Enjoy dairy-free chimney cakes Wednesdays & Fridays at Édes Mackó in Budapest's Zugló. Gluten-free treats from 10am at Holnemvolt Vár—no pre-order needed!
where: 1146 Budapest, 14. kerület - Zugló, Állatkerti krt. 14-16.
Score dairy-free chimney cakes every Wednesday and Friday at Édes Mackó chimney cake patisserie in Budapest’s 14th district, Zugló, right at Állatkerti krt. 14-16, 1146 Budapest. They fire them up from 10 a.m. using gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients—no pre-orders needed those days! Dive into these treats inside the Holnemvolt Vár Lovarda building, where you can chill on open or covered terraces munching chimney cakes, desserts made from them, and other goodies. Édes Mackó kicked off as Hungary’s first chimney cake spot, nailing traditional ember-grilled versions turned into heavenly sweets.
Custom Baking Options
On other weekdays, they offer gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes with a minimum order of 4 pieces—place it at least one day ahead. They’ll aim to satisfy extra custom requests too.
Key Dates
Mark April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) and April 3, 2026 (Friday) in Budapest. Time, accommodation, food, and drinks all sorted.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Super family-friendly spot with dairy-free chimney cakes that kids and picky eaters love, plus chill terraces in a fun Holnemvolt Vár building near the zoo
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Chimney cakes are a unique Hungarian treat that's not everywhere, giving you an authentic local experience without the dairy hassle
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Budapest's a superstar destination for U.S. tourists, so squeezing this into your trip feels easy and exciting
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No Hungarian skills needed – it's tourist-friendly with English likely on menus and staff used to foreigners
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Piece of cake to reach via public transport like the metro or tram to the zoo area, or even a short taxi ride
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Walk-ins welcome every Wed and Fri from 10am with no pre-orders, perfect for spontaneous munching
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Stands out from similar sweets like churros in Spain or beignets in New Orleans 'cause it's ember-grilled Hungarian magic, dairy-free to boot
Cons
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Chimney cakes aren't super well-known internationally compared to donuts or pretzels, so it might not be on your must-do list
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Zugló in the 14th district isn't as famous as central Budapest spots like the Parliament or ruin bars, feeling a bit off the main tourist trail
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Dairy-free walk-ins limited to just Wed and Fri, so plan your dates or order ahead for other days
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Driving a car in Budapest traffic as a tourist can be a nightmare, better stick to public transport
