Stefanie Molnar
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With almost two thousand restaurants and well over 800 cafés, you’ll never run out of delicious meals or soothing coffee in Vienna. And because nothing saves the day quite like a delicious lunch (especially in between exhausting lectures), here are our top picks near the biggest faculties.
Universität Wien main building and Altes AKH
Spitalgasse 17, 1090
The Pirates really know how to do coffee right! The café is right next to Altes AKH and the perfect place to spend your lunch break! Besides great coffee you can choose from a variety of delicious (vegan) snacks and cakes. The only downside: Available seats are often rare, especially those close to power outlets. Worst case: Take your cold brew to-go and find a cozy spot in one of the many courtyards of the Campus.
1683 - Handmade Bagels & Farm Coffee
Währinger Straße 12, 1090
1683 Bagels is home to some of the best Bagels in town. You can choose from a wide range of different toppings, sauces and fillings - from sweet to savory. There are several locations all over Vienna, the one in the 9th district is fairly close to the main university building at Schottentor. Make sure to also check out their coffee from the in-house roastery!
Universitätsring 10, 1010
Swing Kitchen is a true staple in Vienna! The local fast-food chain will surprise you: Everything on the menu is vegan. You can try many different burgers, nuggets, wraps and homemade cakes. The food is a bit pricier than you’d might expect, the extra euros are definitely worth it though - it doesn’t only taste amazing, the ingredients are locally sourced and of best quality. Since we all crave fast-food sometimes, it’s a good alternative to McDonald’s, Burger King & Co.!
TU
Gußhausstraße 19, 1040
Directly at Karlsplatz you can find some of the best burritos in town! They’re not only customizable and incredibly tasty - you can also choose from many different combinations (with or without coriander, by the way). Our tip: dine-in and enjoy cool music and hipster-approved drinks with your meal.
Margaretenstraße 22-24, 1040
There’s no better place for your after-uni-Spritzer than Schikaneder. The authentic bar makes you feel like straight out of Before Sunrise. There’s lots of wine, cheese-toasties and arthouse-movies in the attached cinema. The ultimate insider tip: Every sunday you can join in on a public-viewing of Tatort for free - an Austrian cult-show and a good way to practice your language-skills!
Operngasse 23, 1040
This cute little bakery teleports you to the French Riviera - almost at least. It’s not only a great background for your next Instagram-post, the bread is even better than the interior. ;-) They serve baguettes, sandwiches and everything sweet. Bon appétit!
WU
Bruno-Marek-Allee 23, 1020
The Habibis are represented all over the city. With 5 restaurants in total, they’ve cooked themselves straight into our hearts. On the menu you’ll find the finest oriental food paired with their secret ingredient: loads and loads of Viennese charm. The perfect location for your lunch break or after-work-dinner with your friends.
Prater 116, 1020
Schweizerhaus is less restaurant and more institution! A great place to try typical Austrian food like Schnitzel, Stelze and Grillhendl and the perfect location to take your parents when they visit you. If you look closely you’ll even find one or the other z-list-celebrity or local politician in the famous beer garden.
Karl-Kolarik-Weg 86A, 1020
Older than the famous ferris wheel and more historic than many of the buildings in Vienna - that's Ponykarussell. Until 2016 it was a carousel with actual ponies trotting around - hence the name. The ponies are gone, the beautiful exterior stayed and now serves as a café. If you’re looking for something to fill your stomach with between seminars, check out their extensive menu!
If you want to discover more of what the city has to offer, browse through our Lokalführer.
Check out our last article in this series about starting in Vienna and looking for an apartment.
