Best Espresso-Focused Cafes in Vienna

Innere Stadt

Specialty coffee in Otto Wagner's stunning former post office, combining quality beans with unique drink offerings and art

Leopoldstadt

Light-roasted beans sourced directly from farms and roasted to their specifications, paired with plants in Leopoldstadt

Alsergrund

Neighborhood coffee spot serving quality beans with warm, friendly service and a no-laptops policy that prioritizes conversation

Alsergrund

Italian espresso machinery specialist and coffee retailer featuring Lelit equipment expertise and curated Italian beans

Josefstadt

Vienna's tiniest coffee shop pouring their own Kaffeemodul roasts with options spanning fruity Ethiopian naturals to Brazilian espresso

Hietzing

Neighborhood specialty spot in Hietzing serving signature coffee blends with latte art, plus all-day breakfast and pastries

Neubau

Vienna roastery café prioritizing farm-to-cup transparency with direct trade beans, individual roast profiles, and precision brewing

Alsergrund

Alsergrund specialty spot serving roast-of-the-day filter coffee with table service, no surcharge on alternative milks

Josefstadt

Cozy Josefstadt neighborhood café with a tremendous coffee selection and homemade cakes in a warmly decorated space

Wieden

Wieden micro-roaster offering both 100% arabica and 100% robusta options with skilled filter coffee preparation

Alsergrund

Welcoming specialty coffee spot offering diverse single origins from strong to fruity profiles, with retail beans and handmade brewing tools for home enthusiasts

Wieden

Modern Viennese roaster serving directly traded single origins with guest espresso rotations and specialty cornetti on Wiedner Hauptstraße

Josefstadt

Market stand roastery delivering freshly roasted beans and expert-crafted flat whites with a focus on transparency and sustainability

Leopoldstadt

Owner-operated micro-roastery and cafe where passionate attention to detail shines through in every cup and freshly roasted bean

Leopoldstadt

Skillfully crafted espresso and filter coffee in Leopoldstadt, featuring Colombian single origins and quality equipment

Margareten

Organic 100% Arabica from Helml Brüder roasters, blending Italian espresso intensity with Viennese Mokka refinement and notable crema

Alsergrund

Vienna's first organic-certified specialty roastery since 2012, sourcing and roasting exceptional direct-trade beans in-house

Mariahilf

Vienna-based specialty roaster and multi-cafe operation bringing world-class single origins and funky ferments to Mariahilf

Josefstadt

Hidden corner café in Josefstadt where knowledgeable barista Robert crafts expertly dialed-in espresso and smooth milk drinks

Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus

Vienna roaster and specialty coffee shop offering 100% single-origin Arabica, barista workshops, and an acclaimed espresso program

Innere Stadt

Viennese micro-roastery in the city center serving their own single-origin beans via pour-over, AeroPress, and espresso

Innere Stadt

Historic Viennese café reimagined with specialty beans from their own Cottage Roasters in Vienna, blending tradition with modern coffee passion

Neubau

Roastery and brew bar inside Kaufhaus Gerngross with house-roasted beans, breakfast and brunch with vegan and gluten-free options

Innere Stadt

Specialty coffee meets 1960s-inspired design in the heart of Vienna, with two espresso options and house-made pastries

Neubau

Vienna roastery Fürth Kaffee's café showcasing their handcrafted single origin beans, roasted in-house since 2010 with specialty focus

Leopoldstadt

Led by latte art champion Ali Vogel, offering rotating single origins and blends with detailed brewing guidance across multiple methods

Wieden

Traceable single-origin beans roasted in-house, served by a dedicated barista team in a minimalist Wieden space

Neubau

In-house roastery serving direct-trade single origins as espresso, filter, and omni roasts with barista courses and latte art training

Leopoldstadt

Sustainability-focused coffee bar featuring Wildkaffee roasters from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with shared commitment to specialty quality and producer relationships

Landstraße

Historic Viennese roastery since 1927 specializing in single-origin coffees and custom blends with on-site roasting

Neubau

Onsite roastery in Neubau offering cupping sessions twice monthly and a rotating selection of five single-origin filters

Neubau

Immersive showroom experience with direct farm relationships and personalized coffee education rather than quick-serve cafe

Wieden

Specialty coffee sourced from traceable farms, featuring beans roasted by Austria's craft roaster Charles Fürht in a tranquil setting

Innere Stadt

Minimalist specialty coffee bar focused on bean origin and brewing integrity, refusing flavor syrups to preserve coffee character

Innere Stadt

Vienna specialty coffee pioneer roasting 100% single-origin arabica beans weekly in-house with wholesale operation

Neubau

Neubau staple serving Berlin micro-roastery beans with pour over options and welcoming baristas in a relaxed setting

Penzing

Vienna's specialty espresso equipment showroom where enthusiasts can test machines before buying and taste coffee across different brewers

Mariahilf

Direct and fair trade Viennese roaster serving city roast arabica and robusta blends, roasted in Brescia with a focus on low-acidity profiles

Margareten

Colombian single-origin estate coffee from the owner's family farm, served as espresso at their 5th district shop and mobile coffeebike

Landstraße

Neighborhood spot serving organic Süssmund house roast with knowledgeable baristas who guide coffee selection in a calm setting

Alsergrund

Vienna-based roastery and café sourcing directly from renowned specialty estates, with meticulous roast profiles and precision brewing

Innere Stadt

Vienna roaster serving their own single-origin arabicas in the stunning Ferstel Passage, with anaerobic fermentation lots and batch brew

Wieden

Viennese coffee roastery and shop offering a diverse range from bold and dry to fruity single origins, plus brewing accessories

Mariahilf

Neighborhood spot in Mariahilf serving consistently crafted espresso with attention to latte art and quality milk alternatives