At Péklány, bread has genuine character. Imagine a freshly baked golden loaf, its thick, crisp crust crackling beneath the knife to reveal a soft, fragrant, gently tangy sourdough crumb. One slice with a little butter makes it clear why truly good bread can be a culinary experience on its own.
It is not easy to exercise restraint at the pastry counter either! The delicately crisp layers of flaky butter croissants, soft, generously filled babkas, fragrant swirls and freshly baked sweet loaves all tempt you to order one more treat with your coffee.
For a savoury breakfast, explore the sandwiches made with the bakery’s own bread. A good ciabatta or fresh, substantial sandwich can be an excellent start to a Balaton day.
A little breakfast happiness in Balatonfüred
Péklány is a pleasant stop on the way to work, for a leisurely weekend morning or before a Balaton outing. A cup of fragrant coffee, a freshly baked croissant alongside, then perhaps a slice of sweet bread too. Here, simple things can make the morning special.
Of course, it is worth taking something home. Good sourdough can make a wonderful breakfast the next day, while pastries easily brighten an afternoon coffee break.
Good bread rewards a little planning
Péklány’s selection may change from day to day, so if you are after a particular sourdough loaf or special pastry, check the weekly bread menu on the bakery’s Facebook page.
According to its information, bread can be pre-ordered by noon the previous day, giving you a better chance of getting your favourite. Saturday hours are shorter, and the bakery is closed on Sundays.
Why stop by? Because a truly good morning sometimes needs no more than crisp-crusted sourdough, a buttery, flaky croissant and a cup of delicious coffee. At Péklány, these come with a family story, a love of artisan baking and the irresistible aroma of fresh bread and pastries. You may soon find yourself unable to imagine a morning in Füred without Péklány.
Worth a taste
Pistachio cruffin made with Belgian-butter laminated pastry
Imagine biting into many-layered, golden-baked pastry, delicately crisp outside and light and airy within. Then comes the surprise: soft, rich cream made from 100% pistachio paste. Pastry laminated with Belgian butter and pistachio's full, gently nutty aroma are irresistible together. The kind of pastry that has you wondering after the first bite whether you should order another.
Local tip
The best bites arrive in the morning!
If you want a particular sourdough loaf, check Péklány's weekly bread menu on Facebook. You can pre-order your favourite by noon the previous day. If you simply drop in, do not pass the pastry counter without looking at the day's swirls and flaky treats.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Békebeli sourdough, a Péklány classic
The aroma of truly good sourdough alone can stop you in your tracks. Imagine a golden-baked, thick, crisp crust crackling gently under the knife, with a soft, springy, fragrant crumb inside. The gently tangy, rich sourdough flavour needs little accompaniment: some good butter and the perfect breakfast is ready. Péklány's Békebeli loaf has been a bakery staple since 2017, and its simplicity is precisely what makes it tempting.
- 02Grandma's cocoa swirl
Soft, pull-apart yeast dough enriched with butter, milk and eggs, filled generously with fragrant cocoa. Its very appearance brings back old Sunday mornings. Pull the swirl's layers apart to reveal a chocolate-rich interior that practically demands a large sip of cappuccino. The recipe comes from Orsi's grandmother and evokes exactly the comforting, home-baked sweetness of which one piece never seems enough.
- 03Furfangos cinnamon swirl with a plum surprise
This is no ordinary cinnamon swirl. Fragrant cinnamon sugar hides between layers of unusually rolled, soft yeast dough, with half a plum waiting as a surprise in the centre. The plum's juicy, pleasantly tangy flavour makes cinnamon's warm, spicy sweetness truly interesting. A bite of soft, sweet dough, then a burst of fruity freshness. Exactly the playful pastry you try once and then always look for at the counter.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
For many, Péklány is one of Balatonfüred's favourite breakfast stops. Guests particularly praise the sourdough breads, generously filled pastries and friendly service. Some return specifically for their favourite loaf; others sit down again for a cocoa swirl and good coffee. Not everyone welcomes the prices or queues caused by popularity equally enthusiastically, but the overall picture is positive. It suggests a distinctive, personal bakery where bread-making is a serious craft, appreciated by a substantial share of guests.
Based on Tripadvisor and IttJártam.hu guest reviews of Péklány Kézműves Pékség in Balatonfüred and public feedback on Szallas.hu. The bakery's story and production methods are presented using its own website, Balatonfüred's official tourism website and Magyar Krónika's on-site report.+
What brings people back
- Characterful, long-fermented sourdough breads with crisp crusts
- Soft, generously cocoa-filled swirls and fragrant home-style pastries
- Buttery, many-layered croissants and distinctive flaky treats
- Freshly made sandwiches and quality ingredients
- Delicious coffees and an atmospheric breakfast opportunity
- Friendly, approachable and helpful staff
- A personal, family-style atmosphere and relationships with returning guests
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Good to know before you go
- Some guests find artisan bread and pastry prices high
- Queues can form at the counter during popular periods
- The most sought-after treats may sell out during the day
- Some visitors found individual products' flavours average compared with their expectations
- The small guest area limits comfortable seating
Photo credits
Photos provided by the editorial team.
