Budapest Cafe

4.1 (656)restaurant

1631 2nd Ave

A cozy Upper East Side spot serving home-style Hungarian classics and pastries in a warm, European-style setting.

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The space draws a neighborhood crowd of solo diners and pastry buyers. Tables feature plates of schnitzel and thin palacsinta crepes, which come filled with either savory ingredients or simple lemon-sugar. The bakery case displays traditional Dobos torte and rugelach, though visitors looking for caffeine might want to stick to regular coffee over the espresso. A licensed bar offers a selection of beers to accompany the meal, making this a relaxed, fairly priced stopover.


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