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Centrál Kávéház
Café$$$$
Belváros, Budapest
"tasty selection of cakes"(3 Tips)
"Grand old coffee house with bags of atmosphere."(3 Tips)
"password like central1887"(2 Tips)
"Wonderful old school cafe with a great choice"(2 Tips)
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Walton PantlandJanuary 1, 2016Wondering cold and forlorn through the empty streets of Budapest on a freezing New Year's Day, I came upon this fin de siècle gem of a café and it's breakfast buffet. Wonderful, warm, welcoming.
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Miklos CsorbaMay 16, 2016Nagyon ízletes újdonság: Borjúhátszín fügével, paprikás szalámival, újburgonyával és ehető hüvelyű cukorborsóval. Very tasteful: Veal sirloin with fig, paprika salami, new potatoes and pois mangetout.
- Iryna BukatseliMarch 26, 2016Great place to feel yourself drinking coffee in 19th century!Tasty desserts, coffee.They say there is Wi-Fi (password like central1887), but really no need.Just enjoy your coffee and atmosphere :) !
- Miklos CsorbaFebruary 15, 2016🇬🇧🇺🇸Excellent tastes again! Buttersoft pork neck steak with spicy sour cream on crispy fried dough. 🇭🇺 Kiváló ízek megint! Vajpuha sertésnyak szték, tejföllel, ropogósra átsült lángoson!
SiobhánSeptember 19, 2017This was the most spectacular café I've ever had the pleasure of going to, there were so many desserts to pick from and what I got was delicious! Truly authentic with locals enjoying themselves.
SarahAugust 16, 2017The beef stew with egg barley is absolutely delicious. Lovely atmosphere, early 20th century style, with dark red cushioned benches and live piano. Great coffee too! We were enamoured.
Maria OzsvartAugust 18, 2023It’s still my favorite breakfast spot in Budapest! For me this place is even more than New York cafe) 😉 highly recommended 👌🏻
Nataliya ReznichenkoMay 3, 2017Great place for breakfast: eggs benedict, coffee, desserts - everything was delicious. Don't forget to order a glass of champagne ;)
Kim PhamSeptember 29, 2016A more formal cafe with great Hungarian specialities. The poached trout is lovely.
🍃Hope🍃October 20, 2016Decent place with special atmosphere. Waiters are all politeness and dignity. Espresso for 550 Ft in the central coffeehouse of Budapest - wow!- We Love BudapestNovember 7, 2012A historic interior with paintings, chandeliers, and wooden furniture-masterpieces. Centrál is one of the best in the business, and has a tasty selection of cakes, pastries, and Hungarian cuisine.
João AlmeidaApril 1, 2018Charming as very few cafés can be. It’s a rare atmosphere in there. Live jazz trio in the evening. My favorite place in Budapest.
Ira HoyerFebruary 11, 2018Selection of cakes in the morning. We tried Ezterhazi tort and it was super delicious! The breakfast is ok, but nothing spectacular. Eggs Benedict in the menu means “one” egg!- Janosh FalkDecember 7, 2014Wonderful old school cafe with a great choice of desserts and main courses. Not cheap, but worth it. The atmosphere is movie-like
Kajsa BengtsonApril 2, 2017Cakes and aperol spritzer in the afternoon sun. Or great breakfasts inside in a sober, old fashion and quite luxury environment!
K BJanuary 30, 2020Grand old coffee house with bags of atmosphere. Been going since the time of WW1. Get the retes/strudel or Dobos torta/layered sponge cake
Riyadh 2022July 31, 2015I love it more than gerbeaud, excellent and friendly service, the walnut cake is really good
KyriakosAugust 11, 2012For dessert: Facilite, lemon and white chocolate (mint and lemon jelly, matcha tea, bisquit, mousse). Friendly service as well.
- 🍃Hope🍃October 20, 2016Beware that the visitors are to be met by a water at the entrance and depending on purpose of visit (dinner or just coffee and cake) shall be escorted to appropriate part of the cafe.
TinkaOctober 26, 2017Café is great, coffee is delicious, but the prices are not low at all. Coffee is two times more expensive than in regular cafés. Toilets are unpleasant, I’d expect more stylish WC in such a place.
Tiffany McDonaldAugust 14, 2015One of the oldest coffee shops in Budapest. its elegant. Good to spend a nice dinner with your partner- Kajsa BengtsonApril 2, 2017Best place for breakfast in Budapest. Simple, French style old fashion waiters! Omelettes and croissants!
GFebruary 4, 2015Time slows down here. Love the old fashioned design and the atmosphere. Croissants are not bad either. :)
- We Love BudapestJuly 23, 2012Centrál Café offers handmade ice creams courtesy of renowned Hungarian gastro-bloggers and flavoured cones to cool you down and sweeten your day.
- Oskar BAugust 21, 2014Feels like I'm in Vienna. Very nice classic interior coffeehouse. The coffee is great. Street outside a little annoying with cars.
Stas ShyshkinAugust 8, 2015Prices are very attractive especially given the long history of the café. Their lemonade is very refreshing, thereby a good option for scorching summer🍹
Razvan BarsuDecember 29, 2014Everything is very good here, but you must try the desert. I highly recommend the Orange & Poppy Seed cake
David StrüningApril 19, 2015If you like to experience an authentic/traditional coffee house with great desserts and cakes, you should definitely go there.- We Love BudapestFebruary 25, 2014Sacher here means: not too sweet, not to bitter, a perfect choice if you are taking the first steps on the chocolate-brown brick road.
Nejc JelovčanAugust 22, 2017Fancy little caffe. They know how to do a proper omelette for a price. Beautiful interior.
Alexey KimAugust 11, 2019Good location and atmosphere, nice deserts. But suggest to check change in the end. Having 13% of compulsory service fee I did not receive exact change back. Sorry that was upset for me.
Kate MessJanuary 8, 2016Lecso for breakfast! Also other breakfast options as well as lunch and dinner food.
Cihan YılmazAugust 14, 2011Coisy place. They have pretty rich drinks menu. Also you may wanna check out breakfast & coffee. Prices are pretty fair.
Νikko LoNovember 27, 2014absolutely satisfied. the meal, the staff and the interior were splendid. 10/10
Jonell GallowayNovember 8, 2012Lovely old-world cafe near synagogue serving loads of Hungarian classics all day long.
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