Homemade Pastries Cafés in Upper Austria
Everyone knows what an espresso macchiato is, at least since Tommy Cash's song. Guests at the Kaffeewerkstatt have of course known for much longer why the espresso with a dollop of milk foam tastes so delicious. Just like the other specialities, by the way.
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.
Live like God in Gmunden, is the motto when you enter the chic café. Or is it a patisserie, a boulangerie, a bistro? It is what it is, says the love of craftsmanship, which is a blend of French art and regional quality. Magnifique.
A cosy meeting place for artists, authors and bon vivants has been lovingly created. According to several baristas, the coffee is among the best in the steel city and the homemade cakes couldn't be bettered by grandma. A feel-good place for everyone.
A few monuments need to be built to the Viennese wine taster and confectioner Johann Zauner. It is thanks to him that Bad Ischl has been synonymous with sweet craftsmanship and excellent patisserie since 1832. What would the imperial city be without Ischl wafers and Zauner stollen?
Wiener Straße is a vibrant street where global life takes place. And right in the centre is the busy and popular café Die Bohne. Reservations are compulsory, good range of coffee specialities such as flat white. Breakfast with Brandl pastries.
For more than a decade, "Friedl" has been the meeting place for flâneurs with a penchant for exceptional coffee and tempting pastries. Because they taste so good, Elke offers cake workshops and lets people look over her shoulder.
Short and hot roasting is out of the question for quality advocate Kurt Traxl. In contrast to industrial roasting methods, the Mühlviertel native gives the beans time and teases out the best flavours. Very good: the house roast "Kurt", subtle acidity, full-bodied.
When you get talking to Roland Mayer about pastries and craftsmanship it can take a while. But every second is worth it. You would love to be his apprentice. Pure passion, exceptional cream slices. A business with heart.
When guests see the historic building from the outside, they feel transported to a time without worries. In fact, craftsmanship has been practised here since 1878. And the light cardinal slices really do take away a lot of the everyday worries.
The breakfast menu combines the best of all gastronomic worlds. Classic Austrian with soft egg, ham and cheese or a Mediterranean flavour with prosciutto and tomato mozzarella. The vegan version with hummus and couscous is a delight.
Gmunden's insider tip is prominently located by the Traunbrücke bridge, yet away from the hustle and bustle. A chic ambience with trendy dishes for the soul and excellent coffee that couldn't be better in Italy. The pastries bring back childhood memories.
Finally a place that serves iconic filter coffee again. It's fun, reminiscent of the old days and, in combination with the modern breakfast menu, it's a blast. The possibility of adding baked beans or non-alcoholic flint tea is also very good.
It's hard to find so much space and such opening hours in Traun to start the day with a delicious breakfast. On warm days, there is space for up to 100 people outside, and it is open 365 days a year anyway. Perfect for organic tea and more.
Award after award: Maître Chocolatier Johannes F. Bachhalm has been honoured several times for his pralines, chocolates and cakes. And rightly so, because his craftsmanship, unique flavour experiences and commitment to young talent deserve nothing less than gold.
It is not just gingerbread that is on offer here. It is true craftsmanship. It goes without saying that the classic gingerbread, the Nockkante or the delicate chocolate-covered lynx paws taste sinfully good. Only ingredients from Austria.
Sitting here and enjoying your meal has a little bit of the French way of life on the Côte d'Azur. Very chic, wonderful cakes reminiscent of grandma's bakery. Delicious pastries - and sometimes a heart is drawn in the milk foam of the cappuccino.
Good baking requires manual labour. And when master baker Marcus puts his personal fingerprint on every roll, it pleases both fans of craftsmanship and connoisseurs alike. A great traditional business. Very good sourdough bread.
It was a bit of a shock for the people of Gmunden when they found out that the lease for the popular patisserie would not be extended from autumn 2027. It remains to be seen what will happen with the location - at least the excellent cake quality remains guaranteed.
A greissler with fresh pastries in a beautifully furnished restaurant with lots of wood - has a calming effect. Add to that the view of the Bohemian Forest - a feel-good dream. There is also a breakfast menu that fulfils every wish. From classic to trendy to "Laxbröd".