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

The weather in Hungary has been blessing us lately with many sunny hours and pleasant temperatures. Thus, my friend and I had the idea 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 in the last months, so here is our takeaway *pun intended*.

Flatty Coffee Shop

Our first stop last month was Flatty Coffee Shop, and we were quite content with our choice. First, we were curious about the hype, as we have seen this coffee shop all over TikTok and Instagram. When we arrived, we already knew what we wanted. According to the videos we had previously seen on social media, the café’s main specialities were the tiramisu latte and the matchamisu latte. However, Flatty also offers more traditional coffee options and a great variety of sandwiches as well.

This time, we went for the tiramisu latte which was refreshing and not overly sweet. What may be odd about this café in Budapest is that you cannot sit down, you only have the option to ask for a takeaway. However, it is located between Kálvin Square and Fővám Square, thus you can walk to a peaceful spot to enjoy your drink.

Chez Dodo Artisan Macarons and Cafe

The next destination was Chez Dodo Artisan Macarons and Cafe, located in the heart of Budapest. You can find this café in downtown Budapest, in a cosy little street near Deák Ferenc Square and the Basilica. The owner, Dodo, had been an admirer of the French macarons, thus she decided to bring them home and perfect the art of making them. When we arrived, we stood by the window for a while to witness the process of making these delicious sweets.