Vienna’s vegan and vegetarian scene is the most underrated transformation in the city’s food culture over the past decade. The Habsburg tradition was famously meat-heavy — Tafelspitz, Wiener Schnitzel, Schweinsbraten — and a vegetarian visitor in 2010 had perhaps 8 dedicated restaurants to choose from. Today Vienna has one Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant (Tian), a thriving vegan-burger chain (Swing Kitchen), pay-by-weight organic buffets (Yamm!), dedicated vegan ice cream parlors, plant-based bakeries, and over 100+ restaurants with serious vegetarian options. Add the city’s strong farmers’ markets, the Naschmarkt’s Israeli mezze stalls, and excellent street-food options from Brunnenmarkt’s Turkish kebab houses (vegetarian falafel and pide), and Vienna becomes one of Europe’s easier capitals for plant-based travelers.
This is the complete vegan restaurants Vienna guide: 25+ plant-based-friendly restaurants ranked by category, the Vienna-specific vegetarian dishes you can find (Schwammerlschnitzel, vegetarian Käsespätzle, vegan strudel), market and supermarket tips, and the best district-by-district approach. Pair with our Vienna food guide.
Why Vienna Works for Vegan & Vegetarian Travelers in 2026
Three structural shifts have happened in Vienna’s plant-based scene:
- Tian’s Michelin star (since 2014) elevated vegetarian fine dining from afterthought to serious cuisine. Top vegetarian chefs now have a marquee Vienna venue to aspire to
- Swing Kitchen’s six Vienna outposts made vegan burgers an everyday casual option, not a niche specialty
- The Karmelitermarkt and Naschmarkt restaurant clusters normalized Israeli, Lebanese, and Vietnamese cuisines — all naturally vegan-heavy — into the Vienna mainstream
Beyond dedicated vegan spots, most Vienna restaurants now flag vegetarian and vegan options clearly on menus. Traditional Beisl that once had one vegetarian option (usually a cheese spätzle dish) now typically offer 3-4. Even Plachutta and Figlmüller — Vienna’s most meat-focused traditional restaurants — have vegetarian sections. The supermarket plant-based aisles (Spar, Billa, Hofer) have full vegan ranges including frozen schnitzel, plant-based sausages, and dairy-free Sachertorte alternatives.
The 25 Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Vienna
Fine Dining
- Tian (1st district, Himmelpfortgasse) — Vienna’s only Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant. Tasting menus of 4, 6, or 8 courses using ingredients from the restaurant’s own garden. Wine list of 150+ items focused on Austrian natural wines. €120-€220 per person; book 3-4 weeks ahead
- Tian Bistro (7th, Spittelberg) — Tian’s casual outpost. Same kitchen, lower prices (€35-€60 per person). Outdoor terrace in summer; surrounded by the Spittelberg Christmas market in December
Casual Vegetarian & Vegan
- Yamm! (1st, Universitätsring) — pay-by-weight organic buffet with vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free dishes clearly labeled. 100% organic, mostly local sourcing. Strong lunch crowd; €15-€25 per person depending on plate weight
- Hollerei (15th, Hollergasse) — established vegetarian/vegan restaurant with an extensive menu. Off the tourist track but worth the U6 ride. €18-€28 per person
- Vollpension (multiple locations) — Viennese grandmothers bake the cakes; full vegetarian menu with vegan options clearly marked. The Schleifmühlgasse location is the original
- Café Anzengruber (4th) — traditional Vienna Beisl with a strong vegetarian Schwammerlschnitzel (breaded mushroom)
- Pizza Mari (multiple locations) — wood-fired pizzas with multiple vegan options; vegan cheese available
- Karma Food (Yppenplatz, 16th) — vegetarian-focused with strong Asian-inspired bowls and salads
- Vegasus (8th) — strict vegan, casual atmosphere, strong selection of plant-based Austrian classics
- Loving Hut (multiple) — international vegan chain with Asian and Mediterranean dishes
Fast-Casual & Burgers
- Swing Kitchen (six Vienna outposts: 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th, plus delivery) — Vienna’s beloved vegan burger chain. Industrial-chic 1920s swing-era design; €10-€16 per meal. The Vienna Marriott location near Stephansplatz is the most central
- Burger De Ville (multiple) — multiple vegan burger options
- Bunte Burger (multiple) — colorful vegan burgers with creative toppings
- Cuts on Hand — vegan kebab specialty
- Falafel Maker (multiple) — Israeli-style falafel and shakshuka
Cafés & Brunch
- Tewa (Karmelitermarkt 2nd; Naschmarkt 6th) — Israeli breakfast and falafel, naturally plant-heavy
- Velobis (multiple) — vegan coffee and breakfast bowls
- Brot & Butter (multiple) — vegan-friendly breakfast spots
- Veganista (multiple) — Vienna’s beloved vegan ice cream parlor; 30+ rotating flavors
- Café Engländer (1st) — full vegetarian menu options alongside traditional
- Vegan Vincent — vegan pastries and small lunches
- Vollpension Burggasse — granny-baked cakes including vegan options
International Cuisines (Naturally Plant-Heavy)
- Naschmarkt restaurants — Neni, Umar, Tewa Naschmarkt, Pho King: each has 5+ vegan options
- Saigon Soup (7th) — Vietnamese pho with vegan broth option
- Banh Mi Mama — Vietnamese sandwiches with tofu and vegetable options
Traditional Viennese Dishes That Are Vegetarian or Vegan
Beyond dedicated vegetarian restaurants, several traditional Vienna dishes are already vegetarian or easily veganized:
- Schwammerlschnitzel — breaded fried mushroom (the vegetarian schnitzel); appears on most Beisl menus
- Eierschwammerl — chanterelle mushroom dishes; seasonal, summer/early autumn
- Käsespätzle — egg noodles with cheese and fried onions; can be made vegan with plant-based cheese
- Wienerwald Salat — seasonal Vienna Woods salad
- Erdäpfelsalat — vinegar potato salad (vegan by default)
- Gemischter Salat — mixed salad with vinaigrette
- Apfelstrudel — apple strudel is technically vegetarian; vegan versions widely available at coffeehouses
- Marillenknödel — apricot dumplings; vegan versions at modern cafés
- Kaiserschmarrn — shredded pancake (contains eggs); vegan versions at Tian Bistro and Vollpension
- Frittatensuppe — pancake soup; vegan version often available with vegetable broth
Markets for Plant-Based Shopping
Naschmarkt (Mon-Sat)
Vienna’s most famous market has strong plant-based options. The Mediterranean and Middle Eastern stalls offer falafel, baba ganoush, hummus, stuffed vine leaves, olives, and pickled vegetables. Tewa, Neni, and Pho King have multiple vegan dishes. The flea market on Saturdays adds vintage browsing.
Karmelitermarkt (Mon-Sat, Saturday Strongest)
Smaller, foodie-focused. Saturday morning has organic farmers selling vegetables, fruits, fresh herbs. Tewa Karmelitermarkt, Mochi (excellent vegetarian sushi options), and Vollpension are within 100m of the market square.
Brunnenmarkt (Mon-Sat)
The most affordable Vienna market. Turkish and Balkan stalls offer dolma, börek (cheese or spinach), falafel, baba ganoush, and an extensive vegetable selection. The Saturday farmers’ market at Yppenplatz adjacent has organic producers.
Rochusmarkt (Friday-Saturday)
Smaller farmers’ market in the 3rd district with strong Austrian regional vegetable producers.
Vegan-Friendly Vienna Supermarkets
For travelers self-catering or stocking up:
- Spar Gourmet — most central Inner City supermarket with full vegan range (Spar Veggie line includes frozen schnitzel, vegan sausages, plant-based desserts)
- Billa Plus — larger Billa stores with extensive plant-based aisles
- Hofer (Aldi) — cheaper option, smaller but growing vegan range
- Denn’s Biomarkt — organic supermarket chain, strong vegan focus, multiple Vienna locations
- Maran Vegan — Vienna’s dedicated vegan supermarket in the 6th district
- Veganz — dedicated vegan supermarket (multiple Vienna locations)
- Sonnentor — organic spices, teas, and pantry items
Best Vegan Vienna Itinerary (3 Days)
Day 1
- Breakfast: Velobis or Vollpension Burggasse — vegan-friendly breakfast bowls
- Lunch: Yamm! organic buffet — pay-by-weight
- Afternoon coffee: Vollpension Schleifmühlgasse — vegan cake selection
- Dinner: Tian Bistro in Spittelberg — full vegetarian/vegan menu
- Late-night: Swing Kitchen for vegan burger if hungry
Day 2
- Breakfast: Tewa Karmelitermarkt — Israeli falafel/shakshuka
- Lunch: Naschmarkt — Tewa or Neni with vegan mezze
- Coffee + cake: Café Sperl — order vegan Apfelstrudel
- Dinner: Hollerei (15th) for full Austrian vegetarian classics
- Late: Veganista for vegan ice cream
Day 3
- Breakfast: Brot & Butter or your hotel’s vegan-friendly buffet
- Lunch: Saigon Soup vegan pho or Bunte Burger
- Afternoon: Coffeehouse with vegan options at Café Engländer or Vollpension
- Dinner (special occasion): Tian Himmelpfortgasse — Michelin-star vegetarian tasting menu
Vegan Vienna by District
| District | Best Vegan Spots |
|---|---|
| 1st (Innere Stadt) | Tian, Yamm!, Swing Kitchen Stephansplatz, Café Engländer |
| 2nd (Leopoldstadt) | Tewa Karmelitermarkt, Mochi (vegetarian sushi options), Habibi & Hawara |
| 4th (Wieden) | Café Anzengruber, Mast natural wine bar with vegan plates |
| 6th (Mariahilf) | Naschmarkt restaurants (Tewa, Neni, Pho King), Café Sperl, Maran Vegan supermarket |
| 7th (Neubau) | Tian Bistro, Vollpension, Veganista, Disco Volante (pizza), Saigon Soup, Yamm! has 7th outpost |
| 8th (Josefstadt) | Vegasus, Loving Hut, Swing Kitchen |
| 9th (Alsergrund) | Café Ansari (Georgian, plant-heavy), Velobis, several modern cafés |
| 15th (Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus) | Hollerei (worth the trip) |
| 16th (Ottakring) | Brunnenmarkt vegan-friendly stalls, Karma Food |
Vegan Vienna Coffee & Cake
Vienna’s coffeehouse tradition can be adapted vegan with planning:
- Plant-based milk — most modern coffee shops have oat or soy milk; traditional coffeehouses are catching up but ask before ordering (“Mit Hafermilch, bitte”)
- Vegan cake — Vollpension, Tian Bistro, and Veganista lead Vienna’s vegan cake scene. Aida has slowly added options. Traditional Demel and Sacher have not yet adapted
- Vegan Apfelstrudel — widely available at Tian, Vollpension, and most modern cafés; less so at traditional coffeehouses
- Vegan Sachertorte — sold as a specialty at certain shops including Veganista and some Vollpension outposts; the original Hotel Sacher version is not vegan
Special Diets Beyond Vegan
Vienna handles related dietary needs well:
- Gluten-free — Yamm! labels GF dishes clearly; modern cafés (Vollpension, Veganista) have GF options; supermarkets have dedicated aisles. Traditional restaurants less consistent
- Kosher — Leopoldstadt’s Karmeliterviertel has multiple kosher restaurants and bakeries (Bahur Tov, Aroma, Café Esra). Stadttempel area also has kosher options
- Halal — Brunnenmarkt and Mariahilfer Straße kebab shops are typically halal; verify with the specific restaurant
- Raw / Plant-Based-Only — Hollerei, Vegasus, and Maran Vegan supermarket cater to strict diets
- Allergen-aware — Austrian law requires allergen labeling on menus; “14 Allergene” notes appear on most menus
Heuriger & Wine Bars for Vegans
Vienna’s heuriger taverns are traditionally meat-heavy (cold cuts dominate the buffet), but plant-based eaters can still enjoy them. The vegan-friendly heuriger items:
- Liptauer with bread (cheese-based, vegetarian)
- Bauernsalat — farmer’s salad
- Mixed vegetables and pickled items from the buffet
- Schmalzbrot with pumpkin seed oil (vegan alternative to lard version)
- Marillenknödel or Strudel for dessert (usually vegetarian)
- Wine — most Austrian wines are vegan-friendly; verify with the producer or look for “vegan” labeling. Wieninger and Cobenzl both have certified vegan wines
The modern wine bars (Mast, Heunisch & Erben, Wein & Co) are much more vegan-friendly than traditional heurigen, with seasonal small plates that are typically vegetarian or easily veganized.
Vienna Vegan Apps & Resources
- HappyCow — global vegan restaurant database, strong Vienna coverage
- Vienna’s official tourism site (wien.info) — has dedicated vegan and vegetarian restaurant pages
- VegMap Wien — local app for finding plant-based options
- Vienna Vegan Festival — annual event, typically autumn
- Sustainable Vienna initiative — city promotes vegan-friendly venues
Practical Tips for Vegan Vienna Travelers
- Learn key phrases: “Ich bin Veganer/Veganerin” (I’m vegan), “Ohne Fleisch und Fisch” (without meat or fish), “Hat das Eier oder Milch?” (does it have eggs or milk?)
- Verify “vegetarian” — some Austrian menus still call dishes “vegetarian” that include fish or chicken broth
- Coffeehouse cake selection — traditional cakes contain eggs and butter; ask the waiter for the vegan option
- Reservations help at Tian and Tian Bistro — popular among non-vegetarians too
- The Naschmarkt is your reliable backup — vegan options at multiple stalls 6 days a week
- Avoid Würstelstands — sausage-focused; vegan options are typically just a roll with mustard
- Hotels in the 7th district are best for vegan travelers — closest to the highest density of plant-based restaurants
- Pack snacks if traveling on Sundays — most stores closed; restaurants are open but markets are not
Day-Trip Vegan Options Outside Vienna
If you’re doing day trips, the vegan scene gets thinner outside Vienna:
- Wachau Valley — most restaurants have one vegetarian option; verify with producer wineries that wines are vegan-certified
- Bratislava (1 hour) — Bratislava has its own emerging vegan scene with several dedicated restaurants in the old town
- Salzburg — better vegan scene than most rural Austria, but still less developed than Vienna
- Hallstatt — limited vegan options; pack snacks for the day
For Wachau Valley day trips with serious vegan needs, ask hotels and restaurants in advance.
Cost Analysis: Vegan vs Traditional Vienna Dining
| Meal Type | Traditional Cost | Vegan Equivalent Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (coffeehouse) | €12-€20 | €10-€18 (at Velobis, Vollpension) |
| Lunch (casual) | €15-€25 (Beisl) | €12-€20 (Yamm!, Swing Kitchen) |
| Lunch (mid-range) | €25-€40 (Plachutta) | €20-€35 (Tian Bistro) |
| Dinner (mid-range) | €35-€60 | €30-€55 (Tian Bistro, Hollerei) |
| Dinner (fine dining) | €100-€200 (Steirereck) | €120-€220 (Tian) |
| Street food | €4-€10 (Würstelstand) | €8-€16 (Falafel, vegan kebab) |
Vegan dining in Vienna is typically equivalent or slightly cheaper than traditional dining, with the notable exception of Tian’s fine-dining tasting menus which match or exceed traditional Michelin pricing.
FAQ
Is Vienna vegan-friendly?
Yes — increasingly so. Over 100 restaurants now offer serious vegan options, Tian is Michelin-starred and fully vegetarian, and Swing Kitchen’s six vegan-burger outposts make plant-based casual dining easy. The 6th, 7th, and 9th districts have the highest concentration of vegan-friendly spots.
What’s the best vegan restaurant in Vienna?
For fine dining: Tian (Michelin-starred vegetarian). For casual: Yamm! (organic buffet) or Hollerei (Austrian vegetarian classics). For fast-casual: Swing Kitchen (vegan burgers). For brunch: Vollpension, Tewa, or Velobis.
Are there vegan versions of traditional Vienna dishes?
Yes — Schwammerlschnitzel (breaded mushroom) is the vegetarian schnitzel; vegan Apfelstrudel and Marillenknödel are widely available; vegan Kaiserschmarrn at Tian Bistro and Vollpension; vegan Sachertorte at Veganista and Vollpension. Many traditional dishes (Käsespätzle, Erdäpfelsalat, Frittatensuppe) are vegetarian or easily veganized.
Where can I buy vegan groceries in Vienna?
Maran Vegan (6th), Veganz (multiple locations), Denn’s Biomarkt (multiple), and Spar Gourmet for standard supermarket vegan ranges. Naschmarkt and Karmelitermarkt have strong fresh-produce options.
Can I eat vegan at Vienna heurigen?
Yes, but options are limited. The buffet at most heurigen has Liptauer (vegetarian), salads, bread with pumpkin seed oil, mixed vegetables, and dessert strudel. Many Austrian wines are vegan-friendly. Modern wine bars in the city (Mast, Heunisch & Erben) are much more plant-friendly than traditional rural-feeling heurigen.
What’s the best district to stay in for vegan travelers?
The 7th district (Neubau) — highest density of vegan restaurants, walking distance to Tian Bistro, Vollpension, Veganista, Swing Kitchen, Saigon Soup, and the Naschmarkt. The 6th (Mariahilf) is a strong second choice with the Naschmarkt at the southern edge.
Are Vienna coffeehouses vegan-friendly?
Mixed. Modern cafés (Vollpension, Tian Bistro, Velobis, Veganista) have full vegan options. Traditional historic coffeehouses (Sacher, Demel, Central, Hawelka) are catching up but still limit you to fruit and bread for most cakes. Ask for plant-based milk options (“Hafermilch”) — increasingly available.
Is Tian worth the price for a vegan dinner?
If fine dining is your thing — yes. Tian’s tasting menus (€120-€220) match Vienna’s best traditional Michelin restaurants in execution and creativity. The garden-to-plate approach is genuinely distinctive. For everyday vegan dining, Tian Bistro at €35-€60 per person delivers the same kitchen at a fraction of the price.
Final Tip: Vienna Vegan Is Hidden in Plain Sight
Most Vienna travelers don’t realize how strong the plant-based scene has become. The Habsburg meat-and-potatoes reputation lingers in tourist materials, but actual Vienna residents have built a quietly impressive vegan infrastructure over the past decade. Lean into it — visit Tian for a special dinner, eat Yamm! for everyday lunches, stop at Veganista for ice cream, and explore the Naschmarkt’s plant-based options. Even meat-eaters benefit from including a vegan meal or two on a Vienna trip; the city’s plant-based food culture is among the most underrated aspects of its modern restaurant scene.
For more, see our Vienna food guide, our coffee houses guide, and our first time visiting Vienna tips.
