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Lonely Planet's Top Choices
BÁV
Check out any branch of this pawn and secondhand shop chain if you can't make it to
the flea markets.
XD Design&Souvenir
Excellent choice for 'Made in Hungary' traditional gifts as well as
some cracking newly designed items.
Mézes Kuckó
Still the very best place in town for nut-and-honey cookies.
Herend Village Pottery
Big, bold and colourful platters make a lovely change from tradi-
tional Herend porcelain.
Billerbeck
The place to buy an all-goose-down duvet (comforter) or set of pillows.
Bomo Art
The finest paper and paper goods are sold here, including leather-bound note-
books, photo albums and address books.
Best for Hungarica
Holló Atelier
Attractive folk art all handmade on site.
Intuita
Two shops full of contemporary crafts on Váci utca.
Memories of Hungary
Museum-quality souvenirs a step from the basilica.
Best for Food & Drink
Bortársaság
The first port of call for buying wine.
Magyar Pálinka Háza
Shelves and shelves of all kinds of
pálinka
(fruit brandy).
Nagycsarnok
Huge market hall selling everything from fruit and veg to paprika and goose
liver.
Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé
Artisan chocolate bars and bonbons, beautifully packaged.
Hecserli
All manner of Hungarian goodies, and coffee and sandwiches too.
Best for Fashion & Clothing
Romani Design
Extravagant Roma fashion and accessories with a modern twist.
Valeria Fazekas
Beautiful designer millinery.
Retrock
Vintage superstore with Hungarian streetwear designs.
Vass Shoes
Classic footwear - cobbled for you or ready to wear.
Manier
Luxury home-grown ready-to-wear and designer streetwear.
