Guidebook for Berlin
Food Scene
Bonanza Coffee Heroes
35 Oderberger Str.best coffee in town!
lovely cafe, fantastic coffee, good bagels and cakes. a bit pricier but a great atmosphere to spend a rainy afternoon.
60 locals raden deze aan
No Fire No Glory
45 Rykestraßelovely cafe, fantastic coffee, good bagels and cakes. a bit pricier but a great atmosphere to spend a rainy afternoon.
Great food! Very fresh and a welcoming change to the standard falafel places in the area. Libanese food, all homemade. Very small indoor seating area.
18 locals raden deze aan
Habba Habba
15 KastanienalleeGreat food! Very fresh and a welcoming change to the standard falafel places in the area. Libanese food, all homemade. Very small indoor seating area.
Really nice vietnamese place with tasty food, good portions and very reasonable prices! 4-6€ for a main dish!
42 locals raden deze aan
Vietnam Village Restaurant
7 Oderberger Str.Really nice vietnamese place with tasty food, good portions and very reasonable prices! 4-6€ for a main dish!
One of the last remaining typical Berlin corner pubs. Food can be great depending on the chef... very traditional hearty Berlin-style food (lots of meat and greasy stuff). Berliner beer from tap.
33 locals raden deze aan
Zum Schusterjungen
9 Danziger Str.One of the last remaining typical Berlin corner pubs. Food can be great depending on the chef... very traditional hearty Berlin-style food (lots of meat and greasy stuff). Berliner beer from tap.
A Berlin institution. New York style restaurant with SERIOUS burgers. Always crowded and mostly you need to book a week in advance. Sometimes you can be lucky on weekends during lunch time though.
266 locals raden deze aan
The Bird
5 Am Falkpl.A Berlin institution. New York style restaurant with SERIOUS burgers. Always crowded and mostly you need to book a week in advance. Sometimes you can be lucky on weekends during lunch time though.
Zula Hummus Café
10 HusemannstraßeNice restaurant with great hummus and delicious juices.
Umami
16-18 KnaackstraßeLovely atmosphere, indochinese cuisine! Very delicious!
Great setting, very delicious home made food - come here for a good lunch (fantastic sandwiches, sweet potato fries, good drinks) or dinner.
31 locals raden deze aan
Muse
31 ImmanuelkirchstraßeGreat setting, very delicious home made food - come here for a good lunch (fantastic sandwiches, sweet potato fries, good drinks) or dinner.
Another excellent coffee spot. They sometimes offer Barista workshops that run one evening, very worth if you want to learn a bit more about coffee and the making.
39 locals raden deze aan
Godshot
32 ImmanuelkirchstraßeAnother excellent coffee spot. They sometimes offer Barista workshops that run one evening, very worth if you want to learn a bit more about coffee and the making.
Kauf Dich Glücklich Café & Mehr
44 Oderberger Str.Famous for it's waffles!
Serious burger! One of the best of the city. Always crowded, so try not to go on weekend evenings - that's when you have to wait up to 40 minutes for your burger! Almost no seating inside.
291 locals raden deze aan
Berlinburger International
5 PannierstraßeSerious burger! One of the best of the city. Always crowded, so try not to go on weekend evenings - that's when you have to wait up to 40 minutes for your burger! Almost no seating inside.
Lovely coffeeshop, fantastic cakes. American style with pecan pie, cheesecake, brownie, cookies... delicious! Grab a coffee to go and sit on the shore of the nearby channel.
127 locals raden deze aan
Katie's Blue Cat
31 FriedelstraßeLovely coffeeshop, fantastic cakes. American style with pecan pie, cheesecake, brownie, cookies... delicious! Grab a coffee to go and sit on the shore of the nearby channel.
Il Casolare
30 Grimmstraßeterrible service, fantastic pizza! try to make a reservation.
Cocolo
11 GraefestraßeRamen!
I am mentioning this because it also belongs to the great coffee places. Add it on the list if you want to do a third-wave-coffee tour of the district ;-)
21 locals raden deze aan
CK Café
49 Marienburger Str.I am mentioning this because it also belongs to the great coffee places. Add it on the list if you want to do a third-wave-coffee tour of the district ;-)
Great Italian food! No pizzas.. make sure to make a reservation in the evening.
39 locals raden deze aan
PAPPA E CICCIA
18 Schwedter Str.Great Italian food! No pizzas.. make sure to make a reservation in the evening.
Fantastic place for authentic vietnamese-style baguettes! Great for lunch!
22 locals raden deze aan
Cô Cô bánh mì deli
2 Rosenthaler Str.Fantastic place for authentic vietnamese-style baguettes! Great for lunch!
One of the most famous and recent burger places of Berlin. From iceland, simple, no frills, great.
60 locals raden deze aan
Tommis Burger Joint
160 InvalidenstraßeOne of the most famous and recent burger places of Berlin. From iceland, simple, no frills, great.
Service is sometimes a bit slow, but the atmosphere is nice, simple restaurant with a big selection. Lunch, dinner, coffee, drinks...
9 locals raden deze aan
Kapelle
22-24 ZionskirchstraßeService is sometimes a bit slow, but the atmosphere is nice, simple restaurant with a big selection. Lunch, dinner, coffee, drinks...
Fräulein Frost
38 FriedelstraßeOne of the best ice-cream places in Neukölln.
Great restaurant right by the Spree, lovely setting, good view, fantastic quality and seasonal menu! A bit more pricey but worth it.
9 locals raden deze aan
Fluxbau
5 PfuelstraßeGreat restaurant right by the Spree, lovely setting, good view, fantastic quality and seasonal menu! A bit more pricey but worth it.
Lovely cafe, hard to find seats, great food options (breakfasts, crumple, cakes,..)
108 locals raden deze aan
Aunt Benny
Lovely cafe, hard to find seats, great food options (breakfasts, crumple, cakes,..)
A Berlin institution. Great for people watching, 24hr breakfast, good food.
104 locals raden deze aan
Schwarzes Cafe
148 KantstraßeA Berlin institution. Great for people watching, 24hr breakfast, good food.
Worth to stop by during the outdoor season - lovely setting in Tiergarten. Perfect before or after a long walk.
171 locals raden deze aan
Cafe am Neuen See
2 LichtensteinalleeWorth to stop by during the outdoor season - lovely setting in Tiergarten. Perfect before or after a long walk.
Nice place for all times of the day - small but good breakfast menu, lovely hangout, great in the evening for a glass of wine. Friendly vibe and nice staff.
107 locals raden deze aan
Café Liebling
36A RaumerstraßeNice place for all times of the day - small but good breakfast menu, lovely hangout, great in the evening for a glass of wine. Friendly vibe and nice staff.
Joris Food GmbH
158 BrunnenstraßeGreat lunch place with fantastic stuffed potatoes made with love.
Werkstatt der Süße
25 HusemannstraßeTreat yourself with a small and delicious cake!
In my opinion the best frozen yoghurt in town! Get the all you can top and enjoy!
16 locals raden deze aan
Yoli Frozen Yogurt
112 InvalidenstraßeIn my opinion the best frozen yoghurt in town! Get the all you can top and enjoy!
Nice restaurant for Austrian food, especially the Schnitzels are great and worth the money.
57 locals raden deze aan
Alt Wien, Gasthaus
22 HufelandstraßeNice restaurant for Austrian food, especially the Schnitzels are great and worth the money.
Essentials
Wonderful shop for gourmet food and delicacies, sweets, spices, teas, wines, cookbooks... i love to get lost there and could easily spend hours browsing. They also have a great cooking school!
26 locals raden deze aan
Goldhahn und Sampson Prenzlauer Berg
9 DunckerstraßeWonderful shop for gourmet food and delicacies, sweets, spices, teas, wines, cookbooks... i love to get lost there and could easily spend hours browsing. They also have a great cooking school!
Fantastic shop if you want to do some cooking but don't want to buy loads of groceries. Browse the "recipe-islands", get inspired and buy the exact amount of ingredients you need for this special dish
35 locals raden deze aan
Viani Prenzlauer Berg
46 Schönhauser AlleeFantastic shop if you want to do some cooking but don't want to buy loads of groceries. Browse the "recipe-islands", get inspired and buy the exact amount of ingredients you need for this special dish
I go here as often as I can! Browse around, buy fresh produce, shop for gifts and just enjoy the lazy-saturday atmosphere!
99 locals raden deze aan
Wochenmarkt Kollwitzplatz
35 Wörther Str.I go here as often as I can! Browse around, buy fresh produce, shop for gifts and just enjoy the lazy-saturday atmosphere!
Fantastic selection of craft beers, pale ales and all things hoppy! Definately stop by if you love beer and are in the area. Friendly staff too!
Getränkefeinkost
24 Boxhagener Str.Fantastic selection of craft beers, pale ales and all things hoppy! Definately stop by if you love beer and are in the area. Friendly staff too!
This is how bakeries in east germany used to be! Still is like it used to be, authentic and nice! Don't expect the most exquisite products, but it's authentic :-)
29 locals raden deze aan
Hacker Bäckerei & Konditorei
69 Stargarder Str.This is how bakeries in east germany used to be! Still is like it used to be, authentic and nice! Don't expect the most exquisite products, but it's authentic :-)
Veganz Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
34 Schivelbeiner Str.an all vegan supermarket
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy bar, smoking and non-smoking area, friendly, low-key, very relaxing.
164 locals raden deze aan
Wohnzimmerbar
6 LettestraßeCozy bar, smoking and non-smoking area, friendly, low-key, very relaxing.
Berlins oldest beer garden. Lovely setting just off Kastanienallee. Nice for a summer evening. The restaurant has a fantastic Schnitzel!
237 locals raden deze aan
Prater Beer Garden Berlin
7-9 KastanienalleeBerlins oldest beer garden. Lovely setting just off Kastanienallee. Nice for a summer evening. The restaurant has a fantastic Schnitzel!
I'm not a huge fan of the music style or the fact that it's only smoking, but the owner is super friendly (an aussie) and their craft beer selection is just incredible!! Even some on tap!
10 locals raden deze aan
Monterey Bar
61 Danziger Str.I'm not a huge fan of the music style or the fact that it's only smoking, but the owner is super friendly (an aussie) and their craft beer selection is just incredible!! Even some on tap!
Great bar, you can even bring your BBI burger here because it's the same owners. Funky interior, sometimes with DJs playing.
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56 PannierstraßeGreat bar, you can even bring your BBI burger here because it's the same owners. Funky interior, sometimes with DJs playing.
Probably one of the best bars in Berlin! American style, fantastic seasonal drinks and a good craft beer menu. Smoking allowed.
28 locals raden deze aan
John Muir
51 Skalitzer Str.Probably one of the best bars in Berlin! American style, fantastic seasonal drinks and a good craft beer menu. Smoking allowed.
Nice bar, music every night (DJ sets), good for socializing. Smoking bar.
92 locals raden deze aan
Zu mir oder zu dir
15 Lychener Str.Nice bar, music every night (DJ sets), good for socializing. Smoking bar.
Everything Else
Fantastic book store, English books used and new and the best bagels of Berlin! Really! Lovely atmosphere with comfy chairs and a small cafe area.
11 locals raden deze aan
Shakespeare & Sons
Fantastic book store, English books used and new and the best bagels of Berlin! Really! Lovely atmosphere with comfy chairs and a small cafe area.
Great fleamarket, every sunday, less busy than the popular Mauerpark fleamarket nearby. Good atmosphere, lots of retro stuff but also a little priciers. Worth a visit though.
125 locals raden deze aan
Flohmarkt Arkonaplatz
ArkonaplatzGreat fleamarket, every sunday, less busy than the popular Mauerpark fleamarket nearby. Good atmosphere, lots of retro stuff but also a little priciers. Worth a visit though.
I love this place! Streetmarket on thursday evenings, saturday weekend market, special markets throughout the year. Own brewery (Heidenpeters) with fantastic craft beer and other lovely food stalls!
659 locals raden deze aan
Markthalle
34 EisenbahnstraßeI love this place! Streetmarket on thursday evenings, saturday weekend market, special markets throughout the year. Own brewery (Heidenpeters) with fantastic craft beer and other lovely food stalls!
Probably the best ice cream in Prenzlauer Berg. Try the hokey pokey with caramel or the chocolate one. mmmh.
179 locals raden deze aan
Eispatisserie Hokey Pokey - Stargarder Straße
73 Stargarder Str.Probably the best ice cream in Prenzlauer Berg. Try the hokey pokey with caramel or the chocolate one. mmmh.
Great place for bar-hopping. Beware, most of them are smoking bars though.
180 locals raden deze aan
Weserstr.
Weserstr.Great place for bar-hopping. Beware, most of them are smoking bars though.
Vietnam in Berlin! Serious Asian shopping and great vietnamese food. Europeans are a minority there. 3 large halls, mostly wholesale. Very interesting.
51 locals raden deze aan
Dong Xuan Center
128-139 HerzbergstraßeVietnam in Berlin! Serious Asian shopping and great vietnamese food. Europeans are a minority there. 3 large halls, mostly wholesale. Very interesting.
Very interesting and a great place to visit on a rainy afternoon.
202 locals raden deze aan
Museum für Naturkunde
43 InvalidenstraßeVery interesting and a great place to visit on a rainy afternoon.
Interesting! Some parts are not for weak souls...
16 locals raden deze aan
Berlijns Museum voor Medische Geschiedenis van de Charité
1 Charitépl.Interesting! Some parts are not for weak souls...
Shopping
Great shop for design goods, gifts, special cards and nice gimmicks. Better than the standard souveniers, I often find nice presents here.
6 locals raden deze aan
POMERANZA Berlin
19 RaumerstraßeGreat shop for design goods, gifts, special cards and nice gimmicks. Better than the standard souveniers, I often find nice presents here.
Arts & Culture
Great venue, check for exhibitions or events. Often for free or only a small fee.
7 locals raden deze aan
Platoon Kunsthalle
Great venue, check for exhibitions or events. Often for free or only a small fee.
Check the current exhibitions - contemporary art, sometimes controversial.
354 locals raden deze aan
Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum for Contemporary Art - Berlin
50 InvalidenstraßeCheck the current exhibitions - contemporary art, sometimes controversial.