Take a trip to Italy without leaving Hamburg! Some of the city’s best cafés channel la dolce vita with fresh Italian dishes, pastries and coffee like you wouldn’t believe. These spots are perfect for taking some time to sit, relax and smell the espresso roasting.
Benvenuto Caffè d'Italia (Grindel)
Benvenuto in the Grindel quarter of Eimsbüttel delivers a real hands-on approach to the world of Italian coffee. Beside hot and delicious espresso in a warm and cosy atmosphere, patrons can shop a variety of coffee roasts, as well as their home barista equipment. What's more, Benvenuto is specialised in repairing all sorts of coffee machinery – even vintage – and offers workshops and seminars in brewing and tasting espresso. Located conveniently near the university, it’s a particularly popular spot for students to grab a tasty caffeine fix before class.
For more information, see Benvenuto Espresso
Address
Heinrich-Barth-Straße 13–15
20146 Hamburg
Getting There
Bus lines 4, 5, 15 to Bezirksamt Eimsbüttel
Due Baristi (Eimsbüttel)
Anyone interested in the fine art of Italian coffee shouldn't miss the excellent espresso variations at Due Baristi in the heart of Eimsbüttel. Standing out amid the hustle and bustle of the modern city, coffee at Due Baristi is a true craft created with love and dedication. The original Italian Izzo espresso is dark and strong and the frothed milk for cappuccinos and other caffeinated classics is unrivalled throughout the city. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and round off your stay with good pastries and focaccias or a small afternoon meal.
Address
Langenfelder Damm 2–4
20257 Hamburg
Getting There
Bus line 4 to Sartoriusstraße
Café & Bar Parthenope (City Centre)
This little Altstadt gem is located just a bean's throw from the City Hall and Mönckebergstraße shopping street, and yet it still it couldn't be any cosier. Founded by two young Neapolitan baristi, this authentic Italian espresso bar serves a strong, very dark roast of coffee to perfectly contrast and balance the sweetness of their milky drinks. Come for focaccia and coffee, try their irresistible homemade cakes with pistachio cream, and stay for a lovely chat over an apèro with the friendly bar staff.
Address
Kleine Johannisstraße 17
20457 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to Rathaus
Bus lines 3, 4, 5, 19 to Rathausmarkt
Tre Pazzi (Uhlenhorst)
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
Die Rösterei Coffeum (Altstadt)
This roasters’ shop in the city centre’s historical Altstadt offers not only freshly roasted coffee blends and single-variety coffee and espresso beans but also real rarities, such as wild coffee or Kopi Luwak – the world-famous civet coffee. Located conveniently in Steinstraße, it’s also a great opportunity to grab a tasty high-quality gift along the way to or from the main station.
For more information, see Die Rösterei Coffeum.
Address
Steinstraße 19b
20095 Hamburg
Getting There
U3 trains to Mönckebergstraße
Bus lines 6, 16, 17 to Jakobikirchhof
Caffè Centrale (Ottensen)
This small café in the heart of Ottensen is a dream for any lover of italian food. The homemade pasta and small plates are made fresh daily and the rotating menu (featuring many seasonal items) will keep you coming back again and again. Those looking for something lighter will find a full coffee and espresso menu as well as a nice selection of baked goods.
For more information, see Café Centrale.
Address
Nöltingstraße 4
22765 Hamburg
Getting There
Bus line 16 to Zeisehallen
S1, S3 trains to Altona (Café Centrale is an 8–10-minute walk through Ottensen's lively centre.)
