Marzipan Museum and Café

Pastry shop · Szentendre ·

Marzipan Museum and Café

Pastry shop · Szentendre ·

Bakery-cafe with marzipan museum, cakes, chocolates, and local delicacies

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Szentendre, Dumtsa Jenő u. 14, 2000 Hungary Get directions

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"On a quaint, stone walking street in Szentendre, Hungary, an art gallery exists at the intersection of Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum and Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The Szamos marzipan empire occupies a sizable stretch of road, welcoming visitors with its candy-striped awnings, a summertime ice cream stand, and an assortment of confections beckoning from the window. But inside, more than edible delights await. Szamos also operates a sweet, nutty exhibit filled with marzipan art. Guests can ponder Budapest’s parliament building, Princess Diana, and Mickey Mouse, all immortalized in sugary almond paste. Using candy as a medium, artists meticulously crafted scenes depicting fairy tales, bible stories, cartoon characters, and celebrities. The space highlights the art of marzipan-making, as well as the work of Mátyás Szamos and Károly Szabó, two renowned Hungarian confectioners. After working up an appetite, patrons can pick up local delicacies such as Unicum, wine, spices, cured meats, and an assortment of sweet treats in the attached shop." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Atalia A.

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They have a great selection of cakes, and the vibe is very 19th/early 20th century. I had the "Best of Hungary 2024" cake and an Americano. The cake was tasty, but it was not fresh, so that was the only reason I did not give 5 stars. Otherwise highly recommend to try this place.

Daniel K.

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I had a wonderful experience at Szamos Confectionery! The atmosphere is warm and elegant, with that classic charm that makes you want to stay for hours. I ordered a slice of chocolate cake, and it was absolutely perfect - rich, smooth, and beautifully balanced in flavor. You can really taste the quality ingredients and the craftsmanship Szamos is famous for. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the presentation was lovely. It’s the ideal place to relax with a coffee and something sweet. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Hungarian desserts and great service!

Radek D.

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Very nice marzipan museum. Ground floor is shop, first floor is museum - about 6 smaller rooms full of sweet sculptures. We like it.

Anand

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Amazing little shop with a wide variety of Marzipan. This was the first time I had a marzipan and it was amazing. They have wide variety of pure marzipan with flavors and a lot with chocolates, but my favorites was the pure almond marzipan. Definitely a unique stop for me. Just wish I could order more online. Definitely a must go place if you stop in this cute little town.

ziv T.

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I was amazed by what can be done with marzipan. The artistry is incredible. I liked that it says who created each piece and how many hours were spent on it. The price is 9,000 forints, and 30,000 with a guided tour – a fair price. It's a shame there isn't a workshop for children.

Jasmine Z.

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Amazed at what can be done with marzipan. Very reasonable entrance fee

Rashmi S.

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Beautiful restaurant ambience and collection of cakes was mind blowing. Staff was very friendly and speaks English. Other items too looked delicious over the counter, need more visits to try all of them. Hot chocolate was yum! Due to time and other plans couldn’t visit the museum. But had one of the best cakes ever. This is must visit shop and try some cakes , hot chocolate and infused teas when you visit Szentendre. To get access to toilets speak to the member of staff as you would need coupons.

Petr N.

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1 | Traditional confectionery with historical interior, which includes a marzipan museum. 2 | The menu includes ice cream and a wide selection of different cakes. The price of most of them is between 1100 Ft and 1300 Ft. For some reason, there is an extra charge of 100 Ft for eating at the table. I had a good Sachr with which whipped cream was served separately in a small bowl. 3 | It is possible to pay by card. 4 | There are around 10 tables in the patisserie, there is plenty of seating. The interior resembles a traditional patisserie. 5 | I found it a bit strange that the toilets on the first floor are paid and located behind the turnstile.