In Short
Matcha plays a pretty big role at Brühwerk. The two-story café on Ferdinandstraße, just a few minutes from Jungfernstieg, serves a variety of matcha creations, coffee specialties, bagels, Franzbrötchen, and other pastries. If you’d like to enjoy the matcha at home as well, you can also buy it directly at the café.
Inviting Ambience with Modern Flair
As soon as you enter Brühwerk you notice: A lot of emphasis has been placed on atmosphere here. Large windows flood the room with natural light, creating a bright, friendly atmosphere. The furnishings are modern, but not cool, just the right mix of stylish and cozy. On the upper floor, there are comfortable couches that invite you to sit down with a matcha latte and relax or be productive for a few hours.
Speaking of productive: many guests come with their laptops and work here, which is a sign of the relaxed and quiet ambience. A small but welcome extra: free water for all guests.
Varied Offer for Small and Large Appetites
Brühwerk not only impresses with its ambience, but also with its varied menu. Here you’ll find everything you need for a relaxed start to the day or a delicious afternoon snack.
On this day there were:
- Bagels – e.g. with salmon or tomato & mozzarella
- Franzbrötchen – the Hamburg classic that never disappoints
- Pain au Chocolat – buttery, chocolaty, perfect with coffee
- Panini with cheese – hearty and filling
Our Choice:
Of course, we tried some of the specialties, and one thing we can already say: quality is a top priority here!
- Iced Strawberry Matcha (€6.85)
- Iced Café Latte (€4.30)
- Large Matcha Latte (€5.80)
- Large café latte (€4.30)
- Franzbrötchen (€2.80)
- Tomato and mozzarella bagel (€5.50)
Our favorite Matcha spot is Lowinsky’s
What stands out most is the wide selection of matcha creations. The matcha itself tastes good, but it is usually combined with syrups, fruit, or other ingredients. Drinks like the Iced Strawberry Matcha are fun and flavorful, though they have little in common with traditionally prepared matcha. So if you are looking for a classic matcha experience, this may not be the first place to choose, but there is plenty of variety for anyone who prefers creative and sweeter options.
The Franzbrötchen, on the other hand, was excellent. Hamburg is known for having high standards when it comes to this cinnamon pastry, and Brühwerk delivers. Fluffy, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet. Add a café latte, and the afternoon is sorted.
Try it Out
Brühwerk in Hamburg’s city center stands out mainly for its wide selection of creative matcha drinks. Rather than focusing on traditional preparation, the menu features modern combinations with fruit, syrups, and other ingredients. There is also coffee, a selection of small bites, and a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of space to sit or get some work done.
For a classic matcha, Brühwerk would not necessarily be our first choice. But if you enjoy trying new flavors and prefer matcha in a more playful, modern style, there is plenty to choose from.
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