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Breakfast in Hamburg; Mikkels

While in Hamburg on a rainy Sunday morning, Roald and Eva took StringGirl and Amber to the quiet little cafe Mikkels. Appointed like a cozy breakfast nook in your own appartment or house this comfy little shop features delightful fresh baked breads and pastries.
We chose to share the savory and sweet breakfast combination for three people. Fresh baked savory scones, Broten, and dark wheat rolls came in a basket along side various jams, jellies, preserves, and chutneys assorted semi-soft and soft cheeses, and some deli meats.
Marscapone, chocolate cream, fig butter, and onion jelly take you a little off the beaten path at this tea house. Proving that a simple breakfast can be elegant and delightful. We were lucky to arrive just before the tiny shop filled to capacity. With room for at most 16 diners you do have to flexible in your seating expectations (one couple can sit in repurposed school chairs using the window sill as their table. Other dinners squeeze around Lilliputian end tables, shelves and a fortunate group of upto 8 share what little space their is in this cozy shop. The counter is crammed with pastries, breads, and other baked goods; only a smattering of which could we fit along side the generous triple decker platter of breakfast goods.
StringGirl and Amber left fully enchanted and sated (both their appetites and imaginations). So if you get a chance in Hamburg give it a go.



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