Craving gluten-free chimney cakes in Budapest? Head to Édes Mackó chimney cake pastry shop at Állatkerti körút 14-16, 1146 Budapest, every Wednesday and Friday starting at 10 a.m. They bake these goodies from gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients right there—no pre-order needed on those days. Catch them on March 18, 2026 (Wednesday) or March 20, 2026 (Friday), with more dates available. On other weekdays, they’ll make them only for minimum orders of four, which you need to place at least one day ahead. They even try to accommodate other custom requests if you ask nicely. Seven photos show off the tasty treats, and the organizers reserve the right to change times or the program.
Discover Édes Mackó
Édes Mackó is Hungary’s first kürtőskalács (chimney cake) pastry shop, turning traditional charcoal-grilled chimney cakes into heavenly desserts. Enjoy them on the covered or open terrace, along with chimney cake-based sweets and other delights. It’s tucked inside the Holnemvolt Vár Lovarda building on Állatkerti körút, right by the City Park (Városliget) in Zugló’s 14th district.
Perfect Nearby Hotels
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