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Hearty brunch topped with fresh fruit, nuts and chocolate, with a flat white at Cookie Beacon

Google reviews · updated 22 October 2026

Honest Google Reviews of Cookie Beacon Brunch

What guests really say about our 5 brunch spots in Budapest, Bucharest & Belgrade, straight from Google: the newest reviews, the full star split and the numbers behind them.

4.8

Average across our 5 brunch spots

37,070

Google reviews in total

At a glance

What 37,070 Google reviews say about Cookie Beacon Brunch

Cookie Beacon Brunch is a brunch restaurant with 5 brunch spots in Budapest, Bucharest & Belgrade, known for hearty brunch plates and handmade chunky cookies. On Google the spots average 4.8 stars across our 5 brunch spots, and 94% of all 37,070 ratings are 4 or 5 stars.

Guests keep writing: 3,243 new Google ratings in the 76 days to 22 October 2026, about 43 a day, and 87% of them were 5 stars.

In the 9,475 most recent written reviews, the thing guests praise most is the people: 37% single out friendly, attentive staff, often by name. 21% talk about the cookies, and 1,564 recommend Cookie Beacon Brunch to the next reader outright.

Google rating and review count for each Cookie Beacon Brunch spot
Brunch spot Google rating Reviews 5★ share
Basilica Budapest 4.7 20,167 85%
Ferenciek Tere Budapest 4.8 4,732 88%
Amzei Bucharest 4.8 7,735 89%
Floreasca Bucharest 4.9 431 94%
Kralja Petra Belgrade 4.7 4,005 86%

Per-spot figures are Google's own. The 4.8 average counts each brunch spot once; the review total adds them all up.

In their own words

What guests talk about in Cookie Beacon Brunch reviews

Counted across the 9,475 most recent written Google reviews of our 5 brunch spots rated 3★ and up, to 22 October 2026. A review can mention several things.

What guests praise

Friendly, attentive staff
3,545 reviews · 37.4%
The cookies
2,016 reviews · 21.3%
Recommend it to others
1,564 reviews · 16.5%
Cosy atmosphere
1,280 reviews · 13.5%
Coffee & specialty drinks
861 reviews · 9.1%
Coming back
544 reviews · 5.7%
Generous portions
351 reviews · 3.7%
"The best…" they've had
282 reviews · 3.0%

Dishes guests name most

  1. 1.Waffles 305 reviews
  2. 2.Eggs Benedict 298 reviews
  3. 3.Pistachio (cookies & lattes) 132 reviews
  4. 4.Pancakes 131 reviews
  5. 5.French toast 75 reviews
  6. 6.Matcha 60 reviews
  7. 7.Shakshuka 46 reviews
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Trend · 7 August 2026 → 22 October 2026

3,243 new Google ratings

About 43 a day across our 5 brunch spots. 87% were 5 stars and 95% were 4 or 5 stars, against 86% five-star across all ratings before 7 August 2026.

Every rating Google added in that window, one-star included: the difference between Google's own star counts on the two dates.

Budapest · Lipótváros, steps from St. Stephen's Basilica

Cookie Beacon Brunch Basilica reviews

What guests here write about most: friendly, attentive staff (43%), the cookies (24%), recommend it to others (15%) — and the dish they name most is waffles.

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Counted across our 50 most recent Google reviews for this brunch spot.

4.7

20,167 Google reviews · on Google

Every rating, not just the good ones

5★
17,08784.7%
4★
1,6988.4%
3★
5993.0%
2★
3521.7%
1★
4312.1%
  • Sebastian Kattanek

    October 22, 2026

    Delicious brunch with lots of tasty things. We came here twice during our city trip. Top-notch!
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  • Shirley istok

    October 22, 2026

    Everything was excellent! The staff were very friendly…Jorge and Nina, thank you! We'll be back! ☺
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  • Fabrizio Pucciariello

    October 21, 2026

    Very good place, plentiful and very elaborate food, very tasty, very good service.
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  • Brandon Acquaviva

    October 19, 2026

    A truly pleasant experience! The cookies were delicious, fresh, and bursting with flavor, a real temptation for those with a sweet tooth. A place worth a visit if you're in Budapest and want to treat yourself to something special. Highly recommended!
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  • Laura Schaeffer

    October 19, 2026

    A great place, I highly recommend it, friendly service. Excellent food.
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  • Audrey Chavoutier

    October 19, 2026

    Fantastic place! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. One of the waiters even speaks French! The portions were generous and delicious; we thoroughly enjoyed our brunch. We were a group of six, and everyone was delighted (I'm vegetarian, and there are several options available).
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Budapest · Belváros, on Ferenciek tere

Cookie Beacon Brunch Ferenciek Tere reviews

What guests here write about most: friendly, attentive staff (38%), the cookies (25%), recommend it to others (16%) — and the dish they name most is eggs benedict.

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Counted across our 50 most recent Google reviews for this brunch spot.

4.8

4,732 Google reviews · on Google

Every rating, not just the good ones

5★
4,14787.6%
4★
3798.0%
3★
851.8%
2★
390.8%
1★
821.7%
  • Ntina Lafio

    October 18, 2026

    Food is excellent, the cookies are amazing!!! The servers are super nice and welcoming. The blonde girl is super sweet! A ray of sunshine!!! 🌸
  • Alexia Camilleri

    October 17, 2026

    Discovered this sweet spot while roaming around Budapest. It has a really nice and relaxing atmosphere. They serve the nicest handmade cookies I've had
  • Andrea Garcia

    October 16, 2026

    This place is absolutely amazing! It’s my first time in Budapest, and this was my very first breakfast here. OMG, it was so delicious! The service was excellent too. If you’re visiting Budapest, you HAVE to eat here! 😍❤
  • Lucia Sanchez Manzano

    October 16, 2026

    Absolutely amazing experience!" Everything was fantastic from start to finish. The atmosphere was great, and the quality was top-notch. A special shoutout to Reka, who was extraordinarily friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Highly recommend!
  • Sasha Ash

    October 13, 2026

    Amazing food, coffee, cookies and service! Ale was SO SO nice and helpful. Definitely a worth visit brunch spot in Budapest :)
  • Princess Rainbow Alicorn

    October 13, 2026

    It is a very nice place to have breakfast Very close to everything, the Menu has a lot of choices, literally for everybody Highly recommended!

Bucharest · Near Piața Romană, Sector 1

Cookie Beacon Brunch Amzei reviews

What guests here write about most: friendly, attentive staff (34%), recommend it to others (17%), cosy atmosphere (16%) — and the dish they name most is waffles.

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Counted across our 50 most recent Google reviews for this brunch spot.

4.8

7,735 Google reviews · on Google

Every rating, not just the good ones

5★
6,90089.2%
4★
4495.8%
3★
1732.2%
2★
891.2%
1★
1241.6%
  • Degioanni Victor

    October 21, 2026

    Nice place, the food is good and well-presented, and the staff is welcoming. Affordable prices. I recommend it.
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  • emily pearce

    October 21, 2026

    Lovely breakfast, the vegan carrot cake pancakes hit the spot. The chicken and waffles, in the words of my partner, it was good.
  • Naomi & Tyronne

    October 20, 2026

    Food was great very filling!! The team were also lovely! We got carrot cake pancakes and chicken waffle
  • Ana-Maria Georgescu

    October 20, 2026

    An excellent place! Good service and carefully prepared food! I recommend!
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  • Alina Hutanu

    October 17, 2026

    Absolutely gorgeous place with amazing coffee and lots of brunch and sweets options! The cookies and the cinammon rolls are something truly special! Staff is very helpful and friendly! Prices are very good for the quality offered! Love this place!!
  • Lucas

    October 16, 2026

    The cookie was fantastic, the chicken and waffle was too heavy - I wasn’t a fan.

Bucharest · Floreasca, northern Bucharest

Cookie Beacon Brunch Floreasca reviews

What guests here write about most: friendly, attentive staff (34%), recommend it to others (22%), the cookies (18%) — and the dish they name most is waffles.

4.9

431 Google reviews · on Google

Every rating, not just the good ones

5★
40794.4%
4★
112.6%
3★
51.2%
2★
10.2%
1★
71.6%
  • Stefan Gheorghe

    October 17, 2026

    Fast service, good coffee but not wow. The food looks good but unfortunately I didn't get to try it as I'm on a diet. The tables are closer together and there's not much privacy but it's ok if you're not discussing trivial things
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  • Marnie Foulkes

    October 15, 2026

    Lovely place for brunch! Staff are welcoming and so nice! Highly recommend:)
  • Ioana Andreea Dorohoi

    August 31, 2026

    I haven't seen a better and more interesting menu. I want to come and try the whole menu 😍 I love it
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  • Angel

    August 27, 2026

    Very good place for breakfast! Tasty food and chill place for traveler like me

Belgrade · Old town, near Republic Square & Kalemegdan

Cookie Beacon Brunch Kralja Petra reviews

What guests here write about most: friendly, attentive staff (35%), the cookies (22%), recommend it to others (18%) — and the dish they name most is eggs benedict.

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Counted across our 50 most recent Google reviews for this brunch spot.

4.7

4,005 Google reviews · on Google

Every rating, not just the good ones

5★
3,46286.4%
4★
2646.6%
3★
1002.5%
2★
601.5%
1★
1193.0%
  • Sonnenschein

    October 17, 2026

    The food and cookies are definitely worth the money. Delicious, good music, and a fantastic atmosphere!
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  • Lara Zaletelj

    October 16, 2026

    AMAZING FOOD and the lady that served us was so nice and just amazing. Best brunch place!
  • Aleksandra Andreeva

    October 16, 2026

    the food and the service are simply wonderful, the best breakfast I've had in Belgrade
  • Roza Clara Lefevre

    October 16, 2026

    Great food with I testing combinations and really great service. Will definitely return
  • MuffDash

    October 15, 2026

    Comfortable atmosphere and tasty food, the cookies are a stand out but their waffles are also light and fluffy!
  • Berfin Dede

    October 15, 2026

    It was delicious, the staff were very attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was lovely.

Good to know

Cookie Beacon Brunch reviews: common questions

Is Cookie Beacon Brunch worth visiting?
Going by Google, yes. Our 5 brunch spots in Budapest, Bucharest & Belgrade average 4.8 stars across our 5 brunch spots, and hold 37,070 Google reviews between them. 94% of every rating Google holds for them is 4 or 5 stars. In written reviews, guests most often praise the friendly staff, the handmade chunky cookies and the size of the brunch plates.
Which Cookie Beacon Brunch spot has the best Google reviews?
Floreasca in Bucharest has the highest Google rating, 4.9 stars from 431 reviews. Basilica in Budapest is the most reviewed, with 20,167 reviews at 4.7 stars. Every spot's own rating and full star split is on this page.
What do people order at Cookie Beacon Brunch, according to reviews?
The cookies come up in 2,016 written reviews. Of the brunch dishes, guests name waffles (305), eggs benedict (298), pistachio (132), pancakes (131) most often.
Are the reviews on this page real?
Yes. Every review is a real Google review, copied word for word with the reviewer's name and date; reviews Google translated are marked. We show a selection of the newest 4 and 5 star reviews for each brunch spot, and next to them the full star split Google holds, one-star reviews included. Each spot's link opens all of its reviews on Google Maps.
How many people review Cookie Beacon Brunch?
About 43 guests a day. Between 7 August 2026 and 22 October 2026 our brunch spots received 3,243 new Google ratings, and 87% of them were 5 stars.

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