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Restaurants / Cafes 
01. Blueorange Coffee and Bagel 02. Gasthaus Zum Whol 03. My Secret Garden 04. TIAN Bistro am Spittelberg 05. TIAN Restaurant Wien 06. Ausnahmsweise 07. Vapiano 08. Cafe Gruner Salon 09. Restaurant Fuehrich 10. Treu am Platzl
Dessert Shops / Bakeries 01. Motto Brott 02. Veganista
RESTAURANTS / CAFES
01.
Blueorange Coffee and Bagel
- GF options
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Dairy-free options
Cuisine: Cafe food, International, All-day breakfast
Address: Margaretenstrase 9, 1040 Wien, Austria – Map
What’s Good: Bagels, pink lady smoothie, coffee
A cosy breakfast/brunch/coffee spot with chill vibes. All bagels on the menu can be made gluten-free. For those who are dairy-intolerant, cream cheese can also be swapped for hummus.
The Bacon Bagel – Lettuce, hummus, bacon, onions and tomatoes
Left – Mango jambo smoothie (freshly squeezed orange juice, mango puree, apple juice, chia seeds)
Right – Pink lady smoothie (berries, banana, apple, fresh mint)
The bagels here were very yummy. They have a crispy outer shell and fluffy inside. The bacon in my bacon bagel was perfectly crisp and complimented the savoury hummus and fresh veggies well.
For drinks, I really enjoyed the Pink Lady Smoothie. The strawberries and mint really shine through and the mint really elevates this drink. The Mango jambo smoothie was pretty average. It has a thinner and more juice-like consistency. The taste of mango was also subtle, overpowered by the orange juice.
Menu: https://www.blueorange.co.at/data/speisekarte.pdf
Allergens specified: Yes
02.
Gasthaus Zum Whol
- 100% GF restaurant
- Vegan Options
- Dairy-free Options
- Lactose-free restaurant
Cuisine: Austrian and European food
Address: Stumpergasse 61, 1060 Wien, Austria – Map
What’s good: Styrian bruschetta, coconut panna cotta, gluten-free beer
100 percent gluten-free and lactose-free restaurant with great ambiance and friendly staff. They offer a wide menu of fresh and wholesome food, sourced from regional suppliers, including organic draft beer and juices.
Styrian Bruchetta – roasted pumpkin, pumpkin hummus, chopped pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil
“Zum Whol” Wild Salmon Burger – gluten-free sesame bun with red onion jam, vegan mayo, tomatoes, a thick and juicy salmon patty and a side of rocket and salami salad
The bruschetta was quite special, using everything pumpkin here. The roasted pumpkin on top was so beautifully caramelized, it really added an extra boost of flavour to this already standout starter.
I also enjoyed the salmon burger here. The fish patty was thick and juicy, which I think all fish burger lovers would really enjoy.
Left: Violet-Holunder-Lemon Lemonade
Right: Organic Apple Cherry Juice
“Zum Whol” Wild Salmon Burger
Coconut Tonka Beans Panna Cotta
For drinks, they offer homemade iced teas and lemonades as well as organic juices that are freshly harvested and prepared in their own fruit processing plant. Many people also rave about the organic gluten-free draft beer, which is worth a try if you enjoy a good ol’ glass of cold beer.
For dessert, I had the most amazing panna cotta. It was a light cream to curd texture with robust vanilla bean flavour. The sweet and tangy compote of strawberries, raspberries and currants complimented the vanilla and dessicated coconut really well. A definite top on my list for desserts.
03.
My Secret Garden
- GF options
- Vegan and vegetarian restaurant
- Dairy-free Options
Cuisine: Cafe food, International, Raw desserts, Healthy food, Raw cakes
Address: Mariahilfer Str. 45, 1060 Wien – Map
A vegan and vegetarian cafe with plenty of gluten-free options, this cafe offers a small selection of healthy meals from warm soups and curries to refreshing salads. They also have a great drink selection ranging from homemade lemonades and iced teas to traditional Indian chai and Viennese coffee.
Both indoor and outdoor seating available. The outdoor seating features a small and beautiful courtyard.
What’s good: Indian dal, curries, vegan cheesecake
Courtyard
Indian Dahl (GF, vegan) – red lentils refined with sauteed onions, chopped tomatoes and authentic Indian spices, served with organic brown rice
I only managed to try the dahl here but I must say it was one of the best I’ve eaten. Very balanced, creamy and hearty!
Lots of people also rave about their curries and raw cakes, so do give them a try if you visit!
Menu: https://www.secretgardenrestaurant.at/speisekarte/
Allergens specified: Yes
04.
TIAN Bistro am Spittelberg
- GF option on request
- Vegan and vegetarian restaurant
Cuisine: Omakase, European, Fusion, healthy food
Address: Schrankgasse 4, 1070 Wien – Map
What’s good: Signature TIAN Beetroot Tartare, desserts
A stylish vegan and vegetarian restaurant serving omakase-style food from fresh seasonal produce from small organic farms in the region. Their food menu is designed for sharing of parties of 2 or more people.
TIAN Tartare
Pasta | Leek
Melon | Cucumber | Tarragon
Eggplant | Green Strawberry | Almond
Coconut Rice Pudding | Hazelnut | Cherry
The dishes here were really special and creative and I’ve enjoyed every single one! The standouts for me were the signature TIAN beetroot tartare, watermelon tartare, leek pasta and dessert.
Check out my full review of TIAN Bistro here.
Menu: https://www.tian-bistro.com/speisekarte/
Allergens specified: No.
Vegan and gluten-free requests for omakase menu have to be made in advance.
05.
TIAN Restaurant Wien
- GF option on request
- Vegan and vegetarian restaurant
Cuisine: Michelin-star restarurant, Fine-dining, Omakase, European, Fusion, healthy food
Address: Himmelpfortgasse 23, 1010 Wien – Map
What’s good: Signature truffle pasta
A rare Michelin-starred vegan/vegetarian restaurant that draws inspiration from organic seasonal produce, sometimes from rare and almost forgotten fruits, grains and vegetables, to bring to the table an exquisite meal of distinctive flavours.
Menu: https://www.tian-restaurant.com/wien/menue/
Allergens specified: No.
Vegan and gluten-free requests for omakase menu have to be made in advance.
06.
Ausnahmsweise
- 100% GF Cafe
- Vegan
Cuisine: Cafe food, Desserts, Coffee
Address: Hofmuhlglasse 18/5, 1060 Wien – Map
What’s good: Cheescake, raspberry coconut muffin, brownie, tropical tango smoothie
A small and cosy cafe serving delicious gluten-free and vegan cakes, cookies and muffins baked fresh daily from their bakery. There is no fixed menu for the bakes as they change it up seasonally. They also offer a seasonal quiche that changes weekly, for those looking for a warm meal. A good selection of drinks is also offered here ranging from coffee, smoothies, juices and lemonades to wines and spritzers.
Chocolate hazelnut cookie, Chocolate chip cookie, Almond apple tart, Raspberry coconut muffin
Cherry cheesecake
Peanut brownie
Tropical tango smoothie – mango, banana, coconut milk
Lime mint lemonade
07.
Vapiano
- GF options
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Dairy-free options
- Lactose-free options
Cuisine: Italian
10 locations in Vienna
What’s good: Verdure pizza
A chain restaurant with a made-to-order, self-service concept where you order at the counter and your food is made fresh on the spot. Main gluten, dairy and egg free options are the pizza. For pasta, they only offer zoodles as a GF option.
Their locations all feature lots of spacious seating with a relaxing vibe. Great place to chill for long hours.
Verdure (GF base) – grilled veggies, mushrooms, red onions, vegan mozarella
Pizza Hawaii (GF base) – tomato sauce, vegan mozarella, italian cooked ham, pineapple
Taste-wise I’d say that the pizzas were pretty average. The iced chocolate I had was not bad. Would be great if they could offer gluten-free pasta as well as those looked pretty good.
Menu: https://www.vapiano.at/files/PressFiles/file/Wickelfalz-135x297mm-052024-EN-V6.pdf
Allergens specified: No
08.
Cafe Gruner Salon
- 100% GF cafe
- Vegan options
- Dairy-free options
- Lactose-free options
Cuisine: Cafe food, Breakfast, Raw vegan desserts
Address: Hirschengasse 8, 1060 Wien – Map
What’s good: Salon breakfast
This cafe is a modern take on the traditional Viennese coffehouses. They have a popular salon breakfast that they serve from Friday to Sunday (9am to 2pm) that is a curated selection of breakfast dishes. The owner drew his inspiration for this cafe from his great-grandmother and grandmother who were castle cooks who served the royalty.
09.
Restaurant Fuehrich
- GF options
- Vegan options
- Lactose-free options
Cuisine: Austrian
Address: Fuhrichgasse 6, 1010 Wien – Map
What’s good: Cauliflower barbecue wings, gnocchi
A restaurant offering traditional Austrian food made from fresh seasonal produced sourced regionally. The owner has an understanding of people with food intolerances and has been slowly incorporating more gluten-free and vegan options on the menu. These are clearly labelled and make ordering a breeze.
10.
Treu am Platzl
- GF options
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Dairy-free options
Cuisine: Cafe, International, Fusion
Address: Piaristengasse 52, 1080 Wien – Map
What’s good: Sweet potato dishes, chai latte
A laid-back cafe with interesting fusion offerings. The number of gluten-free items can vary as the menu changes, so do check the menu before visiting. Sometimes there can be plenty of options, and other times not so much.
Menu: http://www.treu-wien.at/data/files/treu_speisegetrnkekarte_november_24_en.pdf
Allergens specified: No
DESSERT SHOPS / BAKERIES
01.
Motto Brott
- GF options
- Vegan options
Cuisine: Bakery, French, Austrian
Address: Mariahilfer Str. 71a, 1060 Wien – Map
What’s good: La peche blanche
A bakery that sells a variety of classic breads, pastries and Viennoiserie specialites. However, the only gluten-free and vegan items available are 2 very pretty french pattisserie-style cakes – La peche blanche and Le chocolat.
Le chocolate, La peche blanche
The chocolate one did not really impress me and tasted pretty average. I did however enjoy the peach cake, as the flavours of peach and earl grey tasted really good together.
Menu: https://shop.mottobrot.at/
Allergens specified: Yes, but not for all items
02.
Veganista
- GF options
- Vegan ice creamery
Cuisine: Desserts
12 locations in Vienna
What’s good: Lavendar, Basil
Veganista offers a good selection of interesting flavours. They use only natural ingredients free from any artificial colours, flavours or enhancers. Their emphasis is on high quality ice cream that is made fresh daily, and use organic products wherever possible.
Their ice cream is mainly made from soy milk, but also offer alternatives made from almond, oat, rice or coconut milk. Gluten-free cones are available for those on a gluten-free diet, great for cone-lovers!
Many reviews rave about the lavender blueberry flavour and I must say that it did not dissapoint! It was so subtly floral yet creamy, very addictive indeed. The basil flavour was another surprisingly good one which was very refreshing.
Menu: Changes according to seasonal offerings
Allergens specified: Check with staff which items are gluten-free
