BalatonEats guide

Patisseries, ice cream and desserts at Lake Balaton

A classic custard slice, artisan ice cream or a special dessert: browse Balaton’s sweet stops here. Patisseries, ice cream shops and dessert workshops are gathered in one place, with town links and detailed profiles. Ask the venue directly about that day’s flavours, cake orders and any special dietary requirements.

17 places
Márton Cukrászda Balatonlelle’s Lellei Krémes custard slice and traditional pastry selection Balatonlelle

Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Ice cream shop

Márton Cukrászda

Since 1979, Balatonlelle's Márton Cukrászda has made cakes based on family recipes and legendary, freshly baked pogácsa. Golden Wreath master pastry chef Márton Lajos's Lellei Krémes, fruit cakes, homemade biscuits and varied ice creams make it a delightful sweet stop. Dogs are warmly welcomed too, even with desserts of their own!

Mid-range For a cycling trip · With children · Dog-friendly · Meeting place
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Geleta Cukrászda Balatonlelle’s pastry counter with custard slices, cakes and modern desserts Balatonlelle

Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Ice cream shop

Geleta Cukrászda

Airy cream slices, rich chocolate cakes, French-style mousse desserts, macarons and unusual ice creams in Balatonlelle! At Geleta Balázs's family patisserie, Hungarian classics and modern sweets tempt side by side, from isler with homemade jam to cakes with crisp praline layers. A spacious terrace, excellent coffees, savoury treats and year-round opening await beside Route 7.

Affordable Cycling stop · Informal · 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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An artisan chocolate cake at Mónisüti in Gyenesdiás. Gyenesdiás

Patisserie · Ice cream shop · Café

Mónisüti

Airy vanilla cream, crisp pastry crumbs, silky pistachio cream and chocolate-raspberry cake delights! Gyenesdiás's Mónisüti is a sweet little world where Móni's passion shines through every cake. The legendary custard slice alone is worth a visit — but beware: you may leave with three slices instead of one!

Upper mid-range, with quality home-style pastries and distinctive cakes. Homely atmosphere · Artisan · Cosy
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Colourful scoops of ice cream in a cone from Bringatanya in Gyenesdiás. Gyenesdiás

Patisserie · Ice cream shop

Bringatanya – Somogyi Fagylaltműhely

Silky pistachio, dark chocolate enlivened by passion fruit, fragrant grape ice cream and award-winning specialities born from Badacsony wine! At Gyenesdiás's Bringatanya – Somogyi Fagylaltműhely, every scoop is a new flavour adventure. World-championship successes, daring pairings and irresistibly creamy ice creams await. Stopping at one scoop is difficult here!

Upper mid-range, with award-winning artisan ice creams and distinctive ingredients. Cycling stop · Homely atmosphere · Seasonal
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A colourful ice-cream selection at Florida Fagyizó’s counter in Balatonmáriafürdő. Balatonmáriafürdő

Ice cream shop

Florida Fagyizó

Silky chocolate, coffee caramel, rum-soaked plum and crunchy walnut in one irresistible scoop! Balaton Noir, the 2026 Balaton Fagyija winner, was born at Florida Fagyizó in Balatonmáriafürdő. Somodi János's award-winning creations, daring pairings and creamy delights deserve more than a one-scoop visit. The difficult part is choosing which to try first!

Mid-range, with award-winning artisan ice creams and unusual flavours. Award-winning · Seasonal
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Apátsági Rege’s multi-level terrace and the Balaton panorama Tihany

Brunch · Pizza · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly

Apátsági Rege Cukrászda

Crisp lavender cream slices, silky vanilla cream, tempting brunches with soft egg yolks and irresistible chocolate desserts! At Apátsági Rege Cukrászda's panoramic terrace in Tihany, all of Balaton stretches out at your feet. Delicious bites, fragrant coffee and breathtaking views make you want to stay all afternoon.

Premium, with exceptional Balaton views, house-made desserts and a substantial brunch selection. For the view · For a date · For breakfast
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An ice-cream cone with a wafer marked Szigligeti, among roasted chestnuts Szigliget

Ice cream shop · Cakes and pastries

Szigligeti Fagylaltozó

Spatula-served ice cream, adventurous flavour pairings and a coffee break below Szigliget Castle. Also known as Várkávézó, the venue offers a shady terrace and a homely interior for cooler weather — both good reasons to stop.

Artisan ice cream with a higher price per portion and generous servings. For a food-focused outing · With children · With a dog · For the view
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A two-scoop ice-cream cone in front of the MÁS tölcsér counter Csopak

Ice cream shop

MÁS tölcsér

Ice cream made on site using Kő fagyi? recipes in Csopak, beside the beach and cycle path. A garden ice-cream stop connected to Herend's MÁS tészta — with pizza only at advertised events.

For a cycling trip · With children
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