RESTAURANT
Celebrating Design Diversity

In this breakfast and brunch venue the day can begin whenever you wish providing that’s between nine in the morning and nine in the evening. “The Morgenmuffel” seeks to appeal to early risers and later risers alike. It achieves this balancing act by offering a wide range of dishes that can be ordered well into the evening. There’s a smooth transition from smoothie to Bloody Mary and high-quality ingredients, international specialties and current culinary trends likewise meld on the plates. This is exactly where the role of interior design and architecture come into play. Inspired by international cuisine the interior is intended to reflect a culinary adventure as well as the colors of the dishes and spices. Can that work? Yes, thanks to the layout: The eatery consists of three dining rooms that can each be considered on its own. The result of this approach is both a culinary and a design journey of discovery through the restaurant’s rooms.

In redesigning the listed 19th-century building the old charm of the interiors was preserved. The high stucco ceilings, wooden-plank floors and period doors were refurbished and given a new look with colored accents or lighting. This sensitive treatment of the existing building becomes evident in the entrance area which is also the first dining room. The concept for colors and materials is reduced, emphasizing the floor and the counter that projects into the room, both made of dark terrazzo. Surfaces of oak and brass harmonize with the existing wall tiles. Light streaming in through the high windows reflects off the smooth surfaces, and the mood is soothing thanks to the heavy fabrics used for seats and curtains. An international flair that invites you to linger.

From the entry area the journey begins leads on to the other rooms and design worlds. In the Blue Salon with its monochrome color scheme and soft upholstered furniture in deep blue guests can start the day slowly. The wooden tables and pink pendant luminaires make for a pleasant contrast to the blue patterned wallpaper and he furnishings. The design is restrained, the feeling almost homely. And it contrasts with the view through the open doorway into the brightly colored connecting room that looks like a sharp bend in the building. Here guests are served breakfast in bed or rather in the very wide softly upholstered window alcoves. The bold colors of the custom-made luminaires and upholstered furniture contrast with the anticipated coziness of a bed and the snugness of the Blue Salon.

The final and largest of the three dining rooms is an homage to Middle Eastern cuisine. The interior of the bright room picks up the colors and intensity of the spices and ingredients almost tangibly. Here light wood meets cheerful pastel shades. A subtle wall design provides a lively contrast to the bold colors of the ceiling and furniture. How could it be otherwise – the private Circus dining room opens another design chapter. As in a hall of mirrors the walls are covered in colored mirrored surfaces, in which the deep red satin curtains and the specially made luminaires shaped like gymnastic rings and trapeze are reflected so often they seem never-ending.

The design of “The Morgenmuffel” caters to the most diverse of moods and brings together almost conflicting design concepts. As every room can be thought of as completely independent of the others, the balancing act between the worlds is more than successful. What makes the restaurant so unique is the fact that the interior is as diverse as its menu. It remains up to guests whether they want to dine in every room once or have a favorite room. At any rate, the exciting design are sure to arouse curiosity and the desire to discover.

The Morgenmuffel
Eppendorfer Landstrasse 144
20251 Hamburg

Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
No reservations