12. Kartoffelkeller
24. Kiez Gourmet
29. Exberliner Flat Rentals
33. Fritzclub
Albrechtstraße 14b, Mitte Tel 030 2828 548, Mon-Sun 11-1 www.kartoffelkeller.com
Manitiusstr. 23-24, Neukölln Tel 030 232 55439, Mon-Sat 10-20, Sun from 16 www.kiezgourmet.de
Call Katja, Mon-Fri 10-14 Tel 030 4737 2969 www.exberlinerflatrentals.com
Straße der Pariser Kommune 2-4, Friedrichshain Tel 030 6981 280, Fri-Sat from 23 www.fritzclub.com
13. Chaparro
25. Manuela Tapas
Kopernikusstr. 3, Friedrichshain Tel 030 2966 3296, Mon-Sun from 16 www.hirsch-friedrichshain.de
Wiener Str. 14a, Kreuzberg Tel 030 3036 8731, Mon-Sun from 12, www.chaparro-berlin.de
Friedelstr. 34, Neukölln Tel 030 5471 5227, Mon-Thu from 16:30, Fri from 11:30, Sat-Sun from 10:30, (kitchen till 23) www.manuelatapas.com
2. Melbourne Canteen
14. Sfizy Veg
Pannierstr. 57, Neukölln Tel 030 6273 1602, Mon-Sun from 9 www.melbournecanteen.com
Treptower Str. 95, Neukölln Tel 0151 2696 6839, Wed-Sun 15-23 (kitchen til 22:30) www.sfizyveg.de
3. Brachvogel
15. Ruby’s
26. Heart of Gold
Carl-Herz-Ufer 34, Kreuzberg Tel. 693 04 32, Mon-Sun 9 www.brachvogel-berlin.de
Skalitzer Str. 81, Kreuzberg Tel 030 7554 4332, Mon-Sun from 12 www.rubys-bar.com
Johannisstr. 11, Mitte Tel 030 2900 3300, Fax 030 2904 4717 www.heartofgold-hostel.de
4. Schwarzes Café
16. Louisiana Kid
27. Generator
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Looking for concert tickets in Berlin without the insane processing fees? Be it techno, indie rock or cabaret, local institution KOKA36 has got you covered. Order your tickets online or stop by the friendly Oranienstraße shop.
36. Leseglück
Not your average run-of-the-mill hostel accommodation. You’ll find them in eight amazing locations across the continent, all designed with you in mind. From outrageous interiors in Copenhagen to divine cocktails in Barcelona, European hostels have never been so boutique.
Kantstr. 148, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3138 038, Mon-Sun all day www.schwarzescafe-berlin.de
Alte Schönhauser Str. 2, Mitte Tel 030 2061 5334, Mon-Fri 12-24 www.louisiana-kid.de
Oranienburger Str. 65, Mitte, Tel 030 9210 37680 Storkower Str. 160, Prenzlauer Berg, Tel 030 4172 400 www.generatorhostels.com
Oranienstr. 29, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6110 1313, Mon-Fri 9-19, Sat 10-16 www.koka36.de
Ohlauer Str. 37, Kreuzberg Tel 030 3251 8641, Mon-Fri 10-20, Sat 10-19 www.leseglueck-berlin.de
The first 100% vegan pizzeria in Europe. Located in a cosy atmosphere, they offer a wide range of traditional Italian dishes adapted into a vegan style. Over 200 varieties of pizzas, meter-long pizzas, calzones, pastas, salads, homemade vegan ice cream shakes, fruit smoothies, wheatgrass shots & coffee.
The friendly atmosphere of the Melbourne café scene transported to Berlin. Good flat white or latte, Melbourne style breakfast featuring poached eggs or corn fritters. They also serve delicious dinners - from small share plates to satisfying main meals and fantastic cocktails.
Located along the Landwehrkanal, enjoy a variety of seasonal delights. Join them for breakfast, Sunday brunch or business lunch Monday to Friday. Relax in the heart of Berlin and if the sun is shining, enjoy a round of minigolf. The perfect place for your private or corporate events!
Surrounded by friendly staff, electronic music, this is the place to meet authentic Berliners. Ruby’s serves delicious Italian wood-oven pizzas, also available with vegan cheese & healthy spelt flour. Great wine selection. Check the daily menu!
Since the 1970s, Schwarzes Café on Savignyplatz has been a cult favourite among artists, anarchists, foreigners and Charlottenburgers. It’s open 24/7 and they have English menus and serve organic meat.
Traditional Cajun cuisine offering all the classics including jambalaya, gumbo, fish soup, smothered beef, BBQ ribs and even Cajun-style gator filet. Top off your meal with a classic Sundae or a Miss Mississippi, vanilla ice cream in a coconut jacket with pineapple chutney and chocolate sauce. Y’all come back now ya hear!?
5. Rio Grande
Located directly on the river Spree - right at waterlevel – with the best view of the Oberbaumbrücke, Rio Grande is the ideal place to take a break from the busy city. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with changing menus featuring contemporary Austrian and international food. Check out their exhibition room and arrive by boat if you want. May-Ayim-Ufer 9, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6107 4981, Mon-Sun from 10 www.riogrande-berlin.de
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Fasanenstr. 23, Charlottenburg Tel 030 8825 414, Mon-Sun 9-1 www.literaturhaus-berlin.de
Bleibtreustr. 46, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3472 6300, Mon-Sat 11-20, Sat 13-19 www.nibscacao.de
8. Chorasco Steakhouse
20. Wowsville
Modersohnstr. 58, Friedrichshain Tel 030 2757 4530, Mon-Sun 12-23 www.chorasco-steakhaus.de
Ohlauer Str. 30, Kreuzberg Tel 030 9651 2751, Mon-Sat from 14, wowsville.theobsidians.com
9. Bastard
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Reichenberger Str. 122, Kreuzberg Tel 030 5482 1866, Mon-Sun 9-17 www.bastard-berlin.de
Friedelstr. 31, Neukölln Tel 030 5305 1205, Thu-Tue from 11:30, Sat-Sun from 16 www.chez-dang.com
10. Sachiko Sushi
22. Viasko
Jeanne-Mammen-Bogen 584, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3132 282, Tue-Sat 12-24, Sun 16-24 www.sachikosushi.com
Erkelenzdamm 49, Kreuzberg Tel 030 8849 9785, Mon-Fri from 17, Sat-Sun from 11 www.viasko.de
11. Rosa Caleta
23. Chez Michel
Muskauer Str. 9, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6953 7859, Tue-Sat 18-23:30, Sun 14-1, kitchen until 23:30 www.rosacaleta.com
Kleine Hamburger Str. 15, Tel 030 2809 7839, Mon-Fri 12-19, Sat 12-18, www.konk-berlin.de
Your organic café at Richardplatz offers delectable bio coffee, tea, cake, pie, soup, salad, quiche, whole grain bread & a variety of vegan options. Bio wine and other delicacies also to take on your way home.
Hello World Berlin rents bikes with a vintage flair. There’s no better way to see Berlin than by zipping along the miles of bike paths on quality road bikes, single speeds and fixies. Stop in the showroom or book your bike online!
The largest selection of Berlin-based designer fashion including labels Anntian, Boessert Schorn, Hanna Pordzik, Isabell de Hillerin, Hui Hui, Kiesel, Mikenke, Naoko Ogawa, Nico Sutor, Penelope‘s Sphere & Thone Negrón. Support local designers & look fab this summer!
35. Let It Bleed
Offering Berlin local design, only the best of international fashion, fun t-shirts made also available in XL/XXL, trousers, tops, bags, souvenirs & so much more. They work hard to provide Fair Trade & local products including DIY’s made with love.
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Warschauer Platz 18, Friedrichshain Mon-Sun from 22 www.matrix-berlin.de
19. Nibs
Without a doubt Berlin’s finest Jamaican food. Located conveniently on the U1 at Görlitzer Bahnhof. Live music, art exhibitions, catering and intimate dining atmosphere with creative dishes with a European touch. Great homemade cake selection.
Linienstr. 126, Mitte Tel 030 9789 4392 www.parlando-berlin.de
Pappelallee 10, Prenzlauer Berg Tel 0151 2125 6862, Mon-Sun 10-13 www.helloworldberlin.com
7. Café im Literaturhaus
Berlin’s original Kaiten sushi bar: each piece of sushi floats past you on a wooden boat. Situated in an S-Bahn arch, the bar is a design and culinary delight. Business lunch daily from 12-15. All dishes offered for the same price on Sundays.
34. Konk
Located in the historic centre of Berlin, Parlando offers German courses of all kinds - from small group classes covering all levels (A1 to C1) to oneon-one lessons tailored to your individual needs and wishes. Fast progress is guaranteed, because drumming German into the young, the old, the shy and the talkative is one of our greatest passions.
Revaler Str. 99, Friedrichshain Tue-Sat from16 (kitchen until 3 Fri-Sat), Sun from 12 (bar from 21) www.emmapea.com
Richardplatz 21, Neukölln Tel 0176 7002 0008, Mon-Son 10-20 www.grreenstuff.blogspot.com
From Bastard with love: whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, this restaurant is not just for those who are born out of wedlock. Choose from the changing seasonal menu created with love for fresh ingredients and fine food. Our tip: try the homemade stone-oven bread!
30. Parlando
32. Matrix
Wilsnacker Str. 61, Tiergarten Tel 030 3020 8890, Wed-Sat 17-24 www.lei-e-lui.de
Friedrichshain’s sizzling new steakhouse offers the finest juicy, grilled steaks from Argentina. Come here for the business lunch and don’t miss their special offers like pork, beef & chicken grill or the 300gr rump steak for €9.90 (throughout July and August)!
Don’t panic – it’s the starship of Berlin hostels. The first and only themed hostel inspired by the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by D. Adams. Read the book and have fun!
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This vegetarian restaurant and bar serves a daily menu of fresh vegan and vegetarian dishes including burritos, tortillas, quesadillas, wraps, soups, tapas, cakes, desserts, coffee and even cocktails in the centre of Friedrichshain’s vibrant club district.
18. Grreenstuff
Enjoy an excellent coffee in one of Berlin’s nicest cafés, the elegant and much-loved Literaturhaus. The staff is extraordinarily courteous and the atmosphere pleasant. A perfect stop on a stroll through the Ku’damm area and a lovely destination for afternoon “coffee and cake”.
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6. Lei e Lui
Certified all-organic food at the lovingly decorated Lei e Lui. A variety of tasty and creative MediterraneanOriental specialties for your dining enjoyment. Some regular specialities are fruity vegan vegetable cream soups, curry and couscous meals, pasta, risotti and homemade cakes and desserts.
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The best homemade tapas around! Combine your favourites, try new ones daily & eat your way all the way to Spain! Don’t miss the paella lunch special Fri 12-16 or the incredible breakfast bocadillos on weekends! ¿Vale? ¡Vale!
The Matrix Club Berlin will always offer you a varied programme with special events, the best DJs and live acts. It’s open 7 nights a week from 22:00 – 365 nights a year! Check it out to experience a cracking good night.
Oranienstr.194, Kreuzberg, Tel 030 5446 1679, Tue-Sat 11-19 www.facebook.com/letitbleedberlin
This bookshop offers you fabulous coffee & one of the best selections of books in town! Enjoy the cosy atmosphere, get comfy on the reading couch and dive into one of their many English language books.
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37. Other Nature
Other Nature is a feminist, queer-oriented, ecofriendly sex shop in Kreuzberg. What turns them on: healthy attitudes about sex and sexuality, sharing knowledge, quality products, locally-made kinky crafts, books... and tea! Not your average sex shop. Bring your mum.
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Chaparro achieves culinary excellence in every dish by using the freshest all-natural ingredients for authentic Mexican street food including tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos & more. They offer veggie, vegan & gluten-free dishes with homemade salsas from mild to hot.
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At first glance you might be excused for overlooking this pub, but upon entering you’ll be glad you didn’t. This bar combines the intimacy reminiscent of an English pub with traditional southern German food, like Spätzle and Maultaschen, and a huge selection of beers.
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Home to the best parties in the city every weekend in Postbahnhof. The city’s best DJs play rock, alternative, indie, hip-hop, r’n’b, soul and reggae over three floors. Check out the website for concert info.
Looking to rent a place in Berlin? Exberliner Flat Rentals is here to help! Friendly, English-speaking staff will help you with every step along the way until you find your perfect home in Berlin. We provide countless tips and in-depth knowledge of the city’s housing market. Just register on the website or call for more information.
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Kiez Gourmet stands for local, tasty and fresh. They care about food! 100% organic food, wine and beer. Freshly prepared cakes and daily specials from the kitchen. Enjoy exceptional coffee in their comfy café.
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Every one of your favorite potato recipes is here for your enjoyment in their cosy cellar restaurant. From typical Berlin potato soup with Wurst and bacon to potato puffers, roast, puréed, fried or baked and many casserole dishes from around the world.
Mehringdamm 79, Kreuzberg Tel 030 2091 5887, Mon-Tue 12-18, Wed-Sat 12-20 www.other-nature.de
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The renowned record store of NYC is now a Kreuzberg mainstay. For all vinyl enthusiasts seeking out obscure punk & rock ‘n’ roll or anyone who likes beer & good music. Hungry? Cross the street to Villa di Wow for authentic NY style pizza served fresh daily.
Experience a culinary tour of 3 South East Asian countries deeply rooted in the Dang family history: Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. This family-owned business knows how to offer home-style cooking at friendly prices. Don’t miss the lunch special for €5.90 on weekdays from 12-17!
Tucked away in a leafy corner between Kottbusser Tor and the Landwehrkanal, Viasko offers 100% vegan, fresh and environmentally conscientious cuisine in a contemporary basement restaurant. Drop in for lunch, Sunday brunch, select beers on tap and to enjoy their weekly-changing menu while sunning yourself in their cosy beer garden.
Chez Michel is an authentic bistro offering French cuisine at prices from €5 to €14. All dishes are cooked in the open kitchen, including delicious quiches, steak frites, duck confit and daily rotating specials. For dessert the French tartes or creme brulee are very seductive… Adalbertstr 83, Kreuzberg Tel 030 2084 5507, Mon-Fri 11-22, Sat-Sun 17-22 www.chezmichel-berlin.de
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Berlin’s first authentic Japanese Izakaya. Sushi & Japanese Tapas.
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Rosenthaler Str. 63∙ 10119 Berlin-Mitte U8 Bhf. Rosenthaler Platz (030) 6796-1459 ∙ www.hashi-kitchen.de
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