Coffee Pirates
Location: Spitalgasse 17, 1090 Vienna
The Coffee Pirates in Vienna is an institution for coffee lovers and a great place to work — an interesting alternative to a coworking space in Vienna, which in general has many advantages. Right next to the University of Vienna, this specialty coffee café offers not only first-class house-roasted coffee but a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating.
The café convinces with high-quality third-wave coffee, sustainably sourced beans and careful preparation — from filter coffee through to perfectly made espresso variations. Alongside the coffee there is a fine selection of snacks, breakfast and cake.
For anyone looking for a productive place to work, Coffee Pirates offers good wifi, a creative environment and enough room to work in peace or hold a meeting. A perfect mix of urban flair and comfortable atmosphere — a must-visit for anyone who values excellent coffee and inspiring places to work.
J. Hornig Kaffeebar
Location: Siebensterngasse 29, 1070 Vienna
The J. Hornig Kaffeebar at Siebensterngasse 29 is a modern meeting point for coffee lovers. As the flagship café of the Austrian roastery J. Hornig, it offers a wide range of coffee specialities prepared with alternative brewing methods. Alongside first-class coffee, guests can enjoy home-made pastries and other treats. The bar has free wifi and a relaxed atmosphere well suited to working or meeting friends. It is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 19:00 and at weekends from 09:00 to 19:00.
Careful: laptops are not allowed at the J. Hornig Kaffeebar at weekends. 🚫
No Panic Coffee
Location: Paniglgasse 18-20, 1040 Vienna and Währinger Straße 06-08, 1080 Vienna
No Panic Coffee is a popular third-wave coffee bar in Vienna with two locations:
Paniglgasse 18-20, 1040 Vienna: open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00 and at weekends from 09:30 to 18:00.
Währinger Straße 6-8, 1090 Vienna: open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:30 and at weekends from 09:30 to 17:30.
The café puts great store by high-quality coffee roasted specially for it, and offers a seasonal menu of home-made food.
The relaxed atmosphere and free wifi make it an ideal place to work or unwind.
For vegans there is a choice of plant-based milks and vegan cakes. The minimalist interior and friendly atmosphere invite you to stay a while.
das café
Location: Burggasse 10, 1070 Vienna
At das café, formerly known as das möbel > das café, modern design and traditional Viennese coffee-house culture come together into something distinctive. Since 1998 this charming café at Burggasse 10, 1070 Vienna has offered a place to relax, work and enjoy yourself.
A calm, relaxed atmosphere – perfect for focused work or creative meetings
Fast, reliable wifi – ideal for digital work and online meetings
Large tables and comfortable seating – room enough for a laptop, notes and the rest
High-quality coffee and healthy snacks – for the perfect work session
The café stands out for its modern yet comfortable feel, which inspires and invites productive work at the same time. Whether you are a freelancer, remote worker or student, you can work on projects undisturbed or talk things through with colleagues.
Careful: there are dedicated laptop tables as well as areas where laptops are not allowed. It is best to reserve a laptop table online in advance to be sure. 🚫
Kaffein Zeitgeist
Location: Schulerstraße 1/3, 1010 Vienna
In Vienna's lively first district, at Schulerstraße 1/3, you will find the charming Kaffein Zeitgeist. This café has made a name for itself with excellent coffee specialities and a welcoming atmosphere that appeals to locals and visitors alike.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00
The Kaffein Zeitgeist puts great store by quality and offers a range of specialty coffees, including the popular V60 filter coffee. The drinks are accompanied by a fine selection of home-made cakes and pastries that go well with the aromatic coffee.
The modern, clean interior creates a comfortable atmosphere that invites you to stay. Whether for a relaxed meeting with friends or as a quiet place to work, Kaffein Zeitgeist provides the right setting. Free wifi and enough power sockets also make it ideal for digital nomads and students.
Café Schopenhauer
Location: Staudgasse 1, 1180 Vienna
The Café Schopenhauer is a Viennese coffee house steeped in tradition in the 18th district, combining classic charm with a modern feel. Since its revival it has served as a culinary and social meeting point for locals and visitors alike.
With its stylish interior, high ceilings and comfortable seating areas, the café invites you to linger. It is a popular meeting point for lovers of card games such as bridge and tarock, and for chess. An integrated bookshop offers a fine selection of literature and regularly hosts readings and book presentations.
Wifi and enough power sockets are available, which makes the café ideal for productive hours, meetings or relaxed laptop sessions. Whether you are a freelancer, a student or a digital nomad, you can work here with focus in quiet surroundings. ☕💻
Freyja – The Croissant Story
Location: Alser Straße 19, 1080 Vienna
Freyja – The Croissant Story is a Scandinavian-inspired croissanterie in the heart of Vienna, specialising in hand-made sourdough croissants and French patisserie. Since opening in spring 2024 it has offered an exquisite selection of pastries and specialty coffee at Alser Straße 19, 1080 Vienna, in a welcoming atmosphere.
Alongside classic butter croissants, Freyja offers versions with pistachio, almond and chocolate. The range is rounded out by seasonal fruit, home-made jams and high-quality Valrhona chocolate in the fillings. For coffee lovers there is a selection of specialty coffees that pair perfectly with the sweet things.
The café has a large communal working table where freelancers, students and creatives meet and work side by side. There are also plenty of power sockets, so longer laptop sessions are no problem.
Goldener Papagei
Location: Praterstraße 17, 1020 Vienna
The Goldener Papagei is a charming café in Vienna's second district that suits working well. At Praterstraße 17, it offers a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of plants and a modern, minimalist design. Worth noting: the café is laptop-friendly at weekends too, which makes it popular with remote workers.
It is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00.
The café offers a range of breakfast options, including vegan dishes such as the vegan peanut butter oatmeal with banana, sour cherries, cacao nibs and peanut butter.
Alongside high-quality specialty coffee, the Goldener Papagei puts great store by regional ingredients and also offers natural wines. The relaxed atmosphere and considered design make it an ideal place to work productively while enjoying excellent coffee.
Careful: laptops are not allowed at weekends, and on weekdays laptop use is limited to one hour. 🚫
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