Best Cafes in Berlin
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From the classic Five Elephant Kreuzberg and Bonanza Coffee Roasters, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 1,263 reviews
Discover Five Elephant, a Kreuzberg coffee bar built around slow, careful brewing. Watch your V60 hand-poured at the counter, then settle into the calm atmosphere with a slice of the café's legendary cheesecake.
★ 4.3 · 2,523 reviews
Step into Bonanza Coffee Roasters, one of the originators of Berlin's specialty coffee scene. Sip precisely dialed-in coffee inside a striking Adalbertstraße interior, a must for any Kreuzberg coffee tour.
★ 4.4 · 1,619 reviews
Discover Café im Literaturhaus's Wintergarten, a classy literary retreat tucked inside Berlin's book-loving heart. Settle in for a leisurely breakfast or an afternoon of reading and studying, no reservation needed.
★ 4.2 · 1,751 reviews
Step into Bonanza Coffee Heroes on Oderberger Straße for a proper coffee break, Berlin style. Sip a hand-brewed coffee or the soya-milk hot chocolate reviewers rave about, and pair it with a standout pastry.
★ 4.9 · 631 reviews
Discover Flying Roasters, a small Mitte spot with one of Berlin's highest coffee ratings. Sip a characterful Ethiopian cappuccino while chatting with genuinely friendly baristas in this unpretentious, low-key café.
★ 4.2 · 1,929 reviews
Discover Princess Cheesecake on Tucholskystraße, a Berlin coffee break spot built entirely around one dessert done right. Sample the wide flavor range, especially the lemon tart cheesecake, praised for its soft, moist texture and balanced sweet-tangy taste.
★ 4.5 · 1,545 reviews
Discover Oslo Kaffebar, the Mitte café whose chocolate chip cookies became famous through photos alone. Settle into the warm, jazz-filled interior, breathe in the scent of fresh baking, and taste the cookie that lives up to the hype.
★ 4.4 · 1,413 reviews
Discover Café Fleury, a French-style corner of Mitte on Weinbergsweg. Settle into the sought-after outdoor seating for brunch or simply coffee and cake, with attentive touches like indoor fans on hot days.
★ 3.9 · 1,784 reviews
Step into THE BARN on Schönhauser Allee, a café that feels more like a working roastery. Explore a wide variety of coffee bean origins, chat with friendly staff, and taste quality that tends to win over skeptics.
★ 4.6 · 1,061 reviews
Discover Café Tasso, a secondhand bookshop on Frankfurter Allee with a café tucked inside. Browse shelves of old books and postcards, then settle in for breakfast or a slice from the cake selection, vegan options included.
★ 4.2 · 2,262 reviews
Discover BEN RAHIM, a coffee hideaway tucked down a narrow Mitte passage past the shopfronts. Settle into its calm, oasis-like setting for friendly service and solid coffee, worth the slightly higher price for the atmosphere alone.
★ 4.5 · 1,458 reviews
Discover 19grams Chaussee, a no-frills coffee spot on Chausseestraße. Settle in for excellent coffee paired with a croissant or brownie, a simple, satisfying breakfast stop in Mitte without any menu-browsing hassle.
★ 4.3 · 1,289 reviews
Settle into Neumanns Café on Friedrichshain's Gabriel-Max-Straße for a low-key coffee break. Order the reviewer-favorite chai latte alongside a fresh pastry, and enjoy the kind of consistency that keeps locals coming back.
★ 4.4 · 758 reviews
Discover Katie's Blue Cat, a cozy corner café near Maybachufer in Neukölln. Settle in for a slice of glazed carrot cake reviewers rave about, plus focaccia, empanadas, and good espresso for a relaxed canal-side breakfast.
★ 4.6 · 1,016 reviews
Step into Chapter One Coffee on Mittenwalder Straße, the spot reviewers crown as Berlin's best specialty coffee after searching the whole city. Watch the barista craft your cup with unhurried, attentive care that sets it apart from Berlin's uneven café-roaster hybrids.
★ 4.5 · 761 reviews
Discover 19grams Schlesi, a light-filled café tucked along Schlesische Straße in Kreuzberg. Settle into the spacious, window-lined room for carefully prepared, well-sourced coffee, good music, and a welcoming multilingual touch that reflects the neighborhood.
★ 4.4 · 1,616 reviews
Discover The Greens - Coffee & Plants, a laid-back café tucked near the Spree in Mitte. Settle into the plant-filled interior or the industrial backyard for an affordable coffee break with a relaxed, riverside feel.
★ 4.6 · 1,250 reviews
Discover DoubleEye, a hidden gem tucked away on Schöneberg's Akazienstraße. Step into a café bursting with character and watch skilled baristas craft coffee with real precision and care.
★ 4.4 · 918 reviews
Discover 1900 Cafe Bistro, a homely nook tucked near Kurfürstendamm. Settle in for homemade cakes and a wide fruit tea selection, and don't be surprised if the owner's two friendly Samoyed dogs stop by your table.
★ 4.6 · 852 reviews
Discover Coffee Circle Wedding, a spacious café built for a proper coffee break. Settle into the stylish interior with a rich, perfectly brewed coffee and the standout tahini caramel brownie.
★ 4.5 · 974 reviews
Discover Isla, a Hermannstraße café that coffee reviewers rank among Berlin's best. Sip expertly brewed coffee alongside a rotating food menu of unique dish pairings, worth the slightly higher Neukölln price tag.
★ 4.5 · 780 reviews
Discover Leuchtstoff, a radical-chic bakery café by Hermannstraße station. Settle in for a proper sit-down breakfast or brunch, and see the café's openly published costs behind its honest pricing.
★ 4.6 · 662 reviews
Discover Kaffeekirsche, a beloved coffee break spot on Adalbertstraße. Settle in with a cup of coffee and order the brioche, the standout pastry reviewers keep coming back for.
★ 4.6 · 205 reviews
Discover MEIER'S, a Vietnamese specialty coffee bar tucked into Mitte. Sip a smooth Saigon latte or try the bolder iced phin coffee, paired with a slice of chocolate banana cake in a calm, understated setting.
★ 4.3 · 567 reviews
Discover Röststätte Berlin, a café-bar tucked in the Hackesche Höfe. Sip an espresso martini or a Campari-espresso, or settle in with a vegan cake anytime from morning through early evening.
★ 4.7 · 497 reviews
Discover Cafelix Coffee Roasters, a quiet favorite on Winsstraße. Sip filter coffee with a distinctive, house-roasted flavor and pair it with homemade sweets in a warm, calm setting.
★ 4.5 · 559 reviews
Discover Godshot, a coffee-only spot tucked into Pankow. Pick between the house blend and the pricier specialty arabica, then linger over your cup at one of the few outdoor seats.
★ 4.8 · 548 reviews
Settle in at Town Mouse Coffee on Marienburger Straße, a laptop-friendly spot built for lingering. Try the open blue cheese and apricot jam sandwich with an oat flat white, or the vegan yogurt bowl, for a proper lunch-and-coffee break.
★ 4.7 · 395 reviews
Discover Companion Tea & Coffee on Weserstraße, a coffee break built around food as much as drinks. Settle in for miso-topped focaccia and mochi cookies alongside curated tea and coffee, with outdoor seating for lingering.
★ 4.6 · 529 reviews
Discover PASSENGER on Oppelner Straße, a Kreuzberg coffee bar where sound matters as much as the beans. Settle in with a fresh, well-made coffee while a curated soundtrack drifting from reggae to piano sets the mood.
Berlin · ☕ Coffeebreak
Five Elephant Kreuzberg
25 min
Bonanza Coffee Roasters
Berlin · 🥐 Breakfast
Café im Literaturhaus - Wintergarten
1h
Bonanza Coffee Heroes
20 min
Flying Roasters
Princess Cheesecake
30 min
Oslo Kaffebar
Café Fleury
45 min
THE BARN Schönhauser Allee Café
Café Tasso - Das andere Antiquariat
BEN RAHIM Berlin
19grams Chaussee
Neumanns Café
Katie's Blue Cat
40 min
Chapter One Coffee
19grams Schlesi
The Greens - Coffee & Plants
DoubleEye
1900 Cafe Bistro
Coffee Circle Wedding
Isla
Leuchtstoff - Kaffeebar und Bakery
Kaffeekirsche
MEIER'S - Vietnamese Specialty Coffee
Röststätte Berlin
Cafelix Coffee Roasters
Godshot
Town Mouse Coffee
Companion Tea & Coffee
PASSENGER Oppelnerstr.
