
Time to relax
What could be better than simply taking a break with a hot cup of coffee? We'll tell you which Hamburg cafés will make you feel right at home while you sink into huge armchairs, enjoy the ambience and try one or two delicacies.
1.Café May









When it comes to cosiness, Café May is hard to beat. The cozy sofas of the café invite you to linger. With a hot cup of coffee in your hand and a delicious piece of cake on the fork, the café break is perfect. In the evening the cosy café is transformed into a bar with a generous drinks menu.
Café May
Address
Hein-Hoyer-Straße 14
20359 Hamburg
Opening hours Open
- Mon08:00 - 22:00
- Tue08:00 - 22:00
- Wed08:00 - 22:00
- Thu08:00 - 01:00
- Fri08:00 - 02:00
- Sat09:00 - 02:00
- Sun09:00 - 22:00
2.Café Gnosa






In St. Georg tradition and progress go hand in hand. The Café Gnosa follows this motto. The traditional café house in the Lange Reihe has been attracting its colourful clientele with tempting pastries for over 100 years. The Café Gnosa is a popular meeting place for Hamburg's gay and lesbian scene and is well attended at any time of day. It is worth making a reservation.
Cafe Gnosa
Address
Lange Reihe 93
20099 Hamburg
City area
St. GeorgOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 23:00
- Tue10:00 - 23:00
- Wed10:00 - 23:00
- Thu10:00 - 23:00
- Fri10:00 - 23:00
- Sat10:00 - 23:00
- Sun10:00 - 23:00
3.Pâtisserie Madeleine



The Pâtisserie Madeleine feels like a little trip to Paris. The café welcomes you with a modern yet cosy atmosphere and the irresistible smell of croissants, fresh coffee and, of course, the eponymous madeleines.
Patisserie Madeleine
Address
Susannenstraße 6
20357 Hamburg
City area
Sternschanze & KaroviertelOpening hours Open
- Mon09:00 - 23:00
- Tue09:00 - 23:00
- Wed09:00 - 23:00
- Thu09:00 - 23:00
- Fri09:00 - 02:00
- Sat09:00 - 02:00
- Sun09:00 - 23:00
4.Petit Café


The Petit Café in Eppendorf has made a name for itself with its legendary sheet cake. The flat pastry of the café is known far beyond the city limits. In a nostalgic ambience the guests of the café enjoy the sheet cake with delicious coffee specialities. What more could you want?
Petit Café Eppendorf
Address
Hegestraße 29
20249 Hamburg
City area
Eimsbüttel & EppendorfOpening hours Open
- Tue10:00 - 18:00
- Wed10:00 - 18:00
- Thu10:00 - 18:00
- Fri10:00 - 18:00
- Sat10:00 - 18:00
- Sun10:00 - 18:00
5.Herr Max









The cakes and tarts at Herr Max's are not only among the most delicious in the Schanzenviertel, but also among the most beautiful. The confectionery of the house outdoes itself day after day with its masterpieces. You can enjoy the tempting calorie bombs at Herr Max in a cosy atmosphere with a hot cup of coffee.
Herr Max
Address
Schulterblatt 12
20357 Hamburg
City area
Sternschanze & KaroviertelOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 18:00
- Tue10:00 - 18:00
- Wed10:00 - 18:00
- Thu10:00 - 18:00
- Fri10:00 - 19:00
- Sat10:00 - 19:00
- Sun10:00 - 18:00
6.Kaffeeliebe

When the sun hides behind grey clouds, the cosy sofas in the coffee lover's room invite you to cuddle up and relax. Hardly anyone can resist the scent of hot waffles, fresh cake and strong coffee. Finally, art lovers can venture a tour of the adjacent Galerie23. The perfect program for grey rainy days!
Kaffeeliebe
Address
Am Veringhof 23a
21107 Hamburg
City area
Wilhelmsburg & VeddelOpening hours Open
- Mon09:00 - 18:00
- Wed09:00 - 18:00
- Thu09:00 - 18:00
- Fri09:00 - 18:00
- Sat10:00 - 18:00
- Sun10:00 - 18:00
7.Entenwerder 1













Convivial bar in the early evening hours, cosy oasis with coffee and water view during the day: Entenwerder 1 has developed from a Hamburg insider tip to a popular excursion tip on the Elbe. The team of Entenwerder 1 celebrates the art of coffee directly at the Waterkant. The hot drinks, prepared with love, quench thirst and caffeine. The feel-good programme is available at Entenwerder 1 directly on the waterfront not far from the Elbe bridges.
Entenwerder 1
Address
Entenwerder 1
20539 Hamburg
City area
Hamburg EastOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 18:00
- Tue10:00 - 18:00
- Wed10:00 - 18:00
- Thu10:00 - 18:00
- Fri10:00 - 18:00
- Sat10:00 - 18:00
- Sun10:00 - 18:00
8.Lühmann's Teestube

Attention to detail is written in capital letters in Lühmann's tearoom. This is proven not only by the tempting selection of cakes, but also by the homely furnishings. In the midst of old paintings, vintage sofas and retro floor lamps, one feels transported to an English country estate. Cream tea and scones make the British afternoon tea perfect. On to Blankenese!
Lühmanns Teestube
Address
Blankeneser Landstrasse 29
22587 Hamburg
City area
Blankenese & Elbe outskirtsOpening hours Open
- Wed10:00 - 19:00
- Thu10:00 - 19:00
- Fri10:00 - 19:00
- Sat10:00 - 19:00
- Sun10:00 - 19:00
9.Café Johanna










If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind off the beaten tourist track and yet close to the port, Café Johanna is the place to go. The jewel at the Venusberg invites to a coffee break. Besides spectacular cakes and popular cake classics, there is also a small but fine selection of hearty dishes. So: pack your best friend and off you go to Café Johanna.
Café Johanna
Address
Venusberg 26
20459 Hamburg
City area
Alt- & NeustadtOpening hours Open
- Tue09:00 - 15:00
- Wed09:00 - 15:00
- Thu09:00 - 15:00
- Fri09:00 - 15:00
- Sat10:00 - 17:00
- Sun10:00 - 17:00
10.Hanging Out Café





Here the motto is: Just hang out! The Hanging Out Café in Grindelviertel satisfies the longing for tropical holiday paradises. The exotic delicacies and freshly prepared coffee specialities make everyday stress disappear. If you're lucky, you'll get hold of one of the cosy hanging chairs and can let your feet dangle as well as your soul. Simply cosy!
Hanging Out Café
Address
Bornstraße 18
20146 Hamburg
City area
All around the AlsterOpening hours Open
- Tue09:00 - 17:00
- Wed09:00 - 17:00
- Thu09:00 - 17:00
- Fri09:00 - 17:00
- Sat10:00 - 17:00
- Sun10:00 - 17:00