VAJ Rákóczi · bakery & café

Just been here today, amazing experience. It was my second time here, and as the first time, it didn’t disappoint. The bakery menu is very diverse, and every single thing is amazing. The sandwiches are fresh and delightful, but the star was the crème brûlée croissant. Easily the best croissant I’ve had. As for the coffee, it was lovely, top 3 best specialty coffees I have had ever. The place looks great, the staff is very kind and helpful. This is a must visit location every time in Budapest.

Vai in Budapešť is an absolutely incredible coffee and bakery spot. The moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by the smell of freshly baked goods. Their selection of both savory and sweet pastries is amazing, with a great variety to choose from. The coffee is excellent, and I highly recommend trying their Hotbucha ~ it’s unique and delicious. A must visit place if you’re in the area ☕🥐 🥨🥯🫖

We visited Vaj Bakery and absolutely enjoyed the experience. We tried their famous pistachio croissant, which was really good with just the right amount of sweetness. The vegetarian toast sandwich was warm, fresh, and delicious, and the coffee was equally nice. The outlet we visited had outdoor seating, and it was pleasant to sit outside. They also have multiple outlets across the city.

Expensive but there’s a reason why it costs so much. They sell the best pistachio croissant I’ve had in my life. Perfect blend of creaminess, nuttiness and crunch from the pistachio creme. The coffee is solid as well. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for the best breakfast experience in Budapest.

Another absolute favourite in Budapest: Vaj Café. We stopped there early — around 7:30 in the morning — to pick up breakfast while driving to Aqua World. Since we were planning to spend the whole day there (and we’re generally not fans of food at such places), grabbing something proper beforehand felt like the right move. And wow — we were so glad we did. The people working there were incredibly kind and friendly, even that early in the morning. Everything felt warm, welcoming, and unpretentious. We picked up a Diavolo Toastie, which was genuinely to die for. Sitting back home in Kenya now, I still find myself thinking about it — that good. Another unforgettable bite was their chocolate croissant. Not just any croissant — it had two different kinds of chocolate, and when eaten warm, it was honestly dessert straight out of a dream. So, so worth the early stop. A must-visit when you’re in Budapest.

Easily the BEST coffee and pastries in Budapest. We tried Espresso Tonic, their Kombucha and Matcha tonic. Also had their pistachio croissant and crème brûlée croissant- both absolutely to die for. Also the veggies and goat cheese pasty looked great. For best coffee go to VAJ across the city.

The pastries here never disappoint! The servers are always friendly. The ambiance is really pretty and there are laptop tables if you would like to do schoolwork. There is a large amount of outdoor seating available which is lovely when it’s warm out. I would definitely recommend trying the Pesto Pinwheel!

I tried the Crème Brûlée Croissant today and it was sooo yummy! I don’t even know how they made it taste that good! I also drank their Ginger Lemonade , not too sweet and super refreshing. The only thing is the shop is really crowded, so you can’t sit for too long. But I still wanna go back!