Marty’s Kitchen & Bar

Although time travelling, to our knowledge, is not possible yet, there is a downtown bistro where you might feel like you are back in the 60s and 70s. It is Marty’s, a place modern by all means, including its past-evoking interior dominated by powder pink colour and cherry-wood wall panels. The bistro brands itself as environmentally conscious (they are completely plastic-free), and constantly tries to keep up with the newest consumption trends. Offering international brunch specialties, classic Hungarian dishes, light business lunch menus, homemade confectionary products and tapas options for dinner, Marty’s makes sure to satisfy your hunger any part of the day. They prepare everything freshly on the spot, solely from raw ingredients provided by nature. Vegetarians and vegans, or people with intolerances (flour, diary) are more than welcome to test what the bistro has to offer too.

1051 Budapest, Vörösmarty tér 5.

Café Brunch & Brunch Bistro

Cafe Brunch Budapest and Brunch Bistro Budapest are two great breakfast & brunch spots. Their menu was inspired by Hungarian and international cuisine, and it has just been upgraded with delicious new dishes in early 2020. The new favourite is the avocado toast! They use artisan sourdough bread as the base which is then covered with a guacamole spread and topped with avocado slices, rocket and two poached eggs. Another very popular dish is Hungarian-style scrambled eggs with Hungarian sausage and a local spicy pepper that gives the meal a real kick. Both restaurants offer outside seating which is great since spring is just around the corner. Café Brunch is currently undergoing a major extension and refurbishment and will reopen in mid-March with even more seats both in and outside. As both restaurants are quite popular, make sure to book your table on their website well in advance.

Café Brunch Budapest near the Opera
1065 Budapest, Hajós utca 26/b

Brunch Bistro Budapest near St. Stephen’s Basilica
1065 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 19/b

Fiaker Budapest

Located between Madách tér and Gozsdu in downtown Budapest, Fiaker has a charming interior with pastel coloured walls, wooden surfaces and large wine shelves. Fiaker’s concept focuses on wines and sparkling wines from the former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy; they have almost 400 bottles in the house. What’s more, you can taste exciting meals, like at imperial times, early in the morning after they open at 8 AM. The menu is complete with seasonal dishes and traditional meals with a modern touch, but a daily menu and late night dinner offers are also available. We got the chance to taste the heavenly and unexpected Eggs Benedict – trout combination and tarkedli, the Czech version of pancake with marmalade, which was amazing. Fiaker organizes a wide range of events from Sunday brunch occasions to wine dinners with live music. Make sure to check their Facebook page or message them to find out more; we totally recommend attending their upcoming brunch on 8 March.

1075 Budapest, Madách Imre út 11.

Budai 3

Budai Bakery chain’s only coffee shop that offers breakfast, Budai 3 is located in District XII, awaiting customers 7 days a week from 7.30 AM to 2.30 PM with fresh delicacies one can consume inside, or between March and November at the pretty terrace. Homemade pastries, tasty sandwiches and specialties like American pancake with maple syrup or granola with Greek yogurt and fresh fruits are all part of the food palette. From Monday to Friday, Budai 3 also invites everyone to take a seat and order some of its tempting meals around lunchtime, salads, vegan and vegetarian dishes included. Ever since Budai Bakery exists 4 of their cafés have been opened in District II and XII, as well as an artisan workshop where you can get a behind the scenes look at how pastries are made. Coffee lovers will adore this place; they can try products from artisan Hungarian and foreign roasteries.

1126 Budapest, Kiss János altábornagy u. 35/A

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest

Embracing the spring, The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest welcomes this special time of the year with the celebration of three significant occasions close to our hearts. The luxury hotel invites all brunch lovers to Kupola Lounge’s iconic and elegant Sunday Brunch once a month from March to May with fresh springtime themes. Revel in diverse flavours and aromas and toast to the Ladies at The Ritz-Carlton’s Women’s Day Brunch on 8 March, spend a day with family and friends at the Easter Brunch on 12 April, and celebrate the gift of life at the Mother’s Day Brunch on 3 May. The colorful feasts will feature a lavish buffet with an artfully presented dessert selection and vibrant live music will set the mood for your Sunday afternoon. Expect creative, fun activities and an inviting ambiance beneath the hotel’s signature stained glass cupola and crystal chandelier. Booking: +36 1 429 5500.

1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 9-10.

Mokka Cukka

There are two types of people: those who start their day early, and those who prefer an extra hour of sleep instead of having breakfast. Choosing is not necessary though, because eateries like Mokka Cukka (located a stone’s throw away from Szabadság tér and the Parliament), do not set any boundaries when it comes to brunch time. Order a scrumptious meal (let it be gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or meaty), from their menu that features both international and Hungarian breakfast bombs with a cup of their specialty coffee or one of their other caffeine superstars decorated with colourful latte art which looks almost too good to drink, by the way. If a filling Hungarian dish is what your taste buds desire, check out their daily lunch offers!

1054 Budapest, Báthory utca 3.

Kiskifli

If all you desire is a truly familial, tasty breakfast, you have to check out Kiskifli, a tiny special café in District XIII. The staff behind the counter makes sure you feel like home: they always have a few nice words to say and never shy away from having a friendly chat with frequenters, let it be breakfast or lunch time. You should definitely think of Kiskifli as your go-to brunch spot as their breakfast specialties, sandwiches (you can order gluten free!), salads and daily lunch offers are available from opening to closing hours. Have we mentioned that their whole cookie assortment is sugar free, with gluten and lactose free alternatives? Prices are low, the ambience is inviting, and if you are in a hurry, opt for the grab-and-go option!

1134 Budapest, Apály utca 2/b

Cup & Scoop

If mornings hit you hard, pick up a new habit: kick-start your day with an energy-boosting brunch! There is a place close to Andrássy út where stomach-pleasing food and full of flavour Illy coffee is served. Functioning both as a café and an ice cream shop, Cup & Scoop offers a list of delicious bites from heavenly sandwiches, soft and tasty bakery products made on the spot, waffles, freshly squeezed orange juice, teas and hot chocolate decorated with artisan marshmallows. The latter is produced in the building by the first Hungarian marshmallow manufactory, and it is available from autumn to spring. Cup & Scoop is open from 8 AM to 10 PM, stop by anytime to fill you up with hunger-fighting foods. After 5 PM, try the best hookah in town!

1062 Budapest, Rózsa utca 62.

Corso Restaurant & Terrace

Corso Restaurant’s all-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch events redefine the combination of breakfast and lunch. On the richly packed buffet tables you’ll spot not only classic breakfast specialties but traditional Hungarian dishes, French cheeses, different types of sushi, and a selection of mouth-watering desserts too. Every weekend more than 80 different dishes await flavour adventurers open to feast on gourmet delicacies for 3 hours straight. Other than the affordable, fixed price, we recommend you visit Corso Restaurant for the stunning panoramic view of Buda Castle! Visit the sanctuary of foodies, located by an imposing UNESCO world heritage site on the riverbank walkway, and if you aren’t on duty, go for the Champagne package!

1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János utca 12-14.

Empathy Cafe & Bistro

The Hungarian Red Cross operates Empathy Cafe & Bistro, Arany János utca’s disabled accessible, charity dining spot. They wish to bring people together; therefore their table is 16-metre long. The use of good quality seasonal (and local!) ingredients is a must, but since coffee does not grow in Hungarian soil, they order Bányai specialty coffee from a Costa Rica-based Hungarian man. Their tasty breakfast meals are everything: from the Empathy fit menu (it contains granola and Super juice) to vegetarian scrambled eggs and heavenly grilled sandwiches, you’ll find whatever your taste buds desire. We can’t help but mention their creative lunch menu too, in which a theme is dedicated to each day: vegan Monday and pizza Thursday are our favourites!

1051 Budapest, Arany János u. 31.

Andrássy Food &Wine

It is an unwritten rule that whenever you travel abroad, you have to try the local cuisine. In case you are looking for a Hungarian restaurant where disappointment is not an option, Andrássy is definitely a place to go. And it is located just a stone’s throw away from the easily accessible Oktogon! From 8 AM, you can cross the doorstep asking for a day starter meal such as the goofy named sunny side up eggs with Mangalitza ham or bacon, or a light and healthy meal full of important nutrients: yogurt with granola and fresh fruits.  How about trying craft goods, semolina pudding, scrambled eggs with various toppings, or frankfurter with mustard and bread? Regardless of what you order, your expectations will be fulfilled beyond your thoughts.

1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 41.

Springtime Picnic in Etyek

6-7 April

Often called Budapest’s vineyard, Etyek can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, however, you’ll find yourself in a whole new rural world. Explore the unique wine region step by step, visiting every little wine cellars, terraces, and courtyards, tasting all the fine wine potions and other traditional delicacies, such as artisanal chocolate bonbons, juicy pork dishes, homemade soft drinks, and many more. Kids will also enjoy the picnic as children’s concerts and animal petting programs will be organized too.

Springtime Greenness with kiskertpiac

7 April

Hosted inside the industrial-chic walls of popular urban hangout Anker’t, kiskertpiac is a monthly event focusing on community building through the shared love of urban and sustainable lifestyles. Visit 33 Paulay Ede utca for the perfect eco-friendly Sunday filled with artisan delicacies, natural cosmetics, seasonal flowers and plants, as well as sustainable design products. Among others, you can purchase unique sets of handmade ceramics, spring-themed front door wreaths, flowered bracelets, and cute, animal printed plant pots.

Rákóczi Brunch

Every Saturday morning

The Rákóczi Brunch event series of Rákóczi tér Market Hall returns every Saturday to its usual spot by the Vásár utca entrance. Tables, chairs, cutting boards, thermo pots, and glasses are provided by the organizers, so all you have to bring is the ingredients that can be purchased on a friendly price from the nearby sellers. Join the community that is accompanied by good music, good vibes, and good people everytime!

Café Brunch Budapest

1065 Budapest, Hajós utca 26/b 

Being one of Budapest’s most charming eateries, Café Brunch Budapest is located at Hajós utca, between the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Its tranquil atmosphere – complete with a tiny green oasis and a cosy fountain – makes it the perfect place to get yourself back up to speed in the morning with a cup of freshly roasted specialty coffee (100% Arabica blend), or spend your lunch or dinner time at. Considering the restaurant’s wide array of delicious food listed on the menu, it is simply impossible not to find something that would attract the eye. Opt for a healthy & light brunch or dinner, choose granola with fresh fruits and yoghurt, a tasty porridge or tapioca pudding prepared with coconut milk and mango pure, or a flavourful soup. But only if you can resist ordering Café Brunch’s signature Hungarian scrambled eggs with side salad and fresh, home-baked bread.

Brunch Bistro Budapest

1065 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 19/b 

As the newest addition to the capital city’s classy brunch eateries, Brunch Bistro proves that those mouth-watering food compositions that we see on Pinterest do exist in reality. Located in the heart of Budapest, on Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, with a large outside terrace overlooking St. Stephen’s Basilica, it is the big sister of Café Brunch Budapest which is actually just a 5-minute walk away. Breakfast and brunch are both served at the eatery every day between 8 AM and 3 PM, offering delicious Hungarian and international food, while dinner (we highly recommend the 6-course tasting menu) is available from 5 PM. As a day starter, try the savoury version of the French toast that we call bundáskenyér (egg fried bread) in Hungarian, dip your fork in a pretty pancake (served with your choice of topping), or order a full English breakfast with Hungarian sausage. Book your reservation online.

Elysée Bistro & Cafe

1055 Budapest, Kossuth tér 13-15. 

Located in an enchanting and grand part of the city, Elysée Bistro is the proud successor of Elysée Café, a once legendary coffee house founded in 1931 by the Gönczi brothers. The restaurant offers tasty meals and a great view of the Hungarian Parliament building at Kossuth tér which you can enjoy sitting and relaxing at a sunny terrace, whenever the weather allows. Elysée’s kitchen serves a mouth-watering combination of authentic Hungarian dishes and French bistro meals, using the freshest ingredients available every day. The homey restaurant is open every day from 9 AM until 11 PM, serving croissants, smoothies, scrambled eggs, Goppion coffee specialties (Irish and Mexican wonders, ristretto, macchiato, latte and cappuccino, with vegan milk too, if requested), accompanied by live swing & jazz music. Kick start your day with a mood boosting brunch, enjoy a lovely lunch, or have dinner at Elysée!

Gundel Restaurant

Sparkling Sunday – Classic Hungarian Sunday lunch with a contemporary flair

1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4. 

Spoil your spouse, your date or best friends with a Sparkling Sunday at Gundel’s. Enjoy the flavors of classic Hungarian home-cooking or have a hearty dish from the ever-evolving menu created by our executive chef, Zsolt Litauszki. Come and enjoy a lunch accompanied by lovely Tokaj sparkling wines by Sauska every Sunday! Cold appetizers and desserts are displayed on the buffet table, while hot appetizer, soup and the main course of your choice are served at the table, classic Gundel-style. Invite your partner and friends, enjoy the unparalleled ambiance, the great food and escape for a moment from your busy life and pamper yourself.

Danubius Hotel Gellért

1114 Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 2. 

The Panorama Restaurant’s head-chef, Gábor Müncz creates colourful and tasty meals all of which smell mouth-watering and irresistible. The cozy venue offers flavourful brunch specialties – not only to hotel guests – every Sunday from noon to 3 PM, serving Hungarian and international dishes prepared with fresh herbs. Eat all you can for 7,400 HUF/person (+ 10% service fee) including unlimited food and drink consumption (sparkling wine, wine, beer, coffee, soft drinks). Bring along your kids too, because experienced animators will take care of their entertainment. You can purchase tickets online conveniently at the hotel’s webshop, or book a table in advance by sending an email to gellert.restaurant@danubiushotels.com.

Corso Restaurant & Terrace

1051 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 12-14. 

After a busy week don’t you deserve some rest and a little culinary pampering? That is exactly what you will get at Corso Restaurant & Terrace’s Sunday brunches. This fine-dining restaurant serves you over 80 different dishes changing every week (complete with a vegetarian and healthy selection), created by Executive Chef Gergő Gullner. The incomparable view to Budapest’s world famous sights is the cherry on top. Three hours of gastronomical pleasure is ahead of you and your family (bring the little ones along and they will enjoy the kids’ corner with experienced animators) with all the above included in the price. Mention the word FUNZINE when booking your table till the end of April, and the restaurant will upgrade you to their gourmet package.

BÉLA

1114 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 23.

Not only is BÉLA a Hungarian male given name, it’s also the abbreviation of four words referring to its main functions: bar, eatery, loft, and arboretum. As Bartók Béla utca’s magical, multi-faceted venue, BÉLA – literally an oasis with many plants – is distinguishing itself with amazing food, service and ambience. The eatery opens its door every day at 11 AM to people hungry for something special, let it be a hot craft tea, freshly brewed coffee, a flavoursome omelette (with green herbs, cheese, dried tomato or spare ribs), a seasonal soup, tapas, or a colourful salad. Ask for the daily New York Times, and let the sacred morning coffee and newspaper ritual kick you out of your slumber. The gift of time will help you unlock your potential.

BB’z Bar & Grill

1075 Budapest, Király utca 15. 

Downtown Budapest’s super approachable bar, BB’z might be located in the party district, but believe us when we say it’s a truly relaxing place until there’s still light outside. Go see it for yourself on Sundays, for instance, when this chill place becomes your dream brunch destination. BB’z buffet tables are filled with every earthly blessings, including delicious snacks and kickass drinks, vegan friendly breakfast alternatives, an omelette station, salads, and mini burgers. Don’t leave without trying beerpong or table tennis! The Király utca venue is one of the best possible choices if you are looking for a great pup-friendly place too, as the bar provides their four-legged guests with comfy dog beds, treats, fresh water, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Anyám szerint

1077 Budapest, Wesselényi utca 25.

Budapest is the unofficial city of gastronomy full of lovely eateries representing nearly every variety of international cuisine. In a scene like this, Wesselényi utca’s dog-friendly Anyám szerint, which literally translates to ‘according to my mom’, is quite an oddball, in the best possible meaning of the word. Other than offering awesome breakfast options (from a full English breakfast to savoury French toast, salad, pancake, strudels on Wednesdays, cheesecake and everything-free cookies), quality tea, and Illy coffee are also available. But the real specialty of theirs lies in the cozy ambience. The interior is colourful with a familial touch that will surely brighten up your day. Make sure to book a table in the backyard in advance.

Villa Bagatelle

1126 Budapest, Németvölgyi út 17.

Being a place where every detail reflects outstanding quality, comfortable elegance, attention to detail, and a homely environment, Villa Bagatelle is a café, a salon, a bistro, and a pastry shop. Its delicious artisan food creations, homemade breads and other baked goods, desserts, and quality coffee (and the special ambience) make it an absolute customer favourite among the best breakfast-all-day venues in the city. Among Villa Bagatelle’s wide range of dishes, you can choose from a simple but mouth-watering scrambled eggs to a fancy champagne breakfast, while light, healthy snacks (including Hungarian, German, and French delicacies) are also available. Words fail us to praise the food quality, the freshness, and the warm welcome.

Déryné Bistro

1013 Budapest, Krisztina tér 3. 

Déryné has a special vibe to it, no wonder why it attracts international movie stars. Beeing the Sunday brunch capital of the Buda hills, the chic bistro takes brunch to an artform. It is considered more than just a boosted breakfast: it’s a lifestyle. The cosmopolitan, yet utterly local bistro’s warm brunch offers (including chicken soup and chicken paprikash), divine omelette, avocado toast, caviar, great selection of oysters and seafood, and other insanely delicious dishes are available from 9 AM to 4 PM, you can take your time and relax in bed, not having to worry about missing out on the new “most important meal of the day”. Top it off with a glass of prosecco or sparkling wine, and enjoy the live, soft gipsy music followed by a decadent DJ Party till sunset on Sundays.

Spinoza Café & Restaurant

1074 Budapest, Dob utca 15. 

Sweet and savoury, light and hearty meals are served all day long at Spinoza, the always lively hangout spot with bar-ish interior, presenting a delicate balance between theatre and restaurant. Their recipes profoundly follow the tradition of our grandmothers, and they use an arsenal of natural ingredients, and no artificial products. Spinoza’s full breakfast – eggs, cream cheese bagel, pancakes, and many more –  is available every day from 8 AM to 11.30 AM for only 6 (€), but if you wish, you can have brunch there any part of the day. During lunchtime on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (and every evening) the cozy dining experience is accompanied by live piano music. Service is attentive, Spinoza’s friendly staff communicates well in English.