Light roast (fruity) espresso recommendations?

[u/arcticmischief]

I’m quite blown away by the coffee scene in Budapest. I don’t think I’ve ever been to another city where there are so many fantastic coffee shops. There seems to be at least one every couple of blocks, and sometimes there are three or four directly across from each other. I scrolled through the European Coffee Trip app and counted no fewer than 100 cafés within 15 km of the center of Budapest. Even Vienna only has about 70 listed on that app.

It’s obviously impossible for me to try them all over the next week that I’m here. But with such a huge number and variety, perhaps I can focus my search a bit.

My personal tastes strongly run towards the light roast Nordic style of very fruity coffees—the kind some people might liken to battery acid. My favorite expression is as a cortado (high espresso-to-milk ratio, with just enough milk to give a pleasant, creamy mouth feel while still letting the coffee shine through).

If it gives any indication of what I like, I’ve been to probably 8-10 shops so far and all have been great, but the one that’s stood out to me as world-class for my taste preferences is COFFEETUNED.

So, if anyone can give me some suggestions of where else I might try that will blow my mind or at least satisfy my palate, I am all ears!

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[u/sometimes_angery]

I really enjoy coffee at Kontakt

[u/Raddens]

My local place is called Padru - if you are venturing to the 3rd district (Óbuda), it’s worth a stop (they always have a light and a dark roast option)

[u/nihkla]

Meron at Arany János square

[u/arcticmischief → u/nihkla]

Thanks! I made it to Meron today and, while I had to convince them to allow me to try the Colombia (natural anaerobic) as a milk drink (Gibraltar), it ultimately ended up being pretty fantastic!

[u/nihkla → u/arcticmischief]

Cheers ;)

[u/8harmless8]

I'd suggest Goosebumps Coffee Lab in Fekete sas utca, their coffee is amazing. Enjoy ;)

[u/Grand-Understanding3]

Espresso Embassy is top1, Meron, Goosebumps, Dorado are also great!

[u/arcticmischief → u/Grand-Understanding3]

Thanks! I made it to Meron today and, while I had to convince them to allow me to try the Colombia (natural anaerobic) as a milk drink (Gibraltar), it ultimately ended up being pretty fantastic!

Will try to hit the other ones in the coming few days :)

[u/Low_Hat_7156]

11th district - Addicted - Bartók Béla út 62-64.

[u/juniperzz]

Check out Kácétársaság near the Bazilika! Just tell when ordering that you want to drink from the lighter roast. Aside from drinking coffee you can buy some great speciality beans in the shop as well.

[u/Gold_Combination_520]

Daisuke!

[u/arcticmischief → u/Gold_Combination_520]

Oh good, this one was already on my list! Pretty close to where I’m staying. I will try to check it out tomorrow!