Gluten-free chimney cakes at Édes Mackó in Budapest's Zugló: fresh Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am. Dairy-free kürtőskalács delights!
where: 1146 Budapest, 14. kerület - Zugló, Állatkerti krt. 14-16.
Head to Édes Mackó, a chimney cake pastry shop in Budapest, for gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes baked fresh on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10 a.m. No pre-orders needed on those days – just show up at 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 14-16, in the 14th district’s Zugló neighborhood, inside the Holnemvolt Vár (Once Upon a Time Castle) Lovarda building.
Custom Orders Welcome
On other weekdays, they bake these special chimney cakes only for orders of at least 4 pieces, which must be placed at least one day in advance. They’ll do their best to accommodate other custom requests too.
Hungary’s Chimney Cake Pioneer
Édes Mackó is Hungary’s first chimney cake pastry shop, turning traditional ember-grilled chimney cakes into heavenly desserts. Grab your kürtőskalács (chimney cakes), their desserts, and other treats to enjoy on the covered or open terraces.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Super family-friendly with yummy gluten-free treats in a fairy-tale castle playground spot near the zoo that kids go nuts for
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Gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes are a total win for anyone watching their diet, which tons of U.S. folks need
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Chimney cakes are a cool Hungarian specialty that's getting more buzz internationally, like at food fests back home
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The Holnemvolt Vár location is pretty recognizable to families who've hit the Budapest Zoo, a big tourist magnet
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Zero Hungarian required – just point at the goodies and pay, easy peasy for English speakers
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Dead simple to reach by metro at the zoo stop or a quick taxi/Uber drive, parking's doable too
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Way more unique and authentic than similar spun-sugar desserts like churros in Mexico or beignets in New Orleans
Cons
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Chimney cakes aren't super famous worldwide compared to stuff like donuts or waffles everyone knows
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Zugló neighborhood flies under the radar for most foreign visitors chasing downtown sights
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Walk-ins only on Wednesdays and Fridays, so your trip timing might not line up
