What to order at Café Gerbeaud

Must order
The Gerbeaud-szelet, a walnut and apricot jam slice baked here since the 19th century.
Signature drink
Hungarian Melange and Gerbeaud slice
Editor tip
No reservation system; arrive before 11:00 to avoid the tour-bus queue on Vorosmarty tér.
CuisineCafé
Price$
NeighborhoodLipotvaros
HoursMon-Thu 09:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-20:00
Signature drinkHungarian Melange and Gerbeaud slice
WifiYes
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Location

Address: Vörösmarty tér 7-8, 1051 Budapest

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OrderThe single-origin filter on Chemex or AeroPress, the room's specialty.

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OrderThe single-origin espresso, paired with a chocolate chip cookie.

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