National research: Hungarians would like to have breakfast more often, like at Easter, but it is difficult to organize it

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 04. 08. 11:28

Four out of ten Hungarians do not eat breakfast every day, but for the majority, Easter breakfast is an unmissable event, which is typically enjoyed with family, unlike the solitary meals of weekdays, according to a recent national survey. If they had the opportunity, the majority would even have several such large breakfasts a month, but most often the main obstacles are lack of time or organizational difficulties. Rama’s expert now shares a few tips that can help us create and experience the festive atmosphere during an average weekend breakfast.

Four out of ten Hungarians do not eat breakfast every day, and a tenth of Hungarians do not start their day with a meal at all – this is also revealed by Rama’s national, representative survey, which examined and compared the everyday and Easter breakfast habits of Hungarians.

On an average weekday, a typical breakfast consists of some kind of baked goods (bread, croissant or bun), cold cuts, salami, or a sandwich topped with cheese or sandwich spread, but egg dishes prepared in various ways are also extremely popular, such as scrambled eggs, boiled or fried eggs. Toast, sweet and savory pastries, and cereals (cereals, oatmeal, muesli) are about equally popular, so nearly one-fifth of the respondents choose them for breakfast. Bread, toast, and buns are usually spread with something: margarine and butter are the most common choices.

Meat products, such as hot dogs or boiled or fried sausages, which can be considered a truly peaceful breakfast option, are most popular among men and those living in the eastern part of the country. Members of Generation Z more often choose cereals as their first course of the day compared to their older counterparts, and younger generations also consume sweet and savory pastries more often.