Turquoise lettering on a white partition greets guests in the bright, beach-style dining room of Coolinarik Café.

A flower-framed slogan wall brightens the room where Adriana and Mario sit at Coolinarik Café.

Pastel and orange cushions line the window bench under three straw lamps at Coolinarik Café.

A row of small wooden tables with flowers runs along curtained nooks at Coolinarik Café.

Two curtained booths with straw roofs and colorful cushions feel like beach cabanas at Coolinarik Café.

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Coolinarik Café

Coolinarik in Salzburg's Old Town serves creative homemade brunch, smoothie bowls, and matcha drinks in a relaxed, beach-inspired setting on Münzgasse.

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Coolinarik Café

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Breakfast / Brunch

Where

Old Town

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Coolinarik Café sits on Münzgasse 1 in Salzburg’s Old Town, close to Getreidegasse. Run by hosts Rea and Dominik, the small café brings a relaxed, beach-bar-inspired atmosphere to the Altstadt. The menu centers on homemade brunch dishes, smoothie bowls, porridge, matcha, coffee, juices, and house-made iced teas. The granola and hummus are made in-house, with a strong focus on regional ingredients. The Café has built a loyal following among locals and visitors, and with indoor and outdoor seating plus limited capacity, tables can be hard to get, especially on weekends.

Plan your visit

Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 - 16:00 Wed closedAll hours

Getting there: Münzgasse 1, 5020 SalzburgBus 23 28 Mönchsbergaufzug · 1 min walkOld Town

Good to know: Vegetarian options Gluten-free marked

Map: Coolinarik Café and Mönchsbergaufzug

Cafe

Restaurant

Breakfast / Brunch Outdoor Dining

Muvamo Opinion

Coolinarik Café brings a distinctly modern feel to Salzburg’s Old Town. Run by Rea and Dominik, the café has been part of the Altstadt since May 2021 and stands out with a bright, beach-bar-inspired atmosphere that intentionally departs from Salzburg’s more traditional coffeehouse style. Its menu centers on homemade brunch dishes made from predominantly regional ingredients, with housemade hummus and granola alongside smoothie bowls, porridge, and other sweet and savory breakfast options. Drinks are an important part of the concept too, from housemade fruit purées to regionally roasted coffee that the café describes as mild and low in acidity.

The overall experience feels stylish and personal, while the café’s small size means reserving ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends and public holidays, when seating is limited and reservations are handled in set time slots. For a creative brunch in Salzburg’s Old Town, Coolinarik feels like one of the area’s most distinctive modern options.

Recommended tours & experiences

Flavors of Salzburg: Private Food Tour: A three-hour guided food tour through Salzburg’s Old Town, featuring traditional Austrian dishes and local beer, with stops at market vendors, a pub, a bakery and a restaurant.

Helpful Hints

We highly recommend to reserve a table in advance.

If you’re exploring Salzburg on foot, this is an easy and pleasant stop to combine with a relaxed stroll through the city center.

Gastronomic Discoveries

The café offers a thoughtful mix of coffee, breakfast dishes, pastries, and lighter bites, with vegan and gluten-free options that make it easy for different dietary preferences.

Hidden Gems

The small shop area near the entrance sells packaged coffee, artisanal tea blends, and gift boxes to take home.
Münzgasse is a short side street just off the busier shopping lanes - easy to find but easy to walk past.

Our Little Extras

If you’re exploring Salzburg’s food scene beyond brunch, consider a private food tour through the Old Town to discover more local flavors.

A generous breakfast board piled with rolls, cheeses, ham and eggs at Coolinarik Café.

A cup of milky coffee topped with thick foam at Coolinarik Café.

A glass of freshly brewed tea, still steaming, at Coolinarik Café.

Adriana and Mario share a big breakfast board by the window at Coolinarik Café.

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Coolinarik Café opened in May 2021 at Münzgasse 1 in Salzburg’s Old Town. Today, the café is presented by hosts Rea and Dominik, who have shaped it into a bright, design-led brunch spot with a relaxed beach-bar feel right in the Altstadt.

That travel-inspired atmosphere still defines the space. With light colors, natural materials, and an airy look, Coolinarik feels fresh and distinctive within Salzburg’s historic center.

From the beginning, the focus has been on homemade food and drinks prepared with predominantly regional ingredients. Much of the menu is made in-house, including granola, hummus, fruit purées, cakes, snacks, and drinks; the organic sourdough bread comes from Joseph Brot.

Breakfast and brunch are at the heart of the concept. The menu includes smoothie bowls, porridge, egg dishes, breakfast platters, coffee specialties, matcha, fresh juices, and house-made iced teas, alongside gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

The Café also includes a small shop area where guests can buy items such as coffee, tea blends, and gift boxes. Together with the café concept, this gives the space a lifestyle-oriented identity that goes beyond a standard breakfast spot.

Today, Coolinarik is an established brunch address in Salzburg’s Old Town with a strong online reputation and an active social media presence. Because the café is compact and works with reservations, tables can be limited at busy times.