Leavened bread, cocoa snail and cottage cheese yeast dumpling: 5 bucket list rural bakeries

Take a stroll through the downtown of Szeged and discover the Restaurant of Rudi & Fickó, where they offer crumbly, sweet and savoury pastries. Named after two puppies, the restaurant started as an ice cream parlour, then it became a bakery, and later on, a breakfast restaurant with excellent coffee, then a restaurant and bar. And with this combination, there is no reason why you can’t stay from morning till night, which, with its excellent location, modern interior and all-day offer, makes it the perfect programme. However, just popping in for a delicious pastry and coffee is an option, and one that many people take advantage of. The baked goods are made locally and the selection is extremely varied. The almond croissant is not to be missed, and while you are at it, try their flat white, too! It is the perfect pairing – whether you start the morning in a rush or on time!

Veszprém’s first sourdough bakery, Makmoiselle, opened in 2020 and quickly won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. The bakery was opened by mother and son, Gabriella and Gergely, with the determination to work only with sourdough. In addition to the high quality and taste of the baked goods, the spectacular bakery and the cosy interior will make you want to visit Makmoiselle. The only challenge is to choose the pastries to go with the coffee, because in addition to breads, baguettes and yeast cakes, you can also taste babkas, tarts, cocoa snails and brioche.

“The little pleasures of life” – that is the slogan of the Coffee Box, where you can find almost everything: delicatessen, café, breakfast bar, burger bar and bakery. The café in Eger was opened by a couple, Magdolna and Frigyes, with the aim of exploring the taste buds with good flavours. And they make it extremely easy to do so with a huge choice. Their sourdough bakery sells the breads and pastries of Szabi the baker: ciabatta, baguettes and other pastries. The couple’s aim is to produce their delicious snacks free of unnecessary additives and they buy what they can from local small producers. You can buy there fantastic Bükk cheeses, Hortobágy beef, Fajsz paprika, local chocolate and much more. But instead, let’s visit the Coffee Box and, while we are there, try the pistachio and grape cruffins. You will hardly regret it!

The charming name refers to a charming bakery in Székesfehérvár, where the owners promise to slow down time. This place started as a bookshop, and later the bakery was opened. And the café still functions as a cultural space, with a book club, swing night and other cozy events. The bakery is open until 6 p.m., and the baked goods are baked continuously so that the counter is not empty by the afternoon. If you live in the area or are on your way to Lake Balaton, it is worth a visit to the bakery, slowing down with a delicious coffee, a poppy wreath and a book, enjoying the pleasure of knowing you have been expected.

The Pallag Spájz in Debrecen also stands on several legs: it is a bakery, bistro and pantry. Located on the outskirts of Debrecen, in Pallag, the cosy little house is full of delicacies: salads, creams and special pastries. Thematic days are often organised around the culture of a country or a particular raw material. The bakery is open at any time of the day, with quality and special treats available until 7 p.m.