
Budapest Cafe
A cozy Upper East Side spot serving home-style Hungarian classics and pastries in a warm, European-style setting.
- Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 21:00
- $$
- 1631 2nd Ave
- 4.1 (656 reviews)
Description



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.