Gourmet products local specialties and wines Budapest

This network of Hungarian patisseries opened in 2013, initially with two stores in central Budapest (including a food truck at the entrance to the West-End shopping center). Today, it boasts seven franchises across the city. You can buy sweet delicacies (cakes, rolls...) and savoury ones (pretzels, bagels, filled croissants...), often straight from the oven. Bite Bakery also serves coffee and other beverages. An ideal address for a short break during your visit to Budapest. Smiling service and a local, touristy atmosphere.

The last of Budapest's market halls, built at the end of the ^19th century and now renovated, the impressively wrought-ironed Place Klauzál market is a lively place, filled with fruit and vegetable stalls in the center and on the sides, as well as excellent butchers, cheesemongers, bakers, refreshment stands and cafés... A few street food restaurants upstairs, Hungarian-style canteens on the first floor and a Spar supermarket, open even on Sundays. On Sundays, the stalls give way to a 50s-70s flea market, from 10am to 5pm.

This ultra-cosy pastel-colored café-shop, a stone's throw from the basilica, is one of the first to have made Budapest succumb to the macaroon craze. There are places that are the realization of dreams: this is precisely the case of Dodo's store (Dóri), which also makes cannelés. The pastry chef has been trained in France and gives free rein to her gustatory creativity to the delight of gourmets: cherry-chestnut macaroon, caramelized nuts with aszú grapes... Service with care. Terrace in summer.

Don't forget to stop by the adorable cellar of Carolyn and Gábor, a Hungarian-American couple, to (re)stock your cellar with excellent Magyar wines, including a very nice selection of wines from the Tokaj region (everything is provided, including the bubble wrap). We will take advantage of this opportunity to slip into his suitcase an assortment of condiments around paprika such as paprika powder, smoked paprika, hot sauce ... For those who would not have the space in their suitcase, the delivery is assured in all the countries of the EU!

A tea / pastry shop just one street away from Andrássy Avenue. Soft colors on one side and an almost luxurious interior on the other, this is what whets the appetite. The creations, as innovative as design, are not cheap, but the pistachio-raspberry paris-brest, as well as the red fruit cheesecakes and lemon-basil tarts are simply irresistible. Unless you fall for a frangipane tart with red currants, in season. As for drinks: coffees, teas, but also homemade lemonades are at the top of the list.

A small Italian ice cream shop with authentic flavors, prepared on site. Excellent strawberry sorbet, pistachio ice cream, or other seasonal creations such as plum married with cinnamon. You can choose between ice cream in a cone or in a jar. Smiling welcome, impeccable service. A good address to taste an ice cream if you are in the area during your visit to Budapest. Some people have even qualified the shop as the best in Budapest a few years ago, it might be worth the trip..

Gianni, the Italian owner of several Italian restaurants in town (Trattoria Pomo d'Oro, DOC vino bar and more) and star of the Hungarian food scene has struck again! This time, it's with ice cream from April to the end of October and exquisite pastries, served right next to the Danube, in a quiet little street with a terrace. You will love the pear-gorgonzola, the coffee ice cream or the salted butter caramel. You can also sip coffee, granita or fresh fruit juice (pineapple, beet, carrot, strawberry...).

Ghraoui's chocolates enjoyed an unbounded reputation in the Middle East and far beyond. The Damascus chocolate factory even won the "Prix Spécial d'Honneur" at the Paris chocolate fair in 2005. After the war in Syria, the family moved its production to the suburbs of Budapest and opened its European showcase in the Hungarian capital. You can taste these little wonders (chocolates, candied fruits) on the spot and buy some to take away. For the Magyar touch, one chocolate refers to the Danube, another to the Magyar horse, the nonius.

Without a doubt the most authentic market in Buda. It is similar to the market of Leher tér on the Pest side. Here, it's quite simple, despite the proximity of the very touristy castle hill, you can only find Hungarian customers who come to do their shopping. In the center, you can find small producers, market gardeners, and even retired people who cultivate their piece of land not far from Budapest. There are also lángosstands where you can eat on the go.

The flowery frontage attracts the eye immediately. Here is a pretty pastry shop that also serves as a tea room. The choice of pastries is great and the window is tempting. We would like to eat everything! Sit at the table with a coffee or tea for a relaxing break during your visit of the Hungarian capital, or take away to enjoy on the road or in the evening in your accommodation. The establishment also makes pastries for life's big events. Smiling service. A nice address.

An ice cream shop now famous in Budapest, which has spread its artisanal ice cream shops all over the city center (Károly, Kiss János, Pozsonyi...). The flavors are original (caramel-figue; lemon-lavender...) and the decoration is to crunch. The ice creams are home-made, made on the spot, without additives, are never so cold that they instantly chill you and, cherry on the cake, dogs are welcome. A stopover to plan on hot summer days, and even the rest of the year!

A visit to this store is a must to discover an essential part of the Hungarian culture: the pálinka. Titrating in the 50 degrees, this fruit distillate is drunk on all occasions, including breakfast. This store in Budapest is not far from being its temple! The precious brandy is available in various variations (cherry, cherry, pear, apricot, apple, plum, quince, grape ...), formats (0.35 l or smaller bottles) and producers. The only problem is that the staff is not always English-speaking, but that has changed a little.

You will find a selection of more than 500 of the best Hungarian wines with the possibility to accompany the tasting with cheese/meat boards. This French-speaking wine shop also offers live music and the "Wine Casino", a unique concept in Budapest. This is one of the most complete wine collections in Hungary! Visits to wineries as well as worldwide home delivery are also possible

One of the best bakeries in Budapest! This is the story of Kinga, who is passionate about the art of baking and pastry-making, and Attila, who is an expert in the hospitality industry. Both traveled throughout Europe and America to develop their international inspiration. It was in 2018 that these two Hungarians finally landed in Budapest to open Arán Bakery. We fall for this wide variety of quality pastries and breads prepared with skill and passion. Also serves coffees to be tasted on the spot.