Best Bites in Berlin
There are a number of factors which generate
a unique buzz around Berlin, attracting students from all around the
world: from the documentation of Berlin‘s history in museums and
monuments all around the city to being a hub for innovative tech startups
to having one of the best and most eccentric nightlife scenes in
Europe. We really do love discovering these places every Kulturmittwoch, but the most important
thing is actually, of course, discovering the culinary experiences which Berlin offers, because a city can only start to feel like home when you know
your favourite places to go out to eat after a long night, right? So, I‘ve put together a list
of the best food and drink places dotted around Berlin which are
slightly off the beaten track, so - although I am in no way judging if you've become overly attached to your local Späti (off-license, but I'm sure you know that word by now) and the closest Kebap place you could find - you can start to truly say 'Ich bin ein Berliner' with confidence...and you can find Berliners at the first place on the list!
(1) Breakfast:
Zeit für Brot
Location:
Alte Schönhauser Straße 4.
Brammibal's Donuts
If
you couldn‘t guess from the name, this isn‘t the healthiest of
places, but we all deserve a treat from time to time, right? Serving
vegan donuts, (but trust me, they are better than any other donuts
I've tried), and tasty coffees, Brammibals is a well known cafe in
Berlin and serves as a great start to your day on a relaxed weekend,
with an opening time of 10am, or you could always pop in after a
visit to the Turkish Market at Maybachufer, which runs on Tuedays and Fridays. Plus, it is located right by my gym, John Reed Fitness, so you don't need to feel bad about all the donuts you'll be tempted to try.
Location:
Maybachufer 8.
(2) Snacks:
Spooning cookie dough
It
is what it sounds like- since August 2017, the company has set up its
own shop selling tubs of cookie dough in various flavours with
toppings. Maybe not something your waistline would thank you for
everyday, but it is a great treat and definitely something a little
different, and the staff are incredibly friendly! I tried it the week it opened (all for the good of Sprachenatelier, of course) and I'd recommend the “Speculicious” flavour.
Location:
Kollwitzstraße 56.
Curry 36
Would
it be right to write a food blog in Germany without mentioning
Currywurst? If you don't have a sweet tooth, there are of course lots
of recommendable Currywurst places in Berlin where you can get your savoury fix,
but if one has to be picked out above the rest, I‘d go for Curry 36 in Kreuzberg. We have a whole other article on Currywurst coming up though, so you can do a whole Currywurst tour!
Location:
Mehringdamm 36.
Coffee & Deli - Queen of Muffin
Location:
Hermannstraße 164.
(3) Lunch:
Bagels und Bücher bei Fine Bagels
Not far
from Sprachenatelier, located on Warschauer Straße 74., is Bagels
und Bücher. Perfect for those with a keen interest in reading, the
cafe is combined with the English language bookshop Shakespeare&Sons and has a
relaxed, vibe as well as affordable, tasty food. Unsurprisingly, the bagels do not disappoint. It also
has wifi and a comfy seating area, making it a popular study/work spot.
Location:
Warschauer Straße 74.
Mittagessen im Milja & Schäfa
A 20 minute
walk from Sprachenatelier, or a 10 minute journey by public transport
if you‘re in a hurry, Milja & Schäfa is open from 8am onwards,
serving delicious Meditteranian food.
Location:
Sonntagstraße 1.
Patta finest baked potatoes
As
Berlin is known for its alternative vibe, it can feel as though a lot of places are super-expensive-superfood-kale-glutenfree and out of
your price range, but that‘s why we love Patta: for 5 euros, from personal experience, you'll
be stuffed. Serving fresh baked potatoes full of toppings, the place
is one of the best Kumpir cafes in Berlin and certainly the best in
the Neukölln Bezirk. It is close enough to the school to pop in there after classes on your way home too, and it serves as a great comfort food for winter! Plus, it probably makes the healthiest option on the article...you can't go wrong with a good potato.
Location:
Oderbergerstraße 23.
(4) Dinner:
Po Phan
Back to Hermannstraße, close to the S-Bahn station is a cute Vietnamese joint called Po Phan. It does not stand
out on first glance as it doesn‘t boast a fancy exterior, but its
google reviews don‘t lie: it serves brilliant
Vietnamese
food at very affordable prices- you can get a large main course for
roughly 5€! Their mango and coconut milk curries are the best dish I've found in half a year in Berlin. Most of their menu can be made vegetarian/vegan, too, and the staff always have a huge smile on their faces. That might just be because everytime I go, I bring them new customers though! (Okay, I might have become a bit of a regular here - but if the Erasmus grant I have been given for my time in Berlin isn't for Vietnamese food, then I don't even know what it is for!).
Location:
Hermannstraße 152.
Rissani
Amazing price, amazing portions sizes and amazing taste! Rissani is a lebanese food joint which rightly has brilliant reviews and, again, is popular with vegetarians, though it has plenty of meat dishes too. It has a great choice of location, situated in the heart of Kreuzberg, as there are so many recommendable bars and nice hangouts in the area and on Friday and Saturday nights it stays open until 3am, making it the perfect place to end your night - or just to fuel up half way through, because after all, this is Berlin.
Location:
Spreewaldplatz 4.
Papa Pane di Sorrento
No
food blog could be complete without the inclusion of an Italian
place, and ultimately I'd tell you to skip the pizza when in Berlin because it is not where Berlin's speciality lies; however, Papa Pane di Sorrento is the Italian restaurant I would
recommend the most. It is affordable, tasty and very central, the
only down side to the restaurant is that its popularity means you may
need to book in advance. I would recommend their pizzas in particular - after all, it probably isn't a great Italian place if pizza isn't what you would recommend.
Location:
Ackerstraße 23.
(5) Drinks:
Aufsturz
Aufsturz
offers over 100 brews of beer, including ones from, for example, Japan and Chile, as well as a wide selection of over 40 types of whiskey...if you're feeling a little home sick, there is a good chance you'll be able to find one from your home country! The service is good,
the interior is cosy and the atmosphere is buzzing in the evenings,
partially thanks to the fact that the bar is located next to a
hostel! They also serve pretty cheap food, and if you‘re feeling done with Berliner Pilsner and Sternis,
check Aufsturz out to mix it up a bit...
Location:
Oranienburger Strasse 67.
Fairytale
Located
only a 15 minute walk from Alexanderplatz, Fairytale is a hidden gem
in Berlin, remaining fairly unknown by tourists. It is appropriately
situated close to the Märchenbrunnen (Fairytale fountain) in
Volkspark, and serves amazing fairytale themed cocktails, truly
living up to its name with bar staff in full face paint and costumes.
The menu is even in an old pop-up fairytale book! It might sound a
little cheesy, but it is definitely a bar you should check out at
least once during your time in Berlin, and the quality of drinks and
service truly are among the very best we‘ve experienced in the
capital.
Location:
Am Friedrichshain 24.
Ora
Ora,
located in what was from 1860 a pharmacy on Oranienstraße, opened a
few years ago and although the bar is what is so impressive, it is actually open all day, so you could go here for
breakfast, lunch or dinner too. The building has a very spacious and open feel, with high
ceilings and large windows, and is beautifully decorated with an old
fashioned charm, making it a great destination for, for example,
a drinks with colleagues (or your fellow Sprachenatelier students!) after a stressful day.
Location: Oranienplatz 14.
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