Vienna Vegan Guide: Best Restaurants, Hotels, + More

A visit to Vienna comes with no shortage of tradition and history. If you’re interested in the long-reigning Habsburg family and the life and sounds of Mozart, you’ve come to the right place. But, if you’re also looking for beautiful gardens, cozy cafes, a diverse assortment of vegan food, you’ve also come to the right place! Vienna is traditionally known for its hearty Austrian cuisine, which is heavily meat and dairy-based, the number of vegan options have steadily been growing! Vienna boasts a variety of dedicated vegan and vegetarian restaurants, bakeries, and even ice cream shops. You can find everything from fine dining to schnitzel!

Karma Food

Multiple locations throughout Vienna
These hip vegetarian cafes are all about creating delicious food in a really fun and welcoming environment. You’ll find a rotating weekly menu of dishes with a heavy Indian influence — you’re guaranteed to find a flavorful curry a couple of times a week! They also sell their own spices, sauces, and dips (incase you’re looking for something tasty to take home).

Vegetasia

Ungargasse 57, 1030 Wien, Austria
You’ve got to visit Vienna’s first vegetarian Taiwanese restaurant for its savory cuisine. Their menu features a fantastic selection of noodles, soup, and salads — some with inspiration from other Asian cultures.

Velani

Schönbrunner Str. 235, 1120 Wien, Austria
Curious about traditional Austrian and Viennese cuisine (of course, vegan)? Come here! The team behind this charming cafe is showing diners that traditional cuisine doesn’t have to be laden with cruelty. On their menu you’ll find specialties like, liver dumpling soup, fried cheese with lingonberry jam, potato fritters, and more.

Vinavegana

Koppreitergasse 28, 1120 Wien, Austria
Come enjoy the flavors of Vietnam at this family-run spot! The couple behind this restaurant is on a mission to showcase the beautiful flavors of Vietnamese cuisine but in a healthy and plant-based way. You’ll find tons of traditional dishes infused with creative ingredients like vegan tuna (ThunVisch) and shrimp!

Sattva Vegan

Apostelgasse 29-31, 1030 Wien, Austria
It’s easy to see why this spot is well-loved by locals! Their European and Indian-inspired menu seeks to bring harmony and balance into all of its dishes. The menu changes regularly and features flavorful curries, hearty goulash, and many house-made sweets.

Pepper and Ginny

Ballgasse 5, 1010 Wien, Austria
This vegan Viennese deli is the place for the best sandwiches, cheeses, antipasti, and carrot lox! Don’t miss the triple grilled cheese with nonstop layers of melty vegan cheese.

Swing Kitchen

Schottenfeldgasse 3, 1070 Wien, Austria – five locations throughout Vienna
This vegan burger joint has a fantastic selection of burgers (duh), salads, chick’n nuggets, along with vegan schnitzel! But, my favorite part is their running tally of how many animals and resources they’ve saved!

Tolstoy – Plant-Based Eatery

Rechte Wienzeile 1B, 1040 Wien, Austria
I hope to see a Tolstoy Eatery in every town! This modern and innovative cafe is leading the scene with its casual concept built around a super flavorful and fun lineup of food. You’ll find hearty bowls, pizza, pita sandwiches, and more. One more super awesome thing about this spot — they have vegan vending machines! I haven’t see that anywhere else.

Hollerei

Hollergasse 9, 1150 Wien, Austria
This chic plant-based spot is a terrific place for a special night out. Their menu focuses on seasonal and mostly organic ingredients to create a mix of globally-inspired fare from curry to burgers.

Garbanzo

Brunnengasse 70, Brunnenmarkt Stand 112, 1160 Wien, Austria
This vegan Middle Eastern spot will have you coming back for seconds! Zesty house-made sauces top their crispy falafel, French fries, salads, and much more. 

Pizzi’s & Cream

Burggasse 25, 1070 Wien, Austria
Is there anything better than an authentic slice of cheesy ‘za? Heck no! Check out Vienna’s first vegan pizzeria and enjoy delicious pies topped with cashew mozzarella, salami, garlic mayo, pulled pork, and more.

Tau

Erzherzog-Karl-Straße 38, 1220 Wien, Austria
This vegan-inspired spot has everything from hearty dumplings to crispy vegan duck! Their extensive menu features many incredible dishes you might want to visit more than once!

Xu’s Cooking

Gaia Kitchen

Praterstraße 68 1, 1020 Wien, Austria
Get ready for meaty Middle Eastern (with a little Greek inspiration) flavor fest! There aren’t many places where you’re going to find vegan kebap, but this is one! On top of that they’ve got a lengthy menu (come hungry) — moussaka, cigkofte, dolma, and more.

Allergiker Café

Wiedner Hauptstraße 35, 1040 Wien, Austria
Gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free friends, when you want a treat, come here! This vegan-friendly café is free from gluten, lactose, nuts, and soy! Their lineup of cakes, pies, and loads of other sweets is mouthwatering!

Anker Brot

There are multiple locations throughout Vienna
This vegan-friendly bakery has excellent options — freshly baked bread, Danish pastry, Viennese dumplings, and much more. Everything is well-marked, so there are no surprises or guessing games!

A beautiful palace and art gallery with a great collection of Monet and Van Gogh as well as the world’s largest collection of paintings by Austria’s Gustav Klimt, including The Kiss. Audio guides and tours are available, or you can browse on your own. When you leave, be sure to stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Marvel at the beautiful St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)

The beautiful gothic cathedral graces the cover of many guidebooks and postcards for a good reason. During WWII, it avoided significant damage from overhead bombings but unfortunately suffered damage due to a fire during the unrest. To peek inside, climb the tower, view the catacombs, or enjoy a classical music concert; you will need a ticket. Getting an up-close look at the beautiful architecture and the zig-zag tiled roof is well worth it.

See the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn) and don’t miss its gardens

This was the primary summer residence of the Habsburgs; this 1441-room palace is full of opulence and grandeur. Not all rooms are open to the public, but a grand tour includes 40 of them with an audio guide. Don’t miss the beautiful gardens, which include an orangery, a maze, a labyrinth, a palm house, gorgeous fountains, and greenery.

Do some shopping, grab a snack, and more at Naschmarkt

This is the largest and most popular market in Vienna. It is the perfect place to sample various international foods, shop, and soak in the culture. There are over 120 market shops, restaurants, and a flea market on Saturdays. If you happen to be traveling with a furry canine friend, the market is dog-friendly!

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