Espresso Embassy, Budapest
The cup
Founded in 2012 at Arany János utca 15 in the fifth district and rated 17th in Europe's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026. Pulls Casino Mocca on a Victoria Arduino VA388 Black Eagle alongside rotating single-origin filter and runs a regular calendar of barista education events. A reference point for Central European specialty coffee and widely credited with raising Budapest's espresso bar standards.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
Espresso Embassy: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Espresso Embassy use?
Espresso Embassy pours Casino Mocca.
What espresso machine does Espresso Embassy use?
Espresso Embassy pulls shots on a Victoria Arduino VA388 Black Eagle.
Is Espresso Embassy independent?
Yes. Espresso Embassy is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Espresso Embassy have cake?
Yes. Espresso Embassy serves coffee and cake.
On the Budapest trail
Espresso Embassy is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Budapest.