Ristretto Café

Really good coffee with l different type of crossant (mostly small yet tasty). Recommended. Coffee shop is small in size, so expect to sit outside or take your order "to-go" when it gets crowded.

Cute little cafe with a super welcoming and friendly barista, that will make you walk out there with a smile on your face. A perfect start to my morning. Moreover the place is definitely kid friendly since there was a cute family sitting outside enjoying their pastries & drinks. I love that they have different size options for the food. The food itself & coffee was good. Nothing special but definitely good! I will definitely come back for a coffee on my next sunny neighborhood walk, and will try one of their other smaller pastries.

Best Crossaints I have had in Germany. So soft and light, the pistachio filling is insanly good. esspecially after the dubai chocolate trend pistachio products have been mostly dissapointing, but this one is so smooth and delicious! The young man behind the counter was very attentive and welcoming. The Cappuccino was so good, not bitter at all. Will come back as often as I can!

Just recommend to anyone who sees this to give it a try. The cornetto (not actual croissants) are extremely delicious. For 4,20€ which might sound expensive you get a full, over average large “croissant”. We love the pistachio and chocolate flavour. They are homemade, and they taste like it. We also noticed a slight taste of lemon/apple in the glaze and we appreciate the detail. The croissants are generously filled with very sweet filling. If you don’t have a sweet tooth, I think it will perfectly match a bitter coffee/ tea. There are two sitting places outside which are almost always full, so we recommend you to go take a walk in the city and find a bench / a park.

Best coffee in Hamburg if not all of Germany! Owned and run by a husband wife duo that are very friendly and work hard for their customers. Coffee is expertly made and the pastry is to die for. The pistachio croissants (available in small and large) are insanely good due to their pistachio cream filling. A must try if you are in the neighborhood.

Croissants are sacred to me, I take them VERY seriously. My hotel was nearly 50 minutes away by bus from this café, and let me tell you, it was absolutely worth the trip. These croissants are next-level: to die for. The pastry is unreal: soft, airy, with just a hint of citrus. Then the filling hits, and it’s like being transported to another dimension. I started with the crème croissant, which was so insanely good I immediately went back for the pistachio one. Pure heaven. The coffee? Hands down the best I’ve ever had. And the service? Impeccable. I went back the next day to try ALL THE FLAVORS. If you’re in Hamburg, do not miss this place. I truly can’t recommend it enough!

Ristretto Espresso Lab truly delivers an outstanding coffee experience. The cappuccinos were rich, smooth, and beautifully crafted – with a velvety texture and lovely latte art that shows the barista’s skill and care. The pistachio croissant was a standout — crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, and generously filled with rich pistachio cream. An absolute delight! The outdoor seating offers a relaxed and stylish atmosphere, ideal for a slow morning or a casual catch-up. Everything from the elegant table setup to the fine selection of Acqua Panna water reflects attention to detail and quality. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates top-tier coffee, great pastries, and a touch of Italian café culture right in Hamburg.

A tiny cafe in a nice neighbourhood. I visited to try pistachio croissants (to-go). Unfortunately at home I realised that one of them was much heavier than the other one. When I tried them I found out that one was hardly filled with cream, having a lot of empty space inside. It might be good to weigh the croissants while filling them since they cost the same. Overall the croissants are very sweet so you will like them if you are having a sweet tooth. For me - too sweet though.