Vienna Gluten-Free Guide: Restaurants, Cafes, & Grocery Stores

Traveling to Vienna with celiac disease? Finding safe gluten-free food is always one of my first priorities when traveling with my celiac daughter. Thankfully, we found plenty of gluten-free food in Vienna, from grocery store finds and easy meals at our apartment to gluten-free desserts and celiac-friendly restaurants. I have updated this as of 2026 because we visited Vienna again in December of 2025 and found several more gluten-free places.

After eating out frequently during the first part of our trip in Bucharest (check out my Bucharest Gluten-Free Guide if you’re visiting there, too!), we decided to cook most of our meals while in Vienna. Eating out in Vienna can be expensive for a family, and honestly, my kids were ready for a break from restaurant food. At home, we rarely eat out because I love to cook, so having access to a kitchen worked perfectly for us.

One of our best finds was an organic grocery store where I stocked up on naturally gluten-free foods in Vienna, including fresh vegetables and pork fillets marinated in a delicious pesto marinade. Cooking a few meals ourselves was an easy way to save money in Vienna while also making meals safer for our daughter with celiac disease.

But you can’t visit Vienna without enjoying its famous café culture and desserts! We made sure to seek out some gluten-free desserts in Vienna and enjoy the city’s incredible coffee culture.

We also ended up trying a gluten-free restaurant in Vienna after I made the rookie mistake of forgetting that many grocery stores are closed on Sundays!

Whether you’re looking for gluten-free restaurants in Vienna, gluten-free grocery stores, celiac safe food, or gluten-free desserts, I hope this Vienna gluten-free guide makes planning your trip a little easier.

Gluten-Free Cafes in Vienna

Café Hofburg – Café Hofburg was one of our favorite stops for gluten-free desserts in Vienna. They had several gluten-free dessert options during our visit, and my girls especially loved the chocolate mousse. I enjoyed a cappuccino while taking in the classic Viennese café atmosphere. We liked it so much that we actually stopped here a few times during our trip!

Starbucks-I normally avoid Starbucks when traveling because I prefer trying local cafés, but on one particularly cold and blustery day, it was the first café we came across. They had a gluten-free hot chocolate option available during our visit, which made for a nice warm treat. As always, if you have celiac disease, double-check current ingredients and cross-contact procedures before ordering.

Ströck-Ströck isn’t a dedicated gluten-free bakery, but we found it convenient for quick snacks while sightseeing in Vienna. We picked up yogurt here several times, and their locations were great for an inexpensive cappuccino on the go. You’ll find Ströck locations throughout Vienna, including at some U-Bahn stations. If you have celiac disease, be cautious with prepared foods and ask about ingredients and cross-contact before ordering.

Gluten-Free Restaurants in Vienna

Pizzeria Scarabocchio – If you’re looking for gluten-free pizza in Vienna, Pizzeria Scarabocchio was one of our favorite finds. The gluten-free pizza was delicious, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer, just make sure you book a reservation or they will limit your time, and when your time is up you must go. But whatever you do, save room for the gluten-free tiramisu! It was hands down one of the best tiramisus I’ve ever eaten. This is definitely one I’d add to your list of gluten-free restaurants in Vienna.

Allergiker Café – We didn’t get a chance to visit Allergiker Café ourselves, but I wanted to include it because it came up frequently during my research for celiac friendly places to eat in Vienna. The café caters to people with a variety of food allergies and intolerances. Since we didn’t personally eat here, I recommend checking their current menu and allergen information before visiting.

Zum Wohl – Zum Wohl is one of the most frequently recommended gluten-free restaurants in Vienna, so we were excited to finally try it during our December 2025 trip. Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite live up to the hype for us.

The hummus and bread were good, and we really enjoyed the desserts, but all of us thought the main dishes were just okay. We were also disappointed with the service. We had a reservation, but after we arrived, we were asked to move tables. We agreed, but ended up crammed into a corner—which wasn’t ideal for our very tall family! After that, it felt like we were largely forgotten.

I know Zum Wohl gets plenty of great reviews, so our experience may not be typical. From a gluten-free perspective, having a restaurant with so many options is certainly a plus. But based on the food and service we experienced, it wouldn’t be at the top of my list for a return visit.

Gluten-Free Grocery Stores in Vienna

If you’re staying in an apartment or simply want to save money by preparing some of your own meals, we found several gluten-free grocery options in Vienna. This was especially helpful for us since we cooked most of our dinners during our stay.

Bbasic Bio-Supermarkt – This organic grocery store was one of our favorite finds in Vienna. They had plenty of gluten-free and naturally gluten-free foods, and we bought dinner ingredients here several times. We especially loved the pork chops! Some of the pork marinades were gluten-free and others weren’t, so be sure to check the labels or ask before purchasing.

The produce was also incredible. Seriously, some of the freshest vegetables we’ve ever eaten! The tomatoes were so beautiful they almost looked fake. They also had a large natural and holistic health section, which can be handy if someone in your family happens to get sick while traveling.

Interspar – For a more traditional Vienna grocery store with gluten-free options, Interspar was another great choice. We found a surprisingly good selection of affordable gluten-free products, including bread. At the time of our visit, a loaf of gluten-free bread worked out to only about $2.50, which was considerably cheaper than many of the gluten-free products we’re used to buying at home.

If you’re traveling to Vienna with celiac disease, stopping at a grocery store at the beginning of your trip is an easy way to keep safe snacks on hand and save money on meals.

Tips for Eating Gluten-Free in Vienna

Overall, we found eating gluten-free in Vienna relatively easy. Most of the people we encountered spoke English and were incredibly helpful when we explained that our daughter had celiac disease. We personally didn’t have any issues with gluten exposure during our trip, which made exploring Vienna much less stressful.

If you’re traveling to Vienna with celiac disease, I highly recommend carrying a gluten-free German translation card. We used the German celiac restaurant card from CeliacTravel.com, which made it much easier to explain exactly what our daughter could and couldn’t eat.

A couple of helpful German phrases to know are “glutenfrei” (gluten-free) and “Sprechen Sie Englisch?” (Do you speak English?). Even when someone spoke English, having the translation card gave us an extra layer of reassurance when ordering food.

Of course, restaurants, menus, ingredients, and preparation practices can change, so always confirm that a meal is safe for your individual needs—especially when cross-contact is a concern.

We absolutely loved Vienna. The food was delicious, the people were incredibly kind, and my kids loved the city. I hope this Vienna gluten-free guide helps make planning your own trip to Austria a little easier!

Looking for more things to do while you’re there? Read our Four Days in Vienna itinerary for our favorite family-friendly things to see and do in Vienna.