Vienna
Vienna’s sandwich scene ranges from relaxed café breakfasts and freshly baked fillings to Viennese open sandwiches, bánh mì and Korean-style Eggdrop creations. This guide helps you compare options by location, preparation style and convenience, whether you need a quick lunch near Mariahilfer Straße, a takeaway snack in the centre or sandwiches prepared for an office or event.
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#1Faultier Café & Sandwich on Wallgasse combines coffee, cake, bread and carefully prepared sandwiches in a relaxed daytime café. Its house bread follows the Tangzhong method, giving the sandwich menu a distinctive baked-in focus, while turkey and sausage fillings are among the options available.
Friendly, helpful service and English-language assistance make it an easy lunch stop, with opening from early morning through mid-afternoon every day.
#2Fresh, inventive sandwiches
Bastis Sandwich Bar on Rilkeplatz serves fresh, inventive sandwiches in a relaxed bar atmosphere. The menu includes the Wingy with chicken and the Zellerman with a vegetarian celery schnitzel, alongside chips and other creative combinations.
Juicy fillings, tender wings and a distinctly casual setting make it a strong choice for an easy lunch or evening bite. Booking ahead is advisable, particularly when planning a visit at a busy time.
#3Bánh Mì at Faulmanngasse 1 focuses on authentic Vietnamese street food, with freshly filled bánh mì, phở, summer rolls and more. The menu suits a quick lunch, combining fast preparation with approachable prices.
Bun bowls with pork belly or tofu and the bánh mì Bò with pâté are standout choices for a filling, flavour-packed stop in Vienna's 4th district.
#4Korean-style fluffy Eggdrop sandwiches
Freshly whisked matcha and hojicha
CHOI CAFE brings Korean-style fluffy Eggdrop sandwiches to Krugerstraße, pairing them with freshly whisked matcha and hojicha . The Bulgogi sandwich is especially substantial, with a generous beef filling, while the drinks are prepared with a noticeably rich, concentrated character rather than a watery finish.
Fresh preparation and an authentic café atmosphere make this a strong pick for a distinctive sandwich-and-drink stop in Vienna’s 1st district.
#5broad choice of coffee drinks
distinctive espresso tonic
At Währinger Str. 16 in Vienna’s 9th district, Leopolder brings together coffee, matcha and sandwiches in a convenient coffee-to-go format. Its warm atmosphere, kind and attentive service, broad choice of coffee drinks , flavoured syrups and distinctive espresso tonic make it well suited to a quick morning stop or takeaway break.
Indoor seating is limited, so the offer leans naturally toward grab-and-go visits.
#6Buffet Trzesniewski Mariahilf is a classic quick-bite stop on Mariahilfer Straße, known for small open sandwiches with simple, focused toppings. Egg salad variations, chopped herring and cucumber are among the appealing choices, with seasonal combinations such as egg, smoked salmon and sprouts also featured.
The format is ideal for a fast snack, and the wider operation supports pickup at 15 locations plus delivery across Vienna and Linz.
#7Viennese sandwich catering
Huber’s Sandwich in Hernals specialises in Viennese sandwich catering , with options ranging from traditional and creative party sandwiches to desserts and finger food. Its early weekday opening suits morning orders, office catering and prepared food for events rather than a conventional sit-down meal.
The business also offers delivery, while its long-standing local identity gives the selection a distinctly Viennese character. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
#8Duran Sandwich on Mariahilfer Straße offers a broad selection of straightforward, satisfying sandwiches for a quick meal in the 6th district. The menu provides plenty of choice, while helpful, friendly service keeps the stop welcoming and efficient.
Its long-established identity adds a classic Viennese feel, and options such as an organic orange juice make it easy to build a simple lunch or snack around the sandwich counter.
#9Panino Wien is a casual sandwich restaurant on Mariahilfer Straße where fillings can be customised generously. Choices include roast ham, olive paste, feta, rocket, chickpeas, corn, beans, olives, peppers and other fresh additions, with bread finished once more on the grill.
Friendly service, tidy surroundings and substantial portions make it a practical stop for an easy lunch, with late opening on Friday and Saturday.
#10L’Opera Coffee & Sandwich Bar occupies a convenient spot opposite the Vienna State Opera on Opernring. It pairs fresh, filling sandwiches with coffee and a welcoming daytime atmosphere, making it useful for breakfast, lunch or a sightseeing pause.
Service is friendly, though sandwiches may take a little time to arrive when freshly prepared. Open daily from 8am to 8pm, it also offers online table booking.
#11Piotrowski is a central Vienna takeout restaurant combining filled rolls and canapés with Polish specialities such as pierogi, soups and salads. The sandwich offering works particularly well for office orders and catered events, while the pierogi bring a more substantial lunch option with both savoury and sweet choices, including vegetarian possibilities.
Online ordering is available for filled rolls and canapés, with weekday daytime opening.
#12Mamas Café is a quiet, spacious café tucked through an archway into a courtyard at Stephansplatz. It makes a pleasant sightseeing break, with fast service, notably good coffee and a menu of meals, desserts and light bites.
The calm setting is a welcome contrast to the busy central location, while the café’s wider social mission gives the venue a distinctive community-minded character. Weekday opening runs from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
#13Schiacciata sandwiches with an Italian street-food character
Meat, Vegan and Vegetarian Boxes priced at €72, €57 and €68 respectively
Ciao Lara is a Vienna bistro at Taborstraße 1/3 specialising in schiacciata sandwiches with an Italian street-food character . The menu leans on ingredients such as stracciatella, mortadella and truffle cream, while the catering range includes Meat, Vegan and Vegetarian Boxes priced at €72, €57 and €68 respectively .
Its offering suits a quick Italian-style bite or small-group catering, although the focaccia texture and sandwich portions may not satisfy every preference.
#14suited to lively lunches
seating that may extend to an upstairs dining area
Zum Schwarzen Kameel is a long-established restaurant at Bognergasse 5 in Vienna’s 1st district, suited to lively lunches and central dining occasions. Its atmosphere can be notably busy, with seating that may extend to an upstairs dining area .
The setting rewards planning ahead, particularly at popular midday times, and reservations are advisable when a smooth visit matters more than spontaneity.
#15Two spots for eating inside
Slow N Smokey brings a smoky American-style sandwich focus to Josefstädter Str. 105 in Vienna’s 1080 district. Juicy meat, well-cooked fries and generously filled portions make it a strong pick for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner.
There are two spots for eating inside , while takeaway works well for a nearby park meal. The menu suits diners looking for rich, smoky flavours rather than a light sandwich.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Faultier Café & Sandwich (树懒咖啡） | 5.0 | 534 | Fresh sandwiches |
| #2 | Bastis Sandwich Bar | 4.9 | 314 | Creative sandwiches |
| #3 | Bánh Mì | 4.7 | 584 | Vietnamese street food and weekday lunches |
| #4 | Choi Cafe | Eggdrop | Matcha | 4.5 | 714 | Eggdrop sandwiches and matcha drinks |
| #5 | Leopolder coffee to go company I Kaffee, Matcha & Sandwiches. | 5.0 | 54 | espresso tonic and a quick sandwich stop |
| #6 | Buffet Trzesniewski Mariahilf | 4.4 | 327 | Quick snacks |
| #7 | Huber's Sandwich | 4.7 | 49 | Office catering |
| #8 | Duran Sandwich - Das Original seit 1966 | 4.2 | 404 | Quick lunches |
| #9 | Panino Wien | 5.0 | 18 | Custom sandwiches |
| #10 | L’Opera Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 4.0 | 101 | Sightseeing breaks |
| #11 | Piotrowski | 4.9 | 148 | Office catering |
| #12 | Mamas Café | 4.8 | 166 | Coffee breaks |
| #13 | Ciao Lara | 4.9 | 114 | Italian-style sandwiches and small-group catering |
| #14 | Zum Schwarzen Kameel | 4.4 | 6,233 | Lively central lunches and planned dining occasions |
| #15 | Slow N Smokey | 5.0 | 55 | Generous American-style sandwiches |
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Use the map to see how the options are spread across Vienna. Mariahilfer Straße offers several convenient stops for shopping breaks and quick lunches, while the 1st and 4th districts suit central city visits. Check the distance from your route, then confirm opening hours and collection arrangements before setting off.
Buffet Trzesniewski Mariahilf is a natural choice for small open sandwiches with traditional toppings such as egg salad, chopped herring and cucumber. Its Mariahilfer Straße location also works well when you want a quick snack or takeaway stop during a central outing.
Several options are suited to short lunch breaks. Bánh Mì focuses on fast Vietnamese street food in the 4th district, while Duran Sandwich and Panino Wien offer convenient choices on Mariahilfer Straße. Check the route and current service hours before leaving.
Yes. Bastis Sandwich Bar offers combinations such as chicken and vegetarian celery schnitzel, while Choi Cafe serves fluffy Korean-style Eggdrop sandwiches. Panino Wien is useful when you want to build a generous combination of fillings and finish the bread on the grill.
Huber’s Sandwich specialises in Viennese sandwich catering for offices, parties and events. It offers traditional and creative party sandwiches, finger food and desserts, along with delivery. Contact the business early to confirm the menu, order size, timing and collection or delivery details.
Faultier Café & Sandwich suits a relaxed daytime breakfast with coffee, cake, bread and freshly prepared sandwiches. Huber’s Sandwich may be more practical for early prepared orders. Opening times can change, so confirm the schedule if breakfast timing is important.
