In Short
We visited Café & Bistro Ivy in Hamburg-Altona and immediately felt like having a leisurely breakfast. We were impressed by the modern ambience, the lovingly prepared food, and the pleasant atmosphere. It’s the ideal place to start the day in a relaxed manner.
Atmosphere & Location
Café & Bistro Ivy has two locations in Hamburg, one in the city center (Hopfensack 8) and one in Ottensen/Altona (Mottenburger Str. 26). We visited the Altona branch, which is perfect for a quiet breakfast stop before or after a stroll through the city. The interior is tastefully decorated: light-colored tables, wooden details, large windows. Overall, a cozy atmosphere that is neither too chic nor over the top.
Since we were there early on a weekday, it was still pleasantly quiet and the food came quite quickly.
More great breakfast places? Make sure to step by Gold im Mund or 1407 Breakfastclub!
Our Breakfast Selection
We tried the following delicacies:
- Pancakes – €13.90
- Granola (with yogurt & fruit) – €10.90
- Avocado & egg sandwich – €15.50
- Shakshuka with eggplant – €14.90
- Golden milk – €4.50
- Matcha latte – €5.50
- Mint tea – €3.90
Taste & Details
The granola was beautifully presented with yogurt and fresh fruit, the cinnamon gave it a very wintery flavor, but the fruit added fresh, slightly tart accents. Really harmonious.
The shakshuka with eggplant was a nice change: aromatic tomato sauce, tender eggplant pieces, well-seasoned eggs. Everything was balanced and had character.
The pancakes stood out: the batter tasted different than usual. With a slight spiciness, almost wintery and cozy, instead of pure sweetness. Of course, they also looked super pretty. We highly recommend them!
The drinks were also good. The golden milk was very tasty, well spiced and warming. The matcha latte was solid, but it was served with a frother (not quite traditional) and therefore had small crumbs. It didn’t massively interfere with the taste, but it wasn’t ideal. We also found it a bit of a shame that you have to pay extra for milk alternatives here, but that’s still the case in some restaurants.
Recommendation
If you’re in the mood for a cozy breakfast lovingly prepared in a pleasant atmosphere, then Café & Bistro Ivy in Altona is definitely a good choice. Try it for yourself and write about your experience!
Overall Rating
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