In this article, you will find the information on TOP 9 Cheap Eats in Vienna, Austria!
When it comes to cheap food, Vienna is probably not a city that comes to mind. In fact, the Austrian capital is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Nevertheless, there are great budget options to choose from.
I would like to share with you 9 great cheap eats in Vienna to eat well and on a budget!
1. Würstelstand am Hohen Markt
Address: Hoher Markt 1
Why: A classic Vienna sausage stand serving one of the best Bratwursts (fried sausage) in the city. Grab a Käsekrainer (sausage with cheese inside) or Currywurst (sausage with a curry powder), take a bun and enjoy the delicious taste of true Austrian street food on the historic Hoher Markt square.
Price range: from 2,50 EUR for a sausage
2. Sägewerk Wien
Website: http://www.diebausatzlokale.at/
Address: Währinger Str. 21
Why: One of the most original Vienna food places serving a wide range of foods from pizzas to burgers and noodles. You are given a menu in form of cards where you should circle out the flavors you want to add to your meal. Basically, you are making your meal yourself. Not the cheapest place to choose in Vienna but still budget enough not to make you bankrupt. Great choice to spend a nice evening in Vienna!
Price range: Pizza with 4 ingredients will cost you about 6-7 EUR
3. Der Wiener Deewan
Website: http://deewan.at/
Address: Liechtensteinstraße 10
Why: One of the legends of Vienna cheap food scene, Deewan is a place to be when you’re on a budget. This place is one of the few world’s “pay-as-you-wish” restaurants and it was featured in a BBC article. Loved by every student in Vienna, Deewan offers tasty Pakistani food with five curries to choose from. A must-try among the cheap eats in Vienna!
Price range: “pay-as-you-wish” system that actually works
4. Berliner Doner Wien
Address: Zieglergasse 33A
Why: No list of cheap foods can be full without a kebab. But we all know that there are nice kebabs out there and there are terribly bad kebabs that you would like to forget. Luckily Vienna has one that really can go by the notion “great”. Its rate
Price range: starting from as little as 3,30 EUR
5. Leberkaspepi
Website: http://www.leberkaspepi.at/
Why: If you’re looking for something traditionally Austrian and you’re on the budget head to Leberkaspepi. It serves the… Leberkas – a cool traditional Austrian crusty meat eaten in a bread. Simple, delicious and super affordable.
Price range: starting from 3 EUR for a Leberkas
6. Nguyen’s Pho House
Website: http://www.nguyensphohouse.at/
Address: Lerchenfelder Str. 46
Why: A great and affordable place for all the Pho aficionados. Quick, delicious and welcoming, Nguyen’s Pho House is one of the leaders of Viennese Vietnamese food scene.
Price range: spring rolls from 2,90 EUR, salads from 3,90 EUR, Pho’s from 7,50 EUR
7. Daily Imbiss
Address: Linzer Str. 4
Why: Set a bit outside of the city centre, this little street food place is a great pick for Indian cuisine at a cheap price in Vienna. Try a variety of curries or just stick to a pita bread with chicken. Either way, it won’t be too burdensome for your pocket.
Price range: pitas start at 3,50 EUR, currys at 6,90 EUR
8. Trzesniewski
Website: https://www.trzesniewski.at/
Address: Dorotheergasse 1
Why: An iconic place set in the heart of the Old Town of Vienna serving a variety of open finger sandwiches at a great price. Great choice for a budget traveller and one of the top cheap eats in Vienna.
Price range: each sandwich is 1,30 EUR
9. Schachtelwirt
Website: http://www.schachtelwirt.at/
Address: Judengasse 5
Why: Beautifully designed place serving high-quality Austrian food with a twist of modernity. Nice value for money and a perfect place for an affordable lunch.
Price range: main courses start from 7 EUR
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What kind of sandwiches are served at Trzesniewski?
The small open sandwiches with different toppings