Breakfast near Ferenciek tere: at a glance

AddressFerenciek tere 1, 1052 Budapest (Belváros)
HoursMon–Fri 08:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 09:00–17:00
Price band~Ft 4,000–12,000 per person
Order thisEggs Benedict on Cheddar-Scones Ft 4,600 · Carrot-Cake Pancakes Ft 4,600 · chunky cookie Ft 1,990
ReservationsWalk-ins only
DietaryVegan, vegetarian and gluten-free plates marked on the card · details below
DogsWell-behaved dogs welcome, with a water bowl on request
To goChunky cookies baked in-house every day, to take away by the piece or the box
CheesecakeAt our separate shop, Cheesecake by Cookie Beacon, Arany János utca 27

A table on Ferenciek tere

This is the second of our two spots for brunch in Budapest, and it opens onto Ferenciek tere, one of the old town’s crossroads: shoppers, commuters, tourists heading for the Franciscan Church on the corner or turning down Váci utca. We are where you stop, drop the bags by your chair and let the morning slow down a notch.

A lot of our regulars arrive on foot. Someone up from the Danube riverfront, someone who has crossed Elizabeth Bridge, a shopper who has walked the length of Váci utca and wants a coffee they can sit with. Start with brunch, then carry on to the river, or amble over to Vörösmarty tér for the rest of your loop.

Breakfast from 08:00 on Ferenciek tere

Doors open at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 at weekends, and the kitchen serves the full menu until 17:00. Most breakfasts on the square start with the Eggs Benedict on Cheddar-Scones (Ft 4,600), poached eggs and hollandaise on freshly baked cheddar scones, or with the Breakfast Crunch Pretzelbun-Sandwich (Ft 3,950) if you want something you can hold. Coffee costs a little less here than at our Basilica spot: an espresso is Ft 790 and a flat white Ft 1,490 on Ferenciek tere. Our breakfast in Budapest guide covers the morning plates, the vegetarian ones, and what they cost at this brunch spot.

Pancakes for breakfast: our Carrot-Cake Pancakes

If it’s pancakes you’re after, ours are the Carrot-Cake Pancakes (Ft 4,600), the one plate in our Hearty Brunch section that the menu tags vegan. On the card: vegan fluffy pancakes, mascarpone coconut cream, homemade berry jam, cinnamon, crunchy almonds, goji, orange zest, mint and an Oreo. You can order them from opening until we close. Ask our team about the Oreo if you avoid even traces of milk; the stack isn’t tagged gluten-free and it has almonds on it. More on the Carrot-Cake Pancakes, with photos.

Worth ordering for breakfast

Come hungry. We cook brunch to order from locally-sourced ingredients, and the vegan and veggie options get proper care, with the vegan dishes using far less seed oil so they leave you lighter on your feet. The cookies come out of the oven daily, made with real butter and good chocolate, thick with a snap at the edge and a soft centre. Belgian chocolate one day, Lotus or Dulce de Leche the next. Warm one alongside a specialty coffee, or add a mimosa if the day allows. Take a few home in a box if the walk back is long. For cheesecake, our Cheesecake by Cookie Beacon shop is on Arany János utca 27.

We are a family-run brunch spot, going since 2021, and we keep it simple: walk-ins only, no bookings. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with a water bowl on request. If someone at the table wants a lighter plate, our guide to healthy brunch options in Budapest picks them out with prices.

Gluten-free and vegan at Ferenciek tere

The Ferenciek tere card carries the same dietary tags as our Basilica spot. Gluten-free: the Philly Cheese Steak Protein-Bowl (Ft 5,600), scrambled eggs and sirloin in cheese sauce over a keto pretzel; the Grilled-Romaine Caesar Crunch, our Caesar salad in Budapest (Ft 5,100) with grilled chicken and a keto Caesar sauce; and the Yogurt & Honey Whipped Granola Bowl (Ft 3,950). On the cookie counter, the Macadamia & Strawberries cookie (Ft 2,300) and the Caramel Fudge (vegan) cookie (Ft 1,990) are both gluten-free.

Vegan: the Carrot-Cake Pancakes (Ft 4,600), the Caramel Fudge cookie, and the Maple Chai Latte (Ft 1,950), made with oat milk. The Shakshuka Burrata (Ft 5,100) can be made vegan with a tofu-crumble swap. Our guide to vegan brunch in Budapest has the full list, including what we can make vegan on request. Everything is made fresh in a shared kitchen, so please confirm with our team when you order.

Before you go

Can I have breakfast at lunchtime?

Yes. There’s no breakfast cut-off: the full menu runs from opening (08:00 on weekdays, 09:00 at weekends) until 17:00.

Can I buy cookies to take away?

Yes. The chunky cookies come out of our oven every day. Take one with you, or ask at the counter for a box.

Is there anything for kids?

We put kids’ plates together from the extras: a waffle, a cheddar-cheese scone, avocado, egg, nutella, maple syrup or fresh fruit salad. A waffle with nutella, or one with avocado, egg and bacon, are the usual picks.

Is there plant milk, or decaf?

Almond, coconut and oat milk, for any latte. There’s no decaf coffee; try the Maple Chai Latte instead.

Is the cheesecake sold here?

No, it has its own shop. Cheesecake by Cookie Beacon is at Arany János utca 27.

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Getting here

You'll find us at Ferenciek tere 1, right on the square in Budapest's downtown Belváros. We sit at one end of the Váci utca shopping street, next to the Franciscan Church and a short walk from Elizabeth Bridge and the Danube. Coming up from the river or heading down towards Vörösmarty tér, you'll pass our door.