Vienna is not only home to top restaurants, but also to great cafés. After all, coffee house culture is an integral part of our city. This naturally includes the quality of the coffee itself. Viennese people appreciate this hot beverage, whether it’s local specialties such as Melange or Einspänner, or preparations from other countries around the world, such as Italy or Turkey. A Viennese café has once again made it onto the list of the 100 best in the world and also occupies one of the top spots.
Into the top 10 with specialty coffee
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The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops has announced its ranking for 2026, and the Viennese café Gota made it to 7th place. This means that it is not only among the global top 10, but also ranks second in Europe. Only Tim Wendelboe from Norway is ahead of it in second place. Gota is not a traditional Viennese coffee house, but a modern coffee shop that has already been named the No. 1 specialty café in Vienna in the past. It offers a variety of light to medium roasts, using only 100% Arabica beans.
Here, you can embark on a flavor journey through Central and South America with beans from El Salvador, Brazil, Panama, Peru, and other countries. These are served in every conceivable variation: as cappuccino, flat white, cortado, affogato, or cold brew. If you like your coffee with a twist, order an espresso martini, Irish coffee, or coffee negroni. And there’s no shortage of food either. Whether for breakfast, cake, or a snack between meals, Gota serves a wide range of large and small dishes.
📍 Location: Gota Coffee Experts, Mariahilferstr. 192
🕐 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Roasting for home
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If you also think the coffee is world class, then take some home with you. Gota sells beans and filter coffee on site or via its online shop. Here you can order individual packs or take out a subscription. This means your coffee will be delivered to your door regularly without you having to buy more. The subscription also makes a great gift for coffee lovers.
To ensure that nothing goes wrong when you make coffee at home, you can take appropriate workshops at Gota. Whether it’s latte art or roasting your own beans, here you’ll learn everything you need to know to become a barista yourself. Of course, you can also get the right equipment at Gota. So nothing stands in the way of your future as a coffee expert.