Celebrate Kürtőskalács Valentine’s Days at Édes Mackó, Budapest: pair brunch, romantic chimney cake desserts, raspberry lemonade, Love Potion, and Budapest Zoo 1+1 deal. Feb 13–15, 2026.
when: 2026.02.13., Friday - 2026.02.15., Sunday
where: 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 14-16.
February 13–15, 2026, Édes Mackó’s chimney cake patisserie hosts Kürtőskalács Valentine’s Days, luring couples—and not only couples—with a Pair Brunch Menu. It includes a tasting of their signature chimney cake dessert for each guest plus a complimentary raspberry lemonade.
Desserts dressed in love
Across the three days, multiple treats go romantic: the Valentine Kürtős Krémes, the Páros Kürtős Love Box—also available for home delivery and orderable all month—and the Valentine Kürtős Heart, chimney cake slices with raspberry cream and chocolate sauce. To turn up the heat all February, there’s the Mackó love potion, a spiced hot apple drink.
Zoo deal sweetener
Budapest Zoo is also running Valentine’s Days: any visitors arriving as a pair enter for the price of one ticket. Édes Mackó joins in with a 1+1 gift of Mackó Love Potion for sweethearts. Mark the dates: 2026.02.13–2026.02.15, Budapest—prime time for raspberry, chocolate, and warm spices wrapped around freshly baked kürtőskalács.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: sweet pastries, nonalcoholic drinks, and a zoo tie-in make it easy with kids or teens
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Internationally photogenic dessert: chimney cake is a TikTok-famous Budapest staple, so you’re not venturing into total obscurity
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Location is well-known: Édes Mackó sits by Budapest Zoo in City Park, a major tourist area near Heroes’ Square and Széchenyi Baths
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No Hungarian needed: staff in this tourist zone usually speak English, menus are easy to parse, and “kürtőskalács” is the star word you’ll see
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Easy to reach: multiple metro/tram/bus lines hit City Park, and rideshares/taxis are plentiful; driving and parking are doable but busier on weekends
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Good value add: 2-for-1 zoo admission for pairs plus a 1+1 hot drink at the patisserie stretches a travel budget
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Unique seasonal spin: limited-time Valentine flavors and pair brunch feel more special than a standard bakery stop
- Can be sugary-overload: if you’re not into desserts, the focus is narrow and savory options are limited
Cons
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Crowd factor: Valentine’s weekend draws couples and families, so expect lines and possible sell-outs at peak hours
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Lesser-known event globally: while chimney cake is known, this specific Valentine’s Days promo isn’t a marquee international festival
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Weather risk: mid-February in Budapest is cold and sometimes slushy, which can cramp outdoor strolling around City Park compared with dessert scenes in warmer destinations
