The Czech-Slovak name for this type of pastry. This is how tourists often search for it.
A warm dessert in the centre of Lviv
Trdelnik in Lviv? Try kürtőskalács at ÉDES
If you're looking for trdelnik, kürtős or a chimney cake in Lviv, drop by ÉDES. We prepare fresh dough, bake it on a wooden roll until it forms a caramelised crust, and add fillings — creams, Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero and Oreo, a Dubai-style flavour, and ice cream with fruit.
It's a warm dessert that's easy to take with you on a walk through the old town — or to enjoy slowly at a table with coffee, tea, lemonade or matcha.
Fresh dough
Baked on site
Seating available
Takeaway
Kürtőskalács — warm, crisp outside and soft insideFor a walk through Lviv and beyond
The names, simply
Trdelnik, trdlo, kürtős and kürtőskalács — what's the difference?
People use all of these words when searching for a warm spiral pastry. The names differ, but the idea is familiar: dough is wound onto a wooden roll, baked, and coated with a fragrant crust.
The Slovak word for the wooden roll (spindle) the dough is wound onto. The name "trdelník" comes from it.
The short, familiar name for the Hungarian kürtőskalács.
This is exactly what ÉDES bakes — from fresh dough with a range of fillings.
A bit of history
Where the name "kürtőskalács" comes from
Kürtőskalács is a Hungarian-Székely dessert from 17th–18th century Transylvania. Its Hungarian name is the first one recorded in writing: the word is documented in 1679, and the oldest surviving recipe dates to 1784. That's why ÉDES uses the historically first, authentic name.
The first written mention of the word "kürtős" — in an archival document from Transylvania.
The oldest surviving recipe, "kürtős kaláts", in a Transylvanian manuscript.
Literally: kürtős — of the chimney (from kürtő, a chimney/flue), kalács — a sweet cake.
A hollow cone that steams from within after baking, like a hot chimney.
Later names — the Slovak and Czech trdelník (from trdlo, a wooden spindle, i.e. named after the tool rather than the finished shape) and Romanian descriptive translations — denote regional adaptations of the same dessert. Baking dough on a spit is an old pan-European technique, but the specific yeast-dough spiral with a caramel crust — and the name kürtőskalács — were documented first.
What we make
What is kürtőskalács at ÉDES?
Kürtőskalács starts with fresh dough. It's wound onto a wooden roll and baked, and the sugar coating on the surface turns into a thin caramelised crust — it's on every single kürtős.
The classic kürtős has sugar and cinnamon. After that come the fillings: various creams, Nutella, Kinder, Ferrero, Oreo and a trendy Dubai-style flavour. Some options combine several fillings, and there are kürtős with ice cream or cream and fresh fruit — even savoury versions. The result is a dessert with contrasting textures: crisp outside, soft and warm inside.
Fresh doughPrepared for daily baking.
On a wooden rollEven baking and the signature shape.
Caramel crustFragrant and pleasantly crisp.
Dine in or takeawaySeating in the café — or easy to go.
Right in the centre
Where to try trdelnik or kürtős in Lviv?
At ÉDES you can try kürtőskalács in the centre of Lviv — right on the routes locals and visitors walk most. Both cafés have seating: sit down with coffee, tea or matcha — or take your kürtős to go.
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ÉDES is Ukraine's largest kürtős network. 17 locations across the country — from Uzhhorod to Kharkiv. In Lviv, two addresses await you right in the centre.
ÉDES at Rynok Square
29/26 Rynok Square (Andreolli Passage)Lviv
Hoursdaily 10:00–21:00
Phone+380 97 781 6429
ÉDES on Brativ Rohatyntsiv
11 Brativ Rohatyntsiv St.Lviv
Hoursdaily 11:00–22:00
Phone+380 97 781 6429
ÉDES favourites
Popular kürtős flavours
The classic kürtős has sugar and cinnamon, and the fillings turn it into a full dessert. Prices range from 49 to 250 UAH. The menu is updated regularly, so check current flavours in the café or the app.
Classic
Sugar and cinnamon. The caramel coating is on every kürtős.
Kinder
A gentle creamy-chocolate combination.
Ferrero
A nutty chocolate flavour.
Oreo
The beloved cookie classic.
Dubai-style
The trendy Dubai chocolate flavour.
With ice cream
Warm and cold together — add fresh fruit or cream.
Strawberry in Belgian chocolate
A seasonal hit with many guests.
Savoury kürtős
The non-sweet version: 5 options to choose from.
And every month there are new limited-edition kürtős, while seasonal drinks quickly become guest favourites — so there's always something to try for the first time.
The ÉDES app
Pre-order and collect bonuses in the app
The ÉDES app — so you skip the queue and always have the menu at hand.
Order ahead and pick up your kürtős without waiting.
All flavours, fillings and drinks — always at hand.
Earn points on purchases and spend them on your favourite kürtős.
Be the first to hear about new items, seasonal flavours and promos.
Why ÉDES
Why try kürtős at ÉDES
Fresh dough
The base of the flavour and soft inner texture.
Baked on site
The kürtős is served warm, right after baking.
Choice of fillings
From classic to chocolate, ice cream and seasonal flavours.
Handy locations
Two addresses in the central part of Lviv.
Dine in or takeaway
Sit at a table or take your kürtős for a walk.
A festive mood
The brand's warm atmosphere, whatever the season.
Drinks to match
Coffee, tea, lemonades or matcha complement the kürtős.
Caramelised crust
It gives that signature aroma and crunch.
About ÉDES
The kürtőskalács that started a network
ÉDES was founded in Lviv in 2022 — the first café opened in Andreolli Passage on Rynok Square. We focused on the quality of the kürtőskalács and the guest experience, and within a few years ÉDES grew into a nationwide network and became the leader of the kürtős market. Today it's 17 locations — from Uzhhorod to Kharkiv — plus its own app with pre-ordering and bonuses.
Follow us: Instagram @edes.lviv — 48k followers, TikTok @edesukraine — 102k. Fresh flavours, new items and limited-edition kürtős every month.
Awards & recognition
Awards
Independent recognitions from Franchise Capital — an international franchising consultancy. Confirmation is on the official ÉDES page in the Franchise Capital catalogue.
2023 · TOP-10 Franchises finalist"TOP-10 Franchises of Ukraine" rating. Franchise Capital.
2024 · TOP-10 Franchises winner"TOP-10 Franchises of Ukraine" rating. Franchise Capital.
2024 · Franchise Quality CertificateFranchise Capital.
2024 · Franchising Association memberFranchising Association of Ukraine.
2025 · Franchise Quality CertificateFranchise Capital.
2025 · Franchising Association memberFranchising Association of Ukraine.
ÉDES in the media
Featured coverage
Coverage of the ÉDES network, franchise and kürtőskalács on trusted platforms.
"How the ÉDES network became the leader of the kürtős market." Read →
"ÉDES is an addiction to pastry": interview with the co-founders. Read →
The ÉDES franchise profile in the catalogue. View →
ÉDES in the Lviv venues catalogue. View →
ÉDES in Lviv — guest reviews and photos. View →
Quick answers
FAQ about trdelnik and kürtős in Lviv
The things people most want to know before their first kürtőskalács.
Where can I try trdelnik in Lviv?
If you're looking for trdelnik in Lviv, at ÉDES in the city centre you can try kürtőskalács — a warm pastry baked on a wooden roll.
What is a kürtős / chimney cake?
Kürtős, or kürtőskalács, is a spiral pastry baked on a wooden roll until it forms a caramelised sugar crust. In English it's known as a chimney cake.
How is trdelnik different from kürtőskalács?
They are related pastries of the same type with different cultural names and traditions. ÉDES bakes kürtőskalács.
What is trdlo?
Trdlo is the Slovak word for the wooden roll (spindle) the dough is wound onto. The name "trdelník" comes from it. ÉDES bakes the related dessert — kürtőskalács.
Does ÉDES have chocolate fillings?
Yes. There are Kinder, Ferrero and Oreo, as well as various creams, Nutella and a Dubai-style flavour. Check the current menu for availability.
Is there a kürtős with ice cream?
Yes, kürtőskalács can be served with ice cream, and you can add fresh fruit or cream. Availability depends on the current and seasonal menu.
Where is ÉDES in Lviv?
In the centre of Lviv: 29/26 Rynok Square (Andreolli Passage), and 11 Brativ Rohatyntsiv St.
Can I eat in, or is it takeaway only?
Both. ÉDES has seating — you can enjoy kürtőskalács at a table with coffee, tea or matcha, or take it away for a walk.
What should I try first?
For a first taste, go for the classic kürtős with sugar and cinnamon. For something richer, try a filling with chocolate, pistachio or ice cream.
See you in Lviv
Were you looking for trdelnik, kürtős or a chimney cake?
Drop by ÉDES and try kürtőskalács warm — with the classic crust or your favourite filling.