Innsbruck's best cafés with a fine selection of cakes

Nestled amongst books and coffee cups, Café Momo has carved out a very special place for itself within Wagner’s bookshop: this is where literature meets breakfast, sourdough panini meet poached eggs, and really good coffee meets homemade cakes. So, if you’re having a browse in the bookshop, you can take a sweet break from reading straight away – ideally on the sunny terrace. Momo specialises in homemade, vegetarian and partly vegan cuisine, turning a quick coffee break into a little moment of indulgence.

About Café Momo: For coffee breaks between two chapters.
Favourites: homemade cakes and vegan brownies

The Karaffu is minimalist and in love with detail. It's all about excellent filter coffee, creamy matcha latte and pistachios in all variations. The atmosphere? Hip and stylish, and if you queue here at peak times, you know it's worth it. The beans change every six to eight weeks - hand-brewed, from small roasters in Europe and often regional, such as Unbound from Wattens. The matcha comes directly from Japanese farmers.

Go to Karaffu: Coffee, matcha and pistachio lovers.

Favourites: Matcha latte & vegan pistachio cheesecake.

The Katzung, named the best café in Tirol by Falstaff, is a must-visit for culinary connoisseurs. Situated in the heart of the Old Town, it offers a front-row seat opposite the Golden Roof, perfect for people-watching. Viennese coffee house tradition meets French tarts, vegan options and hot drinks with or without ‘cow’s milk’. The historic building boasts a modern interior, and the cosy seating areas are ideal for a quiet chat. 

Katzung is the place to go if you’re meeting up with friends or just treating yourself.
Favourites: Katzung Torte with turmeric latte

St. Nikolaus is an underrated district of Innsbruck, home to small shops and cultural initiatives. Although the colourful houses are a popular photo opportunity, few people find their way here – a mistake, particularly because of the café [ˈhæp.i.nəst]. In this cosy, shabby-chic café, sustainability is a top priority: regional ingredients, fair-trade coffee and waste reduction. The fresh, often vegan cakes of the day taste absolutely delicious, of course.

Head to [ˈhæp.i.nəst] if: you’re looking for a different perspective and want
to enjoy a sustainable treat Favourites: vegan carrot cake with herbal tea

Anyone walking through Innsbruck carrying a pink-polka-dot cake box from Valier patisserie is sure to attract envious glances – you’re carrying a work of art! As the only Austrian member of ‘Relais Desserts’, Valier uses Valrhona chocolate, honey from its own apiary and hand-picked fruit to create desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat. The only thing to do is: close your eyes and take a bite! 

About Valier: For something
out of the ordinary Favourites: Blueberry tartlets and Bicerin

The Strudel-Café Kröll, situated in an alleyway in the Old Town near the Golden Roof, captivates visitors with its historic vaulted ceiling and charm. The culinary highlight: strudel creations such as Gröstl, chicken curry or sauerkraut and bacon. Only natural ingredients, no additives. The regional, seasonal flavours will have you craving a second slice – or even a strudel breakfast with several different varieties.

Kröll is the place to go for anyone who can’t decide between sweet and savoury.
Favourites: quark and sour cherry strudel with a latte macchiato

Café Central, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014, is the last traditional Viennese coffee house in Innsbruck. With its turn-of-the-century charm and abundance of newspapers, it invites you to linger. Artists and Tirolean celebrities appreciate the atmosphere, and greats such as Paul Flora and Arthur Zelger found inspiration here. The Classic selection of coffees and the quality of the cakes are outstanding.

The Central is the place to go for anyone who has the time and inclination to explore Innsbruck’s cultural soul.
Favourites: Sachertorte and Melange

At Moments Tirol, it’s not just savoury dishes on offer: the cake display case is full of sweet temptations that make the coffee seem almost an afterthought. Whether fruity, creamy or Classic – the homemade cakes are the perfect accompaniment to a cosy afternoon in the heart of Innsbruck. And because the selection varies according to the season and the daily special, there’s always a good reason to try another slice.

Visit Moments Tirol: for cakes with a Tirolean twist.
Favourites: the homemade cakes, which change daily

Located in the Old Town is Munding, one of Tirol’s oldest patisseries. Here, the pastry chefs bake partly using traditional recipes, but they also often experiment with new creations. Whether it’s tartlets, cakes, pralines or macarons: it always tastes delicious. The range of coffee and hot chocolate specialities is impressive, with 42 different variations. Twice a week, they roast the beans themselves and brew them using the legendary Faema E 61, a coffee machine from 1964. The original interior design makes time stand still in a delightful way. 

A must-visit: for anyone who needs a quiet moment during a city tour and wants to immerse themselves in Innsbruck’s history.
Favourites: Innsbruck Torte with hot chocolate

Anyone who pops in for a coffee at unbound coffee roasters in Innsbruck gets more than just caffeine in their cup: here, speciality coffee is crafted with a great deal of care and passion, from the green beans right through to the finished product. In the show roastery on Valiergasse, the beans are gently roasted in a drum roaster – and anyone watching will quickly realise that coffee here is a blend of craftsmanship, science and pleasure. In the coffee shop on Anichstraße, espresso, filter coffee and cold brew are waiting to be enjoyed – ideally with a slice of homemade cake.

About unbound coffee roasters: For coffee with Origin and character.
Favourites: homemade cakes and cold brew