15 Best Places for Sweets in Vienna

Zuckerlwerkstatt brings handmade confectionery to Führichgasse 3 in Vienna’s 1010 district, with a colourful range spanning motif candies, fruit jellies, silk candies, drops and traditional Viennese rolled sweets. Live candy-making demonstrations add a playful, craft-focused dimension, making the shop especially appealing to families and anyone curious about traditional sugar work.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 10am–6pm, and closed Sundays.

At Herrengasse 6-8/4, Zuckerlwerkstatt combines a candy shop with the theatre of handmade confectionery. Hard candies, candy canes and other traditional sweets are made by hand, with demonstrations and samples adding an engaging stop for visitors of all ages.

The range includes motif candies, fruit jellies, silk candies, drops and Viennese rolled sweets. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday is closed.

Sweets house on Columbusgasse 4 focuses on Middle Eastern confectionery, with pistachio baklava and halawat Al dscheben among the more distinctive choices. The shop is a useful destination for richly textured desserts and an authentic Oriental flavour profile, particularly if you are exploring Vienna’s 1100 district.

It opens daily from 10am to 10pm, offering a broad window for an evening dessert stop.

Number One Sweets is a dessert buffet and sweet shop on Quellenstraße 30, offering an extensive selection with a strong Levantine character. Nabulsia knafa and warbat stand out alongside a wide variety of fresh pastries, while the welcoming service suits both a quick treat and a larger assortment to share.

The shop opens from 9am daily, closing at 10pm most days and 10:30pm on Mondays.

Alsharq Sweets & Pastries on Alserbachstraße 35 is dedicated to Arabic pastries, with a welcoming counter service and a selection suited to both an immediate treat and a box to take away.

The pastries are known for layered textures and pronounced Oriental flavours, while service is notably quick and accommodating. Hours run until 9pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and until 10pm Friday and Saturday.

Dilies Sweet at Brunnengasse 68/LOK specialises in Syrian baklava, with versions filled with walnuts, cashews and pistachios. Its lighter syrup profile makes the pastries especially suitable for anyone who prefers baklava that is sweet without being excessively soaked.

The shop opens from 8am Monday to Saturday and from 2pm on Sunday, closing at 7pm throughout.

111 Sweets is a candy shop on Laxenburger Str. 101 in Vienna’s 1100 district. Chocolate is a clear draw, complemented by a patient, attentive approach during guided scent-making sessions, where visitors receive help shaping their own signature fragrance.

That unusual combination makes the shop more experiential than a standard sweet stop. It opens Monday to Saturday from 11am to 8pm and closes Sundays.

TAYBAT Sweets on Thaliastraße 66 presents a broad selection of Arabic and Middle Eastern pastries, with enough variety to encourage trying several pieces across the display. Its warm, kind service adds to the shop’s inviting character, while the focus remains on traditional sweets with deep, aromatic flavours.

It opens from 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and from 1pm to 8pm on Sunday.

SHAM SWEETS on Reinprechtsdorfer Str. 55 offers a focused selection of Syrian-style favourites, including pistachio, cashew and walnut baklava alongside kunafa. The friendly, helpful service makes it easy to explore the range, while the sweets suit both an everyday indulgence and a carefully chosen box.

It is open daily from 10am to 10pm, making this a convenient option in Vienna’s 1050 district.

Hoda Sweets on Neubaugürtel 24 is a straightforward candy shop with a colourful assortment of desserts and a relaxed atmosphere. The selection suits visitors who enjoy choosing among several styles and levels of sweetness, with friendly service at the counter.

It opens from 10am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and from noon to 10pm on Sunday, providing a convenient option in Vienna’s 1070 district.

Zahrat Vienna Sweets on Hernalser Hauptstraße 79 combines an elegant presentation with a dessert range that includes cheesecake, cake slices, mono cakes and chocolate creations. Strawberry ice cream is another notable choice, making the shop suitable for both plated-style treats and something refreshing.

The emphasis is on carefully finished desserts, with daily opening from 10am to 10pm in Vienna’s 1170 district.

Confiserie Heindl’s Kärntner Straße branch, at number 35 in central Vienna, focuses on chocolate creations with regional, fair and vegan options represented in its range. The shop is well placed for a compact confectionery stop while exploring the 1010 district, with extended opening through the evening.

It opens 10am–9pm Monday to Saturday and 11am–8pm on Sunday.

Queen Sweets on Lerchenfelder Gürtel 25 offers a generous candy-shop selection with a particular strength in baklava and other Arabic pastries. The combination of accessible pricing and friendly assistance makes it suitable for picking up several varieties without overcomplicating the visit.

Located in Vienna’s 1160 district, it opens daily from 10am to 10pm, giving the shop a broad window for daytime or evening dessert runs.

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.

Kurkonditorei OBERLAA brings classic Viennese patisserie to Josefstädter Str. 31 in Vienna’s 8th district. It suits a relaxed coffee-and-cake stop, with comfortable seating toward the back, melange coffee, cakes and a few gluten-free choices.

The presentation is polished and the signature Oberlaa torte is a natural pick for visitors seeking a traditional sweet break.