In Short
Right on Mönckebergstraße, OMEN Café is a surprisingly relaxed spot above the hustle and bustle of the city center. Add stylish interiors, a great view, and really good coffee with pastries, and it’s an easy place to linger for a while.
Hidden Hideaway with Style
OMEN Café is enthroned on the 3rd floor of the historic Hulbe-Haus (built in 1911) at Mönckebergstraße 21, a magnificent building with a view of St. Peter’s Church and the town hall. Downstairs, the Thomas i Punkt store next door beckons with trendy fashion (including Comme Des Garçons, Carhartt), while upstairs you can browse through stylish coffee-table magazines between designer furniture (including Vitra, Jean Prouvé), a lively lifestyle concept à la OMEN Café.
Colorful, Retro, Relaxed
Inside, you can expect a colorful mix of retro accents, art installations and various seating niches. The upper floor is particularly hip: colorful, airy and perfect for relaxing. One highlight is the small terrace with a view over the rooftops of Mönckebergstraße all the way to the church – an urban rooftop feeling in the city center.
Looking for more great cafés in Hamburg? How about Good One Café, Ristretto or Café noé?
Our Highlights
- Iced Matcha Latte – € 6.60
- Cascara Soda – € 4.80
- Stracciatella raspberry tartlet from Heferl – € 6.80
- Poppy seed knots from Heferl – € 3.50
- Grilled cheese sandwich with tomato jam & carrot – € 13.50
Taste, Feeling & Small Details
We start with the Iced Matcha Latte: creamy, subtly green and good, even if the price is a little high in comparison.
The Cascara Soda is fresh and exciting, a sweet and tart soft drink, ideal after shopping.
The two pastries from Heferl Patisserie & Backstube stand out: the stracciatella raspberry tartlet is airy and fruity, while the poppy seed cake impresses with its juicy texture and delicate poppy seed aroma!
The grilled cheese with carrot and tomato jam was super tasty, but almost a little too hearty for 10 o’clock in the morning. But the taste and presentation were great, a nice contrast between the warm cheese, sweet jam and crunchy carrot.
Price & Conclusion
Yes, the OMEN Café is not cheap, probably more of a premium location than a cheap coffee break spot. But of course, the architecture, view, furnishings and quality come at a price. But in return, you get an experience far removed from the mainstream, absolutely worth a visit if you’re looking for something special for your shopping break. The baked goods from Heferl were a real highlight! Only the grilled cheese is perhaps better suited to a later breakfast or lunch.
Overall Rating
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