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Kapitel Drei – Maybe Hamburgs coziest book cafe

Find everything from classics and fantasy to poetry and fiction, as well as a selection of literature in the field of intersectional feminism and LGBTQIA+.

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The LOCAL – St. Pauli's best cocktails

The LOCAL feels like a really well made neighborhood bar with a welcoming host, a tasteful interior and great but discreet music.

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Mc Queen – Hamburgs backyard café

A backyard café around the corner where I love to hang out with friends over a nice coffee and some fresh cake or sandwiches and talk about life and love.

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Kaffee Aramo – Specials: Coffee and Korean food

Come over for Bibimbap, Kimbap and other very yummy food. As a tea lover, I am especially keen on their Korean sweet potato latte. It tastes like a cake!

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Happenpappen – Vegan heaven | Restaurant Hamburg

"Happenpappen" is small vegan cafe in Hamburg. The portions are really big and tasty! I love sitting at a window and looking at the people outside...

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BERS – Oh, the produce!

"BERS" is a top-notch restaurant in Hamburg, mostly for the just amazing love the chefs have for the organic produce. You have to try their wines...

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0519 Store – Sneakers & fine clothes

"0519 Store" Hamburg is one of those stylish clothes shops that make a case against shopping for fashion online. It's hard not finding anything here...

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WEIDE Hamburg – Beauty groWs

"WEIDE" Hamburg has stylish plants, flowers... no; it has everything. I can spend hours browsing there and will always find something curious or unique...

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Willi Villa – Coffee and canoes

"Willi Villa" in Inselpark Wilhelmsburg in Hamburg is a cafe in the park by the water. Get some tea, a cake or ice cream or rent a canoe -- my favorite!

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Central Park – Chill out ping pong

"Central Park" in Hamburg is the cafe I go for when all I need is some sand under my feet, a ping pong table and a glass of beer. And friends, of course...

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Schwanenwik – Popular park by the outer Alster

"Schwanenwik" Hamburg is a popular area to hang out right by the Alster's waters. I enjoy the people playing sports & having a picnic there, or those who..

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Berta Emil Richard Schneider – No Schnickschnack

"Berta Emil Richard Schneider" in Hamburg is a new restaurant that boasts traditional recipes with new twists. Any time of day, it's got your back.

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