Café Gerbeaud

Cafe · Varhegy ·

Café Gerbeaud

Cafe · Varhegy ·

Iconic cafe serving traditional Hungarian cakes & coffee

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Budapest, Vörösmarty Square 7-8, 1051 Hungary Get directions

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

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"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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"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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Jan

Google

A truly charming spot that feels like time has paused. You may wait a couple of minutes for a table, but turnover is quick. Pastries are excellent. Opt for the tasting menu to sample the range. The coffee is the star: precise extractions, smooth milk drinks, and aromatic filters. Service is warm and attentive without hovering. A lovely place to drop in for a mid-afternoon reset or an unhurried chat. Wholeheartedly recommended.

Chris K.

Google

Very beautiful and elegantly decorated cafe. A very popular spot for tourists so we came very early for breakfast. We ordered the breakfast for two which includes Choice of Eggs, cheese and cold cut selection, tomato salad with olive oil and capers, mini croissant, jam, whipped and brown butter, fresh fruits, chia pudding with coconut milk. Tea or coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Everything were just yummy.

M J.

Google

Amazing! This lovely cafe has gorgeous interior with history. Whole experience was outstanding!! Very relaxing and luxurious atmosphere with attentive staff, and most importantly their food was superb! Specially their cakes are must try. Delicate taste and not overly sweet cakes are divine!❤️

Minnie L.

Google

We went to this cafe on a weekday afternoon, and the indoor area was full! Beautiful interior design, very elegant. We had the Hungarian classics on one plate, which contained three slices of dessert selections with vanilla ice cream and apricot sauce. To be honest, didn’t expect that’s how the famous Dobo cake tasted like😅it’s just not for the ones with weak teeth.. the top layer was extremely sturdy. We enjoyed the Gerbeaud slice more.

A V

Google

For me this place is total disappointment. I don’t mind paying premium price for something worth the money. But this, to be honest is throwing money - 2 pieces of cake, 3 coffees, and one hot chocolate more than 70.00euros (90usd) - note that they charge you 15% service charge, and even ask to add the additional tip when paying. I see in the reviews, that ingredients are reason for the prices, however cakes were disappointing for all of us, and drinks were not up to the standard as well. Here You are paying for the ambience, nothing more than that - and even for the ambience is not worth it.

Toni P.

Google

If you want to feel the old spirit of Budapest and see history firsthand, this place is for you. To be honest, this is a place for tourists. The atmosphere, the service, the food are all on the level, excellent, a little advice: if you want to taste the wonderful sweets and not pay full price plus a hefty tip, take some of the sweets to go, then they are half price.

The curious E.

Google

Stepping into Café Gerbeaud is like traveling back to 1858. The interior is absolutely breathtaking—think crystal chandeliers, marble tables, and gold-trimmed ceilings. It feels incredibly royal. We stopped by for a quick coffee and dessert, the service was slow considering that coffee and cake were ordered, the hot chocolate was not chocolaty enough!

Dory on the G.

Google

Overpriced and not worth the hype. I visited Gerbeaud Café, intrigued by its historic reputation and grand interior, and went specifically to try the famous traditional Hungarian layer cake — Dobos Torte. However, the experience was quite disappointing. We visited after lunch hours and noticed a queue of about 10–12 people outside, even though it moved fairly quickly. Once inside, we were surprised to see the café almost empty. It really felt like they keep people waiting just to create an illusion of high demand — they could easily allocate seats faster. The most shocking part was the pricing. If you choose to dine in, you pay almost double — for example, a slice of Dobos Torte costs 4,250 HUF when eaten on the premises versus 1,990 HUF for takeaway. We decided to go for takeaway instead, and honestly, I’m glad we did. The famous Dobos cake itself was underwhelming — the caramel layer on top was rock hard and nearly impossible to cut, the sponge layers were dry, and the overall taste was overly sweet and unimpressive. An experience I wouldn’t repeat, and definitely not something I’d recommend — especially considering the unreasonable prices.

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@michelinguide

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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

Café Gerbeaud

@michelinguide

48,380 Postcards · 8,030 Cities

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

Café Gerbeaud

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

The Best Restaurants in Budapest

Photo courtesy of Szabó Gábor/We Love Budapest

Café Gerbeaud

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,683 Cities

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."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/where-to-eat-stay-and-play-in-budapest

Café Gerbeaud

Jan

Google

Chris K.

Google

M J.

Google

Minnie L.

Google

A V

Google

Toni P.

Google

The curious E.

Google

Dory on the G.

Google

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