Desszert.Neked

In addition to Budapest's longstanding pastry shops, there's an increasing number of new-wave confectioneries. One of the pioneers is Desszert.Neked, ocuppying a spacious, distinctly modern space on a quite backstreet near downtown. Behind the glass display is the see-through bakery, where half a dozen bakers scurry around, forming and kneading dough, and putting on frosting. Here too, you'll find many of the classics — Dobos torte, Rákóczi túrós, isler — but they feature small twists, updates, and beautiful craftsmanship. I can also recommend "Royal," a layered cake packing an intensely chocolatey flavor, and the macaroons and chocolate pralines.