Stories & recipes
Blog & recipes
Stories, recipes and the people behind the brunch — from chunky cookies and brunch with a twist to specialty coffee across our cafés.
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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recipesHow 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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recipesFluffy 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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Where to Brunch Near St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest
A local's guide to brunch in Lipótváros, Budapest — what to order, when to go, and how to find a table near St. Stephen's Basilica without a reservation.
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What Makes a Really Good Cheesecake
Texture, good ingredients and a little baking craft — here's what separates a great cheesecake from a forgettable one, and how we make ours at Cookie Beacon.
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veganVegan Brunch That Actually Tastes Good (and Goes Easy on Seed Oils)
How Cookie Beacon does plant-based brunch with real flavour and fewer seed oils — what to order, why fresh and handmade matters, and how we cook it.
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