Flavours of Berlin - FOODIE GUIDE
Favourite casual food spots
Wen Cheng Handpulled Noodles
65 Schönhauser AlleeSuper nice atmosphere for a relaxed but high quality meal with good service. They have a pavilion are in the summer and its lovely!
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heimlichTreu
38 Anklamer Str.Super nice atmosphere for a relaxed but high quality meal with good service. They have a pavilion are in the summer and its lovely!
Vietnamese michelin-level food without the price tag. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I recommend the sweet potato tempura starters, the Autumn burger or the hulk burger (made with beetroot flavoured steamed rice buns) and the matcha mousse. All food is vegetarian :)
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Ryong
59 TorstraßeVietnamese michelin-level food without the price tag. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I recommend the sweet potato tempura starters, the Autumn burger or the hulk burger (made with beetroot flavoured steamed rice buns) and the matcha mousse. All food is vegetarian :)
Cocolo Ramen
3 GipsstraßeBerlin's best Ramen
Alt Wien, Gasthaus
22 HufelandstraßeSchnitzel. Great Schnitzel.
German "Knoedel" (dumplings) in delicious variations. This is a bavarian / Austrian favourite dish and these guys at Knoedelwirtschaftswinder do it SO well. My recommendation is
- Goulasch with the cheese Knoedel
- Any of their dessert knoedel
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Knödelwirtschaftswunder
33 FuldastraßeGerman "Knoedel" (dumplings) in delicious variations. This is a bavarian / Austrian favourite dish and these guys at Knoedelwirtschaftswinder do it SO well. My recommendation is
- Goulasch with the cheese Knoedel
- Any of their dessert knoedel
Super fun place with Vietnamese street food. the vietnamese burgers are nice
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Đistrict Một – Saigon Street Food
62 Rosenthaler Str.Super fun place with Vietnamese street food. the vietnamese burgers are nice
Dirty and delicious mexican. I love their quesadillas!!!! 2 mins from the apartment
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Maria Bonita
33 Danziger Str.Dirty and delicious mexican. I love their quesadillas!!!! 2 mins from the apartment
Chibee - Korean Chicken & Beer
29A Tegeler Str.Delicious waffles, the way (our German) grandma makes them. I recommend getting them with hot cherries and powered sugar.
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Kauf Dich Glücklich Café & Mehr
44 Oderberger Str.Delicious waffles, the way (our German) grandma makes them. I recommend getting them with hot cherries and powered sugar.
You 👏 must 👏 go 👏! Get the “mixed shawarma and falafel plate” and a cardamom tee, and thank me later :) It’s unbelievable!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️and super affordable too!!
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Falafel in berlin.de
102 Skalitzer Str.You 👏 must 👏 go 👏! Get the “mixed shawarma and falafel plate” and a cardamom tee, and thank me later :) It’s unbelievable!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️and super affordable too!!
Hands-down the best Italian sourdough Pizza in town. Burrata as your heart desires. The neighbourhood is also super cool to walk around in on a sunny day
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W Pizza
31 FuldastraßeHands-down the best Italian sourdough Pizza in town. Burrata as your heart desires. The neighbourhood is also super cool to walk around in on a sunny day
Swing Kitchen
63-64 Rosenthaler Str.Excellent vegan burgers and sweet potato fries. 😍😍😍
Marubi Ramen Japanische & Shanghai Spezialitäten
187 Schönhauser AlleeDelicious spicy ramen.
LA-style tacos and the best margaritas and mojitos in town!
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Ta’Cabrón Taqueria
60 Skalitzer Str.LA-style tacos and the best margaritas and mojitos in town!
Oh La Queca
36 ReuterstraßeAwesome mole, and authentic LA-style tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas. Must try!
Amazing Gelato. If you like ice cream and fair prices, go!
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Duo - Sicilian Ice Cream
82 Skalitzer Str.Amazing Gelato. If you like ice cream and fair prices, go!
Zero Stress Pizza
3 ColbestraßeGreat vegan and non-vegan pizza!
Polished eatery offering Sichuan tapas and noodles, and vegan plates in a minimalist dining area. Great if you like spicy! This place is also near Boxhagener Platz and perfect for Saturday lunch
KONG
4 NiederbarnimstraßePolished eatery offering Sichuan tapas and noodles, and vegan plates in a minimalist dining area. Great if you like spicy! This place is also near Boxhagener Platz and perfect for Saturday lunch
Soulkitchen is hands down the best Korean place in Berlin. The food is served beautifully and everything is mega tasty. I recommend the beef, either as bbq to share or as a dish. The spicy cinnamon k-fried chicken is also nice!
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Seoulkitchen
46 Warschauer Str.Soulkitchen is hands down the best Korean place in Berlin. The food is served beautifully and everything is mega tasty. I recommend the beef, either as bbq to share or as a dish. The spicy cinnamon k-fried chicken is also nice!
Gong Gan
42 WrangelstraßeKorean BBQ and spicy fried chicken to your heart’s desire! I love the pork bbq here.
Restaurant Pasternak
22-24 KnaackstraßeFun place for Russian food!
If you like Swedish meatballs, you’re going to love these. Only three minutes walk from the apartment and delicious.
Möllers Köttbullar - Berlin
If you like Swedish meatballs, you’re going to love these. Only three minutes walk from the apartment and delicious.
Zeit für Brot
4 Alte Schönhauser Str.Great bakery with famous cinnamon rolls 🤗
It’s like the German answer to Bao buns. The two ladies who run the shop are super sweet. Try dishes: Bärbel, Helene, Mattias, Netti
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häppies
2 DunckerstraßeIt’s like the German answer to Bao buns. The two ladies who run the shop are super sweet. Try dishes: Bärbel, Helene, Mattias, Netti
Where to spend your Saturday
This square has the most lovely Saturday arts, crafts and street food market. I go almost every week. So many cure shops and cafes around, you can easily spend the day here!
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Boxhagener Platz
75 Grünberger Str.This square has the most lovely Saturday arts, crafts and street food market. I go almost every week. So many cure shops and cafes around, you can easily spend the day here!
Cute pedestrian street for cafes, bars and restaurants. Lots of side streets with nice vintage clothes shops, portuguese pottery and art.
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Simon-Dach-Straße
Simon-Dach-StraßeCute pedestrian street for cafes, bars and restaurants. Lots of side streets with nice vintage clothes shops, portuguese pottery and art.
Welcome to the neighborhood you're staying in! This is full of cute cafes, bookshops, yoga places, hipstery specialist shops and families with children. I love the market on the Helmholzplatz on Saturdays!
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Helmholtzkiez
Welcome to the neighborhood you're staying in! This is full of cute cafes, bookshops, yoga places, hipstery specialist shops and families with children. I love the market on the Helmholzplatz on Saturdays!
These are a quintessentially Berlin set of super quaint and charming courtyards that have little independent maker boutiques, cafes, an old cinema/theatre, and galleries. I’d recommend spending a Saturday (or weekday) afternoon here, especially if it’s a bit rainy. :) Even more lovely on a sunny day of course!
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Hackesche Höfe Kino
40 -41 Rosenthaler Str.These are a quintessentially Berlin set of super quaint and charming courtyards that have little independent maker boutiques, cafes, an old cinema/theatre, and galleries. I’d recommend spending a Saturday (or weekday) afternoon here, especially if it’s a bit rainy. :) Even more lovely on a sunny day of course!
Available any day of the week! There's a super cute set of canals to walk along, which are charming on a sunny day or evening in Berlin. Everyone grabs a beer to sit by the water, some people bring paddle boats, and it's just very very Berlin vibe. Google
"Paul Linke Ufer" and "Maybachufer".
I often walk from Goerlitzer Park (also in my list) down to W Pizza (so good) and then along the Maybachufer. Lots of cafes and bars on the way also.
Paul-Lincke-Ufer
Paul-Lincke-UferAvailable any day of the week! There's a super cute set of canals to walk along, which are charming on a sunny day or evening in Berlin. Everyone grabs a beer to sit by the water, some people bring paddle boats, and it's just very very Berlin vibe. Google
"Paul Linke Ufer" and "Maybachufer".
I often walk from Goerlitzer Park (also in my list) down to W Pizza (so good) and then along the Maybachufer. Lots of cafes and bars on the way also.
Kollwitzkiez
Super cute yuppie neighbourhood
If you want to go for drinks like a Berliner, head to Weserstrasse in Neukölln!
Weserstr., 12 Berlin, i-Germany
If you want to go for drinks like a Berliner, head to Weserstrasse in Neukölln!
This street is just 5 mins walk from the apartment and full of cute cafes and shops. Walk and turn right into Oderberger Strasse - super relaxed on a weekend for brunch and drinks. Ngl it’s become a bit touristy but still is cosy.
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Kastanienallee
KastanienalleeThis street is just 5 mins walk from the apartment and full of cute cafes and shops. Walk and turn right into Oderberger Strasse - super relaxed on a weekend for brunch and drinks. Ngl it’s become a bit touristy but still is cosy.
Drinks
One of my favourite cosy bars in Berlin, this bar in on the "in scene" Weserstrasse and I love their candlelight atmosphere
Weserkrug
53 Weserstr.One of my favourite cosy bars in Berlin, this bar in on the "in scene" Weserstrasse and I love their candlelight atmosphere
Hopfenreich
31 Sorauer Str.Great place for craft beers
A pay-as-you-feel wine bar. There is also a food buffet. This place is great.
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Weinerei
57 VeteranenstraßeA pay-as-you-feel wine bar. There is also a food buffet. This place is great.
Cosy cocktail bar (ca €9/drink) with true Berlin vibes. I love this place!
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Krass Böser Wolf
36 MarkgrafendammCosy cocktail bar (ca €9/drink) with true Berlin vibes. I love this place!
Bürkner Eck
39 HobrechtstraßeCosy candlelight cocktail bar with old berlin charme
Marsha*s Bar
64 SredzkistraßeThis is a wine place run by Italians and the vibe is just super fun. All wines are interesting and delicious. 10/10
Glasweise Weinbar Mitte
This is a wine place run by Italians and the vibe is just super fun. All wines are interesting and delicious. 10/10
The most incredible experiential cocktail bar. My favourite is the drink that sounds like a bloody mary (but is even better!!)
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayThe most incredible experiential cocktail bar. My favourite is the drink that sounds like a bloody mary (but is even better!!)
Buck and Breck
177 BrunnenstraßeExcellent place for drinks, try and reserve
Things to do on Sundays
A very old historical landmark, beautiful for photos too. This is right by the East Side Gallery
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Oberbaumeck
5 BevernstraßeA very old historical landmark, beautiful for photos too. This is right by the East Side Gallery
This graffiti wall is available 24/7 but best in the sunshine! :)
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East Side Gallery
3-100 MühlenstraßeThis graffiti wall is available 24/7 but best in the sunshine! :)
This is a bite-size museum (1.5 hours) to really understand the history of all the creative ways in which those in east Germany tried to escape to West Germany. Lots of real-life props and pictures bring it to life! You will love this museum.
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Checkpoint Charlie
43-45 FriedrichstraßeThis is a bite-size museum (1.5 hours) to really understand the history of all the creative ways in which those in east Germany tried to escape to West Germany. Lots of real-life props and pictures bring it to life! You will love this museum.
While most of Berlin closes on Sundays, in Mauerpark you can find a big market with antiques, vintage clothes, arts and crafts, photography, and many food trucks. Everyone is chilling in the park, picnicking, listening to music, and soaking up the vibe.
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Mauerpark
63 GleimstraßeWhile most of Berlin closes on Sundays, in Mauerpark you can find a big market with antiques, vintage clothes, arts and crafts, photography, and many food trucks. Everyone is chilling in the park, picnicking, listening to music, and soaking up the vibe.
I-Brandenburg Gate
Pariser PlatzI recommend visiting the iconic “Berliner Dom” on Sundays (arrive at 9:50am) for Mass. Entry for mass is free, there is no tourist queue, and you can leave whenever you like. Or come later and queue/pay entry fees :)
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I-Berlin Cathedral Church
Am LustgartenI recommend visiting the iconic “Berliner Dom” on Sundays (arrive at 9:50am) for Mass. Entry for mass is free, there is no tourist queue, and you can leave whenever you like. Or come later and queue/pay entry fees :)
In the summer / when it's warm, Goerli becomes like a festival ground. There are DJ's from the neighbourhood trying out a new set, drummers, jugglers, people reading, people with their dogs, BBQ's, slackliners, you name it.
If you want something to smoke, there are also several opportunities here.
In the warmer months, Berliners use Goerli as a relaxed hangout, at any time of the day. Come and feel the festival vibes.
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Gorlitzer Park
3 Görlitzer Str.In the summer / when it's warm, Goerli becomes like a festival ground. There are DJ's from the neighbourhood trying out a new set, drummers, jugglers, people reading, people with their dogs, BBQ's, slackliners, you name it.
If you want something to smoke, there are also several opportunities here.
In the warmer months, Berliners use Goerli as a relaxed hangout, at any time of the day. Come and feel the festival vibes.
Neighbourhoods to walk around in
Wrangelkiez is a Cute neighborhood full of beautiful listed buildings and interesting graffiti. Mugrabi (brunch place) is around the corner also!
Wrangelstraße
WrangelstraßeWrangelkiez is a Cute neighborhood full of beautiful listed buildings and interesting graffiti. Mugrabi (brunch place) is around the corner also!
Richardplatz is at the centre of Rixdorf, which is like a tiny town with a quiet, village-like feel built in 1700's Czech architecture. It's in the middle of Berlin hipster neighborhood. Very lovely to walk around.
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Richardplatz
RichardplatzRichardplatz is at the centre of Rixdorf, which is like a tiny town with a quiet, village-like feel built in 1700's Czech architecture. It's in the middle of Berlin hipster neighborhood. Very lovely to walk around.
Restaurants for special occasions
These are some of my favourite places for a special occasion. Reservation is a must, ideally 1-4 wks prior, depending. Calling works best, and everyone speaks English.
Michelin star food. You need a reservation a few weeks in advance but it is WORTH IT! Flavour explosions and surprises like nowhere you've eaten before.
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Studio Tim Raue
6 Rheinsberger Str.Michelin star food. You need a reservation a few weeks in advance but it is WORTH IT! Flavour explosions and surprises like nowhere you've eaten before.
High-end vegetarian restaurant. Needs reservation. It's delciious.
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Cookies Cream
55 BehrenstraßeHigh-end vegetarian restaurant. Needs reservation. It's delciious.
Best Schnitzel in town. This is a local, higher-end Austrian restaurant with good service, excellent wines and really good food. If you’re not feeling Schnitzel, the Goulasch is also very good. (Between you and me, all of the best “German” food is Austrian…🤭👌She says, being German)
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Café Restaurant Jolesch
1 Muskauer Str.Best Schnitzel in town. This is a local, higher-end Austrian restaurant with good service, excellent wines and really good food. If you’re not feeling Schnitzel, the Goulasch is also very good. (Between you and me, all of the best “German” food is Austrian…🤭👌She says, being German)
High-end cantonese food with great service, good drinks and a sweet vibe!
Favourite dishes include the cucumber and the ox cheek starters, the Argentinian beef and the “aubergine with an indescribable sauce” (literally the name on the menu)
I recommend ordering a la carte because the set menus are wayy too much food for 2 people. ;) Must reserve!
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Long March Canteen
20 WrangelstraßeHigh-end cantonese food with great service, good drinks and a sweet vibe!
Favourite dishes include the cucumber and the ox cheek starters, the Argentinian beef and the “aubergine with an indescribable sauce” (literally the name on the menu)
I recommend ordering a la carte because the set menus are wayy too much food for 2 people. ;) Must reserve!
Elegant vegetarian place, one of the nicest dining experiences in Berlin. Make a reservation:)
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Kopps
94 LinienstraßeElegant vegetarian place, one of the nicest dining experiences in Berlin. Make a reservation:)
A beautiful setting with a lovely courtyard and fantastic innovative, seasonal cuisine, presented beautifully. The wines are great and so is the service. Fully recommend coming here.
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heimlichTreu
38 Anklamer Str.A beautiful setting with a lovely courtyard and fantastic innovative, seasonal cuisine, presented beautifully. The wines are great and so is the service. Fully recommend coming here.
KINK Bar & Restaurant
176 Schönhauser AlleeGreat food great vibe! Always 🔥
Best Brunch Spots
Breakfast! Healthy and fresh porridge, sandwiches, juices, bagels etc
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What do you fancy love?
68-69 KnesebeckstraßeBreakfast! Healthy and fresh porridge, sandwiches, juices, bagels etc
Amazing israeli brunch place. Reserve or come early, there is ALWAYS a queue, but it is worth it for sure. The "Mugrabi teller" is awesome, but all the food is dope. Definitely try the hummus, you don't be disappointed.
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Café Mugrabi
58 Görlitzer Str.Amazing israeli brunch place. Reserve or come early, there is ALWAYS a queue, but it is worth it for sure. The "Mugrabi teller" is awesome, but all the food is dope. Definitely try the hummus, you don't be disappointed.
This entrepreneur sells the most delicious light and crispy savoury muffins. My favourite are “sour cream and potato” and “the mexican”. They also make hot chocolate with real melted chocolate, which is phenomenal!
Spluffin Bakery - Store
12 Revaler StraßeThis entrepreneur sells the most delicious light and crispy savoury muffins. My favourite are “sour cream and potato” and “the mexican”. They also make hot chocolate with real melted chocolate, which is phenomenal!
Great brunch in a fun neighbourhood. Arrive at 10am on Saturdays/Sundays, or be prepared to wait for 1 hr!
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Silo Coffee
4 Gabriel-Max-StraßeGreat brunch in a fun neighbourhood. Arrive at 10am on Saturdays/Sundays, or be prepared to wait for 1 hr!
A wonderful French bakery with the most incredible choice of sweet and savoury pastries. Don't be alarmed by the queues, they progress quickly. My recommendations are the croque danish and the mushroom danish for savoury treats. Their almost croissant and nougat croissant are also insanely good.
If you queue on the LEFT by the bar it's for getting a table. Can recommend when sunny! One of you should grab a table while the other one orders, in Germany it's first come first served/ bring your towel ;-)
On the right by the window is for take-away!
Coffee is good too.
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La Maison
17 Paul-Lincke-UferA wonderful French bakery with the most incredible choice of sweet and savoury pastries. Don't be alarmed by the queues, they progress quickly. My recommendations are the croque danish and the mushroom danish for savoury treats. Their almost croissant and nougat croissant are also insanely good.
If you queue on the LEFT by the bar it's for getting a table. Can recommend when sunny! One of you should grab a table while the other one orders, in Germany it's first come first served/ bring your towel ;-)
On the right by the window is for take-away!
Coffee is good too.
The best carrot cake in town! I love their croissants also. It’s a lovely place to sit with a book or laptop and spend a rainy afternoon :)
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eliza - Café & Lieblingsstücke
6 Sorauer Str.The best carrot cake in town! I love their croissants also. It’s a lovely place to sit with a book or laptop and spend a rainy afternoon :)
annelies
68 Görlitzer Str.the scrambled egg with smoked parmesan is great!!
Café BUTTER
73 PappelalleeA cosy casual local breakfast place
Aprilkind Berlin
15 Simon-Dach-Straße