A café by day and cocktail bar by night on Otto-von-Guericke-Straße, blending a specialty coffee identity with an evening drinks menu once the sun goes down.
Espresso-Kartell runs a dual schedule on Otto-von-Guericke-Straße near Hasselbachplatz, operating through the day as a stylish specialty café before transitioning into a cocktail bar as evening sets in. The daytime side draws on quality espresso and coffee drinks in a design-forward interior, while the evening programme shifts the same space toward a cocktail-focused drinks list, without a jarring change in atmosphere or crowd. This dual identity makes it a flexible stop for visitors who want to start an evening with a coffee before moving on, or to settle in for cocktails without needing to switch venues. The crowd is generally mixed in age, drawing both daytime café regulars and the evening Hasselbachplatz bar crowd, dressed casually. Its position on one of the district's main streets makes it easy to combine with other nearby bars over the course of an evening.
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| Address | Otto-von-Guericke-Straße, 39104 Magdeburg |
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Location
Otto-von-Guericke-Straße, 39104 Magdeburg
Highlights
- Specialty café by day, cocktail bar by night in the same space
- Design-forward interior on one of Hasselbachplatz's main streets
- Flexible stop for either a coffee or an evening cocktail
- Easy to combine with other Hasselbachplatz venues
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the afternoon for the café side, or after dark for the cocktail programme
- The transition between day and evening service happens gradually rather than at a fixed hour
- Combine with XXL Cocktailbar and other nearby venues for a fuller evening
- Casual dress suits the atmosphere at any time of day
When to visit
Afternoon for coffee, or evening from around 8 PM for the cocktail programme.
Accessibility
Street-level entrance with step-free access to the main seating area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Espresso-Kartell a café or a bar?
Both — it operates as a specialty café during the day and transitions into a cocktail bar in the evening.
Where is it located?
On Otto-von-Guericke-Straße, one of the main streets near Hasselbachplatz in Magdeburg.
What is the atmosphere like?
Design-forward and casual, drawing a mixed daytime and evening crowd.