Brunch is becoming increasingly popular in Hungary

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 09. 06. 11:23

In recent years, brunch, i.e. a relaxed, enjoyable meal between breakfast and lunch, has gained more and more popularity in Hungary, especially in big cities. Weekend brunching has already become a trend in Budapest and some rural towns, which is often a longer meal accompanied by champagne or prosecco. Although more and more restaurants in the capital offer brunch menus, this culture is even less widespread in the countryside – we learn from the Pénzcentrum article, which collected the most popular brunch places.

Brunch menus and prices at the best places

The Dining Guide TOP100 Restaurant Guide has collected the best Hungarian brunch places, which await guests with quality ingredients and a varied offer.

Morzsa (Pécs): Shokunin-style gastronomic workshop, where, for example, bread with butter costs HUF 1,050, scrambled eggs HUF 3,450, and a three-course tasting menu HUF 8,500.
Baltázár (Budapest): Breakfast options include croissants and jam for HUF 3,280, Ham & Eggs for HUF 2,860, and eggs benedict for HUF 3,680.
Babutzi (Városmajor): Healthy and vegan options are also available, for example Brunch Borka (avocado toast, eggs benedict, granola) for HUF 5150 or oatmeal with peanut butter for HUF 2800.
Buborék (Csopak): Balaton pastries and brunch dishes, such as avocado toast and smoked salmon croissants.
Déryné (Budapest): Iconic coffee house, where, for example, Turkish eggs cost HUF 4,280, while a croissant with cheddar cheese and serrano ham costs HUF 4,280.
Gerlóczy Kávéház (Budapest): The Gerlóczy Breakfast includes coffee, fresh orange juice and eggs benedict for HUF 6,500.
Két Szerecsen Bistro (Budapest): Classic brunch dishes such as Vienna hot dogs for HUF 2,890 or salmon breakfast for HUF 5,990.
Market 42 (Esztergom): For example, a Croque Monsieur costs HUF 2,200, while an English breakfast costs HUF 3,800.
Villa Bagatelle (Budapest): Eggs Bagatelle for HUF 4,290, avocado toast for HUF 3,990.

While brunching is becoming more and more common in Budapest, the development of restaurant culture is slower in the countryside. Rural restaurants still have to adapt to new trends and more sustainable business models. Despite this, outstanding brunch options can already be found in some rural locations, such as Pécs or Esztergom.

The brunch culture in Hungary is therefore gaining more and more space, especially in the capital, but rural restaurants still have a long way to go.