Nekem a Balaton stands in Balatonakarattya at the Bercsényi roundabout, close to the beach and the Balaton cycle path. It is a café, breakfast spot and small deli in one: the day starts with coffee and pastries, at noon pizza and salad arrive at the table, and in summer there is a spritzer and a scoop of ice cream after the beach. There is a large car park next to it, and cyclists simply roll up beside the terrace.
From a corner shop to a community hub
The place was dreamed up by Nóra Ördög and Pál Nánási. The couple bought a house in Akarattya, and when the former bakery building next door stood empty, they bought it and opened a small shop there at Pentecost 2020. Interest was so great that the quiet holiday street proved too small, so in 2021 they moved to a new spot at the Bercsényi roundabout, where everyone fits in comfortably. The little shop has since become a café and food spot, and their motto has stayed: the flavours, the people, the encounters.
Coffee, breakfast, pizza
The day begins with coffee and freshly baked pastries: the cinnamon and cocoa rolls are the stars of the counter, breakfast plates come with eggs, sausage and fresh vegetables, and pancakes are popular too. During the day there are pizzas, salads, ham and cheese platters and dips, and in summer cold drinks, spritzers and ice cream. The shelves hold selected wines and deli goods too, if you want to take something home.
The place
A bright, friendly space with a flower-lined terrace outside and the well-known Nekem a Balaton lettering on the wall. Locals and cyclists sit down in the morning, and at weekends holidaymakers fill it up. It is open all year, so there is somewhere to have a coffee in Akarattya in winter too.
Open all year
Nekem a Balaton is not a seasonal place: it welcomes guests all year round, usually from 9 am to 6 pm. In summer it is worth coming early, as it fills up fast during the morning rush.
What do guests say?
Guests praise the good coffee, the freshly baked rolls, the generous breakfasts and the kind, family atmosphere. Many come the first time because of the owners and return because of the coffee.
Who we recommend it for
Holidaymakers in Akarattya for a relaxed breakfast, cyclists for a stop by the cycle path, families, and anyone who likes laid-back cafés with a community feel. It is not the place for an elegant dinner, but it is for a good breakfast and an afternoon coffee.
How much does it cost?
Mid-range: a coffee and a pastry come to a few thousand forints, and a breakfast or a pizza costs a little more.
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The person behind the place
From a corner shop to a community hub
Nóra Ördög and Pál Nánási bought a house in Akarattya, then opened a small shop in the empty former bakery next door at Pentecost 2020. Interest was so great that in 2021 they moved to the Bercsényi roundabout, where there is also a large car park. The little shop has become a café and food spot; their motto: the flavours, the people, the encounters.
Ördög Nóra és Nánási Pál, ownersWorth a taste
Cinnamon roll
A soft, freshly baked roll from the counter, with a coffee on the terrace. One of the reasons guests keep coming back.
Local tip
Earlier is better
On summer weekends it fills up fast in the morning rush, so come at opening time. There is a large car park next to it, and by bike you can roll right up to the terrace.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Cinnamon roll
Freshly baked, the star of the counter.
- 02Breakfast plate
With eggs, sausage and fresh vegetables.
- 03Pizza
For lunch, on the terrace.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Guests praise the good coffee, the freshly baked rolls, the generous breakfasts and the family atmosphere.
Public guest reviews, Balaton food guides and press reports. Checked on 12 November 2026.+
What brings people back
- Freshly baked rolls and pastries
- Generous breakfasts
- Open all year
- Large car park, next to the cycle path
- Deli goods and wines to take away
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Good to know before you go
- Busy on summer weekends.
- Not ideal for dinner.
Photo credits
Photos: Nekem a Balaton Facebook page
