The Best Fast Food to try in Budapest

Street Food Karavan photo by Christo-Wikimedia Commons.

The Best Fast Food to try in Budapest

Budapest is a city characterized by an amazing architectural landscape with spectacular views. Vibrant and colorful designs give the neighborhoods an almost transcontinental flare, a unique and unfamiliar charm on the European continent.

When it comes to fast food for some this is not interesting since if they come to Hungary they want real Hungarian food. But for someone else, fast food is a joy them having to find ready-prepared food and all they need is an empty stomach.

Budapest has a lot of visitors visiting the city so the culinary scene here is crazy at times and sometimes all you need is a quick snack. And luckily in Budapest, you have many fast food outlets to choose from so here are the best fast foods to try in Budapest.

1. Bors Gastrobar      

Bors Gastrobar opened in the summer of 2012 and it is located on Kazinczy Street.

From reviews about the restaurant, they are awarded five stars not only because of the introduction of soup in a glass to Budapest but also for the special soup and sandwich compositions made from carefully selected ingredients.

They change the menu daily so you can always expect a surprise. The daily special soups on offer are sketched on blackboards above the counter and they always show remarkable creativity.

The latter is the most popular it has rosemary red onion jam, spicy chicken breast, and Emmental cheese.

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The eatery scene in Budapest extends beyond fast food, obviously, and did I mention the wine? The city has much more in store for everyone looking for a hearty meal experience. Luckily, we have available food tours, so why not check them out and book with us while at it! 

2. Pizzica

The restaurant is a small pizza shop in Budapest specializing in pizza al tagilo. It is owned by the de Bartolomeo brothers who are natives of Southern Italy and they run this tiny takeout joint in District 6.

The restaurant uses moist, high-gluten dough which after a long fermentation rises into a chewy-like structure interspersed with air pockets and boasts a crispy crust and a charred underbelly.

They offer a variety of toppings that include tomato sauce, mortadella, arugula, sausage, mushrooms, and truffles. Outside the restaurant, there is a wooden bench and a few tables where Hungarian artworks adorn the walls.

In addition, the restaurant stays open until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays in case you need to devour some tasty carbs after a long night.

3. Street Food Karavan       

Street Food Karavan photo by Christo-Wikimedia Commons.

The Street Food Karavan is a collection of a dozen trucks serving tasty food and drinks. It is located next to the ruin bars on Kazinczy Utca in the Jewish Quarter.

There you will find everything from gourmet burgers to Mexican food, langos, kolbasz sausages, fried cheese, and chimney cakes. They also offer some of the best vegan food in the city at Las Vegans’ stand.

Being situated in the middle of Budapest’s biggest party streets it’s the ideal spot for a bite before hitting one of the many pubs and even better as a late-night snack.

The atmosphere is lively and it’s never difficult to find a place. In addition, there can be lines at some of the more popular stands.

Here are the 10 Best Things to Eat at the Street Food Karavan in Budapest.

4. Leves

Leves is a street food flagship and one of the most popular high-quality fast food restaurants in the center of Budapest. The place was start-up by two young men who work here and share the belief that service starts with a smile.

Here you can find a daily selection of at least five different kinds of soup originating from various corners of the world. These soups include coconut and pumpkin, mint and green peas, Catalan chicken, and cold raspberry. The restaurant also offers baguettes, cookies, and other delicious sweets.  

5. Vegan Garden           

On the former premises of the defunct ruin pub, Racskert has five food trucks in its garden all serving food solely made from plant-based street food including burgers from Las Vegans, ice cream from Hideg Nyalat, Mexican food from Vexicana and dishes with Middle Eastern flavors from Kristof’s Kitchen.

The fun of Vegan Garden is in grabbing a table and mixing and matching dishes from the dozen or so trucks crammed into the space.

Check out these 15 Delicious Vegan Restaurants in Budapest.

6. Bamba Beef Burger Bar

The restaurant which was launched in 2015 by Jani Jancsa and the burger blog has not grown to the size you see by chance since they have kept the promise of good quality and affordable prices.

Interestingly each outlet of the restaurant has its own burger and the monthly madness often made with seasonal ingredients is available at all locations.

These pieces and the restaurant’s own sandwiches are absolutely aimed at guests who are open to experimentation with extra sauces and adventurous combinations.

7.  Dr. BBQ

The restaurant is located on the Molnar island of the Rackevei-Danube where you will see the restaurant with its wood and metal structure that fits in American films.

As a burger house, the place naturally offers BBQ meats and dishes made from them as long as stocks last.

The hospitality is friendly and something to note is it is important that depending on how you like your meat please indicate so. They are even happy to prepare a double meat format for those who have a big appetite.

The Best Fast Food to try in Budapest.

8. Vaslap Burger

The restaurant is a small but all-the-more exciting burger bar that has impressed most the tourist after its opening.

People living in the area around the restaurant known the Csipes Barna’s sandwiches are filling dishes even without side dishes.

The best part of the restaurant is that it is recommended that they never give out tired vegetables or plain sauces simply because they offer fresh vegetables and their sauces are mouth-watering.

9. BelFrit

Across the city, on the Buda and Pest sides, you can find a total of more than 10 BelFrits from food trucks to cozy food bars inviting from the boulevard. The brand became popular with its super Belgian fries but the portfolio grew rapidly with snacks.

In addition, the crispy outside velvety inside potatoes can be used as a garnish for sandwiches of which the vegetable version, the chicken version, the fried version, the salmon version, the shrimp version, and the version made with premium Mangalica meat are not an obstacle in addition to the basic beef version.

Here are the Best Food Trucks in Budapest.

10. Zing burger

The restaurant has grown into a well-known brand whose delicious burgers are everywhere in many parts of the country and it all started with a food truck in the capital.

However, when they stopped in the courtyards of various office buildings burger fans couldn’t help but notice the appearances.

Today if you visit the Zing restaurants for the Street burger and the Smokey BBQ sandwich and at festivals, it’s clear where you will choke down the spritzes.

In addition, their product range is becoming more and more diverse now we can also choose from the Philly specialties packed with sirloin which are so popular in America.

Budapest offers you more than just food, and here are the top available tours to take while in the city!