11 must-visit coffee shops in Budapest

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Hungary’s queen city of Budapest is not only famous for its Neo-Gothic architecture, stunning basilicas, and a dramatic skyline along the picturesque Danube. 

With Hungarian youngsters’ growing fetish for craft coffee and old-timers’ robust love affair with traditional caffeinated drinks, it is not unusual to see traditional cafes and specialty coffee shops within a city block. 

So, the next time you visit Budapest and have a caffeine itch, you may want to check out these 11 must-visit coffee shops in the city.

1. Espresso Embassy Budapest

If you’re a fan of specialty coffee, Espresso Embassy is the one to visit. A favorite of the trendy coffee-drinking crowd, this coffee shop serves the most exciting pour-over coffees using their vintage Hario V60. 

If you prefer the rich crema of a traditional espresso, you can always expect their Victoria Arduino commercial espresso machine to bring you to espresso fantasy land. 

There are delectable treats, too, that feature plant-based ingredients that tickle your senses and make you want to get another cup.

2. Dorado Café

With its cordial, warm, and welcoming atmosphere, it is not surprising many travelers and coffee connoisseurs flock to Dorado every day. It is the perfect coffee getaway for a quick shot while marveling at the city’s historic Jewish Quarter. 

Expect your pour-over coffee to be as strong and bold as you like, while the espresso is as rich and velvety as those served in five-star restaurants.

And if you visit Budapest in the summer, Dorado can quench your caffeine thirst with its delectable take on a Hungarian cold brew.

3. Barakó Kávéház

You’ll never guess where this coffee shop sources its rare Liberica coffee beans! Owned by a Filipino-American entrepreneur who made Budapest his home, Barakó Kávéház caters to coffee enthusiasts searching for a unique coffee experience.

Liberica has exceptional flavors – a blend of ripe berries and nutty chocolate with hints of spices and floral scents. The coffee you drink here has a smooth dark chocolatey taste that lingers in your mouth.

It may be a thimble-sized café, but the Barako more than lives up to its name. It wows Budapest’s coffee-loving crowd.

4. The Goat Herder

Located outside Budapest’s hip party district is a quaint coffee shop teeming with coeds from nearby universities. 

The Goat Herder is an excellent specialty coffee house with a characteristic British charm and elegance. It partners with a local roaster to give them the most aromatic and most flavorful coffee beans you can ever imagine.

Check out their bircher muesli to start your day. Don’t worry about the barista not being able to communicate with you. He’s well-versed in English.

5. Tamp & Pull

Baristas all over Budapest always recommend Tamp & Pull to anyone who considers himself a true coffee connoisseur. This coffee shop is one of the pioneers of the specialty coffee shop revolution in the city.

Known for its fascinating espressos and magical pour-overs, Tamp & Pull can make you forget the coffee styles your Nespresso machine makes.

This coffee shop uses only the best coffee beans it can source at any one time. You can enjoy Brazilian coffee beans today and Honduran varieties on your next visit.

6. My Little Melbourne Coffee & Brew Bar

Smacked in the middle of the tourist-heavy and fashionable Jewish Quarter is My Little Melbourne. Despite its name, there is nothing minuscule about this coffee shop.