Excellent food, friendly welcome, and excellent service. I have celiac disease and am thrilled with the variety of gluten-free food and drinks. With 30 degrees and sunshine, I missed more shade. If more sun protection like umbrellas were provided, this would definitely be 5 stars.
Very cute café, we came in on a Saturday morning without a reservation even though it was quite busy, the gluten-free selection is very good, there are 2 different waffles and bread, 4* because the food took a long time to arrive and by then the coffee was already gone, but the portions are very large and we even packed some extra.
By chance, because I no longer work in the area, I passed by this shop. The gluten-free sign is a magnet for my eyes.
A small, oblong shop, with shelves full of SUPERFOOD magazines and books lining the wall. It reminds me a lot of a former workplace, raw vegan bubble, esoteric flair...but we'll see.
The woman behind the ceiling greets me warmly and tells me what they have to offer. Everything from breads to tiny bites of the larger doughs. Bread muffins or rolls are more suitable for those on a budget. My eye tells me these are seeded breads with various combinations. They use buckwheat, sweet potato, and teff flour, nuts, seeds... The names mostly have women's names, which I personally find very appealing. Gluten-free, vegan, and even some histamine-free.
So, if you're not necessarily on a tight budget, have a lot of intolerances, or aren't particularly into baking, here's a healthy, wholesome combination.
My bread bars, one poppy seed and one topped with olives, taste good to me. They're compact, more comparable to seeded bread from well-known bread companies, nutty and delicious. I really missed the salt in the poppy seed, but that can be easily supplemented with a specific spread.
Conclusion:
A good alternative for some!
Prices from €1 to a loaf for around €8/€9
Gluten-free, keto, and low-carb.
A great breakfast spot for any fitness buddy or anyone simply watching their diet. All the ingredients are listed on the menu, even the calories. They only serve high-quality food. I'm really pleasantly surprised; it was a random choice. I can only say, top, top, top! 👍 🥐🍞
Everything freshly cooked! I love the bowls of the week. Almost always gluten-free possible and very tasty! Lovely people there and always well informed.
You can see my wild garlic bowl from the first visit in the picture. On the second visit today I was too hungry 😋
Nicely decorated cafe, friendly service, good food. I had an omelette with goat cheese and spinach, my husband had pumpkin soup. The soup was very tasty, the omelet was good. There was also a small fresh salad with it. I discovered gluten-free rolls on the menu. There are also many vegetarian dishes. A visit is worth it!
We were actually really excited - breakfast at the café in Altona, which offers vegan and gluten-free options, sounded like a perfect start to the day. Unfortunately, things got rather… disappointing.
I order matcha almost everywhere because I love how versatile the drink can be – and because to me it is more than “just a green tea”. It is a ritual, a taste experience, a real drink from the heart. What came next was all the more disappointing: a completely tasteless, strangely bitter-watery something that was probably supposed to be matcha. Perhaps. To be honest, we still don't know what was in the cup. But if it was matcha, then it was the worst possible quality.
And I really ask myself: How can a product like this even end up on the menu?
The service person was super friendly – no question about it – but when we asked, she honestly told us that she had never tried the drink herself. And that's when it rang a bell for me: I worked in the catering industry for many years, and it was standard practice for the entire team to try out new products before they ended up on the menu. Especially with sensitive drinks such as matcha or special coffee preparations, it is actually common practice to hold workshops or training courses to ensure quality and consistency.
But with this matcha? No chance.
I really can’t imagine anyone saying, “Yes, that’s delicious – that’s on the menu.”
And even though the café had gluten-free breakfast options, the food was mediocre, but quite expensive. If I'm going to spend a lot more money on a "special breakfast," then I want to get something that justifies the price - and that just wasn't the case here.
We returned the matcha (half full) but paid anyway - because we didn't want to blame the service. But I gave the feedback anyway. For me, leaving the drink on the menu like this is simply not fair treatment of guests.
Conclusion: I will not visit this cafe again. Not because the people there were unfriendly – quite the opposite. But because I think that a card also means responsibility. And because for that price I would rather buy a fair trade organic tea at the drugstore, sit down on a bench in downtown Altona - and have a better moment. Without any bitter, fishy surprise in the cup...
One of our favorite cafes! Delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere with the cats, and great gluten-free options! We come regularly and feel completely at home every time.
A really nice cafe with a great selection of drinks and delicious breakfast. I would particularly like to emphasize how friendly the staff is here. Very pleasant and helpful with choosing food and allergens. Vegan and gluten-free friendly. Absolutely recommended!
Very tasty pizza, BUT: the gluten-free pizza is made with gluten-free dough, is packaged separately, and is baked on gluten-free flour. However, the work surface isn't completely cleaned beforehand, and the pizza is placed on the same peel and in the same oven as the other pizzas. Suitable for a gluten-free lifestyle, but unfortunately not for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. What a shame! There should be a clear notice here.
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A cute little basement cafe with outdoor seating. The cakes are gluten- and dairy-free, which is why I came here. However, I find it very expensive. The slices are small, narrow, and quite flat, depending on the variety, and cost €5.50 each!
Other vendors charge €3.70 for their homemade gluten-free cakes.
I was there today. The food is very tasty. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is completely gluten-free. Lentils and pseudo-grains are sorted out. Therefore, it is 100 percent recommended for those with celiac disease. I will definitely come again. The restaurant has a DZG seal.
Addition: The brunch today was also very tasty. The owner is very friendly. The first time I was able to eat everything at the buffet without paying attention to whether it was gluten-free or contaminated, because everything is gluten-free.
The place is usually fully booked in the evening, however the queue moves fast. People are friendly, properly speak English and provide all the info we ask for.
Pho soup and noodles with beef/duck were super delicious. We waited for less than 15 min for food to arrive while every table was fully booked.
You have diary free, gluten free and vegan options. Possible to pay by card over €15 bill.
Cozy café with very good coffee and delicious food. There is always a gluten-free version of the bread and as a celiac I felt very safe. Absolute recommendation!
Celiac Disease Info: Rolls not free of gluten contamination, everything is baked in the same oven. Buckwheat waffles and scrambled eggs e.g. but easily edible
Discriminatory jokes about celiac disease
I actually heard a lot of good things about the restaurant and found the location to be very appealing from the outside. Both inside and outside there was a nice and warming atmosphere despite the current cold, drizzly weather in Hamburg.
However, I am very disappointed with the staff and couldn't enjoy the ambience at all. Because of my celiac disease, I have to follow a very strict gluten-free diet. Unfortunately, contamination is often an issue and so I always have to ask the waitress whether something is gluten-free or not when there is no allergen food and drink menu in front of me. I'll be honest: I also find it super annoying, but I didn't choose my disability. Now I asked mulled wine whether it contains gluten, as not everyone knows that unfortunately wheat is sometimes added as a starch when preparing mulled wine. Instead of receiving a neutral answer, the employee reacted annoyed and I was confronted with unpleasant jokes. I didn't understand why the employee had to emphasize with an annoyed undertone that her colleagues had laughed at her over this question. In between, an employee came and made a joke about my gluten intolerance, which I found to be offensive.
I didn't choose this disability and found the service overall to be very disgraceful. Overall I felt very uncomfortable. My friends were shocked by the staff's reaction to my question. I very much hope that a neutral attitude towards customers with disabilities and intolerances can be maintained in the future. They lost me as a customer after that evening.
The people are incredibly nice and accommodating, we felt very comfortable and would love to come back! The breakfast menu is extensive, gluten-free rolls are available upon request and the scrambled eggs are great :)
Everything is freshly prepared, tastes delicious, prices are reasonable. Recommended! Also suitable for people with celiac disease (gluten-free diet). They did great!
Simply fantastic. Nice atmosphere, delicious and aesthetically pleasing food. Healthy and great gluten-free options, and a great and easy ordering and payment system. Lana was just really nice and great! We'd love to come back!
Great cappuccino! The coffee beans smells and tastes good, I really love it. Recommended cafe to enjoy the best coffee with super homey atmosphere surrounded by cute cactus 🌵 The location is also easy to reach in the city center. I would love to get some gluten free cakes or bread here soon!
The food was incredibly delicious, and the gluten-free burger was also delicious and worked without any problems. We went there without a reservation, but we would recommend making one.
Very nice atmosphere and above all great food! We were looking for a café for breakfast that also had gluten-free alternatives and found it here. There is gluten-free bread and also a gluten-free selection of cakes. We sat really nicely in the sun and even though it was very busy, the waitresses were very attentive and there were no unpleasant waiting times.
Super delicious breakfast at fair prices and great homemade cakes.
Lots of gluten free options.
Very friendly service, you can tell that the owners put their hearts into it.
We came for brunch on a Monday morning and had to wait 1.5 hours (!) for our two breads. The very friendly service employee informed us when ordering that it might take “a little longer”, there is a “Good things take time” lettering hanging on the wall and the back print on an employee’s T-shirt reminded us to chill (“Chill and enjoy the moment” or something similar) - so obviously something is going very wrong in time management here. The other guests were also not served or given drinks or food for ages. We felt really sorry for the winemaker because there was obviously a lack of staff. Unfortunately, the food wasn't convincing either. Unfortunately, the extremely bland tasting gluten-free bread from the pack from Schär ruined the whole dish (in this case avocado/peanut butter).
The best. Period. Not only do they offer GF bagels for us gluten-free girlies, but I’ve also tried just about every bagel on the menu while living in Hamburg. Whether you’re grabbing something on the go or dining in, New York Bagel is hands down the best choice.
As usual, delicious sub. The employees were super friendly and also available for a casual chat.
The shop is clean and, if you can sit at the window, you have a good overview of the goings-on at the Gänsemarkt.
My favorite is the Italian B.M.T. With cheese oregano bread, cheese spread, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, olives, spring onions, salt, pepper and Caeser sauce.
There is a suitable type of bread for people who have gluten intolerance. Nice!
The coffee tastes really delicious. Loving decoration for cappuccino. Also delicious croissants and cakes. Many are even vegan or gluten-free. Very modern, new furnishings in Scandinavian style. Super friendly barista.
Very attentive to my gluten intolerance and served 2 different types of delicious gluten free bread. The food was amazing as was the service. Wonderful ambiance and overall great experience!
A very nice café with some unusual drinks. There are some matcha latte variants such as strawberry and passion fruit. There is also a large selection of cold and hot drinks. The hot chocolate is very tasty.
Food-wise there are croffles, sandwiches and a little cake. The croffles with vanilla matcha pudding and Nutella are very tasty.
There are many vegetarian and vegan versions. The croffles can also be ordered in the gluten-free version. Instead of cow's milk, there are several other types of "milk".
However, the prices are quite high.
The café offers quite a lot of space and the staff is very friendly.
Great food, great ambience and lovely service. The menu has been written under funny and enjoyable way and made us laugh quite a few time! I am adding the restaurant to my favorites and will definitely visit again when in Hamburg. Good vegan vegetarian and gluten-free options.
For breakfast I was given gluten-free rolls upon request! Since it wasn't in the reviews or on the menu, I was very happy and finally got my fill with breakfast. So for everyone who also searches the reviews for gluten-free - there is! 😊 (But I don't know about the cakes). The scrambled eggs were also really the tastiest I've ever eaten.
Nice ambience, lovely service and not as fancy as the other shops, but the classic breakfast favorites (until 4 p.m.!). Animal welfare and fair trade at, in my opinion, fair prices for Winterhuder conditions. Gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan alternatives. I like being there :)
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