Surrounded by the historic neighborhood of the Buda Castle, this fancifully decorated eatery is a perfect spot for epicures who want to try traditional regional delicacies prepared with modern flair. Breakfast is fresh and flawless, and it includes intercontinental specialties like the succulent croque madame served with Comté cheese and crisp brioche (1,780 HUF), or the New York Bagel topped with a pile of Norwegian smoked salmon (1,480 HUF). Other morning specialties include omelets with truffles and Hungarian Mangalica ham, or muesli and fruit plates for light eaters. Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am.
One of Budapest’s most popular breakfast spots is quickly filled in the early hours with discerning gourmets seeking morning treats within a 20th-century French-style coffeehouse in Buda’s District I. Proffering just a limited breakfast selection every morning until 11:30am, the cozy bistro’s most iconic morning meal is the perfectly poached eggs Benedict (1,980 HUF) topped with hollandaise sauce, presented on a flat frying pan with julienne potatoes, crispy bacon, tomato chutney, and crunchy onion on the side. Additionally, Déryné offers a hearty English breakfast (2,450 HUF) with local sausages, chili beans, fried mushrooms, eggs, and oven-baked tomatoes, along with other palatable delicacies.
Housed in a classic villa amid Buda’s District II, surrounded by sprawling open space, Émile is a perfect pick for late-morning lounging and devouring fine delights in high-class settings. The breakfast menu boasts a select collection of day-starters, including various pastries, omelets (900 HUF), and a traditional Hungarian breakfast plate, including local sausages and hams, cottage cheese, and pearl onions (2,800 HUF). Anyone craving seafood treats can go for the Scandinavian breakfast platter, which comprises salmon and shrimp topped with capers and dill (2,900 HUF). Breakfast is available until 11:30 am.
A grand and splendid interior awaits those who long to pursue a fine-dining adventure soon after sunrise in the Hungarian capital. Located along Erzsébet Boulevard within the exclusive Boscolo Hotel Budapest, this 120-year-old coffeehouse was once a key meeting spot of Hungary’s literary greats, and today it’s an acclaimed destination for many Budapest visitors who want to experience a slice of the city’s belle époque amid a sparkling atmosphere. Early risers can kick off the day here at 7am and select from an expansive international breakfast lineup all the way through 11am, featuring the classic French croissant (700 HUF), American pancakes (2,300 HUF), Hungarian sausages (2,300 HUF), and Italian pastries, along with varied egg dishes.
Found in a booming downtown Budapest overlooking Egyetem Square, this charming bistro provides tourists, locals, and students of the nearby law university with an appetizing breakfast menu for more than a decade. The wide ranging à la carte selection includes crisp croissants (350 HUF), mushroom-infused scrambled eggs (990 HUF), and even a grand champagne breakfast comprising Parma ham and goat cheese (3,990 HUF for two people) for those who crave gourmet moments in the morning. On weekdays the early treats are served from 8am till 11:30am, while the morning feast turns into brunch during the weekend, with an extended menu offered until 2pm. Besides the toothsome meals, Alibi offers an extraordinary line of freshly roasted top-quality coffee.
Café Alibi / Alibee Bistro (closed)
Address: 1052 Budapest, 2. Királyi Pál Street
At this central locale close to the Hungarian State Opera House, guests enjoy an extensive choice of reasonably priced meals amid a colonial-style interior splashed with vibrant turquoise and gleaming gold. The morning menu includes scrumptious sweets like pain au chocolat (400 HUF), succulent Viennese sausages with horseradish dip, or the so-called Hungarian-style peasant breakfast with Mangalica sausage and hard-boiled egg (2,990 HUF). Besides the toothsome treats, pulpy fruit juices and aromatic coffee complete the feast. Breakfast is offered from 8am to 11am on weekdays and from 9am to 11:30am on weekends.
A few months back, an oddly named café popped up near Buda’s Krisztina Square, where vintage designs intermingle with Oriental artifacts, all to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The inspiring vibe and tasteful treats swiftly made this place a cherished morning destination in this neighborhood, offering a range of tempting belly-boosters like soft bagel sandwiches (from 590 HUF), sweet pastries (from 220 HUF), and hearty ham and eggs (790 HUF), along with a line of liquid refreshments including fresh coffee concoctions and delicious milkshakes. The café welcomes guests from 7:30am from Monday to Saturday.
Tucked away in Buda’s District II, near the historic hilltop sight of Gül Baba’s Tomb, this recently opened breakfast nook boasts a homey atmosphere that makes us feel like lounging here all day long. Now frequented by many regulars from the neighboring area and beyond, the comfy interior offers an assortment of understated delicacies made with fine ingredients like homemade granola with yogurt (1,190 HUF), the spinach-and-feta-cheese omelet (1,290 HUF), or a selection of meats and cheeses with freshly baked bread, spicy Balkan ajvar spread, and olives (3,900 HUF). Best of all, breakfast is available here all day long.
Located on Nagymező Street in downtown Budapest, the industrial-style building of Bordó was once the home of a printing press, and now it’s a popular destination for breakfast aficionados, especially for its weekend brunch offer providing excellent value for money, which takes place every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm. The 2,090-forint menu includes three courses consisting of a wide variety of warm and cold dishes along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, or we can choose à la carte options like Mexican eggs on a tortilla (1,190 HUF) and the Tuscan omelet with spicy potato wedges (1,090 HUF), along with a handful of traditional meals. On weekdays from 10am to 1pm, the restaurant offers a variety of simple-yet-savory dishes like bacon and eggs (1,090 HUF) or the croque monsieur with salad (1,190 HUF). Update: Closed
Offering a tasteful range of meals within the city's Óbuda district, Kolosy Ébresztő is just like grandma’s pantry: small and bountiful. This tiny hideaway welcomes guests from 7am with a variety of breakfast eats and drinks, including freshly pressed vegetable juices, Italian coffee, French bakery products, omelettes, and sandwiches, along with a local cheese and yogurt selection at sensible prices, especially if we consider the carefully selected ingredients: fried eggs cost 600 forints, while ham and eggs is offered at 880 forints. The place is open till 4pm on weekdays, and it’s closed during the weekend. UPDATE: Closed
