Vienna
Looking for apfelstrudel in Vienna? This guide brings together classic coffeehouses, bakeries and restaurants across the historic centre, Landstraße, the 1020 district and nearby areas.
Choose between a traditional pastry-shop setting, a coffee-focused afternoon break, a substantial breakfast or a more flexible evening visit, while checking availability when the occasion or dietary requirement matters.
The options are ordered by how closely their offering fits an apfelstrudel visit, alongside location, café or restaurant style, opening flexibility, related food choices and practical details such as advance booking or custom desserts. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.
Quick view
Open each listing to see services, location, and contact details.
Ranking
#1
AIDA – Café-Konditorei at Elterleinpl. 15 is a Vienna café suited to relaxed breakfasts, coffee and cake, or an evening dessert in a distinctive pink setting. The atmosphere combines cosy, elegant old-Vienna character with a family-friendly feel, while attentive service adds to the occasion.
Its menu and café tradition make it a plausible stop for Austrian pastries, although a specific apfelstrudel offering is not established here.
#2
Generous portions and quick service
Mocarello Caffé & Bar occupies a central Vienna address at Wollzeile 1/3.2 and focuses strongly on breakfast and café dining. Mediterranean scrambled eggs, the Mocarello breakfast and avocado toast are among the more distinctive choices, with generous portions and quick service adding practical appeal.
The peaceful atmosphere suits an unhurried morning, while the daily 8am–5pm schedule leaves Sunday as the exception.
#3
Alt Wien Kaffee is a coffee shop on Schleifmühlgasse 23 with a spacious, warmly designed interior and a menu that extends beyond coffee into Austrian-style dishes. Its coffee range includes Alt Wiener Gold, ÖFB Team Blend, Ethiopian Sidamo, Bio-Mokka and Bolivien Caranavi, with several organic and Fairtrade options.
Chicken schnitzel and vegan schnitzel add substance, though service speed can vary at busier moments.
#4
Immersium Cafe, at Habsburgergasse 10 in central Vienna, combines café service with a particularly memorable coffee focus. Its latte preparation can involve distinct layers of milk and coffee, while apple strudel provides a natural pairing for an afternoon stop.
The friendly service and quieter street setting make it suitable for a relaxed break, with opening hours listed from 10:30am to 6:30pm every day.
#5
Wohnzimmer im 3ten is a relaxed, family-run restaurant on Landstraßer Hauptstraße 126, designed to feel welcoming from the moment guests arrive. Its friendly atmosphere suits an easy lunch or a casual meal with children, while Austrian comfort dishes such as Kaiserschmarrn provide a clear local angle.
The restaurant also welcomes dogs, making it a practical choice for a laid-back outing in Vienna’s 1030 district.
#6
Café Daniel Moser sits at Rotenturmstraße 14 in Vienna’s historic centre and offers a classic coffeehouse setting for breakfast, drinks and traditional pastries. Apple strudel is a clear draw, with a tasty, well-received preparation that pairs naturally with coffee; bagels also suit a lighter meal.
Extended opening hours make it useful beyond daytime, including late evenings and selected nights until 2am.
#7
Novellino is a kosher restaurant on Zirkusgasse 15 in Vienna’s 1020 district, combining a welcoming dining room with carefully prepared dishes and attentive service. Onion soup is a notable starter, and the restaurant also handles catered occasions such as birthday celebrations.
Reservations are recommended well in advance. Opening hours cover lunch and dinner Monday to Thursday, plus Sunday service, while Friday and Saturday are closed.
#8
Omas Backstube is a bakery on Obere Augartenstraße 70 with a strong focus on bespoke cakes and inclusive dessert choices. Gluten-free cakes include strawberry cheesecake, Black Forest cake and chocolate cake, with vegan versions available and one option described as sugar-free.
Custom birthday cakes are another strength, supported by careful decoration and attention to detail. It is a useful address for celebrations or dietary-conscious sweet treats.
#9
Kurkonditorei OBERLAA – Café Dommayer is a classic pastry shop at Dommayergasse 1, away from Vienna’s busiest tourist routes. The setting includes shaded outdoor seating, polished décor and a broad café menu spanning cakes, chocolates and Austrian dishes such as consommé with sliced pancakes and schnitzel.
Service is generally prompt and accommodating, while the branch opens daily from 7:30am to 8:30pm.
#10
Drechsler Wienzeile is a contemporary, airy breakfast restaurant at Linke Wienzeile 22. The menu includes omelettes, Benedicts, forest-berry pancakes and the “Vegans Don’t Bite” toast, giving both classic and plant-based diners a strong starting point.
Its generous daytime schedule suits breakfast or brunch plans, while advance reservations are recommended when timing matters, especially during busy periods.
#11
Öfferl – Wollzeile 31 is a central Vienna bakery specialising in organic sourdough breads made by hand from traditional recipes. Long dough resting times give the range a craft-focused identity, while the bakery also offers pastries and an extensive selection for an early breakfast stop.
The shop opens from 7am to 7pm daily, including Sunday, making it convenient for both morning and afternoon visits.
#12
Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker Show is a bakery experience at Schönbrunn Palace, making it a natural stop alongside a palace visit. The setting combines traditional Viennese confectionery with a show format, plus beverages and substantial food options.
Service can be quick and recommendations are available, while advance booking is advisable. Opening hours are listed daily from 11am to 4pm.
#13
Café Konditorei Ingrid Bürger is a cosy café and pastry shop on Servitengasse 12, offering pastries, drinks and light dishes in a welcoming neighbourhood setting. Its apple strudel comes as a generous slice, with cream available as an addition.
The café opens early on weekdays, making it suitable for breakfast or a morning pastry stop, while the Saturday schedule ends at 1pm and Sunday is closed.
#14
froemmel’s Conditorei cafe catering GmbH is a traditional café and pastry stop on Zieglergasse 70 in Vienna’s 1070 district. The setting suits coffee and cake, with a friendly, helpful service style and a local midday rhythm.
Its catering identity also makes it relevant beyond a quick café visit, while weekday opening begins at 7:30am and Saturday service runs until 1pm.
#15
Vegan lentil soup and warming punch
Café im Raimundhof is a small, cosy café at Mariahilfer Str. 45, tucked into a charming courtyard setting with a little garden and cobblestone alley. Outdoor seating makes it especially appealing in summer, while vegan lentil soup and warming punch add more than coffee to the menu.
Friendly service and daily 10am–10pm opening hours suit relaxed afternoon breaks or an easy evening stop.
For businesses
Map and areas
Use the map to match a pastry stop with the rest of your day. Central addresses around Wollzeile, Habsburgergasse and Rotenturmstraße work well for sightseeing, while Landstraße and the 1020 district offer alternatives outside the busiest centre.
Compare distance and nearby stops before setting out, especially for breakfast, an evening dessert or a planned celebration.
The historic centre has several suitable stops around Wollzeile, Habsburgergasse and Rotenturmstraße. These locations work well when you want to combine a traditional pastry with coffee, breakfast or a walk through central Vienna.
Yes. Some cafés combine pastry and coffee with more substantial breakfast dishes, including scrambled eggs, avocado toast and café-style breakfast plates.
Check the current menu and serving hours if breakfast is an important part of your visit.
For a quick coffeehouse dessert, a reservation may not be necessary, but it can help during busy periods. Book ahead for groups, birthdays or catered occasions; Novellino in particular recommends arranging reservations well in advance.
Vienna has bakery choices that include gluten-free cakes, vegan versions and an option described as sugar-free. These may not be the same as apfelstrudel, so confirm the exact dessert, ingredients and availability before making the journey.
Some traditional coffeehouses have extended opening hours and suit an evening pastry stop. Opening times and dessert availability can change, so check both before travelling rather than assuming the full daytime menu continues late.
A café on a quieter central street may feel more relaxed than a busy tourist route, while the 1020 district and Landstraße provide alternatives outside the core. Use the map to compare the setting and distance with your plans.