Vienna
Finding a good croissant in Vienna depends on more than the pastry itself. Choose a compact central stop for early coffee and takeaway, a market-area bakery for breakfast, or a French-style patisserie for almond croissants and a slower café visit.
This guide brings together options across the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th and 18th districts, with practical differences in location, atmosphere and pastry selection.
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#1Cesza’s - Frühstück am Volkertmarkt is a bakery and breakfast stop at Volkertplatz 13, where an inviting atmosphere meets a carefully presented pastry selection. The welcome is warm and the service patient, including clear explanations for visitors who do not speak German.
Coffee and pastries make it a natural morning destination, particularly for those looking for a personal, unhurried start near Volkertmarkt.
#2A small, inviting French-style patisserie atmosphere
At Otto-Bauer-Gasse 2 in Vienna’s 6th district, Peti Pari brings a small, inviting French-style patisserie atmosphere to its pastry-shop setting. Sweet and savoury treats are prepared visibly in front of the counter, adding a distinctive touch to the visit.
Croissants and pastries come in generous portions, with the almond croissant an appealing choice for those seeking a classic French-inspired bake alongside attentive staff and a relaxed setting.
#3Lilla Soul Boulangerie on Gersthofer Straße 59 follows a French baking tradition, with bread, viennoiserie and pâtisserie at the centre of its offer. Its almond croissant is a particular draw, while the range also includes plain and filled croissants, brioche, baguettes, Topfengolatsche and elaborate tarts.
Choose it for a pastry-led visit or to take home well-made bakery goods from Vienna’s 18th district.
#4Öfferl’s Landstraßer Hauptstraße bakery brings its organic sourdough approach to a central Vienna location. Alongside bread, the pastry counter includes plain croissants, pain au chocolat and cream doughnuts, with the croissant and dark-chocolate filling especially suited to a simple breakfast.
The shop is open daily at Landstraßer Hauptstraße 19, making it a practical choice for a pastry stop, takeaway or an easy morning bite.
#5The Öfferl branch on Schottengasse combines a small café feel with the bakery’s organic natural-sourdough tradition. It is a handy central stop for coffee and bakery items, including croissants, with tiny tables for a short sit-down break.
Handmade breads and long-fermentation methods define the wider offer, while the convenient 1010 location works well for a morning pastry or a quick coffee between city appointments.
#6Patisserie Marischka is a small bakery and café on Gredlerstraße, known for homemade tarts, viennoiseries and coffee in a relaxed neighbourhood setting. The desserts favour a more natural, less sugary style, with an artistic finish that suits an unhurried afternoon treat.
A few outdoor tables add to its café appeal, while the chef’s direct presence gives the visit an intimate, personal character.
#7knockbox is a small coffee shop on Josefstädter Straße 60, built mainly around takeaway coffee and quick breakfast stops. The barista-led coffee is a strong part of the offer, with flat whites, iced lattes, oat and soy milk, and snacks such as vegan cookies.
Croissants include both plain and vanilla-cream versions, making this a practical choice when you want quality coffee and a pastry without a long sit-down.
#8La Mercerie on Berggasse 25 offers a charming Paris-inspired setting for breakfast, coffee and pastries. Its interior and atmosphere are a major part of the appeal, complemented by polite, helpful service and delicacies such as pain au chocolat and éclairs with pistachio cream.
It suits a leisurely morning or afternoon pause, with a welcoming café mood and dog-friendly setting in Vienna’s 9th district.
#9Vegan pistachio croissants
Grey Kaffee is a small café at Kalvarienberggasse 32 with a clear pastry highlight: vegan pistachio croissants . The coffee is another reason to make the trip to Vienna’s 17th district, while the few indoor and outdoor tables create a friendly, intimate setting.
It is best suited to a focused pastry-and-coffee stop rather than a long gathering, especially during busier periods when seating can fill quickly.
#10Bäckerei Felzl - Wir lieben Brot is a bakery café on Lerchenfelder Straße with a comfortable atmosphere for coffee, pastries or a light breakfast. The spacious setting also works well for laptop time, while the offer extends beyond croissants to mocha, café latte and vegetarian quiche.
Choose it for a practical bakery stop in Vienna’s 7th district, particularly when you want somewhere to sit rather than simply collect a pastry.
#11Obsthunger is a tiny coffee shop on Sankt-Elisabeth-Platz, ideal for a quick coffee , croissant or a slower late-morning pause by the window. Homemade cakes, outdoor tables and views of the passing street give it a relaxed neighbourhood character, while its position near the train station is convenient for travellers.
With only a few tables and a counter, it works best for small visits or takeaway.
#12Das Lazy is a vegan pastry shop on Währinger Straße 133, offering coffee, creative pastries and a particularly appealing almond croissant. The all-vegan range makes it a useful destination for plant-based breakfast or an afternoon treat, with cold-brew combinations adding variety to the drinks menu.
Weekend opening supports a relaxed pastry run, while weekday availability is more limited and the shop closes on Monday through Wednesday.
#13CRO at Lugeck 3 is a patisserie built around distinctive croissants and cakes, including combinations such as strawberry croissant and San Sebastián cheesecake. The outdoor seating is pleasant, while the friendly team adds to the easygoing atmosphere.
Sweet-and-savoury pairings can help balance richer pastries, and the central 1010 location makes it convenient for a dessert break or an unusual croissant stop during a day in Vienna.
#14The CRO café on Wollzeile 12 pairs a central Vienna location with coffee, matcha-based drinks and filled croissants . The lemon croissant is a particularly distinctive choice, combining flaky pastry with a bright citrus filling, while the menu also includes pistachio croissants and mango matcha lattes.
It is a convenient stop for trying imaginative flavour combinations, though the pastry selection can vary in execution.
#15Filled New York-style pastries
NEW YORK ROLLS is a Vienna bakery specialising in filled New York-style rolls, with flavours such as pistachio, Oreo, caramel, Lotus, Nutella, raspberry and cinnamon. The pastries are rich, generous and designed as an indulgent treat alongside coffee, breakfast or a quick stop while exploring the city.
There are a few seats inside, while takeaway is particularly convenient. Unfilled rolls are also available, and the pastry can be enjoyed with lattes or other coffee drinks. For a more relaxed visit, the small café setting works well for a sweet break rather than a full meal.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cesza's - Frühstück am Volkertmarkt | 5.0 | 172 | coffee and a welcoming market-area stop |
| #2 | Peti Pari | 4.7 | 323 | French-style pastries |
| #3 | Lilla Soul Boulangerie | 4.7 | 285 | Almond croissants |
| #4 | Öfferl - Landstraßer Hauptstraße 19 | 4.5 | 983 | Breakfast pastries |
| #5 | Öfferl - Schottengasse 3a | 4.6 | 449 | Central coffee stops |
| #6 | Patisserie Marischka | 4.8 | 153 | Artful pastries |
| #7 | knockbox | 5.0 | 83 | Takeaway coffee |
| #8 | La Mercerie | 4.4 | 1,407 | Leisurely coffee |
| #9 | Grey Kaffee | 4.5 | 437 | Vegan croissants |
| #10 | Bäckerei Felzl - Wir lieben Brot | 4.4 | 780 | Coffee breaks |
| #11 | Obsthunger | 4.5 | 285 | Quick coffee |
| #12 | Das Lazy | 4.7 | 92 | Vegan croissants |
| #13 | CRO | 4.1 | 1,036 | Creative croissants |
| #14 | CRO | 4.5 | 65 | Filled croissants |
| #15 | NEW YORK ROLLS | 4.0 | 276 | A sweet coffee break |
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Use the map to compare central stops around Schottentor and Schottengasse with neighbourhood bakeries in Leopoldstadt, Mariahilf, Landstraße, Josefstadt and Währing. It can help you choose somewhere close to your accommodation, plan a pastry walk, or avoid crossing the city when you only need a quick morning takeaway.
Croissant Corner is suited to an early coffee and pastry stop in Schottentorpassage. Other central bakeries may also work well, but opening hours can vary by branch and day, so check the current schedule before setting out.
Peti Pari in Mariahilf and Lilla Soul Boulangerie in Währing are particularly relevant choices for almond croissants. Both are better suited to visitors who want a pastry-led destination rather than only a fast coffee pickup.
Cesza’s at Volkertmarkt is a natural breakfast choice, combining coffee, pastries and a welcoming market setting. Öfferl’s Landstraßer Hauptstraße branch is another practical option for breakfast pastries and takeaway bakery goods.
Peti Pari offers a small French-style patisserie atmosphere, with sweet and savoury treats prepared at the counter. Lilla Soul Boulangerie is also a strong fit if you want French pastries, viennoiserie and artisan bread in one visit.
Croissant Corner, Öfferl on Schottengasse and knockbox all suit short visits. Their central or compact formats make them convenient when you want coffee and a croissant without planning a long café session.
Yes. Lilla Soul Boulangerie offers croissants alongside baguettes and other French bakery items, while Öfferl focuses on organic natural-sourdough baking. These are useful choices when you want to take home bread as well as enjoy a pastry.
