The school year has started and you want to have a coffee between your courses? We show you our top 5 favorite cafes in Debrecen!

1. Pepe Panini
Pepe Panini awaits its visitors right next to the main building of the University of Debrecen. Excellent coffees, delicious cuisine, a harmonious atmosphere and local ingredients have made this cafe attractive to the people of Debrecen for more than 10 years. And if you get hungry, they also have plenty of brunch options for you!
 
2. Volt Egyszer
Debrecen's first takeaway cafe, Volt Egyszer, is located in the heart of Debrecen, near the Reformed Great Church. Even before university classes, you can quickly run in for a takeaway coffee, but if you have some time, you can enjoy an excellent view of the autumn city from behind the huge glass windows. In addition to coffee, they also offer delicious sandwiches, cakes and friendly service.
 
3. Black Sheep Debrecen
From autumn 2024, the Black Sheep café in Debrecen awaits its guests in a renewed and larger location, at Csapó street 6. You can find everything from buffet breakfasts to oven-baked Neapolitan pizzas, and they can also serve pastries and high-quality coffees roasted in-house, which you can even order for takeaway. If you are planning a weekend brunch with friends, arrive on time, because Black Sheep is not only a favorite spot for the residents of Debrecen, but also among tourists, but for sure, it's worth the hype!
 
4. Aranytölgy Kávézó
The Aranytölgy Kávézó is relatively new among Debrecen's specialty cafes, but it became popular among the locals as soon as it opened. Located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city center, the patinated Bishop's Palace, the café can be the perfect place for a morning coffee or an afternoon meeting. All day brunch, delicious desserts, craft burgers, high-quality coffees: they all await you at the Aranytölgy Café!
 
5. Karakter 1517 Bookstore and Cafe
The Karakter cafe is located in the city center, behind the Reformed Great Church, we recommend it if you want to get away from the noise of the big city. In a calm and pleasant environment, guests are welcomed with delicious coffee and cakes in the special glass-roofed building. Those who come here can read, drink coffee and talk in one space while surrounded by the Great Church, the surrounding trees and the blue sky. The store offers products from church and independent Christian publishers, as well as small souvenirs and board games. Be sure to visit Karakter if you want a bit of silence in your everyday life, and it can also serve as an excellent place for studying!