Budapest’s beloved Édes Mackó (Sweet Bear) chimney cake patisserie bakes gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00, no pre-order needed. If you crave that caramelized, crackly crust without the gluten or milk, these midweek and end‑of‑week bakes are your moment. The patisserie sits at 14–16 Állatkerti körút, in District 14, Zugló, inside the Holnemvolt Vár Lovarda building—steps from the city’s green heart and the zoo. On other weekdays, they’ll bake gluten- and dairy-free chimney cakes by special order with a minimum of four pieces, placed at least one day ahead. Got particular dietary requests? They’ll try to make it happen.
Édes Mackó is Hungary’s first chimney cake patisserie dedicated to taking the classic, ember-baked kürtőskalács (chimney cake) and spinning it into a lineup of desserts. You can settle in on the enclosed or open terrace and linger over freshly baked rolls, inventive chimney cake–based sweets, and other treats. The setup is casual, friendly, and built for that slow, sugary pause in your city day.
Where to Find It
The address is 1146 Budapest, 14–16 Állatkerti körút, in Zugló (District 14). The terrace seating makes it a handy stop whether you’re strolling through City Park or heading to nearby venues. If you need more details or want to ask about custom bakes, contact options are listed on-site, including a phone number and an information request link.
When to Go
Gluten- and dairy-free chimney cakes are baked on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 without pre-order. For other weekdays, place an order of at least four pieces one day in advance. The team notes that schedules and programs may change, and they reserve the right to make adjustments, so it’s smart to check for the latest timing if you’re planning a special trip.
What Makes It Special
Kürtőskalács (chimney cake) is a Transylvanian-born Hungarian favorite: a sweet, yeasted dough wrapped around a wooden spit, rolled in sugar, and baked over embers until glossy and bronzed. The sugar melts and sets into a thin, brittle shell, while the inside stays soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy. Édes Mackó keeps the authentic method and flavor, then riffs on it for desserts that go beyond the simple sugar-and-cinnamon coating. By dedicating time slots to gluten- and dairy-free baking, they open the door for more people to enjoy a quintessential Budapest bite—without the stress of cross-contamination on mixed lines.
Easy Access in Zugló
The location places you in a corridor of hotels and venues that make a pastry stop easy to weave into your plans. You’re close to Puskás Aréna (Puskás Ferenc Stadion) and the Budapest Arena (Papp László Sportaréna), with several hotels nearby catering to sports fans, conference-goers, and city explorers. The Hotel Arena offers a fitness room, pool, and sauna for a post-dessert cooldown. Green Hotel Budapest is steps from the M2 metro—about 328 feet—so you’re a quick hop to the center after your treat. Lion’s Garden Hotel, in the diplomatic quarter’s orbit on Cházár András Street, faces a 100‑year‑old Dominican church you can admire from the panoramic lift—an elegant base for a cultural and culinary loop through the 14th district.
Zugló’s hotel scene leans toward comfort and practicality: Hotel Amadeus sits in a leafy residential zone with a panoramic restaurant and a beer bar; Hotel Zugló’s wellness area offers Finnish and infrared saunas, a pool, and a jacuzzi for decompressing after sightseeing; and smaller pensions in the green belt provide simple rooms with private bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi‑Fi, plus complimentary parking. The Szőnyi Hotel balances city access with garden calm, serving 50 diners at a time with hearty mains, lighter diet-friendly plates, vegetarian choices, and children’s menus—handy if your group spans all appetites.
Plan Your Bite
– Turn up Wednesday or Friday from 10:00 for gluten- and dairy‑free chimney cakes—no pre‑order required.
– For other weekdays, order a minimum of four the day before.
– Ask about customizing to fit your dietary needs; the team aims to accommodate special requests.
– Check for any time or program changes before you go.
Make a Day of It
Édes Mackó is perfectly placed for a half‑day wander: start with City Park’s sights, swing by the zoo, then head over to Állatkerti körút for a chimney cake and coffee on the terrace. If you’re in town for an event near the big arenas, it’s a quick detour for a sugar‑dusted pick‑me‑up that happens to be gluten‑ and dairy‑free on set days. And if you’re staying in Zugló, you’re practically local—drop in midweek, order ahead for a weekday stash, or build a custom box to take along. However you slice it, this is classic Budapest comfort, refitted for modern diets and served warm from the spit.
