Forget espresso – matcha is having a moment. From creamy lattes to refreshing iced teas, the finely ground green tea is taking over Vienna’s cafés. Here are the city’s best spots for a green caffeine kick.
Vienna is long past just Melange and Verlängerter – these days, the matcha latte has become a true staple on the menus of the city’s trendiest cafés. Falstaff has scouted the city and gathered the most exciting cafés where the green stuff is served in a way that’s stylish, modern – and simply delicious.
Since last summer, The Coffee in Vienna's first district has been bringing a touch of Brazilian matcha culture to the city. The must-try here? Ichigo Matcha – a colorful blend of matcha, milk and fresh strawberries that tastes as good as it looks. Perfectly refreshing and wonderfully instagrammable.
New to Vienna’s scene, Chasen opened earlier this year on Rilkeplatz in the 4th district. Named after the traditional Japanese matcha whisk, the café focuses on carefully prepared, authentic matcha. Also available: specialty coffee, fine pastries and a chic, minimalist interior.
With two locations – one by the Votivkirche in the 9th district and another in the 4th – No Panic Coffee is a combination café, brunch bar and wine bar. Alongside the classic matcha latte, there are creative twists like matcha affogato with pistachio ice cream, matcha tiramisu and matcha cake. Minimalist interiors, top-quality coffee and plenty of matcha make it well worth visiting.
Tucked away in Esterházygasse just off Mariahilfer Straße, this small and charming café is full of homemade delights. Alongside excellent specialty coffees, matcha is front and center: from creamy iced matcha lattes to pistachio cornetti with a green twist.
Hidden away in Siebensterngasse in the 7th district, MiSa is a tranquil spot dedicated to high-quality tea and matcha. Alongside classic teas and award-winning organic matcha, the menu boasts modern creations like matcha latte and matcha tonic. Their leaves and powder come directly from small producers in Asia and are complemented by a curated selection of ceramics and textiles.
MiSa Tea
Siebensterngasse 17, 1070 Vienna, Austria
misatea.com
If you’re a true matcha lover, this is the place to be. Here you’ll find everything your heart desires – and all of it authentic and delicious. From hot matcha lattes and smoothies to iced matcha chocolate and matcha-vanilla frappés, their menu has it all. Traditional matcha tea and matcha ice cream round off the offering.
Cha No Ma
Faulmanngasse 7, 1040 Vienna, Austria
chanomavienna.at
Could this be Vienna’s best kept secret for matcha fans? Since opening in late 2024, this café has combined tea culture with ceramic art. Behind it are Richard Eigner, who has devoted himself to Japanese tea, and Maria Schlechter, who curates the ceramics. Alongside carefully selected teas – with matcha as the star – you’ll also find beautiful accessories such as teapots and chasen, the traditional bamboo whisks for frothing matcha.
Green Tea Blue Sky
Porzellangasse 26, 1090 Vienna, Austria
greentea-bluesky.com
Shodai brings Asian patisserie and plenty of green dreams to Vienna, making you feel instantly feel transported to Asia. Alongside classics like matcha latte, there are creative drinks with taro, tapioca or yuzu. Sweet tooths are spoiled with matcha crêpe cake, cheesecake or soft serve with beans and jelly – the hardest part is deciding.
Shodai
Walfischgasse 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria
shodai.at
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