Spájz

Spájz is in the old centre of Balatonboglár, at Templom utca 2., next to the market square, on the edge of a cobbled pavement. Outside there are a few tables on the terrace, flowers and a sign; inside, a small counter with pastries, a coffee machine and shelves. It started as a delicatessen and today it is above all a small café and breakfast spot, worth a stop before the beach or after the market.

From the hairdresser’s chair to the counter

Spájz was opened by Andrea Stickel. She was a hairdresser for twenty-five years, then changed course. She said that ever since childhood she had felt she had something to do around the Boglár market, beside the cobbled pavement. She rented the shop, did most of the renovation with her own hands and opened in autumn, at the end of the season. She visited the producers one by one: the cheeses came from local workshops, the syrups and jams from small producers, and only products free of additives and preservatives were allowed on the shelves. Their motto is still the same: nothing beats good.

Mornings by the market

The day starts with coffee here. They make cappuccino and latte with latte art and espresso, and you can choose something from the counter to go with it: buttery croissants, cocoa rolls, sweet breads, sweet and savoury pastries, and the regulars’ favourite, the turbóstáska. Spájz also offers its own breakfasts, and there are sandwiches for those who want one. In summer most people sit on the terrace, between the bustle of the market and the little street leading to the church.

The deli

True to its name (spájz means pantry), you can shop here as well as drink coffee. The core of the range is artisan sourdough bread, white, half-brown and seeded, alongside smoked goods, sausages and hams from family businesses; the smoked pork loin is also sold sliced. There are aged and fresh cheeses, butter, kefir, yoghurt made from farm milk, honey, spices, and syrups, jams and ajvar from chemical-free organic farming. They also put together picnic and gift packs if you let them know in advance.

A seasonal café

The café’s opening hours follow the Balaton season. They closed the 2026 season on 2 October and wrote that they will see everyone again at the end of next spring. Opening days and hours are posted on their Facebook page, so check before you go.

Who we recommend it for

Anyone holidaying in Boglár who wants to start the day with good coffee and a fresh pastry before heading down to the beach. Also anyone who has come to the market and wants to take home a loaf of sourdough bread, a piece of cheese or a bottle of syrup. You can bring your dog. Do not come here for a hot lunch or dinner: Spájz is a breakfast and morning place.

How much does it cost?

For a café it is mid-range, and the deli products are priced to match their quality, so they are not the cheapest. A coffee and a pastry come to a few thousand forints, while the cheeses and smoked goods vary by item.