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Cafés and specialty coffee at Lake Balaton

A quick espresso, leisurely coffee or a meeting on a Balaton terrace? Cafés take centre stage in this selection. The profiles help you compare settings, food to accompany your coffee and practical details. If you want a full breakfast, browse the separate breakfast-spot collection too.

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11 places
Terrace of Pajti, a modern café and bistro on Bem József Street in Keszthely, beside the town market Keszthely

Asian · Asian–Mediterranean · Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee

Pajti

Keszthely’s Pajti began as a small café beside the town market in 2019 and is now one of the town’s most versatile bistros. Its selection includes specialty coffees, creamy Eggs Benedict, crisp French toast, smoked salmon poke bowl, pad thai, curry, burritos and sushi. Horváth Laura and Vass Ákos’s friendly, youthful venue caters for vegan and vegetarian guests too, and makes a pleasant stop with dogs or children. An all-year meeting place in the heart of Keszthely, where there is always something interesting to discover from morning to evening.

Mid-range With friends · Town-centre setting · For a date
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Stone building and welcoming garden terrace of Kotyogós Kávéterasz in Tihany, beside the Inner Lake Tihany

Brunch · Café · Breakfast and brunch

Kotyogós Kávéterasz

Kotyogós Kávéterasz in Tihany offers leisurely breakfasts, quality coffees and distinctive cakes beside the Inner Lake, away from the village's crowded main street. Opened by Erler Anita and Boros Gábor in 2018, this family café welcomes guests with old moka pots, pastel furniture, a large grassy garden and a homely atmosphere. Nagyfater reggelije, generously filled bagels, lavender iced coffee, homemade cordials and fruity sweets make it a likeable stop in one of Tihany's most peaceful corners.

Upper mid-range Artisan · Informal · Breakfast atmosphere
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Modern interior of Buborék Csopak bakery-bistro with bicycles, a bakery and breakfast tables Csopak

Bakery · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee

Buborék Csopak

Buborék Csopak is more than a bakery: sourdough breads, French butter pastries, the celebrated pistachio croissant, substantial brunch dishes and speciality coffee meet in a distinctive cycling hub. Opened in 2021 and named Dining Guide Alternative Restaurant of the Year in 2024, the bakery-bistro is complemented by a bicycle shop, workshop, hire service and modern accommodation. Thoughtful design, a covered terrace and memorable breakfasts near Csopak beach.

Premium Artisan · For breakfast · Meeting place
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Mandara Siófok: Italian flavours beside Lake Balaton Siófok

Modern Italian

Mandara Café & Lounge

A taste of Italian living right on the shore of Lake Balaton! Siófok's Mandara Modern Italian Kitchen offers fresh homemade pasta, burrata pizzas, seafood and Mediterranean specialities in summer, while its own pastry kitchen and coffee specialities tempt visitors year-round. An elegant waterfront terrace, panoramic Balaton views and atmospheric summer evenings in the world of Mala Garden.

Premium For an occasion · For a romantic dinner · For a waterfront dinner
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Orange cake and coffee at Bergmann Cukrászda in Balatonfüred. Balatonfüred

Patisserie · Café

Bergmann Cukrászda – Petőfi utca

Crisp, caramel-topped French custard slices, silky vanilla cream, airy cakes and tempting homemade ice creams! At Balatonfüred's Bergmann Cukrászda, more than 80 years of family pastry-making tradition lie behind the sweet bites. A slice of cake, an aromatic cappuccino and a little leisurely indulgence that is simply hard to resist.

Upper mid-range, with traditional artisan pastries and distinctive cakes. Classic · With a terrace
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Dessert with ice cream at Karolina Kávéház és Koktélbár in Balatonfüred. Balatonfüred

Café · Cocktail bar

Karolina Kávéház és Koktélbár

Airy custard slices, silky chocolate cakes, sweets made from grandma's recipes and aromatic coffees, all seasoned with the atmosphere of Balatonfüred's sailing harbour. On Karolina Kávéház's terrace, it is easy to be tempted by one more slice, then lose yourself in a Balaton afternoon over a cooling cocktail.

Upper mid-range, with premium café offerings and homemade patisserie. Town-centre setting · Meeting place · With a terrace
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Klassz Kultbisztró’s façade, terrace and flower-filled frontage in Keszthely Keszthely

Bistro · International · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly

Klassz Kultbisztró

A meeting place on Keszthely's main square, where coffee, shared bites and cultural events come together at the same table. A dog-friendly bistro with a terrace, books and Balaton wines.

Mid-range bistro. An evening with friends · For a glass of wine · Cult favourite · With a dog
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A croissant at SENZA café Balatonfüred

Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly

SENZA

Gluten-free pastries, reimagined classic cakes and specialty coffee on the upper floor of the Silver shopping building. Sit-down coffee, beach supplies and holiday-home shopping in one place.

For breakfast
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Creamy vanilla ice cream with a real vanilla pod and vanilla seeds Fonyód

Dessert workshop · Local ingredients · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal

MÚÚ Fagyibár & Specialty Coffee

An ice-cream bar and specialty café in Fonyódliget with local milk, artisan producers' ingredients, Casino Mocca coffee and one of Balaton's strongest new food concepts.

Mid-range to high-end An evening with friends · For a cycling trip · For a food-focused outing · With children · With a dog · For breakfast · Hidden gem
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Szántód

Bistro · Brunch · Dessert workshop · Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly

Bubistró Specialty Coffee

Szántód's tiny, dog-friendly brunch spot, where The BARN coffee takes centre stage.

€€ For a cycling trip · For a food-focused outing · With children · With a dog · For a date · For breakfast · Hidden gem
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Towns in this collection

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BalatonfüredCsopakFonyódKeszthelySiófokSzántódSzentbékkállaTihany
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