☕✨ Three hidden cafés in Budapest only locals know

I grew up in Budapest 🇭🇺 and slowly became a full-blown coffee addict — here are my top secret spots that make the city feel magical ✨:

Café Zsivágó
As you step into this café, tucked behind the Opera 🎭, you’ll find yourself transported back in time. Vintage carpets, mismatched antique chairs and sofas 🪑, handmade lace on the slightly dancing coffee tables. And of course, the coffee is so good here ☕ — from just your regular cappuccino to spiced coffees 🌿.

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This place is truly incredible! Technically not a café – it’s something way better 😍! As you step in, you’ll find yourself surrounded with teddy bears 🧸 – and when it’s time to order, you won’t find a regular menu. Instead, the lovely staff will ask what kind of chocolate 🍫 you’d like your hot chocolate to be made out of — you can even choose an exact percentage! Afterwards, choose your own flavours – literally anything you can imagine!
Last time I went for a raspberry 🍓 and mango 🥭 “Christmas” flavour – and they delivered! Incredible.

Cinnamon
Located on the Buda side 🌄, this little place serves such a creamy and incredible coffee ☕! As you step in you will immediately feel the vibes ✨! And the best part? They do brunch 🥐 as well! You can order anything here — you won’t be disappointed. (If you’re lucky, grab the table with the floating chair 🪑✨).

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