The most important meal of the day should be treated with due respect, so enjoy an early morning café visit whenever you can!
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day - but sometimes it doesn't get the respect it deserves. Take some time every now and then to dig into some early morning treats. Here's a list of the best breakfast cafés in Hamburg.
Café Paris is a bit tricky to define. Depending on the time of day and exactly what you're after, this beloved spot could be your new favourite café, restaurant or even bar. In the mornings, it tempts patrons with sandwiches, baguettes and croissants as well as a variety of international breakfast options. For late risers, breakfast is served until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. At lunchtime, Café Paris serves delicacies such as salmon, beef medallions or the Plat du Jour - French finesse included. In the evenings, French classics such as oysters, steak-frites and bouillabaisse are on the menu.
For more information, see Café Paris.
Address
Rathausstraße 4
20095 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to Rathaus
Bus lines 3, 4, 5, 19 to Rathausmarkt
Kafayas is a true insider tip for anyone looking for French cafés in Hamburg. It is extremely hidden on the corner of the Glindweg and Semperstraße streets, not too far from the famous shopping areas of Winterhude. Nevertheless, it is almost always full to the last seat. Not surprising since wonderful tarts and quiches are all baked in-house. Kafaya's owners bake around 20 different types of tarts, which can be ordered ahead. In addition to home-baked products, the Kafayas also offers sandwiches with bread from the organic bakery Bahde.
For more information, see Kafayas.
Address
Semperstraße 64
22303 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to Borgweg
Bus lines 6, 17 to Semperstraße
Café Klatsch is a cosy cellar café in the Karoviertel with alternative-casual (one might also say old-fashioned) decor befitting its location and a pleasant and charming atmosphere. The waffles are fresh and tasty and the breakfast is plentiful and served until 7.30 p.m. A good place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
For more information, see Café Klatsch.
Address
Glashüttenstraße 17
20357 Hamburg
Getting There
U2 trains to Messehallen
U3 trains to Felstraße
Bus lines 3, 17 to U Feldstraße
Guests at the par ici! café treat themselves to a bit of the French way of life. Located at the intersection of the Winterhude, Harvestehude and Eppendorf districts, the café offers a petit déjeuner (breakfast) with freshly baked baguettes, croissants, chocolatines, brioche and much more. In the afternoon they offer a selection of savoury and sweet tarts. The lovely outdoor terrace is not to be missed, especially in summer.
For more information, see par ici!
Address
Maria-Louisen-Straße 1
22301 Hamburg
Getting There
U1 trains to Klosterstern
U3 trains to Ependorfer Baum
Bus line 19 to Streekbrücke
There are many reasons to visit Winterhude's Tre Pazzi. From the coffee beverages made with local, organic milk to the rotating menu of Italian bistro dishes, to the spectacular sunsets over the Alster lake, this spot is worth a visit. But perhaps the most unique reason to stop by Tre Pazzi is the range of Italian pastries and baked goods, like sfogliatelli and cannoli, which are usually quite difficult (if not impossible) to find in Hamburg.
For more information, see Tre Pazzi.
Address
Hofweg 101
22085 Hamburg
Getting There
Bus lines 6, 17, 25 to Hans-Henny-Jahnn-Weg
The coffee house on Kaiserkai quai offers traditional Austrian coffee specialities, cake and breakfast. The look is modelled after classic Viennese coffee houses and channels this special inspiration well. Spots on the terrace offer a beautiful view of Vasco-da-Gama square and the museum port.
For more information, see Klein und Kaiserlich.
Address
Am Kaiserkai 26
20457 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to Baumwall
U4 trains to Überseequartier
Bus lines 2, 6, 111 to Am Sandtorkai
Located in the heart of Sternschanze, this unassuming café is much larger than it appears from the outside. That means there's nearly always a table free, perfect for setting up with a laptop and a coffee to get a little work done or meeting a friend for a classic German breakfast or lunch. In the evening, Café Kostbar becomes more of a bar and restaurant - a perfect place to begin an evening out in Schanze.
Address
Susannenstraße 36
20357 Hamburg
Getting There
S2, S5 trains to Sternschanze
U3 trains to Sternschanze
Bus line 3 to Neuer Pferdemarkt
Eat like royalty at the charming Gretchens Villa on Marktstrasse. From breakfast treats to focaccia, salads and other tempting dishes from the menu of the day to sweet treats from the cake buffet, there is plenty to choose from. The café is decorated in turquoise and gold, and croissants, cookies and cakes are piled high on the counter-top displays. The creamy coffee or fresh mint tea can also be enjoyed on the benches outside the shop.
For more information, see Gretchens Villa.
Address
Marktstraße 142
20357 Hamburg
Getting There
U2 trains to Messehallen
U3 trains to Feldstraße
Bus lines 3, 17 to U Feldstraße
Located in a courtyard building parallel to the Lange Reihe street in St. Georg, it takes a little searching to find Café Koppel. But rest assured - the search is worth it! In summer visitors can sip their coffee or eat their cake in the garden. Most of the products are organic and many are home-made as well, but herbivores in particular are in good hands here: with a daily rotating menu of exclusively vegetarian and vegan dishes, there is no shortage of plant-based variety. Even the VEBU (Vegetarierbund Deutschland e.V.) are fans, having made Café Koppel a regular meeting place in Hamburg.
For more information, see Café Koppel.
Address
Koppel 66
20099 Hamburg
Getting There
All S and U trains to Hauptbahnhof
Bus lines 6, 17, 18 to Gurlittstraße
Café Unter den Linden is a small oasis of peace in the middle of the bustling Schanzenviertel. The friendly café has been spoiling its guests with home-made cakes and dishes since 1982. The furnishings are fondly reminiscent of a classic Viennese coffee house. In summer you can relax on the terrace with a coffee or a beer from 9:30 a.m. until 1 a.m., and the large selection of newspapers and magazines also ensures you'll never be bored.
For more information, see Café Unter den Linden.
Address
Juliusstraße 16
22769 Hamburg
Getting There
S2, S5 trains to Sternschanze
U3 trains to Feldsraße
Bus line 3 to Bernstorffstraße
Located in the heart of Ottensen, this lovely café sells vegan cakes made with spelt flour from the Eichel organic pastry shop in Eimsbüttel. In addition to other sweet pastries, you can satisfy your hunger with hearty dishes, rolls and baguettes. A soy latte or cappuccino goes nicely as well, and it's worth noting that the fair trade coffee is particularly tasty here.
For more information, see El Rojito.
Address
Große Brunnenstraße 68
22763 Hamburg
Getting There
S1, S3 trains to Altona
Bus lines 1, 115 to Große Brunnenstraße
The name says it all: the coffee here is '100% fair trade, 100% espresso, 100% strong'. The cakes are lovingly home-baked and many are also vegan and even gluten-free. In the evening the café is transformed into a cosy, shabby-chic bar, with fair beer prices and cosy sofas.
For more information, see Kaffee Stark.
Address
Wohlwillstraße 18
20359 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to St. Pauli
Bus line 17 to Paulinenstraße
At the Konditorei Lindtner café you can experience the traditional German coffee house culture of old. The freshly brewed coffee is served in a pot with a warmer, the cakes are traditional favourites like black forest, petit fours and German baumkuchen. Breakfast at Lindtner is a treat as well. Monday to Friday mornings diners can choose from a variety of à la carte options and on weekends there is a buffet.
For more information, see Konditorei Lindtner.
Address
Eppendorfer Landstraße 88
20249 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to Kellinghusenstraße
Bus lines 20, 22, 25, 114 to Eppendorfer Landstraße
