There were so many interesting flavors here that it was difficult to decide what to get. I got a cup with pumpkin seed oil, poppyseed, and elderberry, because those flavors sounded the most unique. I loved all three flavors. The pumpkin seed oil flavor was so cool. I would have never thought to make ice cream with pumpkin seed oil, but there is olive oil ice cream, so why not pumpkin seed oil ice cream? Pumpkin seed oil is now one of my favorite ice cream flavors in Vienna. The poppyseed flavor was not strong, but had a good texture. The elderberry flavor had an intense tang that was very refreshing for summertime. The three flavors were very different from each other, but it was absolutely divine to try them together. read more

I wasn't so blown away, but it was good. Nice texture and flavors. I like the cookies and cream the most. read more

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Tiny ice cream shop with a variety of interesting flavors! We got the green pumpkin seed There were a couple vegan flavors but most were dairy. 10/10 would go back! read more

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It is a shame that I haven't been to the Eisgreissler as a Viennese. I was overjoyed to see that they had Schilchersturm which is a special young wine and only available in the fall. It was so so good. I also had Grießschmarren mit Hollerkoch which was good but not as good as Schilchersturm as it was a little bit too sweet and too rich for me. It was costly and I'm still debating whether the high price is worth the taste... I guess I have very high ice cream standards which only my favorite ice cream place in Vienna can fulfill... read more

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Excellent tasting ice cream from a takeout location. Several flavors to choose from but labels aren't bilingual. Staff is friendly and quick with service read more

The flavors are not in English but if you ask they will translate all the flavors for you! They're also nice enough to let you sample but keep it quick because there's usually a line out the door. The hazelnut flavor was to die for. I got it twice in two days :) read more

Eis-Greissler - Hazelnut flavor is to die for - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vienna, 9

They're ice cream is always great. I've been to their location in Linz many times and always had a great time. The same great service I experienced here read more

One of the best ice creams I've ever had IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD! Congrats, Eis-Greissler. You've made the top of this ice cream fanatic's list. Love at first (sample) bite. I walked in this small, cute shop and see 2 rows of ice cream before me. The staff was incredibly friendly (and good-looking ;D ). Since a lot of tourists come here, they usually translate all the flavors in one go. They also let my friend and I try a lot of flavors, including pumpkin seed oil, poppy seed, pistachio, hazelnut, etc. I seriously loved them all, especially pumpkin seed! I ended up getting a double scoop pumpkin seed oil and almond (my default favorite). If I could get a triple-scoop, or more flavors, I definitely would. But I was short on cash, and they don't accept card... Definitely come here if you're in Vienna! read more

Eis-Greissler - Almond and pumpkin seed oil - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vienna, 9

Without a doubt, the BEST ice cream I had while abroad! I taste tested in 10 different cities, and Eis-Greissler takes the number 1 spot! As someone who doesn't speak any German, I was overwhelmed and excited at all of the flavor options. The kind employees were really helpful with describing what they had and suggesting flavor pairings as well. PUMPKIN SEED OIL: Wow, I was blown away by this flavor! Pumpkin seed oil is special to this region of Austria and I was surprised by how rich it was. It had a lovely nutty taste and I was just so sad when it was gone. I could taste the freshness of the ingredients and couldn't believe how delicious it was. This flavor tastes amazing with either vanilla or chocolate, which they gave me a tiny scoop of to try it out! POPPY SEED: To balance out the creaminess of the pumpkin seed oil, I chose to get poppy seed as the other main flavor. It's so light and refreshing. I was recommended pairing it with the raspberry, and together, they create a lovely combination. To be honest, I still think of this ice cream 4 months later. I miss you. You're so perfect (AND CHEAP!!) Until we meet again! read more

Eis-Greissler - Bottom to top: poppy seed + raspberry + PUMPKIN SEED OIL + vanilla!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vienna, 9

So, we know that Vienna is famous for its coffee houses, but do you also get good ice cream in the city? It's a fair question, and difficult to answer given that most travelers have a rosy perception of their experience... even if they're not sure what quality they are getting. But, careful research should indicate that the choice for favorite ice cream in Vienna often boils down into the argument of Tichy v/s Eis-Greissler. I was saving my stomach capacity for cakes, and so, could only visit Eis-Greissler. It was a fortuitous discovery on route to St. Stephen. There was a long line outside the shop, and while I expected a claustrophobic experience (the shop is what: 18 square meters?) I still got in the line. They do allow you to sample, but with a language barrier and many people behind you, I didn't feel tempted to experiment with the samples. I asked the server for guidance, and went with Butterkeks (butter cookie) and Topfen-Heidelbeere (blueberry yogurt). Quality gelato and sorbetto. Not as intense flavors as one would expect of gelato, but I did appreciate that they have their own farm and cows providing organic milk, a decent selection of vegan/gf flavors, and a focus of only using natural ingredients. Having fun with google translate, I did read their website in some detail, and was amused by their acknowledgment that their ice was not yet genuine organic ice because of EU standards. Pretty sure google translate is the one suggesting that ice can be organic... but, kudos for truth in advertising: another reason to support them compared to nearby vendors aggressively marketing their products. read more

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Very popular with long queues. While a range of unusual and original flavours are on offer, I find the place overrated. Not just that the place is overly expensive, also the ice cream isn't actually that good. I mean, it's not bad but I actually prefer many of the nearby alternatives. I particularly recommend Hoher Markt and Schweden Platz, both just around the corner. read more

Some of the best ice cream I have ever had, comparable to gelato in Italy and ice cream spots in NYC, if not better. We planned our dinner based on the proximity to this ice cream place. Right after dinner, we headed over and as other Yelpers have mentioned, flavors aren't in English, but they will gladly translate them for you and they are generous with letting you sample different flavors.The flavors are unique and on point, as in no overly sweet aftertaste. I highly recommend the kiwi or poppy seed, both were very good. I really liked the pumpkin apple one as well, seasonal flavor? It's also very affordable, I believe my single scoop in a cone was about 2 euros or less. If you're in Vienna, you should definitely give this place a try. My friends and I stopped in on a cold and rainy day, but it was worth it. I would love to come back and try some other flavors! read more

Eis-Greissler - pumpkin apple, poppy seed and kiwi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vienna, 9

Delicious ice cream made from organic and locally sourced produce! They also have quite a few vegan options, tried the walnut one and it was delicious! And for 1,50€ a scoop the price isn't too bad (especially for that quality) read more

Eis-Greissler - Vegan walnut ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vienna, 9

Believe the hype yelpers. This is one great ice cream shop. The queue is always long, sometimes 30 people deep and now I know why. Probably the best hazelnut ice-cream I've ever had. Seriously, go there and try, its worth the wait! read more

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Best ice cream in town. Clever flavors from all natural ingredients. Big lines = you're at the right place. Quick service so don't fret about the wait. You'll need that long to make your choice anyway. My favorites: Edelbitterschokolade, Butterkeks, Erdbeere Topfen, Erdnuße read more

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This might be the best gelato I've had ever. I eat ice cream like its water and have gotten pretty picky about my ice cream. They use organic milk which is a big plus for me, and let you sample flavors before buying. One scoop is 1.30€ I tried cookies and cream and hazelnut which were both extremely true to their flavors. The hazelnut gelato was essentially hazelnut in ice cream form and not masked at all by vein overly sweet like other places. The texture is quite "chewy" which is the texture I am always looking for in ice cream- it is a while before it turns runny. The cone was also excellent- crispy and a good sweet flavor. I might be back tomorrow. read more

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Nicest people and wonderful ice cream. Their prices are fantastic and the quality is excellent. They have plenty of options to choose from. It's popular, but that's the beauty of it because it's worth the wait. Grab some as you go for a nice walk with your friends or family. Take time to enjoy your day and have easily one of the best ice cream's in the country!! read more

Eis-Greissler is one of the best gelato shops in Vienna: they have delicious, fresh flavors, competitive prices, and their gelato uses sustainable, local, natural ingredients. I've heard the hype about this place for some time, but wasn't sure if there was any substance to the claims or if they were just churned full of air. At peak times, this tiny storefront has a line halfway down the block. When I finally took the plunge and gave it a try, the line was short and moved quickly. They have about two dozen different flavors, including the nutty/beany varieties (milk and dark chocolate, coffee, almond, hazelnut, vanilla) and the fruity flavors (apricot, plum, strawberry, cherry-yogurt). Since they use fresh, sustainable ingredients (they get the milk from their own cows!), I thought this artisan eis shop would charge a hefty premium for a taste. I was wrong. Their cones and bowls are a meager 10 or 20 cents higher than their nearby competitors (Zanoni & Zanoni, Castello, Eissalon Schwedenplatz), but the quality is much higher. I even think the scoop size is BIGGER at Greissler! The next time I'm in 'the ice cream zone' (between Stephansplatz and Schwedenplatz), I'll be sure to come back to Eis-Greissler. But if the line reaches all the way to Zanoni, I may just have to get a starter scoop there while I wait. read more

I got the cookies and cream and it was creamy, smooth and delicious. Must try! They are very nice and take the time to explain all the flavors. read more

One of the top three eissalons in Vienna. Of course, this being such a conservative place, everybody is "freaking out" over the goat cheese and "crazy" flavors, but Greisler really does serve up very nice ice cream out of a super cute facade on Rotenturmstraße. Sometimes the quality slips and the service conditions aren't great (long lines, over-frozen ice cream, etc.), but, overall, I am very happy that this place opened to shake up the very complacent and mediocre ice cream culture of Vienna. Service is way better than at any other gelateria because it is staffed by young, friendly people who don't hate their jobs. read more

I absolutely love their ice cream. The mango flavor and hazelnut was so good. The consistently was very smooth and creamy. Just right to the taste palette. A must try in Vienna. read more

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While buying a local sim from T-Mobile (data only sim is 10 Euro for 10 GB), we asked the woman helping us which gelato place we should try. She recommended Zanoni & Zanoni, but I'd researched Eis-Greissler. We wanted a local's opinion so we got something from both places! There is a long line here that attracts people and there is definitely a diversity of customers. There's no seating and things go fast, so you should have a general idea of what you want. I tried the goat cheese (Ziegenkäse) and the chocolate (Schokolade). The goat cheese was refreshing and had a nice tang, but was very icy and not creamy. The chocolate had a decent intensity of flavor, but also was a bit icy for my liking. Try it if you're curious, but if you could only go to one ice cream place, I'd choose Zanoni over Eis-Greissler read more

Best ice-cream in town, really! Organic regional ingredients, lots of different flavors, sometimes quite fancy (asparagus or goat cheese), and very reasonable prices! I love it not just because it serves vegan ice-cream (and not only one or two flavors, but a wide range including coffee or dark chocolate). Don't be scared by the queue - it's worth to wait five minutes to get this delicious ice cream. read more

A find among the many touristy gelato places in downtown. There is always a line but that's a good sign. It's a narrow storefront that evokes images of eating gelato down on the farm (if that can be done). There is no seating but one of my favorite things to do is to grab a cup and sit down on one of the many public squares and hidden gems that make up Vienna. read more

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It should be summer ... but it is actually cold in Vienna. So what to do? I head to the inner city and buy an ice cream at the wonderful Eis-Greissler and then I dream that summer has begun. I did that today - (of course when it is cold outside there is no line as there always is at this famous but very small Eissalon) - so summer should now begin within 24 hours. And I officially have decided that among all their offerings, the Topfencreme flavor is the best ice cream they serve. There shall be no more discussion about this fact! read more

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Refreshing ice cream. I had a peach on cone. The line can get very long out the door on a nice day (like the day I got into vienna). But it goes pretty quick. read more

Eis-Greissler has the best Ice cream in whole town as fas as I can say. Quality is exceptional (all organic, some vegan), the consistancy is not to watery and omg the seasonal versions are just incredibly good. If you have the chance to be here in August/September you really have to try "Sturmeis" is a local deliciouse wine left over product of the wine process ;) but its really good. especially with chestnuts - in other countrys the throw it away but we drink it, and Eis Greißler makes now deliciouse Ice cream out of it also I can highly recommand Dirndl Ice cream! Some might not know - Dirndl is not only the traditional dress of Austrians, but also a fruit. anyhow the only minus point is the (sometimes veeery) long line in front of the small store moving relatively slow. there are no places to sit - so its just ice cream2go. read more

After hearing about this place on a couple of forums we decided to visit. And it was a great experience. When you walk in you are presented with around 15 different ice cream flavors, and even though I couldn't read a single label the people behind the counter were very helpful. With no rush at all they offered me trials of different flavors until I made my decision. And this is no ordinary ice cream, they are very creamy and with very gourmet flavors. Overall, if you want to step a little out of your comfort zone and try new ice creams this is the place to go. read more

Sehr gut!! Definitely the best gelato I've had outside of Italy! Will be back the next time I'm in Vienna!

I am so glad that I decided to try this place when traveling in Vienna. I am lactose intolerant but love ice cream, and when I saw the vegan options I took a chance and tried the dark chocolate flavor. It was delicious! I loved the ice cream so much that I even came back the next night. They have many flavors and options, both vegan and regular, and all are tasty. The line is definitely worth the wait! read more

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This place is sehr gut! Not only are they open late but they have some unique flavors like goat cheese and sturm. There are a lot of ice cream places in the Schwedenplatz area but this is the only one that matters. Don't get that Zanoni and Zanoni crap...they don't even let you try their flavors. read more

My favorite place to visit whenever in Vienna. Italian family gelateria with a very good traditionally made ice cream. I recommend their hazelnut or almond semifredo and also maroni/chestnut ice cream. I always take the ice cream to go but you can also enjoy some cakes and ice cream sundae indoors. One scoop of ice cream is 1,30 Euro, two are 2 Euros and so on. So more ice cream you enjoy the less you pay ;-) read more

Can't wait for my favorite flavor in late summer: pear ice cream. Poppyseed, yoghurt blackberry are also some of my favorites.

Yeah, lived in Vienna a couple of years and even now, a decade and a half later, with plenty of great gelato from lots of other places under our belts, we still dream of Eis-Griessler... More than worth the wait in line - gives you time to change your mind 6 or 7 times before you have to order. And with those small scoops, you can get a lot of different combos in a single cone. Organic milk from their own cows and fantastic flavors - what's not to love? It's the best! read more

One of the best ice cream places in Vienna but no sitting down option. Pick up a couple scoops on your way down. They always have a special as well. Great fruit ice creams. read more

The best ice cream in town, in my opinion! Need to try the poppy seeds one (Mohn) and Pistachio!

Go here everyday! So delicious and inexpensive. We had (and loved) the cookies and cream, almond, and strawberry flavors. I'm sure we'd like more flavors if we had found out about this place sooner while on our visit to the city. read more

A nice little place but not great for the amount of time I spent in line. There are better gelato places just around this place which looks and tastes lot better. read more

Highly recommend a visit to this famed ice cream parlor! So incredible! We really enjoyed the shortbread flavor. Also tried the chocolate, but it was a little too sweet for me. Really enjoyed the sugar cone too! read more

Our favorite ice cream in Vienna. Natural and not too sweet..just long lines out the door, but that's a good sign that your at the right place! read more