Bea B.
Yelp
Thanks to the fab coffee connoisseurs of Yelp Hamburg--danke Euch nochmal!--, I received some great tips on where to go for my third-wave crave while staying in Hamburg.
Public, located in Neustadt, was not too terribly far from our digs near the Hauptbahnhof. We either took a mildly long walk to Public or a short U-Bahn ride; it was that easy.
What initially struck me about Public was its atmosphere. Relaxed and inviting comes to mind when I think of the set-up. Public is a cosy yet hip spot with wooden tables and chairs, fresh flowers & wee potted cacti, and soft lighting. Order at the counter, pay straight away or not, then take a seat. It's just that easy. If you've questions about the beans, the type of coffee drink you might wish to try, then do avail yourselves of the worker-owners. They're putting a lot of 'herzblut' into keeping Public stellar and it shows. Want to further your java knowledge? Well, start by checking out the detailed 'coffee map' up on the wall to the right of the counter. -facts and figures galore!
On one of my many visits, I spoke to a young man who, upon my telling him where I was from, seemed really receptive to my coffee queries. Between making drinks he'd pop back 'round to my perch at the window and continue the coffee-chat. I really enjoyed the interaction. Chit-chat aside, the bevvies are top-notch. The pastries are lovely, too. Visitors and locals alike: a trip to Public is in order!
Remember: WWJB?