37 cheap eats places in Hamburg, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Hamburg: the places editors actually return to. All Hamburg food.
Bruecke 10 ★ 4.6
st-pauli · Bei den St Pauli-Landungsbruecken 10, 20359 Hamburg
Bruecke 10 on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg has run the canonical Fischbroetchen counter on the harbour boardwalk for decades, with views of the Elbe.
Tip: The river-side counter gets sun in the afternoon; sit on the bench outside.
Bruecke 10 ★ 4.6
st-pauli · Bei den St Pauli-Landungsbruecken 10, 20359 Hamburg
Bruecke 10 on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells Fischbroetchen at €4 to 7 from a harbour-side kiosk counter, the city's defining cheap-eats lunch.
Tip: Daily 09:00-22:00 in summer. Sit on the bench facing the harbour.
Nur Hier Osterstrasse ★ 4.5
eimsbuettel · Osterstrasse 133, 20255 Hamburg
Nur Hier's Osterstrasse branch in Hamburg-Eimsbuettel has baked breads and Franzbroetchen in a wood-fired oven for over 80 years across this hub.
Tip: Sells out of Franzbroetchen by mid-afternoon Saturday; weekday afternoons are quieter.
Elbgold ★ 4.5
sternschanze · Lagerstrasse 34c, 20357 Hamburg
Elbgold's flagship cafe in the old slaughterhouse on Lagerstrasse in Hamburg's Schanzenviertel has roasted and poured specialty coffee since 2004.
Tip: Open 07:30 weekdays, busiest 09:00-11:00. The mezzanine seats more often have free tables.
Speicherstadt Kaffeeroesterei ★ 4.5
speicherstadt · Kehrwieder 5, 20457 Hamburg
Speicherstadt Kaffeeroesterei on Kehrwieder in Hamburg's UNESCO Speicherstadt has roasted on traditional drum roasters since 1996, with the cafe pouring.
Tip: Open 10:00 daily. The roaster runs in the back; ask for the tasting tour on weekends.
MOMO Ramen ★ 4.5
sternschanze · Margaretenstrasse 58, 20357 Hamburg
MOMO Ramen on Margaretenstrasse near Hamburg's Sternschanze runs a full ramen menu at €12 to 16, the only ramen room in Germany listed in the Michelin Guide.
Tip: Walk-in only; queues build between 19:00 and 21:00. Vegan ramen on the menu.
Nur Hier Rentzelstrasse ★ 4.4
rotherbaum · Rentzelstrasse 2b, 20146 Hamburg
Nur Hier's Rentzelstrasse branch in Hamburg-Rotherbaum serves the same wood-oven breads and Franzbroetchen to the University quarter from a small corner.
Tip: Closed Sundays; the morning rush peaks around 08:30. Bench seating outside in good weather.
Effenberger Vollkornbaeckerei ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Neuer Kamp 31, 20359 Hamburg
Effenberger Vollkornbaeckerei at the Rindermarkthalle on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg has baked organic wholegrain bread with freshly-milled grain, sourdough.
Tip: Closed Sundays. The wholegrain Roggenvollkornbrot sells fast on Saturday mornings.
Public Coffee Roasters ★ 4.4
neustadt · Wexstrasse 28, 20355 Hamburg
Public Coffee Roasters on Wexstrasse in Hamburg's Neustadt is the third-wave roaster's original cafe, pouring filter and espresso behind a sage-green.
Tip: Counter seats fill on weekday mornings; tables in the back are easier from 11:00.
Stockholm Espresso Club ★ 4.4
winterhude · Peter-Marquard-Strasse 8, 22303 Hamburg
Stockholm Espresso Club on Peter-Marquard-Strasse in Hamburg's Winterhude pours Swedish-roaster Koppi beans across two small rooms in a quiet Winterhude.
Tip: Closed Mondays. The sidewalk seats are the local sit-and-read spot in good weather.
Nord Coast Coffee Roastery Eppendorf ★ 4.4
eppendorf · Eppendorfer Baum 20, 20249 Hamburg
Nord Coast Coffee Roastery's Eppendorf branch on Eppendorfer Baum pours the Hamburg micro-roaster's beans alongside cinnamon buns, waffles and avocado bread.
Tip: Open daily from 09:00. Cinnamon buns sell out by early afternoon; quieter mid-week mornings.
Strandperle ★ 4.4
oevelgoenne · Oevelgoenne 60, 22605 Hamburg
Strandperle on the Elbe sand beach at Oevelgoenne in Hamburg has poured pilsner, coffee and Fischbroetchen on the sand since 1979, with deck chairs in summer.
Tip: Open daily Apr to Oct; reduced hours in winter. Bus 112 to Neumuehlen drops you a 10-minute walk from the beach.
Fishbar Originale Hamburger Fischbroetchen ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Bei den St Pauli-Landungsbruecken 7, 20359 Hamburg
Fishbar Originale on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells the harbour-front classics in Fischbroetchen form, Backfisch, Krabben and Matjes from a kiosk.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; queue moves quickly on weekday afternoons.
Underdocks ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Neuer Kamp 13, 20359 Hamburg
Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs the city's creative Fischbroetchen counter opposite the Rindermarkthalle, with roasted spelt rolls.
Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busy 12:30-14:00. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
Kimo Falafel ★ 4.4
sternschanze · Schanzenstrasse 111, 20357 Hamburg
Kimo Falafel on Schanzenstrasse in Hamburg's Sternschanze runs crisp deep-fried falafel sandwiches and platters at €3 to 8, with hummus, baba ghanoush.
Tip: Open until 00:30 weekdays and 05:30 weekends. Cash and card both accepted; vegan options across the menu.
Underdocks ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Neuer Kamp 13, 20359 Hamburg
Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls at €6 to 10, with house Lachs Roeschen and Krabben mixes.
Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busiest 12:30-14:00. Vegetarian options available.
Zeit fuer Brot ★ 4.3
altstadt · Schauenburgerstrasse 49, 20095 Hamburg
Zeit fuer Brot's Hamburg branch on Schauenburgerstrasse in the Altstadt serves the Berlin-Frankfurt sourdough chain's signature cinnamon rolls and organic.
Tip: Open daily; cinnamon rolls come out fresh at 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00. Queue moves quickly.
EM Breakfast Club ★ 4.3
sternschanze · Neuer Pferdemarkt 14, 20359 Hamburg
EM Breakfast Club on Neuer Pferdemarkt in Hamburg's Sternschanze runs an all-day breakfast menu of bowls, eggs and pancakes from a corner cafe near Schanze.
Tip: Walk-in only; weekends fill from 10:00. Vegan and gluten-free options on the menu.
Edelcurry ★ 4.3
neustadt · Grosse Bleichen 68, 20354 Hamburg
Edelcurry on Grosse Bleichen in Hamburg's Neustadt runs a currywurst restaurant with eight house sauces, from mild Jaipur to ultra-hot King Chili Killer.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00, busy 12:30-14:00. Closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.
Bun's Streetfood ★ 4.3
sternschanze · Schulterblatt 108, 20357 Hamburg
Bun's Streetfood on Schulterblatt in Hamburg's Sternschanze grills sandwiches in brioche-style buns with rotating fillings, plus bowls and house iced teas.
Tip: Walk-in only; busy from 19:00 Fri and Sat. Card only at the counter.
Edelcurry ★ 4.3
neustadt · Grosse Bleichen 68, 20354 Hamburg
Edelcurry on Grosse Bleichen in Hamburg's Neustadt runs premium currywurst at €6 to 12 with eight house sauces from mild Jaipur to ultra-hot King Chili.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00; closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.
Dat Backhus Neuer Steinweg ★ 4.2
neustadt · Neuer Steinweg 20, 20459 Hamburg
Dat Backhus on Neuer Steinweg in Hamburg's Neustadt is one of the Hamburg chain's central branches, with cinnamon, chocolate and pumpkin-seed Franzbroetchen.
Tip: Franzbroetchen priced 1.10 to 1.50€. The chocolate-iced version sells out first.
Dat Backhus Blankenese ★ 4.2
blankenese · Blankeneser Bahnhofsplatz, 22587 Hamburg
Dat Backhus's Blankenese branch on Blankeneser Bahnhofsplatz in Hamburg's western quarter is the chain's traditional outpost in the riverside Blankenese.
Tip: Open Sundays unlike most Hamburg bakeries; the Sunday queue moves fastest before 09:00.
Mother's Fine Coffee ★ 4.2
st-pauli · Davidstrasse 29, 20359 Hamburg
Mother's Fine Coffee on Davidstrasse in Hamburg's St Pauli has been one of the city's first bagel cafes, with daily-baked bagels and a small filter-coffee.
Tip: Walk-in. The kitchen closes at 16:00 but coffee runs into late afternoon.
Cafe Koppel ★ 4.2
st-georg · Lange Reihe 75, 20099 Hamburg
Cafe Koppel on Lange Reihe in Hamburg's St Georg runs a fully vegetarian and largely vegan menu from a courtyard cafe inside the Koppel 66 arts building.
Tip: Garden tables in summer; bookings only for groups. Closes 22:00 Mon to Sat; daily lunches Wed to Sun from 12:00.
Fischbroetchen Koenig ★ 4.2
st-pauli · Bei den St Pauli-Landungsbruecken 6, 20359 Hamburg
Fischbroetchen Koenig (also Restaurant Fischpfanne) on the St Pauli Landungsbruecken in Hamburg runs a year-round Fischbroetchen counter and sit-down room.
Tip: Open 365 days a year. Inside and terrace seating; cash and card both accepted.
Oskars Baeckerei ★ 4.1
hohenfelde · Hartwicusstrasse 11, 22087 Hamburg
Oskars Baeckerei on Hartwicusstrasse in Hamburg-Hohenfelde has run a single-shop neighbourhood bakery since 1979, with traditional Hamburg breads.
Tip: Closed Sundays. The butter pretzel is the morning regular's pick; sells out by mid-morning.
Cafe May Winterhude ★ 4.1
winterhude · Alsterdorfer Strasse 84a, 22299 Hamburg
Cafe May's Winterhude branch on Alsterdorfer Strasse runs a daily Hamburg-style brunch buffet, with Franzbroetchen, eggs, cheeses and pastries from 09:00.
Tip: Walk-in only; weekend brunch fills from 10:00. Bookings only for groups of six or more.
Oberhafen-Kantine ★ 4.1
hafencity · Stockmeyerstrasse 39, 20457 Hamburg
Oberhafen-Kantine on Stockmeyerstrasse in Hamburg's Oberhafen serves currywurst and Schnitzel at €9 to 14 in the lopsided 1925 timber harbour-worker building.
Tip: Building leans 8.7 degrees from tidal undermining; the floor is wedged. Closed Mondays; Sunday lunch service.
Junge Die Baeckerei ★ 4.0
altstadt · Spitalerstrasse 11, 20095 Hamburg
Junge Die Baeckerei is the Schleswig-Holstein chain's central Hamburg branch on Spitalerstrasse near the Hauptbahnhof, serving Franzbroetchen.
Tip: Open by 05:30 weekdays; commuter-belt branch with takeaway-heavy traffic until 09:00.
Baeckerei Meier ★ 4.0
eimsbuettel · Eppendorfer Weg 65, 20259 Hamburg
Baeckerei Meier on Eppendorfer Weg in Hamburg's Eimsbuettel runs a daily-baked Hamburg breads and Stuten counter, with the raisin Stuten and white rolls.
Tip: Closed Sundays. The Rosinenstuten sells out fastest on Saturdays before 11:00.
Cafe Miller ★ 4.0
st-pauli · Detlev-Bremer-Strasse 16, 20359 Hamburg
Cafe Miller on Detlev-Bremer-Strasse in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a long-standing neighbourhood breakfast and lunch room with daily-changing specials.
Tip: Open from 09:00; weekend brunch fills from 11:00. Cash welcome but cards accepted.
Zur Ritze Curry ★ 4.0
st-pauli · Reeperbahn 136, 20359 Hamburg
Zur Ritze Curry on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a currywurst counter attached to the boxing bar Zur Ritze, with traditional pork sausage and curry.
Tip: Late-night Reeperbahn line; cash and card accepted. Vegan option available.
Fischbroetchenbude Blankenese ★ 4.0
blankenese · Strandweg 1, 22587 Hamburg
The Fischbroetchenbude at Strandweg in Blankenese serves Fischbroetchen and beach snacks on the Elbe sand beach below the Treppenviertel staircases.
Tip: Cash only; closes Nov to Mar. Bus 488 to Suellberg from S-Bahn Blankenese.
Zur Ritze Curry ★ 4.0
st-pauli · Reeperbahn 136, 20359 Hamburg
Zur Ritze Curry on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a currywurst kiosk attached to the boxing bar Zur Ritze, with currywurst and Pommes at €5 to 8.
Tip: Open Tue to Sat until 03:00. Cash and card both accepted Cash is faster than card.
Erika's Eck ★ 4.0
sternschanze · Sternstrasse 98, 20357 Hamburg
Erika's Eck on Sternstrasse in Hamburg's Schanzenviertel serves large-portion Schnitzel and Mettwurst sandwiches around the clock at €10 to 14.
Tip: Closed daily 14:00-17:00. Cash and card both accepted; portions large enough for two.
Vincent Vegan Hauptbahnhof ★ 4.0
altstadt · Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg
Vincent Vegan at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof runs a fully vegan fast-food counter at €7 to 12, with burgers, kebab fries and milkshakes through a self-serve.
Tip: Card payment only. Mon to Thu 10:30-21:00, Fri 10:30-21:30, weekend 11:00-21:30.