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Cafe CK on Berlin's Marienburger Strasse in Prenzlauer Berg has poured serious specialty coffee since 2009; co-owner Cory Andreen took the 2012 World Cup.
Signature drink: Single-origin espresso
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. The back room couches are the work-friendly window; weekday mornings from 09:00 are the room's quietest.
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Cafe Anna Blume on Berlin's Kollwitzstrasse runs a flower-shop-and-cafe combo with the city's most famous etagere afternoon tea: three tiers, scones, cakes.
Signature drink: Etagere afternoon tea
Tip: Sunday brunch books out two days ahead; the etagere afternoon tea from 14:00 is the room's headline.
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The Barn's Schoenhauser flagship in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg runs the city's strictest third-wave filter dogma; no laptops, no Wi-Fi, no milk-based drinks past.
Signature drink: Filter pour-over
Tip: Counter seating only, no laptops. The single-origin filter changes every 48 hours; ask the bar staff for today's pour.
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Double Eye in Berlin Schoeneberg has pulled the city's reference espresso since 2003; the tiny 6-cover counter has a perpetual morning queue from 08:00.
Signature drink: Espresso
Tip: 6-cover counter only, takeaway is the move. Locals queue daily for the espresso macchiato.
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Roamers in Berlin Neukoelln runs an Australian-style brunch room with avocado toast, the Reuben sandwich, banana bread and a coffee program from Bonanza.
Signature drink: Brunch flat white
Tip: No reservations. Weekend brunch from 11:00 has a 60-minute wait; weekday mornings before 10:00 are quiet.
Café€kreuzbergWork-friendlyWifi
Five Elephant in Berlin Kreuzberg has roasted its own beans and pulled the city's reference filter coffee since 2010; the New York-style cheesecake.
Signature drink: Filter coffee (single-origin)
Tip: The Reichenberger flagship runs all-day.