TOP 10 VEGAN LUNCH SPOTS IN VIENNA

If you're craving a flavorful lunch in Vienna, Austria's capital, I've got you covered. My guide for my top 10 vegan lunch spots includes vibrant Asian street food to nourishing colorful bowls, local specialities, comforting Indian curries over juicy vegan burger and much more. I've handpicked my favorite spots offering delicious plant-based options. Whether you're in the mood for authentic Austrian specialties, an international lunch, refreshing poke bowls or creamy soups and stews, this list has something for everyone. Join me as I take you on a culinary journey through Vienna's vibrant vegan lunch scene. Check out my recommendations below and get ready to indulge in some mouthwatering plant-based goodness!

I also summarized all of my favorite spots in a dedicated Google maps list here for you so it’s even easier to find them while you stroll (maybe with an hungry belly) through Vienna!

Lots of love,
Magda

my top 10 fav (vegan) lunch spots in Vienna are:

1. Ballrooom - damn good dumplings
As the name suggests this amazing place is my go to lunch spot for one of my soul-food: tasty vegan dumplings. All of their dumplings are home-made with fresh & natural ingredients and you can choose from a great variety of options for every taste. My favorite ones are the vegan dumplings with tofu and mushrooms, but you should also not miss their seasonal specialities!
There are two locations, one in 1090 (Maria-theresien-straße 5) and one in 1010 (Wipplingerstraße 1).​

2. Buddha Bowls by Elena’s 
For me, the best buddha bowls in Vienna are definitely the ones at Elena's beautiful restaurants! They are made with fresh, regional organic ingredients and you can customize them with many super tasty options such as homemade kimchi, hummus or falafel. I love to grab my bowl and enjoy it either in their cute little garden in the 2nd district or take it to go and have a buddha bowl sunset picknick at the closeby Donaukanal.
You can get the bowls in one of their two locations at Wollzeile 23 (1010) or Praterstraße 16 (1020).

3. Karma Food
If you’re looking for delicious curries, colourful bowls, homemade cakes & tasty coffee you need to add Karma Food to your lunch list. The Indian soulfood restaurant is the perfect place for your takeaway lunch when you want it to be quick, healthy and taste good. I do love to enjoy their weekly changing lunch menu also in their beautiful restaurants (there are more than 7 of them in Vienna and Klosterneuburg), especially the one in 1070. My go to is their daily curry special as well as their mango lassi and vegan cakes.

4. Frei Yoga Cafe
This wonderful little oasis recently opened on Thaliastrasse in 1160 Vienna. At Frei Yoga Cafe, you will not only find delicious vegan and vegetarian food, but also great yoga classes and a wonderful, peaceful garden. The focus is on seasonal, regional and organic food without waste. That's why the menu is full of creative and changing dishes. I also love that they focus on "local superfoods" - so instead of banana bread, you will be able to enjoy a regional juicy apple bread.

5. Cafe Telegraph
This lovely brunch & lunch spot is located in a former post office and thus intended to be a link between old and new. Like the Telegraph, the restaurant likes to connect people, nationalities & cultures with their diverse range of dishes. Thus you will be able to order and enjoy for example falafel waffles, crunchy edamame bowl, creamy hummus or a keto avocado tower. Only the best regional and seasonal ingredients from Austria are used for their tasty menu.

6. Honu Tiki Poke Bowls
Are you also a big fan of the delicious Hawaiian Honu Tiki Bowls? The mix of fresh fruit, vegetables and protein combined with delicious dressings and sauces are my absolute favourite for a quick and balanced lunch. I love making my own bowls at Honu Tiki Bowl, but also the signature vegan bowls are so delicious too! There are several locations in Vienna, my favorite one is the one next to the alte AKH as you then can enjoy your poke bowl in the beautiful park & sun!

7. Bao Bar
There are more and more places offering bao buns but in my opinion the most delicious ones can be found at the bao bun institution of Vienna: the bao bar. The tasty asian streetfood is always a great idea for a super delicious and quick lunch. Their vegan menu includes fancy or normal tofu bao buns as well as tofu rice bowls, homemade sweet potato fries, kimchi fries and freshly made edamame. They have one location in the 7th, one in the 4th and one in the 2nd district.

8. Swing Kitchen
Fancy fresh, juicy vegan burgers, crispy fries and tempting desserts for lunch? Then you absolutely have to visit the best vegan burger spot Swing Kitchen in Vienna! My favourite combo is the classic swing burger with the juicy soy patty and sweet potato fries - but you shouldn't miss out on the specials, salads and desserts either! There are many locations all over Vienna (and actually Austria, Switzerland and Germany) so you can for sure enjoy your plant-based burger for a tasty lunch break.

9. Zuppa
At Zuppa, exciting recipes are freshly prepared with dedication, available for either takeaway or enjoyed on-site in the cozy small guest garden. Heidi and her lovely team cook with passion, ensuring all your lunchtime cravings are met. The menu changes weekly and features delicious fresh options like creamy soups, comforting stews, fresh salads, and colorful bowls. Zuppa also offers delicious homemade desserts.

10. Secret Garden Café Restaurant
This place has been kept a secret for too long and thus I’m so happy to spread the word about this fully vegetarian & vegan lunch spot. I love to come for lunch especially in summer as their garden is really a dream come true in the middle of the city. Their lunch menu changes daily and is carefully selected with high-quality ingredients - you can always choose between a vegetarian and vegan menu option. They also offer vegan cakes to preorder for your birthday or any other special occasion.

Other great (plant-based) lunch places in Vienna:

• Suess'kind veganery

• Veggiezz

• Florentin

• Pepper & Ginny - Vegane Veinkost

• Harvest

• Superfood Deli

• The Lala

• Vevi

• Fatmonk

• The Hummus Workshop

• NENI am Naschmarkt & Prater

• Plain

• Mochi

• Garbanzo

• Sattva

• Eskeles

• Spoonfood

• Meishi

• Budapestbagel

• Max & Benito