Markt Schänke looks like a pretty nondescript little pub. That's because it basically is, but the…read morepeople are friendly and the beer is good and cheap (for the area). It's also completely unpretentious and I've spent a few happy, late nights in here. Recommended for chatting and beer drinking.

Very nice bar in the heart of Altona/Ottensen district - don't even try an attempt to come by car -…read moreeither walk or if 5-10 minutes walk is too far, take a taxi/cab. They have 2 areas to sit outside - left and right of the entrance. No tables though, just some benches (beer garden style). Drinks are not better or worse than in other bars, but I like the atmosphere and you will directly spot why this place is called "Reh" ("Deere") when coming inside.

Stylish place just past the Mercado, about 3 mins walk from Altona station. It's fairly dark and…read moreswanky, but the prices aren't too inflated with an Augustina Brau at a fairly standard EUR3.50 a bottle. Good, and indeed, good looking, service, and cool beats. There's a smoking room out the back but down let your friends trick you into sitting in there as it's bloody freezing!

Tolles Café mit supernetten Inhabern. Glutenfreie und milchfreie Kuchen gibts auch. Nicht täglich,…read moreaber oft. Kaffee auch sehr lecker. Ist einfach alles sehr persönlich und liebevoll.

This cosy coffee house brews one of the best cups of Joe in Hamburg. Besides the usual coffee…read moredrinks (regular, cappuccino, latte, etc.), they offer seasonal specialties. Today I tried their Herbst Kaffee Macchiatto--espresso, steamed milk, pistachios and chocolate--sublime! Their croissants come from a French bakery (try the Mehrkorn) and they're delicious. The employees are friendly, the atmosphere is inviting and relaxing, the coffee is excellent. All this in a charming Dorf near the Elbe Einkaufzentrum, yet worlds apart. I highly recommend Cafe Bohne. There's parking on the street or on the Rewe lot across the street.