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Café Csiga

Dining in a friendly atmosphere

Café Csiga is a classic local spot, with it's laid-back atmosphere and daily menu it has a lot of regulars, who come often for a good lunch, café or beer.

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Kálmán

Faragó

Jul 29, 2025

Centrál Kávéház

Old-style café & restaurant

Centrál Kávéház in Budapest is a very elegant, old-style coffee house and restaurant. I recommend visiting if you want to see what Pest used to look like.

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Kálmán

Faragó

Jul 29, 2025

Foodie MinuteBistro

Budapest gastronomic hotspot

MinuteBistro has a “daily menu” option, which can come with a soup combined either with salad or pasta/risotto (gluten-free pasta option is available too).

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Betti

Galos

Jul 27, 2025

Bakáts tér

Tranquility in Budapest

Whether you're seeking a moment to relax or simply admiring the beauty of the area, the square will offer an escape from the chaos of everyday life.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Kisperec Pékség

Bakery perfection - Budapest

Take a seat right by the window where you can enjoy your treats with your morning coffee while looking outside at how the world moves at a different pace.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Dynamo Bike and Bake

Coffee heaven in Budapest

I make sure to visit this place, at least once per month and always eat the same Gallet cake and drink some coffee or tea from their selections.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Flatty

Extraordinary coffee in Budapest

Imagine a coffee with a small doze of mascarpone topping up with an espresso, which is a real delight for your taste buds, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Big Ben Teaház

Heavenly Hideaway

On the menu there is a lot of different and unique sounding teas, and I would recommend trying the dark chocolate tea with a sip of cream on the side.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Petruska Ètkezde

Comfort food in Budapest

This is a family-owned business, where the food tastes homemade. Every meal you choose feels like your family cooked it with so much love.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Say Cheese

An honest smile on your face

You can find many different kinds of cheesecakes here but one standout recommendation is the cottage cheese and raspberry, a unique Hungarian taste.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Habos Gofri-Waffel

My memorable waffle

This place might seem a bit retro to the people who pass by, but one thing is certain: some things are always great, no matter how much time passes.

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Betti

Galos

Jul 26, 2025

Arquitecto Pitpit

The secret garden

In the place of a former canteen, a tapas bar opened, with the cute name of Arquitecto Pitpit, recalling the birds that often chirp in this leafy court.

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Claudia

Leporatti

Jul 24, 2025

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