Central Cafe and Restaurant 1887
6 expert reviews
“Originally opened in 1887, Café Central quickly became the center of the city's intellectual life, spawning important periodicals and literary movements.”
– Concierge
Frommer's
"Coffeehouse culture is ingrained in Budapest history; this coffeehouse is one of the historic places where writers and artists gathered."
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DK Eyewitness
"The Central holds a special place in locals’ hearts. It was one of the great literary cafés at the start of the 20th century, when Budapest was a city of 500 cafés."
Rough Guide
Star
"In its heyday, the decades around World War I, this large coffee house was a popular venue in Budapest’s literary scene."
Fodor's
"A classic turn-of-the-20th-century gathering spot for Hungarian writers of the Nyugat (West) magazine, this coffeehouse has endured two wars and a communist closure."
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Don't miss the excellent cakes and pastries, on view in a glass display case.
Let's Go
"In addition to a variety of entrees, confectionaries and alcohol will lift whatever curse lies upon your soul, and the chill staff will convince you to, yes, be their guest."
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