Located at the HafenCity University - University of Architecture and Metropolitan Development (HCU) – the HCU cafeteria offers students and employees of the HCU a varied and delicious range of dishes: In addition to antipasti, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes, you also have an extensive selection of delicious desserts. At the pasta, vegetable or salad bar, you can put together your own individual dish. Some of the dishes are freshly prepared in the front cooking area directly in the wok or on the grill. The vegan dessert counter offers a wide range of delicious desserts, including vegan baked goods. The special atmosphere with a view of the Elbe invites you to linger.
The HCU cafeteria is barrier-free. Tray trolleys are available for wheelchair users and highchairs are available for the youngest guests.
Closed from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
Pay quickly and conveniently with your HCU chip card at the cash registers in the HCU cafeteria and in the HCU café. HCU has issued its employees with chip cards, so-called Mifare DESfire cards. The cards serve as employee ID, door opener (key) and payment card. In cooperation with the HCU, the Studierendenwerk has introduced the function "Pay with chip card" for the students and employees of the HCU at the cash desks of the cafeteria and cafés.
You can get the chip card at the HCU, which is responsible for issuing, personalizing and swiping the chip cards. You can revalue the card at the chip card revalidators in or in front of the respective cafeterias and at their cash desks. Paying out remaining card balances is currently done through HCU chip card administration. If the chip card is lost or stolen, please report the loss to HCU.