Café Gerbeaud

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Café Gerbeaud

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Budapest, Vörösmarty tér 7-8, 1051 Hungary

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Café Gerbeaud is a lavish historic coffeehouse in Budapest, famous for its ornate chandeliers and decadent pastries like the iconic Esterházy torte.  

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+36 1 429 9000
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The 18 Essential Restaurants in Budapest

"You might have to stand in line with visitors to enter this historic pastry shop and coffeehouse, but Gerbeaud is no tourist trap. Opened in 1884, it’s one of the few establishments that survived the Communist era — when it went by the name Vörösmarty and was under state ownership — and it still retains much of the striking original interior complete with chandeliers and cherrywood paneling. Apart from the vibes, you’re here for the Esterházy torte, named after a Hungarian noble family, which consists of layers of buttercream and ground walnuts topped with white fondant." - Tas Tobias

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MICHELIN Guide Budapest: a guide to Hungarian cuisine, and where to find the best of it

"Every visit of Budapest should include a stop at Gerbaud, Ruszwurm or New York Café." - Le Guide MICHELIN

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/michelin-guide-budapest-a-guide-to-hungarian-cuisine-and-where-to-find-the-best-of-it
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MICHELIN Guide Budapest: a guide to Hungarian cuisine, and where to find the best of it

"Serves traditional cakes and desserts in a luxurious, charmingly traditional environment." - Le Guide MICHELIN

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/michelin-guide-budapest-a-guide-to-hungarian-cuisine-and-where-to-find-the-best-of-it
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"Gerbeaud One of Budapest’s best known and most ornately decorated coffeehouses—as well as one of Europe’s oldest—Café Gerbeaud has been satisfying the city’s sweets cravings since it opened in 1858. The decor in the cafe’s various rooms is pure decadence, with chandeliers, stucco, original exotic-wood panelling, and antique furniture; the traditional cake selection comes with slices of the café’s three most iconic cakes, including the both the Esterházy cake (buttercream and cognac) and the Gerbeaud, a cake layered with ground walnuts and apricot jam invented by Emil Gerbeaud, a Swiss national who took over the patisserie in the 1880. By Afar Magazine"

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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Budapest

"The grandest of them all, its gilded rooms on downtown Vörösmarty Square have been the epicenter of Budapest social life for a century and a half."

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Linh Nguyen

Google
a beautiful historical cafe in Budapest. my tour guide said that this cafe has the best ice cream in Budapest (and she claimed that she was an ice cream connoisseur); and the ice cream didn’t disappoint! the coffee is also pretty good! they also have a piano performance on the weekend. would strongly recommend this place!

S C

Google
Definitely worth experiencing once. I got there early in the morning and was lucky to be seated immediately, so I reckon it’s best to go in the morning to avoid the bigger crowds. Came for a quick dobos cake and coffee, was very nice and pleasant but I do think there’s a lot of hype (and history) behind this place. Service is a bit slow but that’s to be expected, and the prices are pretty high. But still and enjoyable and memorable experience. Stunning decor and gorgeous building.

Ron Wells

Google
Recommended by a friend that grew up around the corner, we thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday brunch under the shade of a tree with a view of the pedestrian plaza. Cappuccino's, smoothie, avocado toasts and juice were all prepared fresh and with class. This is a special experience. Be prepared to spend money- our morning cost 137 euro including the mandatory 15% service fee. It was worth every satisfying sip and bite.

Melanie E

Google
I was here over 10 years ago and returned. It is still an iconic place in Budapest. I noticed there were way less people dining here than before. I noticed they have a takeout price versus a dine in price for their pastries. A stunning interior.

Soulla Stylianou

Google
I have been desperate for a good cup of coffee since arriving in Budapest and this is THE place I found it. This cafe bar provides a nod to the past with its decor, its apron clad waiters and waitresses and a stringed quartet (violins (or possibly violin and viola) cello, double bass) providing snippets of well known classical music. They also served the best lemonade we tried (similar to a Cypriot lemonada slightly sharp rather than overly sweet) and was a happy find on a hot day. Again rather pricey compared to bakeries but the coffee was so so worth it. We visited twice and I so wish I had tried their breakfast. The toilets were clean but one of the soap dispensers was broken and this should be repaired by the company as it does deflect from the beautiful decor.

Z C

Google
In brief, too expensive for the flavours you get. Was hoping for great cakes. Pretty much a tourist trap, IMO. 4200Ft +15% for one piece of cake that lacks in flavour (very bland), pretty sour coffee, which doesn't rhyme with the cakes, a small bottle of tap soda water around 2000Ft, just makes no sense. Best "value" (?) is the Hungarian plate on the pic, if you insist on going here. Left >20k Ft for two for a disappointing experience.

Aaron Spicker

Google
When in Budapest they say to go to one of these old traditional cafes. This one is pretty outstanding but the low score by one star (4*) is due to the construction that was not listed on their website. Sections of the seating were closed it didn't feel as if they were trying to make you comfortable despite the construction something they should really work on... especially for the pricy experience.

Lucienne KAMPEL

Google
Patisserie Gerbeaud – Budapest Beautiful historic café with charming ambiance and live music – but extremely overpriced. We had 2 coffees and 1 apple strudel (Rétes) and paid 12,570 HUF (~€32). The service was polite, and the interior is stunning, no doubt – but the prices are exaggerated, even for a touristy spot. Worth visiting if you’re curious about the heritage, but not ideal if you’re looking for value.