Our favourite cafes and confectioneries in Budapest
Where to get the best coffee, cake and ice cream in Budapest - our unbiased tips from Apartments Budapest
Apartments Budapest offers a number of luxury holiday accommodations in the centre of Budapest. We put together a list for our guests of our favourite cafes and the best confectioneries in the centre of Budapest, close to our apartments.
Best cafes in Budapest
Cafe Brunch Budapest Cafe Brunch Budapest offers great breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner all day long. The location is ideal close to the Opera and the Basilica in Hajos street, just next to a pretty fountain. Fresh products are baked directly in the cafe. They offer a wide selection of egg dishes, sandwhiches, salads and price winning granolas. For lunch and dinner you can order beautifully prepared Hungarian and international dishes all made with fresh local produce. Try their craft beer and Hungarian wines as well. | | | Address | 1065 Budapest, Hajós u. 26/b | | Web | Cafe Brunch Budapest | | Email | cafebrunchbp@gmail.com | | Phone | +36-1-604-5647 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 8am - 10pm |
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Gerbaud Cafe The crux of Gerbaud's philosophy is that they craft their products using only the highest quality, fresh ingredients. Their goal is to offer their guest, in addition to the traditional Hungarian products, unique, esthetic, cakes and pastries that can be found nowhere else in the country. | | | Address | 1051 Budapest, Vorosmarty tér | | Web | Gerbeaud | | Email | gerbeaud@gerbeaud.hu | | Phone | +36-1-429-9000 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 9am - 9pm |
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Book Cafe A truly hidden gem. Find the Alexandra book shop on Andrassy Avenue and take the escalator to the 1st floor. If you find your mouth open for amazement you have found the place. This stunningly beautiful room was decorated by Mr Lotz, who was also responsible for the frescos in the Opera House. The room now houses a cafe where you can enjoy a wide variety of special coffees, cakes and sandwiches. |  | | Address | 1061 Budapest Andrassy ut 39 | | Web | Book | | Email | lotz.terem@gmail.com | | Phone | +36-1-461-5830 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 10am - 8pm |
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New York Cafe The New York Café has lived through many eras, political systems and historical turning points. Still, it has always been reborn, sparkling and occupied by those who longed for its comforts: artists, members of the nobility and commoners alike. The Boscolo Group has reconstructed it in a way which reflects the tendency to regain its old patina and reputation ranking it as the “Most Beautiful Coffee House in the World”. |  | | Address | 1073 Erzsebet boulevard 9-11 | | Web | New York | | Email | newyorkcafe@budapest.boscolo.com | | Phone | +36-1-886-6167 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 8am - 12am |
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Szamos Gourmet Palace In November 2011 Szamos Gourmet Ház at Vörösmarthy Square was opened. It is a sweet-shop, café and chocolate manufacturing shop at the same time. In its new shop Szamos lets its guests have an insight into the process of manufacturing handmade bonbons, and you may also get familiar with how air gets into the chocolate Santa clause. |  | | Address | 1051 Budapest, Vorosmarty tér | | Web | Szamos | | Email | - | | Phone | +36-30-570-5973 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 10am - 9pm |
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Central Cafe Respecting the traditions and being open to novelty. That describes Central Café the best. Rather than evoking the past they would like to revive the mentality that once made this place one of the intellectual centres of Budapest. We can only provide the "scenery", the delicate ambience, the delicious meals, the delightful desserts or refreshing drinks, the atmosphere is created by you. All of you who visit us for a cup of coffee in the morning, for a lunch at noon, for a glass of wine before going to the theater, for a light dinner after it or perhaps participate in one of our events as creative audience. |  | | Address | 1053 Budapest, Karolyi street 9 | | Web | Central | | Email | info@centralkavehaz.hu | | Phone | +36-1-266-2110 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 9am - 11pm |
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Muvesz Cafe Művész is noted for its (faded) elegance and décor. It's one of the old coffee houses (kávéház) and it is located on Andrássy Avenue, close to the Opera House. Expect traditional splendor and an elderly clientele during daytime. |  | | Address | 1061 Budapest Andrassy ut 29 | | Web | Muvesz | | Email | info@muveszkavehaz.hu | | Phone | +36-1-343-3544 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 9am - 10pm |
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9Bar - Speciality Cafe Traditional Italian coffee from high quality beans made by highly skilled baristas. They serve breakfast from 9am. |  | | Address | 1065 Budapest Lazar street 5 | | Web | 9Bar | | Email | - | | Phone | +36-30-933-3346 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Fri : 7am - 5.30pm
Sat - Sun: 8.30 am - 5.30pm |
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Ruszwurm Cafe The Ruszwurm confectioner’s is a magic from the past in the present in the Castle district in the neighbourhood of Matthias Church in Budapest. The spectacular confectioner’s was founded by Ferenc Schwabl in 1827. Nowadays it is one of the most popular sight of Budapest, the house and the interior are protected monuments. The shop offers only its own made cakes, preserving the traditions. |  | | Address | 1014 Budapest Szentharomsag 7 | | Web | Ruszwurm | | Email | ruszwurm@ruszwurm.hu | | Phone | +36-1-375-5284 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 10am - 7pm |
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Best gelateries in Budapest
Gelato Rosa - Ice cream Right in front of St. Stephen's Basilica you will find this special little ice cream shop. Not only do the cones look fantastic, but they taste just as good. This explains why the line is always very long. But don't worry they just opened another shop a block down the road. |  | | Address | 1051 Szent Istvan square 3 | | Web | Gelato Rosa | | Email | gelarto@gmail.com | | Phone | +36-70-383-1071 | | Opening Hours | Mon - Sun : 10am - 10pm |
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