Vegan
Western
Buffet
Salad bar
Juice bar
Hungarian
Vegan buffet restaurant featuring weekly changing menu including around 10 mains. Has vegan ice cream, cakes, salads, bio coffee. Located across from the Hungarian National Museum in District 5. Since 2014. Open Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00. Closed Sat-Sun.
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233 Reviews
First Review by RebeccaBolte
anne_anne
Points +21
Nope - Edit
A lot of people and really cold food. I do not recommend.
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Radhadaasi
Points +170
Good feed, good value - Edit
It was 3 years ago, but we ate there 2 or 3 times. Buffet style. Not expensive. Good burgers, soups and desserts
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levi24
Points +644
BEST Lunch Place - Edit
I absolutely ADORE Vega City. I come here nearly every weekday for lunch, even when there's a long line (which tells you just how popular this place is). I ordinarily opt for a main entree and then a piece or two of seitan/wheat burger, which comes out at around $4-5. What a bargain! It's easy to get a little overwhelmed at the choices and set-up, but don't hesitate to ask the staff any questions. They are all friendly and speak great English.
Read moreThank you Vega City!
Pros: Options, Price, Friendly Staff
Cons: Sometimes long line
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bertrand
Points +52
A bit deceived - Edit
You have to know what to choose as not everything is good, so it's not ideal for tourists. The food is not so good and there's a kilogram price for every different item, so it's a bit confused and slow.
Read moreBut you have to go there to see the amazing numbers of vegan clients all over the day !
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ronjam
Points +166
Awesome - Edit
We loved this place. There is a wide variety of food to choose a main dish. The cakes were also great.
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Leonyeah
Points +51
Many options - Edit
Lots of options to choose from and staff were very kind and helpful.
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JasmijnLaseur
Points +409
Really good - Edit
The options are a bit confusing but everything we tried was delicious and cheap. Would recommend.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Confusing system
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kelseyjaynex
Points +4569
Cheap lunch but confusing system - Edit
There are soooo many different items to choose from and different methods of combining them - really confusing.
Read moreI went for the daily menu thinking this would be the most straightforward thing but was still given a bunch of different options. They served up a grain base (choice of 2 types) a stew (choice of 2 types), plain salad, steamed veggies and a patty (choice of 2 types). So I ended up with buckwheat, split pea soup, veggies, salad and a wheat burger patty thing all piled on one plate, which was a strange combo. On the plus side it was a really big, filling plate of food for only 1200ft - bargain!!
They also have lots of other random items in the counter like sushi, burgers, pasta, cakes... However my boyfriend had a croissant and a burger which he didn’t enjoy at all. In particular the burger which was cold (I don’t think they reheat anything as it’s all pre-made), and all really dense and dry. I think my patty was the same as on his burger, but when cut up and mixed with all the other bits on the plate it was okay.
Also don’t forget the condiments just after you pay, to the left! I accidentally missed this section - a splash of oil, vinegar or chilli flakes would’ve definitely amped up my meal.
I would give this place another try, now that I have a bit more of an idea how it works. My boyfriend however was really put off and said he would never go back - I think that’s his fault for choosing the wrong dish haha (stubborn burger lover). I do wish the ordering system was more straightforward, with a smaller menu.
Pros: incredibly cheap for the city centre, big portions, lots of seating over 2 floors
Cons: overwhelming amount of options, varying quality of dishes
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sigala
Points +60
Intresting concept - Edit
Big place, two floor, alot of option. The taste was o. K. The price is low. Eat and go.
Read morePros: Vegan place
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maddiesinc
Points +23
Good concept but not too well executed - Edit
This restaurant is a good concept! There's a queue out of the door at lunch time but it moves fairly quickly and if done well it could be worth the wait.
Read moreThere's a daily menu with a changing soup/stew/main dish/indian dish/pasta dish/side dish/GF side dish. There's a fixed price for the daily menu of 1200 HUF (£3.30-3.50) which is a great price. This menu is displayed outside so you can see whilst you're in the big queue.
However, upon getting to the front of the queue you are suddenly presented with other tasty items - there's a separate salad bar and a choice of burgers on one side, on the other side the daily dishes are displayed but also other items such as breaded cashew cheese, fried eggplant, battered tofu. You almost couldn't see these until it felt too late and some were paid for by weight, some by the item. Some of the menu was on a large chalkboard behind as well, which was quite useful!
I ended up getting the gyros bowl (1200 HUF) which was a very generous portion of the seitan gyros, salad, pitta, tahini sauce and choice of a side dish (millet, roast potatoes, or cous cous). The seitan was heavily seasoned, and it was unfortunately far too salty, my sister and I both thought the same. I can't bear wasting food so I ate it all and drank a lot of water! The rest was delicious, and perhaps I just got the bottom of the batch (it all sits in metal dishes canteen-style, so it's possible it over-marinated in that time). The bio-coffee was delicious, 550 HUF (£1.50-1.60) which I thought a very reasonable price! Bit confusing that you had to order it with the food, but the lady on the till kindly let us order when paying.
There was a large selection of vegan cakes that looked really good, we were too full to try them though!
I think if there were some clearer instructions, or perhaps if it was explained to you at the start when ordering it would work better. I didn't understand the salad bar bit and didn't fully understand the canteen bit, and as it was lunchtime it was a bit busy and it felt like they assumed we knew what we were doing. If we had more time I would have visited again to give it another go, would still recommend trying it out!
Pros: Cheap and tasty coffee, Lots of seating despite being busy, Potential to be a good restaurant
Cons: Confusing ordering system, Overly seasoned seitan :(
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Geri985
Points +11
AMAZING!!! When I lived in Budapest and I would eat there 3 days a week at least - Edit
I really like this place because of its location, they have a really varied menu every week and I love that they always have a Hungarian dish, which is obviously vegan and that’s exceptional because Hungarian cuisine is quite meat-based.
Read morePros: Cheap, but amazing , Great variety , Friendly staff
Cons: Sometimes busy during lunchtime -> queue
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doriswholesomefood
Points +176
Inexpensive and tasty - Edit
Amazing foods for such a cheap price! I come here once a week with my best friend and we love the variety!
Read morePros: Wide range of vegan foods, Cheap, Tasty
Cons: Not super healthy
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JeanieReid
Points +55
Wonderful - Edit
We had a wonderful inexpensive meal here on our four day trip to Budapest.
Read morePlease, please open a restaurant in London. The nearest thing to what you do is the wonderful Ethos but at nearly three times the price.
Pros: Fab food, Inexpensive
Cons: Long queues at lunchtime
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HannahLobb
Points +184
Busy, but tasty - Edit
On our way to the Central Market Hall, we couldn’t help but notice the lunchtime line that ran right out the door and onto the footpath. Their weekly menu changes every week, but always has soups, stews, Indian food, pasta and side dishes. You can also get smoothies, salads, cakes and sushi.
Read moreThey have plenty of space to sit and eat, but we opted for takeaway sushi and were impressed with the creativity they put into it. Each box has 6 pieces for 1,100 HUF (approximately €3.40), so you get five pieces of maki with interesting fillings like chickpea mash, and a nice piece of nigiri with tofu and dehydrated carrot. The best part though, was the pink mayo that came with it! I’m pretty sure it was made using beetroot juice, it was very tasty and aesthetically pleasing.
If you're interested, you can read my blog post 'Budapest for the Vegan Thrift Shopper' here: https://hannahimsa.com/budapest-vegan-thrift-shopper/
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BNowell
Points +676
Convenient, fast, tasty - Edit
In a hurry, we stopped in for a quick bite and I was pleasantly surprised with my main dish. Absolutely delicious! I also had a fresh juice mixture.
Read morePros: Many vegan selections, Fast service, Helpful staff
Cons: AC was struggling in the heat this summer
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SamMcCallum
Points +58
It’s fine - Edit
Pleasant atmosphere and cheap, decent food if quite bland (had a krabby burger and salad). If something grabs you go for it but the least exciting of the places I’ve tried since being here
Read morePros: Lots of choice , Cheap, Friendly, helpful staff
Cons: Bland food
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MariyaShtiliyanova
Points +315
Great everyday spot! - Edit
This has been one of my favorite places to grab a quick meal (or cake!) since coming to Budapest a few weeks ago. They have a different menu every day of the week, with several soups and entrees. I’m able to get a full meal for under $5, with a main dish and a few side dishes or dessert. The variety of vegan cakes is amazing! I wouldn’t come here just for the cake, since I’ve found them to he a little dry (might just be the time of day I visit?), but definitely worth trying if you’re at Vega City anyway. Totally recommend coming, super friendly staff.
Read morePros: All vegan, Inexpensive, Home cooked meals
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2722
Quick, bright and tasty - Edit
I enjoyed my meal of a saslik (battered tofu and olives on a skewer) a rice patty and a ratatouille-like dish. Staff were friendly and helpful and the venue was spacious and bright. There were quite a lot of options and since it’s all bain-marie, it’s very quick. I didn’t try any desserts but they looked delicious... I might have to come back!
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PawWhiskersMeow
Points +827
Okay place to eat - Edit
Not really on the top of cullinary arts, this is more like a canteen where one can get ones belly full, rather than enjoy new tastes and ideas.
Read moreThe food was okay. I found that the staff didn't really explain the options one has, and I felt that the price of the food was unpredictable. I find the pricing slightly chaotic - something measured by weight, something by piece.
It is a good spot, but not one I prefer.
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todaystaya
Points +39
Great taste, big portions and affordable - Edit
Huge variety of different changing meals. The stuff is very nice and the prices are fair 😊
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LisaSpykers
Points +10067
A good range of vegan eats available in the centre - Edit
I went here twice. It was easy and convenient due to its location and the food is already made. Lots of cakes and juices to choose from and really nice staff. The food can be pretty heavy (lots of battered/crumbed and carb-loaded items) although I found this is quite common for the local cuisine anyway.
Read morePros: Convenient, Variety
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MonikaP
Points +115
So many choices - Edit
Vega City has lots of unique options and everything we tried was delicious. Wish I could try all the different foods. It is very cheap for the amount of food that you get.
Read moreThis was my first time in a buffet, so I didn't fully understand how they combine the dishes, so it's a good thing that the staff spoke English.
I saw a lot of people getting food to go in their own containers, so it's great if you are low waste.
Pros: Everything is vegan, Affordable, Tasty
Cons: Crowded
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kmanchester306
Points +838
Good option for an early, quick meal! - Edit
Just returned from Budapest this week. While visiting, I quickly noticed that restaurants (or at least vegan restaurants) have very limited hours.... most places seem to only be open between 11am - 7pm, possibly 8pm.... making dining out a bit difficult for a New Yorker like myself that's used to eating meals whenever. Vega City happens to be one of the few vegan restaurants in the city opened prior to 11am, making it a great option for breakfast! Though, they don't have many traditional breakfast items, they do make delicious croissant veggie sandwiches that are a great early day options. Other buffet options include traditional Hungarian dishes, veggies, soups, smoothies, and cakes... tons of delicious cakes! Various coffee options also available. Extremely affordable prices, too! Overall, great place to get a filling meal. Just wish they were opened later in the evening and on weekends.
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Brauny
Points +875
Delicous pastries and tasteful Hungarian food - Edit
We have visited this restaurant four days a row with a large group of 40 people. Each day, they served a different meal to us. We got typical Hungarian food such as goulash. A wonderful experience, as the Hungarian kitchen is mainly meat-based.
Read moreVega City also has a huge assortment of pastries - difficult to choose! Tip: the less healthy it looks, the more delicious it is😉
The staff was very hospitable. Would definitely visit this place again!
Pros: Huge assortment of pastries, Delicious Hungarian food, Hospitable staff
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courtjester93
Points +70
Many options for a small price - Edit
The food here was great and you can adjust every meal with side dishes. Very crowded during lunchtime!
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NatachaDeSousa
Points +400
Crazy cheap buffet and others - Edit
Theres a buffet with some typical hungarian stuff made vegan, snacks, burguers that looked amazing, cakes, smoothies etc, it was really cheap and food was good! The place is always full but theres plenty of seats, recomend!
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lucyblack74
Points +476
Hungarian style vegan options and healthy choices - Edit
I wish we could have eaten at Vega City more, as there seemed to be a great many options, and I would have loved to have tried many of their Hungarian style options.
Read moreThe day we visited, I had the Indian curry - a pea and tofu dish, and also a breaded cashew cheese side, just to try it. Both were very good, and made for a filling breakfast. The coffee was really good too.
Prices seemed really good and portions were large - we had 1/2 portions, which were definitely enough.
Pros: Healthy options, Hungarian style dishes, Plenty of space.
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