Coffeehouse culture is ingrained in Budapest history; this coffeehouse is one of the historic places where writers and artists gathered. Today it is a perfect replica of the original establishment, which opened in 1887. Although the restaurant served meals as well, the menu is limited, thus its reputation is best known as a coffeehouse. Restored by one of Hungary's own millionaires, Imre Somodyt, to its former richness, it is a hotspot, not only for tourists, but also for locals. With its perfect location, it is always busy with a mix of tourists, businessmen, locals, and local celebrities coming in for a pastry or meal. When mellowing in this coffeehouse's calm green interior with lavishly attractive ceilings, and brass hanging lamps with glass shades, you feel transported to an earlier era while keeping a foot in the present by browsing the free copies of various newspapers over a coffee and a fresh croissant. A cup of coffee at Centrál will cost you 600 Ft to 1,000 Ft, add on a pastry ranging from 390 Ft to 900 Ft, and you have paid for the ambience but it is worth the price. If you order a torta, a piece of cake, after 10pm, you will receive a 30% discount on it.
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