Balthasar Kaffee Bar

◷ Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria · ££ · Independent

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What's behind the bar

Roaster

Wildkaffee

Espresso machine

Not yet confirmed

Grinder

Not yet confirmed

Milk

true oat

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified August 2026.

The cup

Owned by Otto Bayer, a former Haube-rated chef who turned to coffee, on Praterstrasse in the 2nd district. Balthasar pours from Wildkaffee (Garmisch-Partenkirchen), a direct-trade roastery run by Leonhard Wild. The adjacent Balthasar Lab runs barista workshops and cupping sessions.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Balthasar Kaffee Bar: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Balthasar Kaffee Bar use?

Balthasar Kaffee Bar pours Wildkaffee.

What espresso machine does Balthasar Kaffee Bar use?

Balthasar Kaffee Bar has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Balthasar Kaffee Bar independent?

Yes. Balthasar Kaffee Bar is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Balthasar Kaffee Bar have cake?

Yes. Balthasar Kaffee Bar serves coffee and cake.

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