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Cosy Cafés

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.

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

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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 - 23:00
  • Tue08:00 - 23:00
  • Wed08:00 - 23:00
  • Thu08:00 - 01:00
  • Fri08:00 - 02:00
  • Sat09:00 - 02:00
  • Sun09:00 - 23:00
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Café May

Hein-Hoyer-Straße 14
20359 Hamburg

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2.Café Gnosa

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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. Georg
Opening 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
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Café Gnosa

Lange Reihe 93
20099 Hamburg

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3.Pâtisserie Madeleine

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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

Opening 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
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Patisserie Madeleine

Susannenstraße 6
20357 Hamburg

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4.Petit Café

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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

Opening 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
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Petit Café Eppendorf

Hegestraße 29
20249 Hamburg

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5.Herr Max

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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

Opening 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
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Herr Max

Schulterblatt 12
20357 Hamburg

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6.Literaturhauscafé

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The Literaturhauscafé with its dark wood panelling, ornate chandeliers and imposing window front with a view of the Alster invites you to sit down comfortably and enjoy a delicious coffee. A great ambience!

Literaturhauscafé

Address

Schwanenwik 38
22087 Hamburg

Opening hours Open
  • Wed09:30 - 18:00
  • Thu09:30 - 18:00
  • Fri09:30 - 18:00
  • Sat09:30 - 18:00
  • Sun09:30 - 18:00
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Literaturhauscafé

Schwanenwik 38
22087 Hamburg

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7.Entenwerder 1

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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 East
Opening 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
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Entenwerder 1

Entenwerder 1
20539 Hamburg

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8.Lühmann's Teestube

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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

Opening hours Open
  • Wed10:00 - 19:00
  • Thu10:00 - 19:00
  • Fri10:00 - 19:00
  • Sat10:00 - 19:00
  • Sun10:00 - 19:00
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Lühmanns Teestube

Blankeneser Landstrasse 29
22587 Hamburg

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9.Café Johanna

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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

Opening 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
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Café Johanna

Venusberg 26
20459 Hamburg

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10.Hanging Out Café

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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

Opening 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
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Hanging Out Café

Bornstraße 18
20146 Hamburg

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