Exploring Budapest’s Best Cafés: 3 Unique Coffee Shops – PICTURES
The weather in Hungary has been blessing us lately with many sunny hours and pleasant temperatures. Thus, my friend and I had the idea of going out for coffee at least once a week and enjoying our favourite drinks outside. Our not-so-secret quest was to hunt down the best café in Budapest. We have visited three very different and unique coffee places in the last months, so here is our takeaway pun intended.
Our first stop last month was Flatty Coffee Shop and we were quite content with our choice. First, we were curious about the hype, as we have seen this coffee shop all over TikTok and Instagram. When we arrived, we already knew what we wanted. According to the videos we had previously seen on social media, the café’s main specialities were the tiramisu latte and the matchamisu latte. However, Flatty also offers more traditional coffee options and a great variety of sandwiches as well.
This time, we went for the tiramisu latte which was refreshing and not overly sweet. What may be odd about this café in Budapest is that you cannot sit down, you only have the option to ask for a takeaway. However, it is located between Kálvin Square and Fővám Square, thus you can walk to a peaceful spot to enjoy your drink.
The next destination was Chez Dodo Artisan Macarons and Cafe located in the heart of Budapest. You can find this café in downtown Budapest, in a cosy little street near Deák Ferenc Square and the Basilica. The owner, Dodo, had been an admirer of the French macarons, thus she decided to bring them home and perfect the art of making them. When we arrived, we stood by the window for a while to witness the process of making these delicious sweets.
As we stepped inside, we were welcomed by a very cheerful staff. We were quite frankly shocked by the selection of macarons and mignons. From fruity flavours to chocolatey ones, we could find everything we had ever dreamed of. As pistachio enthusiasts, we had to go for a pistachio macaron and mignon. The French delicacies were excellent, and so was the coffee. Overall, Chez Dodo is a cosy and beautiful café in Budapest that provides a unique experience.
To shake things up a bit, this time we wanted to explore a new café in Budapest while enjoying a tasty brunch. We have previously collected a list of brunch and coffee spots that we would like to visit, so we randomly pointed at one. The next minute, we were headed to Mokka Cukka, just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Parliament. This brunch spot is located on a peaceful street, so it is highly recommended that you sit outside and enjoy the weather.
Mokka Cukka offers all-day breakfast, breakfast cocktails, coffee specialities and lunch options as well. The Eggs Benedict with Hungarian ham was mind-blowing and the coffee art was a pleasant surprise. The staff was thoughtful, making sure that we had a great experience. While it is impossible to choose the best café in Budapest out of such unique places, Mokka Cukka has a special place in our hearts from now on.
