Eis-Greissler

In Vorfreude durch einen Artikel im Online-Standard habe ich heute das Eisgeschäft "Eis-Greissler" in der Rotenturmstraße aufgesucht. Ich war bisher der Ansicht, dass es in der Rotenturmstraße eigentlich schon genügend Eisgeschäfte gibt. Aber das neue Eisgeschäft berreichert die "Eisstraße" Rotenturmstraße erheblich.

Der Besitzer des im Retro- Stil eingerichteten Geschäfts kommt aus der Buckligen Welt. Das Lokal gleicht einer Bauernstube vom Land, was einem jetzt nicht erschrecken sollte, denn das Lokal schaut wirklich "putzig" aus und man muss auch nicht lange drinnen verweilen. ;-)
Es werden 20 verschiedene Eissorten angeboten, die aus Biomilch und -obers hergestellt werden. Dabei wird auf Farbstoffe, Geschmacksverstärker und künstliche Aromen verzichtet . Das Obst ist aber teilweise nicht bio genauso wie die Stanizel.

So weit so gut, ich bestelle mir einen Becher mit drei Kugeln um 3 Euro, was für Bioeis durchaus vertretbar ist. Angeboten werden u.a. Mohn, Alpencaramell und achtzehn andere Eissorten (Klassiker). Das im Vorfeld gepriesene Spargeleis habe ich (gsd?) nicht entdecken können.

Zum Geschmack: Die große Geschmacksexplosion wird zu Beginn nicht wahrgenommen, da die Zunge wohl diverse Geschmacksverstärker vermisst. Nein hier muss der geneigte Eisesser schon genauer schmecken und seine Geschmackssinne drauf einstellen. Wenn das passiert ist, dann offenbahrt sich dem Konsumenten ein wunderbares und intensives Geschmackserlebenis. Wer will, kann sich noch diverse Streusel übers Eis geben lassen.

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

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!

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...

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!

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

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 :)

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!

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.

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.

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!