Along the banks of the Elbe river, around the Alster lakes and in the narrow streets of Portugiesenviertel and Ottensen, ¼«ËÙʱʱ²Ê full of cosy little where you can relax during a well-deserved lunch break or after a long day of exploring the city. It's impossible to list them all, so here are some highlights.Â
and on the Elbe beach are always bustling, especially in summer. Or enjoy your coffee while snuggling up in a blanket by the Alster lake at or . Visit , a local LGBTQ favourite in the nearby Lange Reihe, for an extensive range of homemade cakes and coffee specialities.
in Sternschanze serves up a great American breakfast with many vegetarian and vegan options. Around the corner from there, is just the place to go for freshly roasted coffee in all its forms. For a chic, French ambiance, go for crepes at Bistro in Sternschanze or a classic steak tartare at  (see photo) located right in the city centre. Part of Hotel Baseler Hof, specialises in coffee as well as wine. And of course we haven't even covered Altona yet, with its many family-friendly hangouts. Check out  as well as several Scandinavian-style ³¦²¹´Úé²õ like or .