7 best cafés around Lake Balaton that you should visit in winter

Life doesn’t stop when it gets cold and dark outside, and neither should you! Here’s a list of all the best places around Lake Balaton, where you can warm your hands and soul with a lovely cup of coffee when the winter chills arrive.

1. Buborék – Csopak

Where once stood an unassuming old grocery store now stands the modern French patisserie that is Buborék. They specialise in breakfast and brunch options, magyarorszagom.hu writes. There’s also a ton of special pastries on the menu that you definitely shouldn’t miss. For those who are leaning more into the special part of gastronomy, they also offer sushi. The place also functions as a bicycle shop and accommodation–though you can only get a room when summertime rolls around.

2. Bergmann Cukrászda – Balatonfüred

Everybody knows that Bergmann has the best French cream puffs, so if you’re around town you definitely need to stop by for a taste. This confectionery is best described by the word classic, because let’s be honest, it’s an old-timer gem. They have everything from coffee spiced with rum and liqueur to the beloved Eszterházy cake.

3. Karolina Kávéház – Balatonfüred

In Karolina Kávéház, you can enjoy the calming view of the lake and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Füred at the same time. Here, they do things the way grandma does, and you can do it that way too! Just sign up for a workshop and learn all the intricacies of traditional pastry making. You can even get a peek behind the curtain and see how the Karolina works from the inside!

4. Rege Cukrászda of the Abbey – Tihany

This confectionery has been in the hearts of locals and visitors alike for the last 60 years. Here you are guaranteed a fantastic view, perhaps even the best in the whole Tihany peninsula. Not only that, but since we’re talking about Tihany, lavender is also an unmissable element in their baking. You can even watch how they prepare their iconic goods! After all that, you get to taste the taste of Tihany with a cup of their specially roasted Abbey coffee.

5. La Téne – Badacsony

This one is for the weekend-visitors. During the week, they operate a pop up in Budapest and in the weekend, they open their shop in Badacsony. You can enjoy the sights while sipping their new-wave coffee. A quick visit or a two-day trip, this café welcomes everyone!

6. Promenád Kávéház – Balatongyörök

If you want to crown your hike with something special, you should definitely visit Balatongyörök. Here, above the Szépkilátó, you can relax after your chilly hike with a lavender latte, winter tea or some homemade pastries. Winter hikes never tasted so sweet!

7. Füge Fagyiudvar és Kávéház – Veszprém

Don’t get discouraged by the name! The Fagyiudvar (Ice Cream Court) offers tasty baked goods instead of cones once the chill arrives. When visiting Veszprém, you should definitely pop by Óváros Square for a taste!

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