Specialty coffee and brunch near Parliament: local guide

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Specialty coffee brunch by the Parliament – that’s what Smúz Café & Bar, the café with the best view in Budapest, offers. The area around the Parliament is stunning, but there are surprisingly few places to stop. Most visitors end their walk with a quick espresso to go. We think you deserve better than that — here’s a local’s guide to how to refuel just steps from the Parliament.

Why is this corner of Budapest special?

Kossuth Square is located in Lipótváros, the elegant 5th district, where 19th-century townhouses, ministries and the Danube meet. On one side the iconic yellow tram rumbles, on the other the river opens up towards Margaret Bridge. There are few places in the city centre where you can enjoy a peaceful morning and a postcard-worthy view at the same time.

What makes coffee “specialty”

Specialty coffee isn't just a buzzword. It's carefully selected, source-roasted beans, made by a barista who really cares about your cup. In a city known for its old, storied coffeehouses, a new generation of coffee culture has grown up — and you can experience it best when the barista has time to talk about the beans.

Smúz Café: your stop on Kossuth Square

That's exactly what we wanted to create at Smúz Café, on the Margaret Bridge side of Kossuth Square (1055 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 18). Our homemade Smúz Blend coffee travels across three continents — 33% El Salvador, 34% Brazil, 33% Ethiopia — for a balanced, sweet, easy-to-love cup.

“Brunch next to the Parliament” is the other half of the story. Salmon eggs Benedict, sourdough bread and a long, unhurried table where breakfast quietly turns into lunch. From our terrace you look straight at the Parliament, the Palace of Justice and the Danube.

Some local tips

Come for the morning light: the terrace gets the most beautiful sunshine before noon, and it’s quieter before the groups arrive. Stay for “linner”: Budapest loves the time between lunch and dinner — order a Smúz Sunset Spritz and watch the square change colour. And don’t rush: slowing down is what this neighbourhood is all about. The word smúz itself means a long, relaxed conversation over coffee.

Plan your visit

You can find us two minutes from the main entrance of the Parliament, every day between 10:00 and 21:00. Whether you've finished a tour or are starting your day on the Danube bank, a table awaits you — and a very good coffee. Smúz Café, 1055 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 18.

What is specialty coffee – and why is it different?

Specialty coffee and brunch next to the Parliament isn’t just a good cup of coffee – it’s an experience. Specialty coffee means carefully selected and roasted beans from the world’s best growing regions, prepared by a barista exactly to your taste. At Smúz you’ll find filter coffee, espresso, flat white and our own coffee drinks – all in specialty quality.

Brunch next to the Parliament

Smúz Café & Bar’s brunch always comes with a terrace overlooking the Parliament. Specialty coffee and brunch next to the Parliament is a special combination because you get truly high-quality food and drinks in one of Budapest’s most beautiful spots, without the crowds of tour groups. Local regulars and curious visitors alike feel at home here.

Reservations and availability

If you’d like to try specialty coffee and brunch next to the Parliament, book a table in advance. The terrace of Smúz Café & Bar fills up fast at weekends – especially in good weather. Kossuth Lajos tér 18, Budapest District V. Offering the experience of specialty coffee and brunch next to the Parliament, Smúz also welcomes guests on weekdays from late morning to early afternoon. Come and discover one of the best breakfast and late-morning programmes in Budapest.

Specialty coffee and brunch next to the Parliament is an experience you have to taste once – and then it’s hard to let go. The regulars of Smúz Café & Bar know exactly why they keep coming back: the quality of the coffee, the personal service and the stunning panorama together create something you rarely find in other Budapest cafés. If you’re looking for specialty coffee and brunch near the Parliament, there’s no question: Kossuth Lajos tér 18, Budapest District V – this is Smúz Café & Bar.

Come in any day in the morning or early afternoon – our specialty coffee and brunch offerings are available all day at Kossuth Lajos tér 18, in Budapest's 5th district.

If you’re curious about the world of specialty coffee, the concept of specialty coffee is spreading to more and more places – and specialty coffee and brunch next to the Parliament is now one of the best experiences in Budapest.

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If you’d like to see how Smúz can accompany you through a whole day around the Parliament, from morning to evening, read our Café next to the Parliament page.

If you’d like to know more about how we choose our beans and what makes a coffee specialty, find out what makes a coffee specialty.