Choosing the perfect spot to have breakfast or brunch in Budapest is not easy. Plenty of places offer delicious food, but if you only have a few days in Budapest, you want each meal to be the best possible.
But don’t you worry because I’m not going to leave you alone with this life-changing decision! Thanks to a few fellow bloggers, I have for you an amazing round-up of some of the best breakfast and brunch places in the city (including a few vegan restaurants in Budapest). Enjoy!
Tip: Many of these places are quite small and can get busy during weekends, so be sure to make a reservation if possible.
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– Pal’s Mini Hostel (budget)
– Anabelle Bed and Breakfast (mid-range)
– Hotel Parlament (luxury)
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– Hungarian wine tasting experience
– Hungarian chimney cake workshop
– 4-hour dinner walk
– Evening cruise with a candle-lit dinner
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Great Spots for Brunch and Breakfast in Budapest: The Buda Side
Cinnamon
There aren’t as many cafes on the Buda side of the city as in Pest, so Cinnamon is the place to go when exploring the other side of the river. This quaint cafe’s breakfast menu is not the biggest, but it should satisfy any hungry traveler.
Franziska
Another fantastic cafe in Buda in Franziska.
Apart from vibrant, mouthwatering breakfasts (that include many vegan and gluten-free options, as well as seasonal specials), you’ll also find plenty of healthy smoothies and bowls, great coffee, and an inviting atmosphere.
Zërgë Coffeeshop
If you want to get off the beaten track (because who doesn’t?), head over to the Buda side of the city and have a bagel at Zërgë Coffeeshop.
The place is small yet super cozy and inviting, the coffee is good, and besides some amazing bagels, they also serve breakfast plates, sandwiches, pastries, and cakes.
Great Spots for Breakfast and Brunch in Budapest: The Pest Side
Stika
By Vera from Alleen Op Reis
Every brunch fan would agree going to STIKA is like taking a trip to food heaven. This restaurant located in the old Jewish quarter (7th district) of Budapest is a great choice all year long.
The hip, trendy design gives the impression of being inside a greenhouse with a vertical garden and banana plants. The interior is small, yet cozy, and the tattooed waiters are very friendly and welcoming.
Yet, it is not until spring when their terrace pops up and STIKA turns into the best hotspot in town. They don’t take reservations, so you might have to queue for a table, but it’s definitely worth the wait.
The coffees are made by passionate baristas, the mimosas are good, and the food is even better. Their specialties are the poached egg dishes, starting from 6 euros.
Are you not a big fan of eggs? No worries, STIKA offers a wide range of alternatives from Acai bowls to traditional Hungarian food.
A la Maison Grand
This brunch spot in Budapest was one of the highlights of my trip. With a menu that looks more like a book, you’ll need at least an hour just to decide what you want to eat. It’s so confusing that I seriously recommend reading their menu in advance.
From pancakes to french toast to eggs benedict, each dish has at least 4-5 different versions, and they all look beautiful and delicious (this I know from stalking other people’s tables). Not surprisingly, the food tastes as good as it looks.
Arioso
Not too far from Elizabeth Square, you’ll find ARIOSO, a lovely cafe/home decor shop, greeting you with a flower-adorned ceiling, a window display packed with desserts, and a quiet inner courtyard.
You come here for coffee, hot chocolate, healthy juices, and even cocktails, but if you also want to grab a bite, you can try one of their many egg dishes, have a full breakfast plate, enjoy a bagel, or go for something sweet like pancakes and granola bowls.
THE GARDEN STUDIO & CAFE
Another place where you can eat and shop is The Garden Studio & Cafe. Supporting small independent brands, it can be a great place to buy jewelry, clothes, and even home decor.
On the menu of this unique specialty coffee cafe, you’ll only find vegetarian and vegan dishes (with a Mediterranean twist), from sandwiches and open toasts to pancakes and chickpea omelets to vibrant main dishes and mezzes.
Solinfo Cafe
With its beautiful interiors and yummy food, Solinfo Cafe is another fantastic breakfast and brunch spot in Budapest.
The breakfast menu is simple yet very diverse, and if you’re anything like me, one of the things you’ll surely love is the variety of flavored coffees like snickers cappuccino and caramel cappuccino.
Zoska
By Rose from Where Goes Rose
For a cute breakfast cafe in Budapest without the price tag of the pricier joints, take a trip to Zoska.
This cozy cafe has hundreds, if not thousands, of heart-shaped post-it notes adorning the walls and ceiling, most from past guests who left happy and no longer hungry.
The best bit about Zoska is the affordable prices: for 1200 HUF (around $4) you’ll get pancakes with syrup, a side of fruit, and a cappuccino. You just can’t beat those prices, can you?
Find it centrally located between the Inner City and the Palace Districts. This is the perfect place for beating that hangover or preparing for a day of exploring Budapest on foot.
Strudel Hugo
I’m a huge sucker for strudel, and no one can tell me that it’s not a proper breakfast.
At Strudel Hugo, not only you’ll find delicious sweet strudels with fillings like forest fruit and chocolate with walnuts but also salty ones with feta cheese or spinach.
They always come up with new flavor combinations, so this is a paradise for strudel lovers.
London Coffee Society
With room for only about 15-20 people, this has to be one of the cutest and best cafes in Budapest. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in atmosphere, great food, and quality coffee.
Apart from pastries and cakes, the menu offers dishes like shakshuka, avocado toast, and eggs benedict. It’s a perfect place in the Jewish district to start your day, especially if you’re a coffee snob.
Hilda
Hilda is a farm-to-table restaurant with a sustainable and eco-friendly philosophy.
Apart from their everyday menu, you’ll be happy to know that they serve breakfast and brunch on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM) using organic, seasonal ingredients.
Beyond the delicious food, Hilda is probably one of the most beautiful restaurants in Budapest. With its vivid blue colors and a very Instagrammable mosaic wall, it is a must-try brunch spot.
New York Palace Cafe
By Karolina from Lazy Travel Blog
A historical landmark and one of the best breakfast places in Budapest is the New York Cafe.
With intricately decorated high ceilings and a finely decorated interior, the New York Cafe serves not just the usual Hungarian breakfast made up of goulash soup and noodles accompanied by cakes and strudels. It also provides its customers with an experience to remember.
Serving the multicultural dishes of the former Astro-Hungarian Monarchy, the menu also includes a big selection of local desserts like the Dobos, Sacher, and Eszterhazy cake.
Once the meeting place of famous writers and artists, the walls of this restaurant have a lot of stories to tell. It’s also one of the most romantic places in Budapest to start a day. So if a meal seems out of your budget, at least come in and have a cup of coffee.
Twentysix
Would you like to have breakfast in a Mediterranean restaurant that looks like a combo of a botanical garden and a jungle? Head to Twentysix, which also houses a yoga studio and an elegant workshop space.
From 7:30 AM to 12 PM it offers a simple yet crowd-pleasing menu with dishes like shakshuka (a vegan option is available), avocado toast, and poached eggs.
The setting is definitely the main reason to come to this place, and since it’s so unique, it’s best to book your table in advance.
Pantry
By Nate from Travel Lemming
If you’re looking for a quick, simple, healthy, and delicious brunch in Budapest, don’t miss Pantry Brunch & Coffee. What’s really cool about this place is that it offers a menu with smaller, tapas-style, breakfast, and brunch options.
Mix and match from a menu filled with everything from bagels to smoothie bowls to poached eggs. Oh, and each dish costs the same, which means the ordering process is simple and quick, allowing you more time to explore the many things to do in Budapest.
Located near Astoria station, the Pantry has a relatively small but modern interior. There is just enough space to be comfortable on most days, but on weekends you might have to wait for a little to grab a seat. Totally worth it for the scrumptious bites, however!
Fekete
With a cozy interior and courtyard, Fekete is a fun place to have a late breakfast, located near the Hungarian National Museum. Anyone can find something to devour here from pastries and cakes to quiches, shakshuka, pancakes, and more.
Vintage Garden
By Kriszti from She Wanders Abroad
Vintage Garden is one of the places for breakfast in Budapest and you definitely need to include it in your Budapest itinerary!
It is located in the heart of Budapest on Dob Street, therefore it is very easy to reach from the city center. The food itself is great, but what is even more special about this place is the decoration!
The internal design is always changing based on the current season. In summer the whole place is decorated with pink cherry blossoms while in the winter it’s loaded with mistletoes and huge chandeliers.
The restaurant features many different cuisines like Hungarian, Italian and French. On their breakfast menu, you can find a large variety of eggs, sandwiches, and bagels.
You can even try a Hungarian specialty called “Lángos” a deep-fried dough served with sour cream and cheese.
There is no shortage of sweet breakfasts either, so if you have a craving for something sweet you can order some croissants, French toast, or American pancakes.
Cirkusz
By Zenja from Bearly Here
In the heart of the Jewish district, you will find a cozy yet modern cafe called Cirkusz, translated as “circus”. The cafe first opened in 2013, and now they roast their own coffee, source plenty of local ingredients, and provide high-quality customer service.
Open from 9 am till 5 pm daily, it’s a great breakfast and brunch place in Budapest. Inside you will find a hipster interior, friendly faces, and a selection of coffee, lemonades, and homemade drinks.
The menu includes a variety of items like English and Hungarian breakfasts, bagels, croissants, granola, fruit, eggs, and more. Compliment your brunch with mimosa or prosecco and don’t forget to boost your immune system with a ginger shot!
Cirkusz is easily one of our favorite places in town – always welcoming, charming, and delicious.
Horizont Cafe
Similar to Szimply, Horizont Cafe also has a relatively limited menu, and it’s a bit more expensive than other places in Budapest. BUT you’ll get Insta-worthy, delicious food made from high-quality, seasonal ingredients.
VINYL & WOOD
Vinyl & Wood is a wonderful thing that happens when a design/lifestyle store is combined with a cafe.
Apart from sipping a great cup of coffee and stuffing your face with some breakfast, here, you can buy all kinds of items from watches and sunglasses (some are made from recycled vinyl records and wood – hens the name) to candles and skincare products.
The electronic music in the background might not be everyone, but there’s no doubt the atmosphere in this place is unique.
Sixletter Coffee Co.
If you crave both breakfast and specialty coffee, head to SixLetter Coffee Co. Appreciate the industrial decor, soak in the friendly, relaxed vibe, and feast on some great food.
Although the menu is not huge, it is diverse enough so that anyone can find something they like, and it offers classic breakfast dishes like omelets, eggs benedict, waffles, french toast, muesli, and more.
Freyja
Sometimes all I need in the morning is a cup of coffee and a pastry. If that sounds irresistible to you too, head over to Freyja – a really cool cafe serving only croissants.
From savory ones to decadent sweet ones, you won’t leave this place dissatisfied. They’re constantly taking new batches out of the oven, so it’s also impossible to resist the smell of freshly baked croissants.
Nice to know: While you’re there, expect to get free little treats like a taste of their hot chocolate or a piece of Valrhona chocolate.
Naspolya Nassolda
By Nina from Lemons and Luggage
If you are looking for vegan food in Budapest, there are some lovely breakfast and brunch spots in Budapest. One of these places is Naspolya Nassolda.
This tiny downtown café is located just off Király Street, one of the main streets in the center of Budapest. The interior is incredibly cozy and so pretty. For breakfast, you should try one of their granolas, which are always fresh and super delicious.
Naspolya Nassolda is a café that places great importance on the use of organic and fair-trade products, and you really taste this in the quality of their food. So why don’t you stay for a bit longer and have one of their amazing raw and gluten-free cakes as well?
Budapest Baristas
For a high-quality cup of coffee, head to Budapest Baristas. It’s a bit pricey because it’s not a fancy cafe, but you’ll find a large variety of options on the menu, from toasts and pancakes (including vegan pancakes) to bagels and eggs benedict.
Á Table!
Besides French-style pastries, cakes, and desserts, this sweet boulangerie-patisserie also has a big breakfast menu.
With a variety of eggs benedict, sandwiches, and salads (as well as other options), this inviting, cozy cafe is the perfect little spot to start your morning.
HAUER CAFE & CONFECTIONERY
By Cris from LooknWalk
As a vegan, I have quite a few challenges when it comes to finding places to eat (which are not clearly marked vegan-friendly).
Add in the fact that oftentimes I need to explain what I cannot eat, and it’s not an easy or stress-free experience. Oh, and let’s not forget about the language barrier.
Thankfully, at the elegant and stylish Hauer Cafe, we discovered a staff that speaks perfect English (as well as Italian and other languages) and is willing to explain what the dishes contain.
Unfortunately, they don’t carry vegan sweets (yet), and there is only one vegan-friendly dish on the brunch menu, but it was delicious.
Szimply
Tucked in a hidden courtyard, this cafe serves breakfast and brunch all day long. The menu is short, and the place only has a few tables, but Szimply is about quality, not quantity.
If you want to have a healthy, fresh, vibrant (and beautifully decorated) breakfast, this is where you’ll find it.
Note that it is a bit pricier than other cafes in Budapest, and be sure to make a reservation (click ‘Book Now’ on their Facebook page).
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Muvész Kávéház
By Joanne from Sunsets and Roller Coasters
If you’re visiting Budapest, you just HAVE to go to Művész Kávéház! It’s definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Budapest.
I had often heard the name when planning our trip and was a little wary that it would be too touristy, but it is absolutely a fantastic location for breakfast or brunch.
Located just across the street from the Hungarian Opera and the Opera metro station on Andrassy Ut, Művész Kávéház has an impressive menu and an incredible selection of sweets and pastries.
If you wander inside rather than sitting outside, you’ll find a classy interior with dark wood reminiscent of older days.
The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! Don’t miss trying one of their various coffee creations – we enjoyed it so much that we returned on our last day to enjoy our final breakfast in Budapest!
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