For the past 19 years I have been playing a game with the Gofri Guy. I ask for a plain waffel (gofri) and he tries to persude me to put some vanilla or chocolate pudding all over it. He knows me, I know him, and we both know that neither one of us will change, but since it is usually the extent of our entire interaction, we might as well make the best of it. For most of my 19 years in Hungary, the Gofri Guy in front of the Jegbufe at Ferenciek Tere has chosen his own hours, or so it seemed. When, on a rare occurance he and I were both at Ferenciek Tere, I snagged a couple hot waffels and phoned friends that he was at his window NOW. However, for the last couple years he seems to be keeping regular hours. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only place in Budapest, perhaps Hungary, where you can get these delights. On a snowy winter day, go grab yourself a hot waffel, ask for a plain (sima) one and get a quizzical eyebrow raise, and bring your own maple syrup!

Ever wonder why some places have toilets and others don't? The Jegbufe is a classic example. According to Hungarian health rules (ANTSZ), if your place has more than 9 chairs, you must have one toilet for customers and one for staff. More than 9 chairs and you have to have both male and female toilets for customers. Jegbufe is a standing-only joint, so no need to build an "expensive" toilet.