Top eateries for breakfast and brunch in Vienna

Whether in classical style in a coffee house, exotically in the city center, in a trendy eatery or in a cultural environment - having breakfast in Vienna is a pleasure that satisfies all expectations.

There is scarcely a more classic way to begin a day in Vienna than with breakfast in a coffee house. Almost all coffee houses offer breakfast, from the classic Viennese version with rolls through to more sophisticated creations. The true breakfast experiences, however, are offered by other Viennese establishments.

Exceptional breakfast in Vienna

Breakfast from around the world can be enjoyed at the Haas & Haas tea house right behind St. Stephen's Cathedral. More than 30 types of breakfast are on the menu here, all of which are served in the typical national style. The Chinese version with dim sum is served on a banana leaf in a steam basket.

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Food on a plate — Breakfast at Joma – © Joma

Restaurant Hansen in the stock exchange building, interior shot — Hansen – © Hansen

Café Drechsler, coffee machine — Café Drechsler – © Ramasuri

Ulrich restaurant: Interior shot — Ulrich – © Ulrich

Breakfast restaurant SiL, pancakes, bananas, strawberries, bacon — SiL – © SiL

Breakfast at Joma – © Joma

Hansen – © Hansen

Café Drechsler – © Ramasuri

Café Drechsler – © Café Drechsler

Ulrich – © Ulrich

SiL – © SiL

Joma specializes in egg dishes in just about every variation imaginable. The appetizing breakfast bowls, such as Bircher muesli and acai bowls, also come highly recommended.

The breakfast served at Meierei in Stadtpark, which belongs to Restaurant Steirereck, is sensational. Everything has that certain something extra here. There is even a Viennese brunch with ‘beuschel’ (pig’s lights) or goulash.

At Hansen, diners sit surrounded by wonderful plants. The restaurant in the old stock exchange has a varied breakfast menu. Above all the variety of egg dishes is a hit - sometimes truffled with salmon, sometimes with pumpkin seed oil.

The Motto am Fluss is also known for its great breakfast offerings and beautiful ambiance. In addition to creative breakfast combinations and egg dishes, the menu also features wholesome porridge and sweet offerings such as French toast.

Café Drechsler shows what can be made with eggs. From omelets to poached eggs of every variety, everything is on the menu here. And not to forget the sweet breakfast ranging from pancakes to porridge.

The breakfast menu at Ulrich is extensive. A range of breads, creatively assembled breakfast plates and smoothies keep things interesting.

SiL serves breakfast all day long and the dishes are perfect for a quick bite to eat. The dishes range from sweet to savoury.

It goes without saying that bakeries like Joseph Brot also serve a great breakfast. At Joseph, everything revolves around the famous sourdough bread, served in various styles and complemented by muesli, porridge and egg dishes.

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Magdas Hotel, restaurant: interior view — magdas Lokal – © BWM Architekten / Severin Wurnig

Gerstner Beletage in Palais Todesco — Gerstner Café-Restaurant – © Gerstner

Lab, interior view — Labstelle – © Marcel Drabits

magdas Lokal – © BWM Architekten / Severin Wurnig

Gerstner Café-Restaurant – © Gerstner

Labstelle – © Marcel Drabits

Brunch at the weekend

The Gerstner Café-Restaurant offers brunch in the magnificent rooms of Palais Todesco every Sunday from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. All sorts of delicacies are served with a view of the Vienna State Opera.

A breakfast as in the days of the emperor awaits visitors at the Sisi buffet in Café Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace (Su 9.00 am - 11.30 am).

Tuck into an extensive breakfast buffet at magdas Lokal, where you'll find high-quality organic food with many oriental influences. Brunch is available until 3:00 PM at the weekends.

Brunch at the Daniel Bakery is also popular on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Hot, cold and seasonal dishes are also served alongside the buffet.

The "Flying Breakfast" at the Labstelle is only held on Saturdays: The kitchen serves small dishes continuously from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm - for a flat-rate price.

Breakfast with a view in Vienna

The Aurora Rooftop Bar offers breakfast delights overlooking the rooftops of Vienna. A rich breakfast buffet with regional and seasonal delicacies awaits you at the weekend. The breathtaking view of Vienna is included free of charge.