Graz Food

Graz’s culinary identity is rooted in Austrian tradition but shaped by the tastes and produce of Styria. While many of the dishes served here are familiar across Austria, they take on a distinctive character in Graz—where pumpkin seed oil, regional meats, and seasonal vegetables feature prominently in both home cooking and restaurant menus.

For a closer look at the local products and traditional dishes that define this region, see our Styria Food page.

Styria’s cuisine is among the most celebrated in Austria, known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, hearty dishes, and strong regional identity. Signature items include pumpkin seed oil, fried chicken, and runner bean salad, all of which feature prominently in Graz’s kitchens and food markets.

Street food in Graz is diverse and relatively affordable. Several vendors focus on wraps, sandwiches, grilled meats, and seasonal specialties.

Address: Münzgrabenstraße 35, 8010 Graz, Austria

Highly rated kebab place on Münzgrabenstraße, known for fresh, baked pita wraps filled with schnitzel or meat, four sauces, crisp vegetables, and generous portions. Often described as “the best kebab in Graz” with friendly service.

Address: Waagner-Biro-Straße 109, 8020 Graz, Austria

A street‑food spin‑off by El Gaucho, offering grilled meats and wraps. It's an extension of the main restaurant’s quality in a casual setting.

Address: Mariahilfer Str. 23, 8020 Graz, Austria

Several food shops in Graz sell Styrian delicacies, including oils, cheeses, cured meats, and chocolates. Many are located in the Old Town and cater to both locals and visitors.

Address: Am Fuße des Schlossbergs 2, 8010 Graz

Stylish store at the foot of Schlossberg hill, offering regional oils, preserves, and gifts.

Address: Landhausgasse 1, 8010 Graz

Artisanal shop featuring local chocolates, confections, and small-batch treats.

Address: Herrengasse 23, 8010 Graz

Ferdinand Haller is a candy shop near Stadtpfarrkirche featuring a charming wooden interior, a stucco ceiling, and Art Nouveau lamps. This sweet and gift shop is a standout establishment in Graz.

Address: Paradeisgasse 1, 8010 Graz

Delikatessen Nussbaumer, founded in 1903, offers more than 150 varieties of local and international cheeses. The shop also features distinctive delicatessen items such as hams, salamis, prosciuttos, oils, spices, and a selection of local wines available for purchase or sampling. 

Address: Stempfergasse 2, 8010 Graz

Delikatessen Frankowitsch is a classic yet trendy spot in Graz. Small portions quickly savoured yet leaving a big impression on the palate; all your senses and heart could desire. Choose from sandwiches and wine, champagne or beer, delicatessen items, wines and spirits, all scarcely to be found elsewhere. Alternatively, treat yourself to sweet delicacies from the adjoining patisserie. Peccadilloes always to savour, never to regret, at Frankowitsch.

Address: Belgiergasse 1, 8020 Graz

Der Steirer Shop offers a variety of items including wine, books, vegetables, plants, garden tools, schnapps, pumpkin seed oil, and more. The selection is regularly updated with new items. Purchases are uniquely stamped and sewn shut instead of using standard gift packs.

Address: Herrengasse 13, 8010 Graz

S'Fachl Graz offers extraordinary delicacies from all over Styria.

Address: Hofgasse 6, 8010 Graz

The Edegger-Tax bakery has a splendid wooden façade with gilded double-headed eagle.

Graz’s markets are central to the city’s food culture. Most are open several days a week and showcase regional produce, meats, cheeses, and seasonal specialties.

Address: Kaiser Josef Platz, 8010 Graz

Kaiser-Josef-Platz square hosts the largest farmers market in Graz.

Address: Lendplatz, 8020 Graz

Lendplatz Market is one of the city’s many charming farmers’ markets.

Address: Hamerlinggasse 3 , 8010 Graz

Year‑round farmers' outlet offering fresh meats, dairy, prepared foods, and pantry staples.

We recommend staying near Hauptplatz, the main square in the Old Town. The area is walkable, well-connected by tram, and surrounded by food shops, restaurants, and cafés. On weekends, much of the historic center becomes car-free.

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