5Cafe Zsivago
Zsivágó is an adorable café and bar hidden on a side street in District 6, under the radar of most people even though it is just a short block from the high-end boutiques of Andrássy Avenue. The snug interior features antique furnishings, maroon-and-white striped wallpapers, dense carpeting, and small, round tables. In the afternoons, freelancers camp out with their laptops; come evening, a local crowd shows up and spirited chatter fills the high-ceilinged room. Plenty of tucked-away corners both on the ground floor and upstairs make Zsivágó an ideal date spot.
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