Melisa Basara
September 30, 2026 · Basilica
Super cozy place with delicious cakes!! Camilla was super helpful and nice throughout the stay!
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brunch with a twist & chunky cookies
Made fresh in-house every day. Creative brunch plates, handmade chunky cookies, specialty coffee and mimosas, plus vegan and veggie plates we cook with the seed oils dialled right back.
Come find us in Budapest, Bucharest & Belgrade. Five brunch spots, all family-run.
Loved across three cities
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4.8 average on Google
Hearty brunch
We cook on-site from locally-sourced ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian dishes are marked right on the menu, and we cook those with the seed oils dialled right back.
Chunky cookies, handmade daily
Real butter, Belgian chocolate, Nutella, Lotus and Dulce de Leche, baked in-house every day. Crisp at the edges, gooey in the middle, and heavy enough that you feel it in your hand.
Three cities, one family
We started out chasing 'cafecitos' around the world and stopped in Budapest, Bucharest and Belgrade. Five brunch spots so far, with more cities coming. #webelieveinhandmade.
Our food
Hearty brunch, chunky cookies & specialty coffee
Hearty brunch · handmade chunky cookies · specialty coffee · mimosa bar
Straight from the pass
Brunch & chunky cookies
Reviews
What people say about our brunch
Every review below is a real Google review. 36,869 in total across our 5 brunch spots.
4.8
across our 5 brunch spots · 36,869 Google reviews in total
Sofie Laukvik
September 19, 2026 · Ferenciek Tere
Very smiley and polite waiter. Very nice interior! Good view from the inside
Agustín Santiago Bañón Brunand
September 17, 2026 · Basilica
Great place. Great atmosphere and excellent service from all the staff. I would definitely return!
Jessee Scott
September 17, 2026 · Floreasca
Devindi and Petro were so kind. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the Nutella cookie we got was delicious.
Luka Ervinovic
September 11, 2026 · Kralja Petra
Second time i went here again very good very tasty i liked it got a better cookie this time wil come back
Razvan Maga
September 1, 2026 · Floreasca
A great brunch spot! P.S. go on the waiter's recommendation and you won't regret it
Ralu Anghel
August 22, 2026 · Amzei
Bali vibes✨+ pet friendly🤍The best brunch place in town, affordable, extremely delicious food and the ambiance is a 10/10 Coming from a person who experienced a lot of boho brunch places especially in Thailand and Indonesia, this place is by far what Bucharest needed❤Totally recommend it.
Kostas Mouzenidis
August 15, 2026 · Kralja Petra
Great brunch spot in Belgrade! Delicious food, and a really nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, and everything was fresh and well presented. Definitely worth a visit — highly recommended!
Biel
August 12, 2026 · Ferenciek Tere
Amazing brunch spot! The coffee was delicious, and the homemade cookies were great. The person who served us was incredibly kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxed, making it the perfect place to enjoy a nice brunch without rushing. Highly recommended!
Melisa Basara
September 30, 2026 · Basilica
Super cozy place with delicious cakes!! Camilla was super helpful and nice throughout the stay!
Sofie Laukvik
September 19, 2026 · Ferenciek Tere
Very smiley and polite waiter. Very nice interior! Good view from the inside
Agustín Santiago Bañón Brunand
September 17, 2026 · Basilica
Great place. Great atmosphere and excellent service from all the staff. I would definitely return!
Jessee Scott
September 17, 2026 · Floreasca
Devindi and Petro were so kind. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the Nutella cookie we got was delicious.
Luka Ervinovic
September 11, 2026 · Kralja Petra
Second time i went here again very good very tasty i liked it got a better cookie this time wil come back
Razvan Maga
September 1, 2026 · Floreasca
A great brunch spot! P.S. go on the waiter's recommendation and you won't regret it
Ralu Anghel
August 22, 2026 · Amzei
Bali vibes✨+ pet friendly🤍The best brunch place in town, affordable, extremely delicious food and the ambiance is a 10/10 Coming from a person who experienced a lot of boho brunch places especially in Thailand and Indonesia, this place is by far what Bucharest needed❤Totally recommend it.
Kostas Mouzenidis
August 15, 2026 · Kralja Petra
Great brunch spot in Belgrade! Delicious food, and a really nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, and everything was fresh and well presented. Definitely worth a visit — highly recommended!
Biel
August 12, 2026 · Ferenciek Tere
Amazing brunch spot! The coffee was delicious, and the homemade cookies were great. The person who served us was incredibly kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxed, making it the perfect place to enjoy a nice brunch without rushing. Highly recommended!
Melisa Basara
September 30, 2026 · Basilica
Super cozy place with delicious cakes!! Camilla was super helpful and nice throughout the stay!
Sofie Laukvik
September 19, 2026 · Ferenciek Tere
Very smiley and polite waiter. Very nice interior! Good view from the inside
Agustín Santiago Bañón Brunand
September 17, 2026 · Basilica
Great place. Great atmosphere and excellent service from all the staff. I would definitely return!
Jessee Scott
September 17, 2026 · Floreasca
Devindi and Petro were so kind. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the Nutella cookie we got was delicious.
Luka Ervinovic
September 11, 2026 · Kralja Petra
Second time i went here again very good very tasty i liked it got a better cookie this time wil come back
Razvan Maga
September 1, 2026 · Floreasca
A great brunch spot! P.S. go on the waiter's recommendation and you won't regret it
Ralu Anghel
August 22, 2026 · Amzei
Bali vibes✨+ pet friendly🤍The best brunch place in town, affordable, extremely delicious food and the ambiance is a 10/10 Coming from a person who experienced a lot of boho brunch places especially in Thailand and Indonesia, this place is by far what Bucharest needed❤Totally recommend it.
Kostas Mouzenidis
August 15, 2026 · Kralja Petra
Great brunch spot in Belgrade! Delicious food, and a really nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, and everything was fresh and well presented. Definitely worth a visit — highly recommended!
Biel
August 12, 2026 · Ferenciek Tere
Amazing brunch spot! The coffee was delicious, and the homemade cookies were great. The person who served us was incredibly kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxed, making it the perfect place to enjoy a nice brunch without rushing. Highly recommended!
Our brunch spots
Find your nearest brunch spot
Two in Budapest, two in Bucharest, one in Belgrade.
2 brunch spotsBrunch in Budapest
Lipótváros, steps from St. Stephen's Basilica
4.8· 24,777 reviews
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2 brunch spotsBrunch in Bucharest
Near Piața Romană, Sector 1
4.8· 8,120 reviews
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1 brunch spotBrunch in Belgrade
Old town, near Republic Square & Kalemegdan
4.7· 3,972 reviews
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Recipes
From our kitchen to yours
Bring a little Cookie Beacon into your own kitchen. #webelieveinhandmade
13 Oct 2026
Red Velvet & Chocolate Cookie Balls (White Chocolate Shell)
Red velvet cookie dough with white and milk chocolate chips, baked in a half-sphere mould and set in a white chocolate shell. The Cookie Beacon recipe.
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20 Jun 2026
Burnt Basque Cheesecake (Our Easy Recipe)
Make a Basque-style burnt cheesecake at home — crackly top, custardy middle, no crust and barely any effort. The Cookie Beacon way, step by step.
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20 Jun 2026
Fluffy Vegan Pancakes (Easy on the Seed Oils)
Tall, fluffy vegan pancakes made with simple pantry staples and minimal seed oil — the hearty brunch way. Ingredients, method and our best tips.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do you take reservations?
We are walk-ins only, no bookings. It keeps things relaxed, and tables turn over all day. Mornings and mid-week are the calmest if you want a quiet one.
Where are your brunch spots?
Five brunch spots across three cities. Budapest has two (Hercegprímás u. 15 and Ferenciek tere 1), Bucharest has two (Strada General Christian Tell 1-3 and Calea Floreasca 91-111) and Belgrade has one (Kralja Petra 20a).
Do you have vegan and vegetarian options?
Plenty. A big part of our brunch is plant-based, and in our vegan dishes we cut right back on seed oils. Just ask the team and we will point you to the best picks.
Are you pet-friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome, and we will happily bring a bowl of water for your four-legged friend.
What makes your cookies special?
They are chunky, handmade and baked in-house daily with real butter and quality chocolate: Belgian chocolate, Nutella, Lotus and Dulce de Leche. Thick and crisp at the edges, gooey in the middle.
Do you have specialty coffee and mimosas?
We do. Proper specialty coffee, roasted in Barcelona, plus a mimosa bar. Flat whites, lattes and the rest are all on the menu.
Where can I get Cheesecake by Cookie Beacon?
Cheesecake by Cookie Beacon has two shops of its own: Arany János utca 27 in Budapest, about 400 m from our Basilica brunch spot, and Strada Benjamin Franklin 9 in Bucharest, about 600 m from our Amzei spot. The case rotates and can sell out, so ask the shop about the day’s flavours.
Come in for brunch
Walk in for brunch and a chunky cookie at any of our five spots. No booking needed.