10 Specialty Coffee Spots in Vienna

Vienna is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and of course, its coffee culture. While the city is famous for its traditional Viennese coffee houses, in recent years, a new trend has emerged — the third wave coffee movement. These hip and trendy coffee shops are all about sourcing exceptional, specialty coffee and roasting it in small batches. They take pride in the art of coffee-making, carefully brewing each cup to perfection.

Check out our top 10 picks for the best third wave coffee shops in Vienna.

Located near Schottentor, No Panic Coffee is not just a coffeehouse, but a place where you can have a delightful breakfast together with a cup of specialty coffee or even a sip of some fine wine. They source specialty coffees from all over the world that you can purchase and take home with you as well. Besides, they offer filter coffee to cater to all tastes! The breakfast options are always prepared with the freshest and organic ingredients, with vegan options as a priority.

Kaffein is a Viennese coffee roaster that was established in 2016 with a mission to produce high-quality coffee with minimal environmental impact. The founders' dedication, passion, and love for coffee can be seen in every aspect of their business. Kaffein monitors every step of the coffee production process to ensure the highest quality of coffee they serve. They believe coffee has a magical attraction that connects people globally.

They have recently opened a second location called Zeitgeist. Their vision is not just to serve the best coffee, but also to provide customers with a range of coffee-related goods and products that align with their values. The space is designed to showcase the best of specialty coffee in a unique way.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a specialty coffee area featuring live roasting, cold brew, nitro, and a variety of beans and origins. There are also four pour-over stations and a team of dedicated baristas on hand to serve you. Upstairs, they offer a fusion of organic food, wine, and slow coffee in an open concept store.

Kaffein Zeitgeist is for sure more than just a coffee shop — it’s a place where customers can immerse themselves in the world of specialty coffee and explore related products and experiences. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, Kaffein Zeitgeist is definitely a must-visit destination for coffee lovers in Vienna!

Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters, established in 2013, has become a favorite among coffee enthusiasts in Vienna for its high-quality coffee and unique atmosphere. Their main focus is on providing customers with a unique coffee experience, offering distinct flavors and aromas while prioritizing transparency from bean to cup. Jonas Reindl values quality over convenience and prioritizes sustainability by choosing to work with farmers who practice sustainable agriculture.

To ensure the highest quality, the company pays close attention to all factors that affect coffee quality, including cultivar, growing altitude, climate, soil chemistry, harvesting and processing conditions, drying method, storage conditions, transportation, roasting conditions, grind size, brewing water, and brewing recipes.

All coffee is roasted in their Roastery located in Westbanstrasse 13, and small batches are used to guarantee consistency and better control over flavor profiles. They can easily share with you where the from you cup of coffee comes from, down to the name of each farmer.

In addition, there is an online shop that offers coffees, accessories, and clothes for coffee enthusiasts. Besides, you can check their website to learn more about brewing methods, highlighting the company’s dedication to providing a unique coffee experience.

The Pelican Coffee Company is a specialty café owned by Adam Kovacs and Vedran Sormaz, which prioritizes customer satisfaction and quality ingredients. The cafe selects beans from Europe’s leading coffee roasters and carefully chooses the best local suppliers for their other products. They offer a range of options for coffee lovers, including coffee for home use.

In addition to its selection of coffee, the cafe also serves fresh bakery and pastries, which are always available to accompany a cup of their specialty coffee. The emphasis on quality is evident in every aspect of the cafe, from the selection of ingredients to the presentation of the products.

The journey of Cafè a Casa has started back in 2011 in Vienna with the aim to introduce a multifaceted world of coffee to the city, offering customers an opportunity to experience different varieties and flavors of coffee. The coffee assortment changes depending on the growing conditions of coffee plants and the company sources coffee from various countries in Central and South America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

The coffee beans in the grinders are regularly changed to offer customers a chance to taste coffees from different parts of the world. The coffee itself is prepared by trained baristas using the LaMarzocco Linea portafilter machine in combination with the Mahlkönig grinder. The classic drum roasting process is used to achieve a balanced medium roast so that you can experience refined coffee flavors such as chocolate, nutty, caramel and fruity.

Balthasar is a third-wave coffee shop that also offers food options from local producers who share their philosophy. Their coffee menu includes a variety of options from espresso to cold brews and iced coffee, as well as teas, organic lemonades, and selected wines. You can purchase the specially roasted coffee beans from WildKaffee both in-store and online. They also held workshops at the Balthasar Lab, located just around the corner, where you can learn about the world of coffee in small groups. Without a doubt, we can say that Balthasar strives to ensure that every customer leaves feeling happy and satisfied with the quality of their products and services.

Kaffemodul, located on the corner of Josefstädter Straße and Strozzigasse, may be the smallest coffee shop in Vienna, but it is certainly one of the best. They serve specialty coffee sourced from their very own roastery — Nomi Coffee. The coffee menu at this cafe is pretty straightforward, you can pick from an espresso, cortado, cappuccino, flat white, or latte. If you prefer filter coffee, they offer three different brewing methods: Kalita, V60, or AeroPress. For those who opt for plant-based milk, oat milk is available as an alternative to cow’s milk. And if you’re interested in making great coffee at home, you can also purchase coffee accessories or beans directly from the cafe or through the roaster’s online store.

Kaffemik is a small and minimalistic coffee shop run by a group of friends with a passion for high-quality coffee. They source their coffee from small European roasters and offer a variety of milky and pure coffee drinks. We highly recommend trying their filter coffee for its rich flavor. Along with coffee, you can taste various cakes and cookies from Pâtisserie Marischka and breakfast pastries from Bäckerei Felzl. Coffee and bean blends are available for purchase, as well as equipment such as hand grinders, filters, scales, and more. In addition, there is an outdoor seating area that can accommodate up to eight people, so grab a magazine or newspaper from the store and enjoy your perfect cup of coffee!

Caffè Couture is one of the trendiest coffee shops in Vienna that focuses on roasting the highest quality specialty coffee and crafting drinks that cater to coffee enthusiasts seeking diversity and new experiences. They offer clean, fresh, crisp, and colorful tastes that showcase the pure natural flavor of each origin. Enjoy your coffee together with some tasty options from their fresh cereal buffet or, alternatively, paninis and cakes.

This coffee shop sources raw beans directly from farmers and focuses on using high-quality, regional ingredients in their food and wine menu. In the morning, it operates as a specialty café and in the evening, it transforms into a mix of aperitivo and natural wine bar. The venue also hosts various guest concepts and events, such as wine tastings and plant sales.