I’ve been living in Budapest for over five years now, and I’ve come to love many of the cafes and bakeries in my neighborhood, but I also love to explore the city to find new ones. I live very close to the 5th district, which is the capital’s inner city. Here you’ll find many cafes and bakeries that have stood the test of time, and many trend-setting new ones. Here are my top five in the fifth:
Ohana - This Hawaiian-themed, family-friendly cafe has a great modern aesthetic along with a very nice selection of locally roasted beans from South America, Africa, and sometimes even Hawaii! “Ohana” means family in the Hawaiian language.
Egy Csipet Torta - The name translates to “a pinch of cake” but you’ll want much more than a few pinches if you visit this cake bakery. I adore their chocolate Kuglof, and I also highly recommend their Sacher and Pavlova.
Meron - Super sleek, Meron comes to Budapest by way of Transylvania, which is where all their single origin coffee beans are roasted. The V60 pour-over menu features a wide selection to sample.
Lui - This French-, Hungarian-, and Scandinavian-inspired bakery and cafe was opened by three female baker friends who pull out all the stops when it comes to creativity. Their pastries will have you coming back for more. And be sure to leave with a loaf of bread, too.
Kontakt - A veteran on the Budapest cafe scene, Kontakt has a unique no-sugar, no-americano, and no-milk-in-drip-coffee policy. You’ll understand why when you try their coffee. The nitro cold brew is perfect on a hot summer’s day.
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Music: Bob Hart, "Come of Age"
