VAJ Rákóczi

Why it’s on the route

VAJ opened in late 2020 at the corner of József körút and Rákóczi tér, founded by brothers Áron and Kristóf Markó with friend Zoltán Faisztl; Kristóf trained in fine-dining kitchens in Switzerland and France. Butter is central to its long-fermented sourdough, Danishes and French and Scandinavian pastries. It works as a bakery, breakfast spot and café, with a deli counter of small-producer goods.

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