Travelling to Budapest, you will see that there are many attractions and places to explore so you might not have hours to spend on eating and drinking at a restaurant.

At such times, what you need is a quick stop to recharge your batteries. Speed should not affect either the quality of what you drink and eat or the atmosphere you are in. 

That’s why we’ve put together the best quick stops in Budapest, where you can enjoy everything you need to continue your visit with your batteries recharged. 

Stops for a quick snack in Budapest

Gelarto Rosa

Szent István tér 3, 1051 Budapest

This quirky establishment is located near St. Stephen’s Basilica. Here you can choose from two to four flavours to create a unique, rose-shaped ice cream. 

We can’t assure you that it’s a quiet place with quick service, as it’s a well-known place, and even more so among tourists. But it’s worth a look, both for the taste and the location. 

The perfect snack to keep the pace of your visit going. 

The Box Donut

Teréz krt. 62, 1066 Budapest

Beyond the taste, you might want to keep up with your social media. If you don’t want to disappoint your followers, then you should take the next step and head to The Box Donut. 

Just a few steps away from the above-mentioned Gelarto Rosa,  you will find this establishment that is becoming so popular on the internet. Their speciality is square cream-filled doughnuts. 

Another great idea to get your strength back and continue wandering around the city.

Ruszwurm Confectionery

Szentháromság u. 7, 1014 Budapest

If you want a sweet treat that is quick but still connected to the local culture and gastronomy, here is the solution; Dobos torta. 

Named after its creator, Jozsef C. Dobos, who in 1884 joined a cake, or rather a type of sponge cake, with layers of chocolate buttercream and topped with a layer of hard caramel. It is not as sweet as you might expect, but it tastes fantastic. 

Since that time, this establishment, which has been open since the early 19th century, has sold it and has become legendary for it. In addition to this one, it sells other desserts with the same quality and taste. 

It is another one of those stops that is in line with a good tourist route as it is located near Buda Castle and the Matthias Church.

Molnár’s kürtőskalács

Váci u. 31, 1052 Budapest

With its origins in Transylvania, which was part of Hungary until 1920, today kürtőskalács is considered one of the oldest desserts in Hungarian gastronomy. 

It consists of dough rolled into a wooden cylinder and then placed on an open fire. Then, when it is crisp, add a sweet topping, such as sugar, chocolate, cinnamon or any other as you want.  

Although at first glance it may not seem like much, in this establishment you will discover the reason why it is impossible to leave Budapest without trying one. Not only is it impossible, it would be a sin. It is the perfect mix between a cake, a sponge cake and a croissant. 

Again, your sweet stop will be on your way to some interesting point in the city, as it is just a few metres from the Elizabeth Bridge.