Austria's breakfast secrets: sweet, cozy and full of pleasure!

Austria's breakfast secrets: sweet, cozy and full of pleasure!

Austria's breakfast habits are a reflection of the preference for sweet food and the social rituals associated with the first meal of the day. According to a recent study by OE24 Breakfast almost 75% of the population, at the weekend it is even 87%. This preference is particularly evident in the most popular breakfast ingredients: bread and pastries are at the top, followed by jam, which is enjoyed by 43% of the working day and 44% on weekends.

The investigation also showed that about 27% of the respondents consider themselves breakfast connoisseurs, with generation 65+ in particular emphasizing this enjoyment. Breakfast in Austria is not only perceived as a physical necessity - almost 70% report positive effects such as more energy and better concentration, while over 50% note that it raises its morning mood. It is surprising that only about 50% see breakfast primarily as a remedy for hunger.

breakfast behavior in detail

The breakfast behavior can be divided into three types: 39% belong to the sweet guy, followed by the spicy type with 31% and the healthy guy that comes to almost 25%. The breakfast duration is particularly interesting: during the week it is 10-20 minutes on average, while taking more time at the weekend. Children breakfast on school and working days on average 16 minutes, adults around 19 minutes. At the weekend, children have 27 minutes and adults 35 minutes, such as Market opinions analyzed.

During breakfast, many Austrians have their own morning rituals. According to a survey by vienna.at 60% deal with their body care and styling, while 34% first check their cell phones. Differences are also shown in the popularity of breakfast locations: 54% breakfast at your own breakfast table, followed by 13% in the kitchen and 13% outside on the balcony or terrace. Popular breakfast components are bread, butter and jam during the week, while eggs, fruit juices and sausage are also available at the weekend.

breakfast together

Another interesting result of the surveys is the family component of breakfast. 34% of families have breakfast together during the week, and at the weekend it is 66%. 50% of the respondents have breakfast with a partner, and 20% with children. Younger children, especially at the age of 6-10, have breakfast more often than older children between 11-15 years. These family interactions are a sign of the cultural importance of breakfast in Austria.