We are on the hunt for budget-friendly meals all around the city. Recently, we set the limit at HUF 2,000, but now we stretched further and looked at street food spots offering hearty meals for a maximum of HUF 2,500. We recommend specific dishes as not all items on the menu are subject to the price cut.
1/8
Blue Agori
Get gyros, souvlaki, and Biftek meat in your pita for under HUF 2,500. The city’s Blue Agori street food restaurants are Greek-tuned, with no random Turkish elements (which we also like by the way): the focus is on Hellenic flavours. The meat is always juicy, and every pita sandwich is topped with crispy fried potatoes, Saloniki style. Our special favourite is the souvlaki.
2/8
Pizza Manufaktúra
Pizza Manufaktúra is an epic pizza spot. No matter where they move or open new units, we follow. We like their casual and relaxed atmosphere, and adore their simple and great pizza. They don’t claim to make pizzas of a particular style but are dedicated to making Italian masterpieces. Also, they never go overboard on prices. You can choose from the basic range and even get a soft drink for HUF 2,500! Go for the margit or the pasa!
5/8
Budapest Bagel
Budapest Bägel was the first bagel shop in the city. They’ve been treating us to their baked rolls and dependable sandwiches with thousands of tried-and-tested flavour combinations for 10 years now. They have a unit in Pest and Buda, and the HUF 2,500 price limit covers most of the bagels, even our long-standing favourite, the duck liver pâté and pear creation. These sandwiches are suitable for a whole lunch, and those with smaller appetites might even consider packing them for takeaway.