On the hunt for the best café in Budapest: 3 unique coffee shops in the heart of the city – PHOTOS

Let the journey for hunting down the best café in Budapest continue! My friend and I had the idea a few months ago 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, all located in the heart of the city, in the last months, so here is our takeaway *pun intended*.

VAJ

VAJ is definitely among the trendiest places among young people to grab a coffee or have a delicious breakfast. The word ‘vaj’ is Hungarian for butter, thus this coffee promises homemade pastries made with lots of quality butter. In addition, they also offer a great variety of sourdough bread, richly filled sandwiches, seasonal desserts, speciality coffees and tea. At the moment, they are operating at three locations in Budapest; all of them are very easy to reach and are open every day. We visited their café on József Boulevard in the 8th district.

We both ordered a toast and a cappuccino, both were amazing, to say the least. However, there are many pigeons around, so they can be a little bit annoying for some people. Overall, we were completely satisfied with VAJ and we will come back to this café in Budapest from time to time.

Photo: Daily News Hungary / Fanni Forgács

Csendes Létterem

Csendes Létterem is more of a ruin bar than a fancy café in Budapest, but in the evening, you can surely get your dose of caffeine here. The run-down and colourful interior represents Csendes well: simple and unique. The prices are very friendly, thus you do not have to pay an arm and a leg for a coffee. Csendes is located in the 5th district, in Ferenczy István Street. Therefore, it is close to Astoria. Due to its convenient location and favourable prices, Csendes is a beloved meeting point for many uni students.

Photo: Daily News Hungary / Fanni Forgács

During the summer, you can even sit outside by the local park:

Cat Café Budapest

Cat Café Budapest, aka the PURRfect place to be. This charming café in Budapest is located just a stone’s throw from St. Stephen’s Basilica. At the moment, there are 15 cats in this café, ranging from majestic Maine Coons to loveable rescue cats. Usually, there is a long queue in front of the café, but you can enter after someone leaves. Right after entering, the staff explains a set of rules. For instance, you cannot feed the cats, take photos with the flash on, or disturb them while resting. However, when they are up, you can play with them and pet them. Cat Café offers a selection of coffees and also lemonades to cool off in this unbearable heat.

Photo: Daily News Hungary / Fanni Forgács

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