6 of the Finest Cities for Hipsters in 2025 (Not Brooklyn or Portland)

You possibly can inform me all you need that the hipster pattern is over, that the hipster subculture is drained and boring. I don’t care. It doesn’t matter the place I’m or the place I’m going, I have a tendency to seek out myself in hipster hotspots in nearly each metropolis I go to. And are you aware why I search for hipster cities or hipster neighborhoods? As a result of these are significantly cool, genuine and fascinating locations.

Whether or not it’s the chef of a restaurant who cares passionately about serving solely native, natural meals. Or a classic store proprietor who’s simply making an attempt to upcycle, recycle or possibly even simply hold the previous alive.

Hipsters, trend-setters, millennials, children, yuppies — no matter you need to name them…these are the locals who’re making an attempt to indicate off the very best of their hometown, their neighborhood. And you’ll’t fault them for that.

I lately shared my high picks for the world’s finest hipster cities as a part of an article within the NYC Metro newspaper, however I figured it’s additionally price sharing right here on my weblog with a few of my extra journey ideas (and one extra metropolis!). Get pleasure from 🙂

1. Berlin, Germany

With out query, it’s Europe’s coolest metropolis. With 24-hour nightlife, a rising culinary scene and inexpensive residing, Berlin has attracted individuals from all around the world. DJs need to play Berlin’s golf equipment and artists need their work proven within the tons of of impartial galleries.

I like Berlin for its impartial spirit and artistic tradition – there may be all the time one thing fascinating taking place in Berlin.

Prime Hipster Issues To Do in Berlin

1. Eat at Avenue Meals Thursdays in Markthalle Neun
   It’s all the time crowded but it surely’s usually a very good place to pattern a few of Berlin’s finest meals vans. Present up early, although, for a greater expertise!
2. Swim in a pool inside a river at Badeschiff (Area Membership)
   Value is just 5€ and you’ll take superior selfies that can make all your folks jealous.
3. Store in your souvenirs on the weekend flea markets
   You’ll discover every little thing from classic postcards, East German bric-a-brac and classy t-shirts. Makes for nice genuine souvenirs!
4. Get the last word Berlin selfie at a Photoautomat
   These outdated photograph machines are scattered throughout Berlin and at 2€ for a black-and-white filmstrip, you’ll be able to take as many as you want till your hair seems good. Finest completed after a protracted night time of ingesting and clubbing.

2. East London, UK

Shoredtich and Hackney have turned from working class neighborhoods to gentrified variations of their former selves. Speakeasy bars, meals vans and style retailers that promote items not only for you however in your pets are on each road.

And with sufficient classic markets to dress a nation, the style in Shoreditch is an enormous draw – I like the quirky however cool model.

Prime Hipster Issues To Do in East London

1. Take a Shoredtich meals tour with Consuming London
   It’s not the most affordable but it surely’s a good way to soak up the neighborhood with a little bit of beer, cider, meals, historical past and road artwork.
2. Store high quality classic garments on the Brick Lane Sunday Market
   Individuals would possibly let you know that you just’re supposed to go to the Camden Market, however all the great things is definitely on the Brick Lane market every Sunday.
3. Get cocktails on the speakeasy bar in Breakfast Membership (Mayor of Scaredy Cat City)
   The Breakfast Membership restaurant serves some respectable American meals, however the actual treasure lies hidden behind the Nineteen Fifties fridge. Reservations really useful. The cocktails aren’t low-cost however they’re completed effectively and the vibe inside is tremendous cool.

3. Austin, Texas

The brand new Portland, Austin attracts freespirits, hippies and various aspiring musicians. Generally it appears like there are extra meals vans than individuals in Austin. There’s a cause they need to “hold Austin bizarre.” I feel the good a part of Austin might be the foodie scene – you may get every little thing from fashionable meals at a meals truck, to Texas-themed sushi.

Prime Hipster Issues To Do in Austin

1. Drink Mexican Margaritas at Trudy’s
   These drinks are an Austin establishment! The meals is de facto nice right here, too.
2. Swim at Barton Creek
   When the climate’s good, all of the locals head to Barton Creek to chill off and exhibit their our bodies. Professional tip: you’ll be able to keep away from having to pay in the event you don’t thoughts hanging out within the space that will get all of the runoff from these wealthier than you.
3. Benefit from the nightlife and stay music golf equipment on Sixth Avenue
   Positive it’s crowded with drunk faculty children and an entire lot of “bros”, but it surely’s nonetheless an awesome place to have enjoyable in Austin. Strive the Library themed bar for reasonable drinks, a chill environment and a extra erudite setting (even when it’s all faux).

4. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts

It’s the place Boston’s hipsters stay and hang around, Somerville has the faculty city’s finest espresso and a few of Boston’s finest eating places. With Boston’s quirkiest road festivals (resembling HONK! Competition), Somerville all the time has one thing thrilling and fascinating taking place.

For a enjoyable time, simply head to Davis Sq. and take within the ridiculousness of the locals.

Prime Hipster Issues To Do in Somerville

1. Strive the espresso at True Grounds
   It’s an awesome little café to get some work completed, get pleasure from some high quality espresso or simply sit-back and people-watch.
2. Get brunch at Highland Kitchen
   With a southern model menu and cou
3. Go to in the course of the What the Fluff? Competition (each final Saturday of September)
   Situated within the coronary heart of hipster Somerville at Union Sq., the What the Fluff? pageant celebrates that marshmallow goo you used to place in your PB&J sandwiches. The fluff stuff comes from Somerville and the pageant consists of random occasions, cool t-shirts and a cooking contest.

5. Toronto, Canada

Generally thought of a cleaner model of NYC, Toronto’s Queen Avenue West neighborhood is way from tame.

The Ossington hipster neighborhood is packed full of classy bars situated in-between dive bars, with cupcake bakeries and cute cafes scattered amongst them.

Prime Issues To Do in Toronto

1. Drink at 416 Snack Bar
   It’s a small and sometimes crowded bar, however their menu is superior. They serve an enormous number of meals and cuisines and nonetheless handle to maintain all of it tasting effectively. Plus the drinks aren’t half-bad both!
2. Eat in Toronto’s huge Chinatown (alongside Spadina Avenue)
   Toronto is legendary for being so multicultural (you’d be hard-pressed to discover a native Torontonian on the town) so it’s no shock that they’ve received a vibrant (and scrumptious!) Chinatown.
3. Go to throughout Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition
   The annual TIFF pageant (every September) is a good time for celebrity-spotting. However in the event you can handle to get tickets to a number of the premieres, it’s additionally an awesome alternative to catch indie flicks and possibly be the primary of your folks to see that subsequent large hit. The TIFF movie pageant usually premieres motion pictures which go on to win different prestigious awards.

6. Stockholm, Sweden

Simply possibly the good metropolis in Scandinavia, Stockholm appears to get all the most recent traits whereas the information continues to be scorching in Brooklyn ( you, Ridgewood). And never simply the style, however the beer, too!

Brooklyn Brewery even opened up a brewery in Stockholm owing the truth that this hipster metropolis customers nearly as a lot of the beer as Brooklyn does.

You’ll discover a lot of the Stockholm trendsetters and hipsters within the hipster Södermalm neighborhood. And possibly at cafés that additionally promote garments, classic clothes shops with in-house barbers and even inns that promote their furnishings!

Prime Hipster Issues To Do in Stockholm

1. Buy groceries at Grandpa
   This Södermalm establishment sells every little thing from classic posters and furnishings to style finds from native Swedish manufacturers resembling Uniforms for the Devoted. From wandering round their retailer, although, you’ll be able to clearly inform it’s not in regards to the manufacturers, it’s in regards to the particular merchandise — all meticulously chosen and curated as a result of they’re the very best of the very best.
2. Strive the meals (and drinks!) at Bröderna Olssons Garlic & Photographs
   Additionally in Södermalm, this restaurant & bar serves additional garlic-y dishes, with every little thing infused with the pungent (however scrumptious spice). You’ll discover speciality garlic-infused drinks and cocktails together with traditional cocktails (just like the Aperol Spritz). Plus they’ve received a garlic ice cream on the menu!
3. Go to the Stockholm Pictures Museum
   The Fotografiska museum hosts a few of Sweden’s finest images exhibitions and the museum is open late (11pm on Thurs-Sat!) so it’s nice for vacationers making an attempt to slot in numerous sightseeing. Or for late-night dates. You resolve.