Let's move on to a real classic in Hamburg's café world: the AlsterCliff. The bistro on the Outer Alster enjoys great popularity among true Hamburgers as well as loyal Hanseatic city visitors. The large sunshades promise a holiday feeling and the numerous water sports enthusiasts on the Alster promise entertainment. And breakfast? Let the varied breakfast variations convince you.

Welcome to coffee heaven! You can get a delicious coffee at the Speicherstadt coffee roastery at any time of day. But let's be honest, it's in the morning that the invigorating coffeine kick has its greatest effect. Sleepy minds and tired eyes don't stand a chance at the Speicherstadt Coffee Roasting House. The weapons of the trained baristas are too strong. And they serve a delicious breakfast to go with it. And all this in the middle of the charming Speicherstadt.

Breakfast on the beach? Strand Pauli makes dreams come true and follows a simple recipe: mix a bit of sand, lots of deckchairs and enough parasols, position the whole thing right on the banks of the Elbe and you have a beach feeling à la Hamburg. For breakfast there's the classic roll with coffee or - a little more unconventional - nachos with guacamole and a cold beer. After all, there are no rules on holiday.

Would you like to watch the hustle and bustle of the awakening container port from a safe distance over a cosy breakfast? Then Café Elbterrassen is best the place for you! The breakfast location lies directly on the Elbe and is only a few steps away from the Övelgönn museum harbour. At good weather times, the beach chairs and sun loungers invite you to sit back and relax. If the weather is bad, you can enjoy a hot drink inside the café.

At Kaffeeliebe Wilhelmsburg, the philosophy is: just switch off and enjoy some time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! The best time to do this is at breakfast time. At Kaffeeliebe, right on the Veringskanal, breakfast fans and coffee junkies get their money's worth. Those who want to broaden their cultural horizons after the morning refreshment will find the right dose of art in the adjacent Galerie23.

Café Schmidt on Grosse Elbstrasse is perfect for foodies. Hailed as one of the best cafes in the city, it combines tradition with modernity. With homemade pastries and its own brand of coffee, Waterkant, it spoils its guests with a variety of delicious treats. From traditional "Franzbrötchen" to tartelettes and a variety of breads, the glass bakery will make any gourmet's heart beat faster.

Hamburg lives and loves contrasts. The breakfast hotspots range from beer breakfasts to literary morning teas. At the Literaturhaus you can have breakfast with great writers like Astrid Lindgren, Mark Twain or F. Scott Fitzgerald. At least on the menu. The individual breakfast dishes are dedicated to authors and bear their names. If that's not a promising start to the day ...

Did you know that Hamburg has more bridges than Amsterdam? The reason: numerous canals run through Hamburg. The Mühlenkamp Canal is one of many. The Cafe Canale on the canal bank in Winterhude is unmistakable. The café offers a varied breakfast menu. You should also try the café's sheet cake. It's also available to-go on the water for rowers and canoeists.

The coco riviera on the Außenalster lives up to its name: here French flair meets Italian charm directly on the Außenalter in Hamburg. The outdoor lounge invites you to sit back and relax. The view of the shallow waves and cruising sailors leads visitors into a world of peace and harmony in an almost meditative way. Smooth DJ beats, delicious food and cool drinks do the rest for the perfect break on the Außenalster.

The Goldherz on the Mundsburger Canal tempts with unusual breakfast creations. The bagel and bowl variations are among the classics of the house. The scrambled eggs with dates are exceptionally delicious. The Goldherz promises an exciting start to the day in a cosy atmosphere.