and treats in this location too. Next to this location, you can enjoy the amazing coffee & treats also on Nußdorfer Straße 78 (1090) & Wollzeile 5 (1010).
Café Délice Vienna: My trusted barista, Meysam, already knows how I love my cappuccino and is always so super happy when I pass by for my coffee break and a chat with him - he really knows how to make a beautiful and super delicious cappuccino 😋
Barista united: This speciality coffee shop offers a great selection of freshly roasted coffees from their own roastery in Vienna's 3rd district. I also participated in their coffee workshop where I learned everything about latte art, espresso preparation or filter coffee from a professional barista.
Kuka
If you’re looking for a lovely coffee spot in the new Sonnwendviertel near Hauptbahnhof in the 10th district, Kuka is the perfect place to be! You can not only enjoy amazing speciality coffee, but also tasty matcha variations, pastries as well as cakes.
No Panic Coffee: One of my fav coffee shops with in Vienna! You can expect really good coffee, great service (you get e.g. more water without asking) and a nice vibe - will need to come back for the brunch & cake 😍
Balthasar Coffee Bar: This place is not only a really nice coffee shop, but also a great spot to get some work done. You can select from batch brew, V60, cold bred, cold drip and Chemex.
Kaffein: Hidden in the lesser known streets of the beautiful 1st. district you can find this laid back coffee shop with a nice atmosphere and great speciality coffee! There is also a second new location, Kaffein Zeitgest, in Schulerstraße 1010 Vienna, which you should also visit!
Lieben Wir: this cute speciality coffee shop and concept store located in the heart of the 1st district should be very high on your list! The lovely team offers high quality coffee & beans and you can also enjoy some tasty homemade treats.
Kaffemikcoffee: Austrian Specialty Coffee Shop and Micro Roastery in the middle of the 7th district with vegan pastries (try the cookie!). The cute spot should be high on your list, in summer I love to enjoy my coffee in their lovely outside seating area.
The Pelican Coffee Company: Another great coffee shop in my hood serving great speciality coffee (with water!) and offering delicious (vegan) sweet treats such as cake 🍰
CoffeePirates: Where you can find me for working on my blog or a coffee to go to enjoy in the closely Altes AKH park - super good coffee in a nice work-friendly atmosphere 👩🏼💻
Koun Coffee: this speciality coffee shop has long been on my list and I’m so happy I finally visited the lovely Koun coffee in the 4th district. Next to their amazing speciality coffee you can also find specials such as ube latte and matcha. Also you can try their vegan ube cornetto and I really like their outside seating area.
Café Flora
If you’re looking for a special coffee and matcha hotspot in the center of Vienna you need to check out cafe Flora in the 1st district. It’s actually the first flower coffee shop in Vienna and they offer you to get the coffee with flowers for home! The interior is super cute and I will try their pink cloud matcha and new Ocean Magic Drink (with Blue Spirulina) next time for sure!
What’s your favorite speciality coffee place in Vienna or your home town?
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Lots of love,
Magda 💕
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