Looking for roast coffee in Vienna? This guide brings together specialist roasteries and cafés across districts including Landstraße, Neubau, Leopoldstadt, Mariahilf and Margareten. Compare places for home brewing advice, single-origin or filter coffee, breakfast, pastries, laptop time and quiet breaks, then check the opening hours and current menu before setting out.
Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.
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#1Kafana is a small café near Praterstern, tucked onto a calm street in Vienna’s 2nd district. Coffee is roasted in-house, with classic preparations and pour-over options for exploring different beans.
Pastries complement the drinks, while the warm, personal welcome gives the space an intimate neighbourhood character. It is a particularly good match for a quiet coffee rather than a rushed takeaway.
#2Roasted blends and single-origin coffees from around the world
Mocca Brasil Kaffeerösterei is a specialist Vienna roastery at Rennweg 75, focused on roasted blends and single-origin coffees from around the world. Its range suits both everyday brewing and more exploratory palates, with staff able to help navigate the selection.
The business also sells and repairs coffee machines, making it useful for home brewers seeking beans, equipment or practical guidance in one place.
#3Cafebrennerei Franze is a neighbourhood café in Vienna’s 18th district, with a comfortable local feel and a strong focus on coffee. It is well suited to a morning cup, a relaxed family stop or a quiet break, with cakes and a welcoming atmosphere adding to the appeal.
The café opens early on weekdays and remains open through the weekend, including Sunday afternoons.
#4Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters combines small-batch roasting with carefully selected, ethically sourced coffee at its Westbahnstraße café. Visitors can watch the roasting process, then choose from espresso, batch brew and pastries such as banana cake or croissants.
The compact space has a friendly, laptop-friendly atmosphere, making it equally suitable for a focused work session or a properly prepared coffee break.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kafana | 5.0 | 114 | Slow coffee |
| #2 | Mocca Brasil Kaffeerösterei | 4.9 | 237 | Home brewers |
| #3 | Cafebrennerei Franze | 4.7 | 549 | Morning coffee |
| #4 | Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters | 4.6 | 749 | Coffee-focused stops |
Use the map to see which coffee stops fit your route through Vienna. Rennweg, Westbahnstraße, Mariahilfer Straße and Pilgramgasse suit central plans, while Schulgasse, Heinestraße and Thaliastraße offer neighbourhood alternatives. Checking the distance between stops can help you plan a short tasting walk or choose the most convenient café for a longer break.
Mocca Brasil Kaffeerösterei on Rennweg is the clearest choice for buying roasted blends and single-origin coffees. Staff can help guide the selection, and the shop also supports home brewers with coffee machine sales and repairs.
Kafana | Coffee & Roastery offers classic preparations and pour-over coffee in a calm Leopoldstadt setting. Wildkaffee Wien on Pilgramgasse is another strong option for hand-brew filter coffee, origin-focused preparation and specialty tasting.
COFFEEWERK on Mariahilfer Straße pairs coffee with breakfast-friendly choices, cinnamon rolls and cakes. Josua Coffee offers a calmer morning stop with carrot cake and lemon loaf, while Cafebrennerei Franze adds a neighbourhood café atmosphere and cakes.
Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters on Westbahnstraße is described as laptop-friendly and serves espresso, batch brew and pastries. Before travelling, check the current seating situation if you need to work for an extended period.
Kafana has an intimate neighbourhood feel on a calm street, while frei Yoga & Café offers a peaceful hidden garden in Ottakring. Josua Coffee on Hofmühlgasse is also suited to a slower daytime coffee and breakfast stop.
