As I was going to Károlyi Kert, I decided for some reason to turn on a corner that I never used to… and there I saw this small coffee shop camped between two high buildings, and the sun was shining on its chairs.
On this day I have decided to try the coffee in Dynamo, and was surprised by how nice it was as well as their cakes which stole my heart forever. Now I make sure to visit this place, at least once per month and always eat the same Gallet cake and drink some coffee or tea from their selections. The one I would highly recommend is the Himalayan tea.
Although coffee is not the only thing this place can offer, as you will see some bicycles inside that will probably seem out of place, but you will find out quickly that you can rent bicycles here for a few hours or the whole day in order to bust in the city on wheels as Budapest city center is quite bicycle friendly.
So if you're a coffee enthusiast looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy your favorite brew or an adventurer looking to explore the city on two wheels, this coffee shop has something for everyone.
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