Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Written by the Cosy Café Budapest team

Looking for a Hungarian breakfast in Budapest? Every country has its own breakfast, and Hungary’s is hearty, savoury and homely – built on fresh bread, eggs, sausage, paprika, peppers and onions. At Cosy Café Budapest, between Oktogon and Nyugati Railway Station at Szondi u. 11., you can try three Hungarian favourites all day: Hungarian-style scrambled eggs, bundáskenyér (Hungarian eggy bread) and homemade tócsni (potato rösti).

In this guide we explain what Hungarians eat for breakfast, what each dish is, and where to try them in downtown Budapest.

What do Hungarians eat for breakfast?

A traditional Hungarian breakfast is filling and mostly savoury: fresh white bread, eggs, cold cuts or sausage, fresh peppers and tomatoes, and often something spicy with paprika. On weekdays it’s often quick, but at weekends breakfast becomes a slower, shared meal with family or friends – which is exactly why Hungarian dishes fit so well into today’s brunch culture.

1. Hungarian-style scrambled eggs (magyaros rántotta)

One of the most popular Hungarian breakfasts is magyaros rántotta – scrambled eggs the Hungarian way. Ours is made with 3 eggs, sausage, onion, pepper and tomato, and served with salad and bread (4,390 Ft). It’s simple, filling and perfect for a slow weekend brunch.

Prefer something milder? You can also have classic, cheese, ham or vegetable scrambled eggs – or our vegan tofu scramble.

2. Hungarian eggy bread (bundáskenyér)

Bundáskenyér is bread dipped in egg and fried golden – Hungary’s savoury cousin of French toast. Unlike French toast, it isn’t sweet: Hungarians eat it with something savoury, and we serve it with garlic sour cream and salad. Besides the classic version, we have two heartier ones:

• bundáskenyér with ham and cheddar;
• bundáskenyér with bacon and sausage.

3. Homemade potato rösti (tócsni)

Tócsni – also called lapcsánka in some regions – is a crispy pancake made from grated potato, one of the best-known tastes of a Hungarian grandmother’s kitchen. Ours is homemade and part of our American breakfast with 2 fried eggs and bacon (3,990 Ft). You can also add it to any breakfast (990 Ft).

Hungarian breakfast on the Cosy Café menu

Prices are in Hungarian forints and don’t include the 14% service charge. Egg dishes can also come with gluten-free baguette, and our kitchen is flexible, so just ask if you’d like a dish adjusted to your diet. See everything on our menu.

Something sweet: pancakes

Hungarians love pancakes too – traditionally thin, crêpe-style ones, while brunch culture has brought in the thick, fluffy American version. At Cosy Café you can order American pancakes:

• with fruit and a topping of your choice (chocolate, caramel, maple or strawberry);
• with Nutella and Kinder Bueno;
• with bacon, maple syrup and butter – a sweet-and-savoury combination.

Lighter options

If you’d like something lighter, try homemade granola with yoghurt, fruit and jam, or:

• avocado toast with a poached egg;
• chia pudding with coconut milk and fruit;
• freshly squeezed orange juice and smoothies.

For plant-based ideas, see our vegan brunch guide.

Where to have a Hungarian breakfast in downtown Budapest

District VI is one of Budapest’s liveliest food neighbourhoods, and Cosy Café is right in the middle of it: about a 7-minute walk from both Nyugati Railway Station and Oktogon. We’re open every day from 8:00 to 15:00, and breakfast is served all day. Dogs are welcome inside and on our 12-seat terrace. Step-by-step directions: from Nyugati · from Oktogon.

Frequently asked questions

What is a typical Hungarian breakfast?

A typical Hungarian breakfast is savoury and filling: fresh bread, eggs – for example scrambled eggs or bundáskenyér – cold cuts or sausage, peppers and tomatoes.

What is bundáskenyér?

Bundáskenyér is Hungarian eggy bread: bread dipped in beaten egg and fried until golden. It’s eaten savoury, often with garlic sour cream – not with syrup like French toast.

Where can I try a Hungarian breakfast in Budapest?

At Cosy Café Budapest, Szondi u. 11., you can order Hungarian-style scrambled eggs, bundáskenyér and homemade tócsni every day from 8:00 to 15:00.

Do I need to book?

On weekdays you can book by email at info@cosycafe.hu. At weekends, on public holidays and in peak season it’s first come, first served, and at busy times tables are available for 1 hour from when you order.

How can I pay?

By card, contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay) or cash in Hungarian forints. We don’t accept euros.