7 Cafes You Must Visit in Budapest

Budapest coffee shops span from underground alternative cafes, to minimal, Scandinavian-style, to cozy hang out spots. You can find a café at almost every corner of the city, and for good reason – Hungarians love their coffee. Whether you’re looking for a quick coffee break from touring the top attractions in Budapest or a homely café to relax with your travel buddies, Budapest has something for everyone. We’ve gathered our pick for the top 7 cafes you must visit in Budapest, to fuel your caffeine desires on your adventures!

1. Espresso Embassy

We couldn’t compile a list of the best cafes in Budapest without mentioning Budapest’s number one specialty coffee shop, Espresso Embassy. Just a short walk from St. Stephen’s Basilica, right in the heart of the city, you’ll find Espresso Embassy. The cellar-like ceilings coupled with its minimal design, create a calm and friendly environment for the upmost coffee lover. The staff is very friendly and eager to help you with your coffee order, the croissants and other desserts are freshly made, and the coffee is of the highest quality. If you love their coffee as much as we do, make sure to buy a bag of espresso beans to take home with you!

Contact Information for Espresso Embassy in Budapest 
Telephone: 204450063
Store Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30AM – 6:00PM,
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website

 

2. Artizan Bakery

Continuing the list of the top coffee shops in Budapest is Artiźan Bakery. A local’s favorite bakery, Artiźan is the perfect place to get that fresh right-out-of-the-oven croissant to go along with your coffee. Take your coffee to go or enjoy your morning brew in the cozy sitting area on the second floor. Be sure to get to Artiźan Bakery early as it fills up pretty quickly. We recommend stopping by Artiźan Bakery for a heavenly breakfast before making your way to the Parliament just a few blocks away.

 

 

3. 9BAR

 Another hidden gem right in the heart of the city and just a street up from St. Stephen’s Basilica is 9BAR, the ultimate homelike and friendly coffee shop in Budapest. Known for their intricate latte art, their coffee is not only of top-notch quality, but the presentation does not disappoint either.  Serving coffee since 2016, 9BAR’s staff makes you feel right at home from the moment you step in. We recommend their double cappuccino paired with a freshly made croissant! This cozy coffee shop is perfect for reading a good book or just taking a break from touring Budapest’s city center.

 

 

4. Ruszwurm Confectionery

Taking you to the Buda side of Budapest you’ll find Ruszwurm, the oldest confectionery in the country. Their signature Dobos Torte Cake or Cream Cake with a hot cup of coffee make a flawless pair. Just stepping into this original pastry shop with its delicious homemade cakes and 200-year-old wooden counters will instantly transport you back into time. Due to its prime location right by Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church, Ruszwurm is almost always full, so going early is a must. You can combine your day on the Buda side with a visit at Fisherman’s Bastion followed by a coffee at Ruszwurm before making your way to the Buda Castle and then to Citadella to enjoy a panoramic sunset view of the city.

 

5. New York Café

Another cafe that you must visit in Budapest is the iconic New York Café. Decked in embroiled gold from top to bottom, New York Café is the utmost dignified scene in Budapest that even made it to our most Instagrammable places in Budapest list. Much more touristy than the rest of the cafes mentioned above, New York Café is still a must, if not for its premium pastries and coffee then for its remarkable interior design that has been carefully preserved over the years. A reservation is a must at New York Café as there tends to be a long waiting line at the door. After your coffee at New York Café you can make your way to the Jewish Quarter for some bar hopping. For more things to do in Budapest check out the complete travel guide here.

 

Contact Information for New York Café in Budapest
Telephone: 36 1 886 6167
Store Hours: Mon – Sun: 8:00AM – 12:00AM
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Website

 

 

6. Partisan Coffee Shop

Formerly under the Double Shot brand, the newly rebranded coffee shop, Partisan Coffee Shop, is a small yet cozy specialty cafe found in the quiet, District VIII. If you’re looking to explore a hipster neighborhood just a few blocks away from the Parliament and Margaret Island then a stop at Parisian is totally worth it. Picture dog owners enjoying their coffee with their four-legged friends, young creatives or entrepreneurs, and a laid back atmosphere all in one stop. Take a seat outside at one of the wooden tables or enjoy your coffee in the café’s cozy loft. Enjoy a warm breakfast and double shot of espresso to kick off a day of tourism in this laidback coffee shop.

Contact Information for Partisan Coffee Shop in Budapest
Telephone: +36 70 881 7999
Store Hours: Mon – Sun: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Social Media: Facebook,  Instagram

 

 

7. Zoo Café

Last but not least, Zoo Café makes it on our list of the top cafes in Budapest due its distinct nature. Part menagerie, part coffee shop, Zoo Café is home to over 65 exotic small animals ranging from rabbits, to lizards, to snakes that you get the special opportunity to interact with all while enjoying a cup of coffee. Make sure to reserve a table 1-2 days in advance because Zoo Café is very popular amongst tourists and locals with children. While you take your sit and order your coffee, the animal handlers will slowly bring out a fuzzy or reptile creature to your table every 10-15 minutes, giving you the chance to meet several small animals! You are only allowed to sit at the table for 90 minutes but that is more than enough time to enjoy your coffee and your newly made four-legged friends.

 

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