What happens at brunch stays at brunch!
Émile
Do you want to feel like royalty? Then this gorgeous place is for you. Hidden in the second district, Émile offers you the most extravagant breakfast in the city. Try their famous eggs benedict or their fresh smoothies. Don’t forget to reserve your table for 15% off. Check their extensive menu here:
The history of brunch!
Did you know these interesting things about brunch?
Although the exact origin of brunches is a mystery, some say it was started by the Catholics who created brunches as a means of gathering after church service. Many had brunches as post church Sunday meals at the time.
Eventually, Sunday brunch started to become a popular meal in hotels and restaurants in 1900s America.
In 1931, a New York hotel called Rector’s became famous for its brunch. The brunch there was served with champagne, which contributed to the popularity of brunch as a luxurious weekend meal. Hollywood stars and elite New Yorkers began brunching and brunch was becoming a social event.
The term brunch is commonly considered to be coined by American restaurateur, Guy Beringer in the 1900s. He is often credited with popularising brunch in the early 20th century and getting it accepted as a form of meal by the general public.
He believed that brunch would be a meal that would bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch, and it would be more convenient for people who wanted to have a relaxing weekend brunch instead of having to go out for breakfast and lunch separately.
Tamp & pull
This place is a true local favourite! With one of Hungary’s top university nearby, Tamp and pull offers amazing drinks and bagels at a very friendly price. Some of their specialty drinks are matcha lattes and chai lattes, of course you can find traditional coffees on their menu as well, which you can check through the link below:
Keksz Bistro
This place is a must, so is their delicious traditional Hungarian “budás kenyér” also known as a savory twist on the well-known french toast. But if you like your breakfast sweet you will not be disappointed by their amazing pancakes or waffles either. We recommend reserving a table, because this a true local favourite! You can do that through our site and you also get 15% off your bill! Check out more items on their menu:
Hungarian Brunch?
More like traditional hungarian breakfast, here are some of the most popular ones:
It is not an every day thing to consume brunch in Hungary. The usual Hungarian breakfast consists of several sweet and savoury elements. Here we are going to share a few components of the Hungarian breakfast, you can try these at our favourite recommended places.
In our opinion the most famous breakfast element is kakaóscsiga or translated to English “chocolate swirl”. This is an all time favourite of both children and adults, with sweet chocolate in the crispy pastry. This is usually accompanied by a warm glass of milk or coffee.
Our second traditional meal that we want to mention, is bundás kenyér or some might know it as “french toast” in English. The only difference between this and the original french toast, is that it is salty and usually eaten with a side of sour-cream.
For those, who enjoy a hot meal for breakfast, we recommend trying rántotta or in English “scrambled eggs”. The only difference is, that we Hungarians like to have our rántotta with some kolbász, paprika and some onions. This might sound like a heavy breakfast, but as soon as you try it you will understand why we love it so much.
Lastly another sweet breakfast option is túróstáska, this is so authentic that there is no translation for it. This is a puff pastry filled with sweet cottage cheese and often topped with some raisins. This is the absolute most amazing and authentic breakfast item that you will find in Budapest, so we really recommend you to try it!
Stika
Cookie beakon brunch
We had to include the most viral brunch place of Budapest, but cookie beacon is also one of the first pick for locals. They offer several sweet and salty options, but if you decide to explore this place don’t forget to try their world class cookies. Make sure you don’t miss this place, book your table through hidden gems and get 15% off you bill! For more info about this amazing place check out their website:
Budapest Baristas
Budapest Baristas is the place where past and present meet. Locals enjoy their brunch here every day from the older generations to youngsters. This place offers a wide range of traditional breakfast options, but it is a great pick for vegans as well. For more info don’t forget to check out their menu:
Batók.Reggel.Délben.Este
This place if for those, who don’t shy away from traditional Hungarian meals. Bartók.Reggel.Délben.Este offers you a wide range of delicious options, such as omlettes with “kolbász” or “lecsó” scrambled eggs. Secure your seat here, through our site and get 15% off! Don’t worry there are several international meals on their menu as well, which you can check on their insta account:
We would love to hear your recommendations!
Since we are new, we are trying to evolve and grow our site. We would be extremely glad if you would share any new and fun place, that you have found during your stay here in Budapest.
We thank you for any recommendations, that you send us!
We wish you life long experiences and memories, Hidden Gems Team!:)