Discover gluten-free, dairy-free chimney cakes at Édes Mackó in Budapest's City Park every Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m.—no pre-orders needed!
where: 1146 Budapest, 14. kerület - Zugló, Állatkerti krt. 14-16.
Budapest’s Édes Mackó, Hungary’s first chimney cake pastry shop, fires up gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes every Wednesday and Friday starting at 10 a.m. No pre-orders needed on those days—just drop by their spot at Budapest 1146, Állatkerti krt. 14–16 (City Park Boulevard), in the Vajdahunyad Castle Riding Hall building (Holnemvolt Vár Lovarda). Savor these traditional charcoal-grilled treats turned into heavenly desserts, plus other goodies, on their covered or open terraces.
Custom Orders Welcome
On other weekdays, they bake gluten-free and dairy-free versions only for orders of a minimum of four pieces, placed at least one day in advance. They’ll do their best to handle special requests too. Note from the organizers: They reserve the right to change times and program details!
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Super family-friendly with sweet treats in Budapest's chill City Park, perfect for kids and picnics on the terrace
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Gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes are a game-changer for anyone with allergies, which is huge coming from the US
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Chimney cakes are a fun, authentic Hungarian specialty you won't find easily back home, way cooler than basic fair food like churros or donuts elsewhere
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No Hungarian language skills needed—it's a tourist hotspot with likely English signs and easy vibes
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Dead easy to reach by public transport: hop on Metro Line 1 to Hősök tere station, then a short walk to City Park
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Drop-in on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am, no pre-orders or hassle, just show up and grab 'em fresh
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Vajdahunyad Castle area is pretty well-known to foreign visitors who hit up Budapest's top sights like the zoo or Heroes' Square
Cons
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Chimney cakes aren't super well-known internationally yet, more of a hidden gem than global icons like macarons
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Only walk-ins on Wed/Fri, so if your trip doesn't line up, you gotta plan custom orders in advance
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Driving a car could be tricky with Budapest traffic and limited parking in busy City Park
