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Café Guide: The top newly rated Cafés in Austria

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Concerns about the ‘death of coffee houses’ are a thing of the past! Austria's coffee scene is growing and has gained several new hotspots this year. Falstaff has tracked down the newcomers in Austria in this category and presents the highest-rated establishments in Austria from its café guide.

In the historic castle with its beautiful inner courtyard you can enjoy a classic breakfast with the "castle brunch" playing all the tunes, as well as having coconut rice pudding and cornetto with prosciutto and burrata. Illy coffee and Sonnentor teas are also served.

Wiespachstraße 7, 5400 Hallein, Austria

People are happy to wait a few minutes for Öfferl's excellent organic baked goods. Long established as a cult bakery, the hype surrounding sourdough bread continues unabated. In addition to the delicacies from the counter, the great breakfast is also very tempting.

Mariahilfer Straße 9, 1060 Vienna, Austria

Grätzl café for everyone who appreciates quality, regionality and sustainability. Whether vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free, everyone will find what they need here. The commitment to organic products shows attitude. A modern range and excellent coffee from Süssmund.

Steingasse 40, 1030 Vienna, Austria

One of the top branches of the fine bakery and, of course, the usual top Joseph quality. 100% handmade, 100% organic, and the natural sourdough gets exactly the rest it needs for its full flavour. The coffee always goes wonderfully here too!

Servitengasse 4, 1090 Vienna, Austria

In the heart of Salzburg, the stylish minimalist interior offers the finest bread and pastries made from organic Waldviertel grains, a small fine grocery store, and the best coffee. You can also enjoy breakfast and delicious pastries on site.

Münzgasse 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

The Waldviertel region delights the people of the steel town. Or rather the chic branch of the Joseph bakery is in a prime location on Linz's main square. The quality is, of course, exceptionally high. Crispy sourdough bread and rolls. Top-notch.

Hauptplatz 14, 4020 Linz, Austria

The bread factory of the organic cult baker in the Waldviertel is definitely worth a visit. Here you can take a look behind the scenes and then see the quality for yourself - with fresh pastries, sweet treats or sandwiches.

Kirchenheidestraße 18, 3730 Burgschleinitz, Austria

Breakfast with a wow effect and the breathtaking St Stephen's Cathedral right in front of your eyes. Whether it's a small sweet croissant or a savoury sausage, it's always the perfect start to the day. Quality and service are guaranteed here and do honour to the Figlmüller name!

Stephansplatz 11, 1010 Vienna, Austria

The cosy coffee shop with its stylish interior serves brunch all day long, almost exclusively home-made: from Eggs Benedict on home-baked brioche to sweet Syrniki pancakes. The desserts are also great!

Schallmooser Hauptstraße 44, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Meysam has found his passion in coffee and a home at Délice. Using beans from small farms in special regions, he conjures up expressive espressos, also perfecting them as cappuccinos with a fine latte style. Chocolate brownies are the perfect accompaniment.

Skodagasse 23, 1080 Vienna, Austria

Casual restaurant in a modern industrial style, yet filled with warmth. The varied menu also offers plenty of vegan options. The French galettes are a clear recommendation - sweet or savoury, filled and topped, they are perfect at any time of day.

Kandlgasse 35, 1070 Vienna, Austria

A romantic building with a wooden façade and lovingly designed interior. Fairtrade beans from Tribeka are freshly roasted for espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino and Viennese melange. The homemade cakes and pastries are a real treat.

St. Stefan ob Stainz 145, 8511 Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, Austria

It's a jungle in there! An old pub has been transformed into a stylish, artistic café that makes breakfast dreams come true. Vegan options are a matter of course, plus hip bowls, porridges, pancakes and the whole lifestyle repertoire. Worth seeing!

Ortsstraße 20, 3671 Marbach an der Donau, Austria

A Tyrolean and a Mühlviertler, united in love. In their love for exceptional breakfasts with the best ingredients - vegetarian and vegan. That means delicious avocado bread or hummus bread, savoury shakshuka or porridge with fresh fruit.

Etrichstraße 17, 4240 Freistadt, Austria

This cosy restaurant is extremely creative, both in the cups, and on the brunch plates. Changing coffee specials such as the "Tiramisu Coffee" complement the classics, and there are also hot dogs, sandwiches, and croissants. All are fresh, homemade and delicious.

Sankt Corona am Wechsel 81, 2880 Sankt Corona am Wechsel, Austria

All-day-long breakfast and speciality coffee concept. The funky roasts go perfectly with creations such as Matcha Coconut Cloud, espresso lemonade or Americano-Menta. A hipster hotspot par excellence. Casual and absolutely on trend! Ask ChatGPT.

Babenbergerstraße 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Here you not only get first-class advice on equipment, machines and coffee, but also experience the expertise directly in the cup. A small stand-up café where you can take valuable tips home with you just by watching the preparation.

Währinger Straße 138/6, 1180 Vienna, Austria

The 100 per cent vegan patisserie offers a new take on the art of French baking: Tarts, cakes, macarons and cookies shine with variety, creative combinations and, above all, flavour - and all without animalistic products. Each piece is a visual sensation!

Servitengasse 13, 1090 Vienna, Austria

The café has also become a bright piece of jewellery for the experts in home accessories. A buffet with surprising specialities (coconut milk polenta) meets local Grandoro espresso and a pretty courtyard. Always a good choice: the eggnog cake!

Untere Hauptstraße 5, 7122 Gols, Austria

Whether you're a hotel guest or a breakfast lover, everyone is welcome here. The menu combines hip dishes such as peanut butter pancakes or breakfast tacos with popular classics. A wide range of vegetarian and vegan options are part of the young, urban concept.

Heinestraße 15, 1020 Vienna, Austria

The bistro focuses on brutalist-chic minimalism: concrete, unplastered surfaces, a hip look. From chive bread to porridge, the menu is as minimalist as it is sophisticated - the boys use their imagination to create a bistro in Viennese style.

Gumpendorfer Straße 22, 1060 Vienna, Austria

New opening of the year. South Africans Morné Castelyn and Aina Kleveckaite bring a breath of fresh air with their urban concept (speciality coffee from Trevo, bowls, all-day lunch, etc.). Tops are bread, buns, focaccia, cakes, pastries - all homemade!

Marktstraße 40, 6845 Hohenems, Austria

Smart and refined restaurant with a trendy concept. Breakfast breads taste as good as the piano piece "Für Elise" sounds, opening the menu and making you want to return. Also "Mei o Ei" for example for rye sourdough bread with egg custard and rocket.

Roßmarkt 11, 4910 Ried im Innkreis, Austria

At the foot of Liechtenstein Castle warm boho flair meets industrial coolness. The menu is modern exemplified by the delicious "Signora Aurora" breakfast with brown bread, stewed tomatoes, and pea shoots. At the weekend habsgut becomes a brunch hotspot. Top stuff!

Am Hausberg 2, 2344 Maria Enzersdorf, Austria

A delightful breakfast café where the hustle and bustle stays outside and cosy warmth and comfort can be felt inside. From the very first cup, you know you've arrived. Whether classic Hausbrandt coffee or modern roasts from DeLuks.

Hauptstraße 1, 2870 Aspang, Austria

Say yes, Sagmeister, say "all I avo wanted" for the crispy sourdough bread with avocado, nuts, and chili crisp, or aromatic shakshuka, both of which win the hearts of young people. For fans of the classic breakfast, there's egg, ham, cheese, and two rolls.

Abern 31, 5225 Jeging, Austria

It's the one coffee that stays in your memory. It's the one place you never forget. It's The One Coffee, a declaration of love for coffee specialities, brunch, and freshly baked cakes. Just when the espresso is served. Unique!

Herzog-Odilo-Straße 11, 5310 Mondsee, Austria

This café lives the hipster dream between matcha drinks, high-end speciality espresso, and fabulous-looking flat white with perfectly executed latte art. Two varieties of Fürth coffee rotate in the grinder. With very urban vibes it has long been a fixture on the scene.

Währinger Straße 66, 1090 Vienna, Austria

Climb aboard, please. Those who drink coffee here take a seat in restored lifts and historic paternoster cabins. Trendy coffee creations, creative matcha drinks, and homemade pastries are served. Now that's what you call a coffee experience!

Wiedner Gürtel 4, 1040 Vienna, Austria

For breakfast, you'll find a wide selection. Shakshuka, avocado toast, chili con carne, toast or porridge make for an easy start to the day. Those with a sweet tooth swear by the pancakes with berry ragout or granola on creamy chia pudding. All served with Villa Sandi Prosecco.

Gewerbepark Ost 8, 8504 Preding, Austria