Sarah K.
May 2, 2026
A great find — we loved it so much that we came back for a second time. The decor is gorgeous, the brunch is creative, and those chunky cookies are unreal.
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Cookie Beacon
Brunch with a twist & chunky cookies. Budapest · Bucharest · Belgrade.
- Made fresh on-site
- Vegan & veggie options
- Walk-ins welcome
A great find — we loved it so much that we came back for a second time. The decor is gorgeous, the brunch is creative, and those chunky cookies are unreal.
— Sarah K.
More than welcome from the moment we walked in. The food was lovely but I'm taking the cookies home — I couldn't stop at one.
— Emma L.
Wow, wow, wow — what an absolute gem! Every item on the menu was a delight and the coffee was perfect. Can't wait to come back.
— Daniel R.
Brunch, cookies & more
Brunch with a twist · handmade chunky cookies · cheesecake · specialty coffee
Why Cookie Beacon
Made fresh on-site, every single day. #webelieveinhandmade
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Brunch with a twist
Every dish is made fresh on-site from locally-sourced ingredients — creative plates you will not find anywhere else, with proper vegan and vegetarian options that never feel like an afterthought.
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Chunky cookies, handmade daily
Real butter, Belgian chocolate, Nutella, Lotus and Dulce de Leche, baked in-house every day. Thick, gooey and ridiculous — the cookie people travel across the city for.
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Three cities, one obsession
A family-run story that started chasing "cafecitos" around the world and landed in Budapest, Bucharest and Belgrade — with more cities on the way. #webelieveinhandmade.
Straight from the pass
Brunch, cookies & cheesecake
What people are saying
4.7
Based on 32,050 Google reviews
Emma L.
April 18, 2026
More than welcome from the moment we walked in. The food was lovely but I'm taking the cookies home — I couldn't stop at one.
Daniel R.
April 6, 2026
Wow, wow, wow — what an absolute gem! Every item on the menu was a delight and the coffee was perfect. Can't wait to come back.
Petra H.
March 22, 2026
Amazing place to brunch in Budapest. The cookies are so good and you can taste that everything is handmade. Easily my favourite spot in the city.
Marko J.
March 9, 2026
Worth the wait. Amazing food and everything was delicious and big — the avocado smashed burger was huge and packed with flavour.
Andreea P.
February 24, 2026
Cookie Beacon in Bucharest is a fantastic spot for brunch. Friendly staff, great vibes and the best cookies I've had in Romania.
Luca M.
February 11, 2026
I'm a pastry chef and I'm in love with your cookies — and I don't even like cookies in general. The texture and the chocolate are next level.
Ivana S.
January 27, 2026
This place is such a gem. The staff is so friendly and the energy is contagious. So happy they opened in Belgrade — brunch goals.
Tom B.
January 14, 2026
One of my favourite brunch spots of the trip. The breakfast was incredible, generous portions, and the cheesecake is a must-order.
Cristina V.
December 19, 2025
Absolutely genius brunch place. Unique cookies, great quality, great vibes. I'm so glad they opened a location in Romania.
Sarah K.
May 2, 2026
A great find — we loved it so much that we came back for a second time. The decor is gorgeous, the brunch is creative, and those chunky cookies are unreal.
Emma L.
April 18, 2026
More than welcome from the moment we walked in. The food was lovely but I'm taking the cookies home — I couldn't stop at one.
Daniel R.
April 6, 2026
Wow, wow, wow — what an absolute gem! Every item on the menu was a delight and the coffee was perfect. Can't wait to come back.
Petra H.
March 22, 2026
Amazing place to brunch in Budapest. The cookies are so good and you can taste that everything is handmade. Easily my favourite spot in the city.
Marko J.
March 9, 2026
Worth the wait. Amazing food and everything was delicious and big — the avocado smashed burger was huge and packed with flavour.
Andreea P.
February 24, 2026
Cookie Beacon in Bucharest is a fantastic spot for brunch. Friendly staff, great vibes and the best cookies I've had in Romania.
Luca M.
February 11, 2026
I'm a pastry chef and I'm in love with your cookies — and I don't even like cookies in general. The texture and the chocolate are next level.
Ivana S.
January 27, 2026
This place is such a gem. The staff is so friendly and the energy is contagious. So happy they opened in Belgrade — brunch goals.
Tom B.
January 14, 2026
One of my favourite brunch spots of the trip. The breakfast was incredible, generous portions, and the cheesecake is a must-order.
Cristina V.
December 19, 2025
Absolutely genius brunch place. Unique cookies, great quality, great vibes. I'm so glad they opened a location in Romania.
Sarah K.
May 2, 2026
A great find — we loved it so much that we came back for a second time. The decor is gorgeous, the brunch is creative, and those chunky cookies are unreal.
Emma L.
April 18, 2026
More than welcome from the moment we walked in. The food was lovely but I'm taking the cookies home — I couldn't stop at one.
Daniel R.
April 6, 2026
Wow, wow, wow — what an absolute gem! Every item on the menu was a delight and the coffee was perfect. Can't wait to come back.
Petra H.
March 22, 2026
Amazing place to brunch in Budapest. The cookies are so good and you can taste that everything is handmade. Easily my favourite spot in the city.
Marko J.
March 9, 2026
Worth the wait. Amazing food and everything was delicious and big — the avocado smashed burger was huge and packed with flavour.
Andreea P.
February 24, 2026
Cookie Beacon in Bucharest is a fantastic spot for brunch. Friendly staff, great vibes and the best cookies I've had in Romania.
Luca M.
February 11, 2026
I'm a pastry chef and I'm in love with your cookies — and I don't even like cookies in general. The texture and the chocolate are next level.
Ivana S.
January 27, 2026
This place is such a gem. The staff is so friendly and the energy is contagious. So happy they opened in Belgrade — brunch goals.
Tom B.
January 14, 2026
One of my favourite brunch spots of the trip. The breakfast was incredible, generous portions, and the cheesecake is a must-order.
Cristina V.
December 19, 2025
Absolutely genius brunch place. Unique cookies, great quality, great vibes. I'm so glad they opened a location in Romania.
Recipes
From our kitchen to yours
#webelieveinhandmade — bring a little Cookie Beacon into your own kitchen.
4 Jun 2026
Burnt Basque Cheesecake (Our Easy Recipe)
Make a Basque-style burnt cheesecake at home — crackly top, custardy middle, no crust and barely any effort. The Cookie Beacon way, step by step.
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20 May 2026
How to Make Chunky Cookies at Home (Our Way)
Our home version of the Cookie Beacon chunky cookie — real butter, big chocolate chunks and a gooey, slightly underbaked centre. Tips for chilling included.
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12 May 2026
Fluffy Vegan Pancakes (Easy on the Seed Oils)
Tall, fluffy vegan pancakes made with simple pantry staples and minimal seed oil — the brunch-with-a-twist way. Ingredients, method and our best tips.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you take reservations?
We are walk-ins only — no bookings. It keeps things relaxed and means there is always a table turning over. Mornings and mid-week are usually the calmest if you would rather skip a wait.
Where are your cafés?
Three cities: Budapest (Hercegprímás u. 15), Bucharest (Strada General Christian Tell 1-3) and Belgrade (Kralja Petra 20a). A second Bucharest café at Calea Floreasca 91-111 is coming soon.
Do you have vegan and vegetarian options?
Plenty. A big part of our brunch is plant-based, and in our vegan dishes we cut right back on seed oils. Just ask the team and we will point you to the best picks.
Are you pet-friendly?
Yes — well-behaved dogs are always welcome, and we will happily bring a bowl of water for your four-legged friend.
What makes your cookies special?
They are chunky, handmade and baked in-house daily with real butter and quality chocolate — Belgian chocolate, Nutella, Lotus and Dulce de Leche. Thick on the outside, gooey in the middle.
Do you have specialty coffee and mimosas?
We do — proper specialty coffee, plus mimosas if you fancy making brunch a little fancier. Flat whites, lattes and the rest are all on the menu.
Is the cheesecake available in every location?
Cheesecake by Cookie Beacon is our newest brand and is rolling out across all three cities. Availability can vary day to day, so check with the café for the day’s flavours.
Hungry yet?
Pop in for brunch and a chunky cookie at your nearest café — three cities and counting.