Bab Kávézó is on Baross Gábor út in the centre of Balatonalmádi, a few minutes from Wesselényi beach and Városház tér. It is open all year round, so it is the morning coffee stop not only of holidaymakers but of locals too. Anyone looking for good specialty coffee in Almádi ends up here sooner or later, and cyclists often set off on the lakeside route from here.
House-roasted coffee
Bab’s biggest strength is the coffee: they work with house-roasted beans, from the morning flat white through the afternoon cold brew to filter coffee. They have a speciality of their own too, Almádi ízei (Flavours of Almádi): a long, strong coffee given character by crushed almonds and lemongrass. If you do not drink coffee, there is tea, house lemonade and other refreshments. The coffees are chosen with care, and sustainable hospitality matters to them as well.
Cakes and sandwiches
Behind the counter the food is made to their own recipes. In the morning pastries and breakfast, from 11 am sandwiches, and seasonal desserts alongside: lemon meringue tartlets, fig tartlets, glass desserts, and among guests’ favourites the passion fruit cake and the salted caramel tart. The fresh salads and sandwiches are enough for a light lunch.
The place
A modern, Scandinavian-style interior, light colours, simple furniture, and a terrace outside. A good place for a morning chat, laptop work or a date, with quiet, well-chosen music. The café regularly takes part in local events and has become a real community hub in town. It is only partly wheelchair accessible, so it is worth mentioning in advance.
Mornings at Bab
A typical Almádi morning starts here: locals drop in for a coffee before work, holidaymakers have breakfast before the beach, cyclists lean their bikes against the terrace. Afternoons are quieter, when an hour over a filter coffee and a slice of cake passes easily. There is always something seasonal on the counter, in summer fruity desserts and cold coffees.
Open all year
Bab is not a seasonal place: it welcomes guests all year round, usually from 8 am to 6 pm, every day of the week. In winter it is one of the few places in Almádi for a really good coffee.
What do guests say?
Most guests consider it the best specialty café in Almádi: they praise the coffee, the homemade cakes, the friendly service and the atmosphere. Some have reported longer waits at peak times, so it is worth arriving with a little patience then.
Who we recommend it for
Coffee lovers looking for house-roasted specialty coffee. Cyclists for a morning start, locals and holidaymakers for a calm morning, and anyone who loves beautifully presented homemade cakes. It is not the place for a big lunch, but it is for a light bite.
How much does it cost?
Specialty café prices: a coffee and a cake come to a few thousand forints, and a sandwich and a drink cost about the same.
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Worth a taste
Almádi ízei
The house speciality: a long, strong coffee with crushed almonds and lemongrass. With it, a passion fruit cake or a salted caramel tart.
Local tip
Sandwiches from 11
Sandwiches are served from 11 am. In the morning, the pastries and breakfast are the stronger choice. If you are in a hurry, expect some waiting at peak times.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Almádi ízei
Strong coffee with almonds and lemongrass.
- 02Flat white
From house-roasted beans.
- 03Salted caramel tart
One of the guests' favourites.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Most guests consider it the best specialty café in Almádi, praising the coffee, the cakes and the atmosphere. Some mention longer waits at peak times.
Public guest reviews, Balaton food guides and the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 heritage database feature. Checked on 12 November 2026.+
What brings people back
- House-roasted specialty coffee
- Its own coffee speciality
- Homemade cakes and sandwiches
- Open all year
- Scandinavian feel, terrace
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Good to know before you go
- Service can be slower at peak times.
- Only partly wheelchair accessible.
- Only light bites for lunch.
Photo credits
Photos: Bab Kávézó Facebook page
