Vegan
Italian
Mediterranean
Gluten-free
Specialty pasta bar est. 2017 and is the first of its kind in Hungary. The kitchen makes fresh pastas, a variety of cream sauces, and gluten-free options. On the menu also are burgers, salads, caprese sandwiches, quesadillas, coffee, juice, and sweets. Reported fully vegan August 2024. Open Mon-Fri 11:30-15:30. Kitchen closed at weekend.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 12 Aug 2024 by Shiru
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Added by madalsfood27 on 07 Jun 2017
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90 Reviews
First Review by madalsfood27
Veganforthewin
Points +3644
Nice - Edit
Good portion size indulgent and tasted fresh. Nice meat balls. It was a tad busy in there
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-08
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rickem
Points +893
Loved this place - Edit
This is such a lovely place just a few minutes from the Parliament building. They have a daily soup and two pastas as well as a full regular menu. Perfect for refuelling in the middle of the day.
Read moreThis place is super chill and calming, great food and great atmosphere. They have other branches in the city for coffee but not sure they all do food though.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-05
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LucieChallenger
Points +38
Beautiful coffee shop - Edit
A wonderful little surprise in Budapest, coffee and cakes along with gorgeous pasta and soup dishes!
Read morePros: All the options available for vegan, Pasta and cake were delicious , Lovely cosy calm atmosphere
Cons: A bit out of the way to other locations
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craigbrown180147
Points +1808
Lovely - Edit
Good service and great food
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smrad
Points +69
Absolutely delicious - Edit
We couldn't believe that this mainstream looking cafe was all vegan, unlike a lot of vegan cafes which are - to be honest - rather hippie looking. And I love hippie looking, as I consider myself a hippie.
Read moreThe cream of broccoli soup with some seeds was delicious and comforting. And we had the gyros which were fresh and delicious. For dessert, my husband had a raw chocolate treat that he really enjoyed and my chocolate babka was wonderful. Love this place!!!
Pros: Delicious food, great prices, Great service, very friendly staff, AMAZING desserts
Cons: Lack of alcohol
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Lsimd
Points +1468
NOT VEGAN - Edit
Very nice place, has great coffee and tea. Most pastries are vegan, BUT NOT ALL as stated in the description, they are well labeled though. They also have pasta.
Read moreThey sell cows milk, so if you want a plant-based option make sure you ask for it.
The place has quiet music, lots of tables for work/study and good lighting.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Good place to study/work/read
Cons: NOT VEGAN
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AndzhelaWZ
Points +840
Gut gemacht - Edit
Hohe Qualität aber zum entsprechenden Preis
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esmaguly
Points +289
Vegan bakery and food - Edit
Very delicious desserts and good quality coffee. And alsonyou can have a lunch or dinner there
Read morePros: Desserts, Coffee, Ambiance
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hwing
Points +2933
Menu that changes daily with limited pasta options - Edit
Nice cafe vibes that is perfect for lunch and a coffee. Based on past reviews, I was most excited to try the vegan pasta, but was surprised to learn the menu changes daily and that there were only 2-3 vegan pasta options (e.g., one with pomodoro sauce and another with a wasabi-based sauce) available that day. In addition to pastas, there are other vegetarian/vegan-friendly dishes offered (e.g., burgers, gyros). While the pomodoro pasta was lackluster and under-seasoned, the falafel gyro was delicious! I also ordered a vanilla chai from the coffee station, which was a bit unusual but very good.
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pumokel
Points +3496
Great selection - Edit
An amazing selection of vegan sandwiches and cakes
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MariannBB
Points +4189
Cozy café close to the Parliament - Edit
I went to work for a couple of hours in Madal Food. They have some vegan options that their helpful staff is happy to show you. I ate a faux gras croissant which was delicious. The café has a lovely interior, but when I was there, a very loud construction was just underway.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-11
Pros: Central location, Many vegan options, Nice interior
Cons: A bit pricey, A loud construction was going on when I was there
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MiriWallich
Points +1652
Delicious vegan pasta - Edit
I had a delicious vegan pasta with cheese sauce. I would recommend getting the larger size if you’re feeling hungry!
Read moreTheir iced matcha was also very good
Pros: Good price , Vegan cakes
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Sergiorecalde
Points +436
Vegan options and also for breakfast - Edit
They have several vegan dishes for breakfast and the place is beautiful
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eyem_here
Points +458
Delightful bustling cafe - Edit
The vast majority of items are vegan and the general ambiance is lovely. The quesadilla is nice comfort food and the gyros is particularly delicious. Coffee is also great.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Nice ambiance, Delicious
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Shanghai Sally
Points +349
Great find ! - Edit
Tried pesto and tomato pastas and cakes, croissants and coffees - everything well priced and tasty - also tried sandwiches which were a bit dry and empty of fillings - great location
Read morePros: Pasta, Quesadilla , Cakes
Cons: Sandwiches - looked good but were disappointing
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christian94
Points +996
Excellent food - Edit
Coffee store/bakery and pasta bar in one. We tried a cauliflower soup and the pasta. Nice vegan vibes.
Read moreAll warm dishes on the lunch menu were marked vegan - no eggs, no dairy.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-02
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TouchedByGinge
Points +495
Lovely cafe - Edit
I had the small pasta and that was a good enough size for lunch. Lots of drinks and my partner had the sorbet with large chunks of fruit in it.
Read morePros: Nice outside looking at parliament , Tasty lunch options
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Belial23
Points +415
Good food, good prices - Edit
Their food is nice and adequately priced. It can't bust and they can run out of things on the menu.
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mikeyfeik
Points +541
Bad and overpriced coffee - Edit
Their iced latte with plant based milk costs 1,450 Forint and doesn’t taste of coffee at all. Super watered down, and the coffee wasn’t even made freshly. I’d rate it 1 star if Happy Cow let me
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Livefaststayyoung
Points +258
Madal Food AND Madal Cafe here - Edit
This particular location is both a Madal Food AND a Madal Cafe. It’s an open plan place but with two sides to it and people seem to be able to sit where they like.
Read moreIt seems the Madal Cafe is vegetarian with vegan options, with various sandwiches and cakes. We had three-cheese croissants (definitely real cheese), which were nice. Nothing special but fresh. The cakes are all vegan.
There are a range of artisan breads available so it doubles as a bakery, and it seems like a popular coffee stop. Soft drinks also available. There are apparently three Madal Cafes in Budapest.
Madal Food is plant-based (vegan) only.
We were confused as it’s not obvious it’s two places, but we came around 11am and the restaurant side wasn’t yet open. As I type I can see a woman preparing fresh dough and I’ve taken a photo to show the 100% plant based menus.
It’s a nice place with lots of seating inside and tables outside too. £11 for the two filled croissants, an Americano and a Fentiman’s Curiosity Cola.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-20
Pros: Quick bites available , Fully plant based restaurant side , Big place so plenty of seating options
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HannahWilliams123
Points +130
Cozy place - Edit
Lovely cozy cafe with lots of vegan options. We didn’t get an opportunity to taste the food but the drinks were lovely and the place is very welcoming.
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RK108
Points +133
Love it! - Edit
Great setting in this Sri Chinmoy inspired chain. This location is large, plenty of space to sit, friendly service, and very near to the Hungarian Parliament. Excellent oatmeal latte and vegan croissant.
Read morePros: Large, friendly, space to sit, Statue of Sri Chinmoy adds character
Cons: There should be one on every street corner!
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jaseeeminee
Points +203
Good taste, comfort food, not enough fresh options - Edit
if you look for something lightweight and healthy, this is a pass. Their warm dishes are quite heavy with a lot of fake meats and fake cheeses. They also have a large selection of cakes and sweets as well as ice cream. There are a lot of tasty vegan options. Most of the things are vegan. There is a free tap water fountain in the back near the bathrooms.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-11
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Reasonable price , Free tap water
Cons: Dishes are heavy and rather fatty , Tends to be crowded during lunchtime , Needs more fresh fruits, veggies, salads
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Valentiny
Points +86
tasty snacky food - Edit
The gyros especially with the "Feta" was really good. They have a lot of space there and it's nicely decorated.
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theWoogle
Points +71
Cheap and Tasty - Edit
We enjoyed the Quesadillas and Gyros to-go. Both were very cheap especially for the location close to the parliament.
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Bunnybunbun
Points +311
Excellent - Edit
So many wonderful sweets and sandwiches to try! Great coffee & amazing atmosphere too! I love this place!
Read morePros: Big menu full of vegan food, Great coffee, Beautiful space
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missroni
Points +10
Loved this place! - Edit
A variety of choices, the pasta was really good and fresh!
Read moreThe place is designed so beautifully! We stayed there for 2 hours hahah
Really recommended!!!
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