Two women in elegant attire at the Central Grand Cafe, with terrace furniture, plants, and a sunshade.

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Central Grand Cafe – A Timeless Budapest Landmark

We share it with the world, and together with our guests we continue to write the history of one of the most famous Budapest classics, the Centrál Kávéház. We will once again turn it into a favorite place for social people who love to live life, which the whole world sees as a bucket-list, “I have to be there one day” destination.

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Grand Cafe feeling of life

We work with the brave, progressive spirit that has always been characteristic of Centrál Kávéház, preserving and respecting the heritage of a prosperous historical era. We offer the people of today social, large café experiences, with enjoyable flavors and an inspiring atmosphere. We believe that the spirit and classic values of Centrál must be nurtured in such a way that it is in line with the expectations of the modern age. A modern classic – since 1887.
Two friends enjoying coffee and cake at a table in the Central Grand Cafe, immersed in the cafe atmosphere.
An elegant dessert and hot coffee in a guest's hand at the Central Grand Cafe.

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A meeting of progressive and classical values

Central Grand Café located in the heart of Budapest is not only a historical site, but also a timeless coffeehouse, which combines the heritage of the past with the dynamism of the present really well. The coffeehouse, founded in 1887, has been a place for all the cultural and literary greats to create and inspire the following generations. But how can a historical café like this still be so relevant and enticing in the present day?

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Central history

The Centrál Kávéház opened in 1887 in the house of Lajos Erényi Ullmann. The architectural plans were prepared by Zsigmond Quittner. The coffee house itself was on the ground floor of the house and consisted of eight rooms, two games rooms, a coffee kitchen and a cloakroom. The ceiling and walls were decorated by Róbert Scholtz.
A guest reads an old La Vie Parisienne magazine while enjoying coffee at the Central Grand Cafe.

The Central team

Get to know our team, who deliver the best dishes to you on a daily basis.