The Best Street Food in Budapest

Discover the best snacks and street foods of Budapest. From traditional Hungarian snacks to international delights, our Spotters have discovered the best places for a quick bite while exploring the city. Taste delicious smash burgers at Smashy Burger or savor freshly baked sourdough bread at Arán Bakery Budapest. To satisfy your sweet tooth, check out Hisztéria Cremeria for delicious ice cream. Explore these and many more local favorites for a tasty snack tour through Budapest.

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Ligeti Bolt

In the name of sustainability

Ligeti Bolt, a zero-waste pioneer in Budapest, offers grains, snacks, and more for refill. Shop eco-friendly, bring your jars, and embrace a conscious lifestyle!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 14, 2025

Lion's Locker

A tasty home for travellers

"Lion's Locker" in Budapest is a cute family-run cafe where I can stay all day. The staff is all wonderful - and they know how to make almond milk foam!

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Claudia

Leporatti

Apr 9, 2025

Arán Bakery Budapest

Sourdough and dreams

"Arán Bakery Budapest" fuels my dreams with sourdough bread like my grandmother made it and delicious cinnamon rolls...

Snacks

Iulia

Notaros

Apr 9, 2025

Tortuga és Pohánka

The Mexican wonder bakery

Tortuga és Pohánka blends Mexican and Hungarian flavors in Budapest’s VII. District, offering 100% sourdough bread and authentic food made with heart.

Shopping

Snacks

Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 4, 2025

Madal

Space for coffee, relaxing or work

The Madal cafes in Budapest and their terraces have a very positive atmosphere - I love coming here with friends to work, chill or read together...

Coffee & tea

Shopping

Snacks

Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 4, 2025

Marxim Pub

Ιn the style of socialism

"Marxim Pub" in Budapest is a sort of ironic place about Hungary's socialist history. I like its heavy symbolism. They also make their own beer & pizza!

Bars

Snacks

Zoltán

Fejes

Apr 2, 2025

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The Best Street Food in Budapest

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Snacks

Mária

Iulia

You?

Eszter

Betti

Claudia

Zoltán

Mihály

Kálmán

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Mária

Iulia

You?

Eszter

Betti

Claudia

Zoltán

Mihály

Kálmán

Ligeti Bolt

In the name of sustainability

Eszter

Baracskai

Lion's Locker

A tasty home for travellers

Claudia

Leporatti

Arán Bakery Budapest

Sourdough and dreams

Iulia

Notaros

Tortuga és Pohánka

The Mexican wonder bakery

Eszter

Baracskai

Madal

Space for coffee, relaxing or work

Eszter

Baracskai

Marxim Pub

Ιn the style of socialism

Zoltán

Fejes

Heading to Snacks?

... for just €9.99

Going to Snacks?

✓ Escape the Crowds

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