1/8
Budapest Baristas
Found a few steps away from the National Museum, Budapest Baristas is a great addition to the city’s specialty coffee-shop selection, where the menu includes such rarities as dairy-, egg-, gluten-, and sugar-free pudding, along with quality coffee concoctions. Although there are many similar places nearby, this café is a perfect pick for those who wish to slow down and simply watch the world go by through the large windows providing a lovely view at the youthful energy swirling around ELTE University’s campus.
Address: Budapest 1053, Museum krt. 15
2/8
ComiX Coffee
Anyone who has ever dreamed of hanging out with a bunch of amazing action heroes now has the chance to have their caffeine boost while surrounded by cool comic-book characters. ComiX Coffee is not an ordinary hangout – the décor makes the place look like it’s a Comic-Con International party spot, with Spider-Man Lego figures and Batman-shaped sugar bowls. Pick a Star Wars magazine off the shelf while devouring tasteful delicacies, like sandwiches, pies, cheesecake and Italian-coffee drinks, along with assorted alcoholic beverages.
3/8
Espresso College
Offering freshly roasted coffee beans and high-profile training sessions for baristas, Espresso College is a true sanctuary for coffee connoisseurs who want to submerge deeper into the java jungle. During the courses, attendees can learn how different settings and methods of roasting yield distinct brews, even when using the same type of beans. However, this business is not for the fainthearted – courses here are as intense as the coffees that you will taste. Trainings are available in English with advance notice.
Address: Budapest 1222, Nagytétényi út 106.
4/8
Kávé Műhely
Kávé Műhely, near Batthyány Square on the Buda side of town, is a computer engineer’s dream that came true, and now he offers a selection of specialty coffees amid a cozy setting that boasts a casual vibe without an overcomplicated atmosphere. Apart from the caffeine-infused treats, guests can order a collection of fresh sandwiches, healthy salads, crispy cookies, and soft croissants throughout the day, while the place also caters for those on special diets with vegan, gluten-free, and paleo delicacies.
Address: Budapest 1027, Fő utca 49
5/8
MagNet Bank Café
At first sight this locale looks like a new-wave urban café, but this recently opened hangout by Parliament is actually a fresh unit of MagNet Bank – Hungary’s leading community bank – merged with a creatively designed coffeehouse. The café’s lush wall of live plants, a range of recycled furniture, and a well-equipped bookshelf make this forward-looking financial institution unique, and this atmosphere makes us want to hang around. MagNet Bank Café sells selected coffees, tasty sandwiches, and delicious cookies.
Address: Budapest 1055, Balassi Bálint utca 9-11
6/8
Mesterbike + Coffee Project
Bikes and coffee are both in the spotlight at Mesterbike, a service-minded hangout in District IX, simultaneously functioning as a café and bicycle workshop. Proffering a varied coffee blend every month, along with palatable paninis, savory pastries, and tender tea biscuits, this progressive locale is a perfect pick for anyone who wants to have a quick bite – and naturally, if someone happens to have a flat tire on their two-wheeler, the workshop’s professional staff can promptly find a solution to the problem right there and then.
7/8
Rojt és Bojt
Before becoming a homey café, this little nook in Buda’s District I used to be an antique shop, and it certainly inherited some of that vintage vibe. Rojt és Bojt not only boasts a welcoming interior, but customers can also expect service with a smile. Besides the daily dose of drinkable boosters, guests can choose from a selection of morning meals, like croissant and bagel sandwiches, creamy banana shakes, or heavenly homemade chocolate-walnut cake, while those with limited time can simply grab a coffee to go at the small window by the counter.
8/8
Törökméz
Hidden in Buda’s District II near the panoramic tomb of Gül Baba, this cozy breakfast spot boasts a warm atmosphere that makes anyone feel like lounging here all day long. Törökméz offers a delicious breakfast selection throughout the day, besides other delicacies like sparkling elderflower wine, fresh delicatessen products, French pastries, and fantastic coffee. Several guests already made Törökméz a regular haunt, and it’s also a common occurrence that people from across the city come here to hang out at the cozy café they’ve heard so much about.
