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Our story
We've been chasing good coffee for as long as we can remember. From early mornings in Asia to lazy afternoons across Europe, coffee has always been part of how we connect, reflect, and feel at home. At Humpback Whale, we try to bring that same feeling into every detail. We care about where the beans come from, who roasts them, and how each cup feels in your hands.
We enjoy the not-so-quiet rhythm of making coffee — the steady grind, the hiss of the machine, the focus it takes to get each shot just right. There's something meditative in it, like a daily practice. For us, working behind the bar isn't just about serving drinks — it's a way to slow down, be present, and create something meaningful in the moment. That calm focus is something we hope you feel too.
And the whale?
It's a bit of a mystery, even to us. Sometimes it reminds us of home and the sea breeze we grew up with. Sometimes it's about being free, curious, and kind. Other times, it just feels right — like a quiet dream swimming through everything we do.
This café is a piece of that journey. A space where stories, coffee, and moments drift together — one cup at a time.
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“When they hold a handmade ceramic cup, I hope they can sense the love and care we put into every detail, that's how HBW turns love into something you can feel and taste.”

Questions, answered
Both — Humpback Whale Specialty Coffee is a café and an online shop. Every coffee on our Munich shelf can be ordered online; we pack to order and ship fresh anywhere in Germany.
Fresh-roasted either way. We keep stock small: if your coffee is on the shelf right now, we pack it straight away; if not, it's roasted for your order. Packed to order · delivery in about 2–4 working days.
Every coffee at Humpback Whale is chosen by Lucy, co-founder and barista — Germany's 2025 Cup Tasters Champion. All of them are single origin and tasted by her; the menu is simply what we like to drink daily.
The Humpback Whale Specialty Coffee café is at Türkenstraße 84a, Amalienpassage, 80799 München, Germany, in the Amalienpassage in Munich's Maxvorstadt — look for the whale.