Best Hungarian Places in NYC

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New York City is a melting pot of various cultures. The Hungarian community is scattered all over the city and is among the plethora of cultures that make themselves known in the area. However, most of the Hungarian hotspots can be found in one place: Manhattan.

You’re likely to find a wide variety of Hungarian restaurants, shops, and organizations in Yorkville, on the Upper East Side of New York City. We have included the most relevant establishments and shops you should visit while in New York.

Hungarian Pastry Shop

If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned Dobos cake or meggyes rétes, head to Amsterdam Avenue between 111th and Amsterdam Street and find the Hungarian Pastry Shop, which is located opposite St. John’s the Divine.

This establishment has served Hungarian pastries to generations of students and authors. Philip Binioris, the son of Peter Binioris, and his family have owned the shop for over 30 years. It has a European-style atmosphere, offers a variety of Hungarian pastries, and has free coffee refills.

Bartók Plaque

On the north side of 57th Street between 9th and 8th Avenues, there’s a small plaque that shows the face of Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. Bartók moved to New York following the Nazi occupation of Budapest in 1940.

The composer Bartókand his wife had a hard time in New York due to the small stipend they received from Columbia University. They were tasked with transcribing the university’s extensive collection of Croatian and Serbian folk music for several years. The statue of Bartókwas unveiled on March 15, 1928, and over 15,000 people attended the unveiling.

Budapest Cafe

Located on 2nd Avenue between 85th and 84th Streets, Budapest Cafe, formerly known as Andre’s Cafe, is a tiny cafe that serves authentic Hungarian dishes.This place offers a wide range of comfort food, such as goulash soup, chicken paprikash, and savory Kratt. In addition, the restaurant’s bakery section features various pastries and cakes. One of the most popular items in the restaurant is the chocolate sponge cake known as Rig Jancsi.

KEYBAR

The bar KEYBAR was founded by Gyula and Attila, both of whom have extensive experience in the hospitality industry. It’s located in the East Village.

This is a popular meeting point for the Hungarian community in New York. On its Facebook page, KEYBAR states that it’s a jewelry-box-sized nightclub serving various beverages and signature shots.

It is also an excellent place for international customers who come in for the great music and stay for the ambiance.

The First Hungarian Reformed Church of New York

The Hungarian Reformed Church New York is located on East 69th St. in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. It was founded in 1895 and established to serve the Hungarian community in the city. During this time, there was a robust Hungarian presence in the area.

The church was designed by Emery Roth, who was born in Hungary. Although the original immigrants’ descendants have moved to other areas, the church still offers services in English and Hungarian at 11 am on Sundays.