6Villa Bagatelle
One will need to venture out to the hilly District 12, on the Buda side, in order to experience this upscale, see-and-be-seen breakfast restaurant where the city's moneyed elites wind down. Located inside a wonderfully refurbished residential palace, Villa Bagatelle serves delicious egg-based dishes, frankfurters, breakfast pastries, with a separate to-go bakery on its ground floor. The place is reachable in fifteen minutes by public transport from downtown Pest; beware, you might be the sole guest arriving by bus judging by the line-up in the parking lot. Try to book in advance (by phone: +36 30 359 6295), opting for the outdoor terrace in the warmer months.
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