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Public Coffee Roasters

Hamburg · June 9, 2018

Public Coffee Roasters

Public Coffee Roasters belongs to Hamburg’s leading specialty coffee roasters. They roast all their coffee, light as well as medium, on an idyllic pontoon at Entenwerder and brew it for the public at their three distinct coffee shops in town.

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moki's goodies

Hamburg · March 7, 2018

moki's goodies

Moki's Goodies is a cute and personal café on Eppendorfer Weg in Hoheluft. I love to come here for a hot drink and cake, the breakfast porridge, avocado on their homemade gluten-free bread or healthy, fresh lunches. Moki's Goodies is always wonderful and very kind.

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Bräi – Porridge Pop Up

Hamburg · January 12, 2018

Bräi – Porridge Pop Up

How could rainy, gray, but cozy Hamburg not have a porridge café? Well it didn't till the three ladies behind Bräi established their hobby to a job. Here they perfect simple scottish porridge with unique toppings!

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Playground Coffee

Hamburg · July 31, 2017

Playground Coffee

Playground Coffee, the name says it all. This coffee shops is a small show-space to chat, be entertained by ironic baristas and have a great flat white.

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Hamburg's VEG(AN) hamburgers

Hamburg · July 26, 2017

Hamburg's VEG(AN) hamburgers

Hamburgers have been exploding in Hamburg over the last years, and there's quite a lot of creativity, also in the meatless versions – seitan patties, wasabi-mayo, rice buns, tofu-peanut-banana patties . . . P.S. Meat-eaters: my meat tæster got a bullet point for each featured burger spot, so there's some advice and tipps for you here too.

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Eis & Innig

Hamburg · July 10, 2017

Eis & Innig

A minimalistic, playful ice cream shop in Eppendorf with pure and natural flavors that are made fresh right in the back of the shop . . . Try apricot, vanilla, chocolate, black-currant, pistachio . . . and and and !

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Kropkå

Hamburg · July 3, 2017

Kropkå

Hearty open faced sandwiches that the owner Katrin perfects to her childhood memories. Kropka is a one time special in Eimsbüttel, rustic-cozy, delicious and casual. Perfect for breakfast, specialty coffee and cake, laptop-working, lunch, an early dinner – or just to chat with friends.

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Nord Coast Coffee Roastery

Hamburg · May 30, 2017

Nord Coast Coffee Roastery

A third wave coffee shop with some of the best breakfasts in Hamburg. All is dainty, delicious and there are vegan and gluten free options as well. They're famous for their fluffy, soft waffles, my favorite being the lime-mascarpone one. But it's also the perfect spot for a work date, or leisurely breakfast with avocado quinoa fritters or a lox-red beet toast.

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Ti Breizh – House of Brittany

Hamburg · May 15, 2017

Ti Breizh – House of Brittany

This Breton restaurant along the canals is a perfect choice for any occasion. The array of galettes are mouth-watering, accompanied by traditional apple cider, and some homemade caramel-salt crêpes for dessert. This is one of my very favorite recommendations for dinner in Hamburg: unique, different, and always delicious.

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Alpine Cuisine in Hamburg

Hamburg · April 7, 2017

Alpine Cuisine in Hamburg

From Eimsbüttel to the harbor you can find comforting alpine kitchen that, amongst ripped-apart pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn) and tender Rindergulasches, make heart-warming Knödel and (also vegan) Spätzle.

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Milch

Hamburg · February 12, 2017

Milch

The only specialty coffee shop by the famous parts of the harbor and near some other beautiful landmarks of Hamburg. If you like thick Italian hot chocolate, you better come here with your flat white mate!

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Flat Whites in Hamburg

Hamburg · January 26, 2017

Flat Whites in Hamburg

This is the first third wave coffee guide that Hamburg has got! It'll give you twelve tricky choices of where to get your flat white – depending on how much you want to spend, what your hunger is, where you are and whom your with!

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CODOS Brewbar

Hamburg · December 26, 2016

CODOS Brewbar

They brew the best flat white in town, mingle innovative drinks for caffeine lovers and offer some of the most flavourful baked goods in hip Sternschanze.

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Balz und Balz

Hamburg · December 16, 2016

Balz und Balz

The café with third wave coffee and German hearty open faced sandwiches, or home-baked cakes. (Eppendorf/Hoheluft)

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Feierabend atmosphere at the Apostelkirche Christmas market in Hamburg

Hamburg · December 2, 2016

Xmas-Market at Apostelkirche

If you're looking for a cozy Christmas Market in Hamburg, then head to the one at Apostelkirche in Eimsbüttel. Here you won't be swamped by people, and can enjoy the best mulled wine, doughy waffles and vegan burgers around the fire place.

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Otto's Burger

Hamburg · November 11, 2016

Otto's Burger

• THE REAL AND BEST HAMBURGER HAMBURGER • Little Anecdote:  “The other day we were grilling:  My mom came inside with, not a grilled veggie kebab as

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[Ah-sigh-EE ] in Hamburg

Hamburg · June 22, 2016

[Ah-sigh-EE ] in Hamburg

Hamburg used to be scarce on açai bowls… Not anymore! I tested all nine places, all quite different from one another but also very different from what I excepted. . . Here I tried to describe them each by their consistency, taste, toppings, and price. You'll see which ones are my favorites for which reason.

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Alpenkantine

Hamburg · May 11, 2016

Alpenkantine

• Eimsbüttel • Knödel • Alpine Flair • Casual • Sometimes I write an entry after my first outing in a new café – I guess, there's no second try needed to

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RAIN Cafeatery

Hamburg · April 26, 2016

RAIN Cafeatery

You might role your eyes at "avocado and poached eggs on sourdough bread" in Berlin. But RAIN Cafeatery, is one of the sole places in Hamburg to find a hipster breakfast like this. It also taste divine and look just as splendid.

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Creative pizza at Das Mehl in Hamburg

Hamburg · April 20, 2016

Your choice of Pizza

This hanseatic town has delicious and different types of pizza to offer. Lots of classical italian, but also innovative, creative and the build-your-own kind. Below are my three favorite pizzerias to go to – they all differ quite a lot from each other. It really depends on where you are, who you're going with, and what you feel like eating to decide which one you opt for.

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Happen Pappen

Hamburg · March 4, 2016

Happen Pappen

Happen Pappen is a locals favorite and just as popular amongst the non vegan. They make scrumptious dishes: From daily varying lunch bowls, to opulent cakes or raw tarts, and in the evening my favorite vegan burgers in town.

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Christmas Market Apostelkirche

Hamburg · December 18, 2015

Christmas Market Apostelkirche

• cute • cozy • vegan • individual • neighborhoody • Germany vs. US competition 🎄 Christmas Season: I'm decisive on this one: Christmas Season in

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Hej Papa! and it's neighbors…

Hamburg · September 26, 2015

Hej Papa! and it's neighbors…

♦ breakfast ♦ poached eggs ♦ rustic & cute ♦ great neighborhood ♦ If it's fathers day, or you need to take your dad out for his birthday - this is the

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Deathpresso and Kopiba café exterior at Beim Grünen Jäger in Hamburg

Hamburg · August 21, 2015

Deathpresso

Coffee, homemade cakes, breakfast, and an unpretentious Schanze atmosphere at Deathpresso in Hamburg.

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Exterior of the Black Delight coffee shop on Eppendorfer Weg

Hamburg · August 19, 2015

Black Delight

Black Delight in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel: experienced baristas, espresso, cakes, macarons, and a tiny neighborhood café.

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Coffee counter and menu boards at Elbgold in Hamburg's Schanze

Hamburg · August 19, 2015

Elbgold

Coffee, pastries, breakfast, and a comfortable café atmosphere at Elbgold in Hamburg's Schanze.

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Interior and ice cream counter at the former Eis Schmidt in Hamburg's Schanze

Hamburg · August 18, 2015

Eis Schmidt

A look at Eis Schmidt in Hamburg, its wide selection of ice cream, vegan options, sweets, and drinks.

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Enjoy it! ice cream shop and outdoor seating on Stellinger Weg in Hamburg

Hamburg · August 18, 2015

Enjoy it!

Homemade waffles and classic and creative ice cream flavors at Enjoy it! in Hamburg.

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Ice cream flavors displayed at the Eisliebe counter in Hamburg

Hamburg · August 18, 2015

Eisliebe

Eisliebe in Hamburg serves smooth, freshly made ice cream and its chocolate-dipped Schokokuss cone.

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