40 cheap eats rooms in Berlin, editor-picked. the best low-budget rooms in Berlin: the places editors actually return to. All Berlin food.
Sironi ★ 4.8
kreuzberg · Markthalle Neun, Eisenbahnstrasse 42-43, 10997 Berlin
Alfredo Sironi's bakery counter inside Berlin's Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg bakes Italian sourdough breads; the pane casareccio and focaccia run.
Tip: Closed Sunday with the market. Friday and Saturday from 09:00 are the busy windows; loaves sell out by 14:00.
Five Elephant ★ 4.8
kreuzberg · Reichenberger Strasse 101, 10999 Berlin
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.
Tip: The Reichenberger flagship runs all-day.
Le Bon ★ 4.7
kreuzberg · Boppstrasse 1, 10967 Berlin
Le Bon on Berlin's Boppstrasse in Kreuzberg bakes French-style viennoiserie at the level of any Paris boulangerie; the croissant aux amandes and the pain au.
Tip: Closed Monday. The Saturday morning queue runs 20 minutes deep from 09:00; arrive before 09:00 for the full case.
The Barn ★ 4.7
mitte · Auguststrasse 58, 10119 Berlin
The Barn on Berlin's Auguststrasse, founded 2010 by Ralf Rueller, runs the city's strict third-wave coffee dogma: no Wi-Fi, no laptops, no milk in espresso.
Tip: No Wi-Fi or laptops by policy. The filter pour-over with the bean of the week is the order.
The Barn (Schoenhauser) ★ 4.7
prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 8, 10119 Berlin
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.
Tip: Counter seating only, no laptops. The single-origin filter changes every 48 hours; ask the bar staff for today's pour.
Mustafas Gemuese Kebap ★ 4.7
kreuzberg · Mehringdamm 33, 10961 Berlin
Mustafas Gemuese Kebap on Mehringdamm 33 in Kreuzberg serves Berlin's most-photographed doener, layered with grilled aubergine and courgette alongside.
Zeit fuer Brot ★ 4.6
prenzlauer-berg · Alte Schoenhauser Strasse 4, 10119 Berlin
Zeit fuer Brot on Berlin's Alte Schoenhauser Strasse has baked organic sourdough loaves and the city's most cited Zimtschnecke since 2009; the queue runs.
Tip: Saturday queue is 30 minutes deep from 09:00; weekday mornings have walk-up service from 07:00.
Sofi ★ 4.6
mitte · Sophienstrasse 21, 10178 Berlin
Sofi in the Sophie-Gips-Hoefe courtyard off Berlin's Sophienstrasse bakes ancient-grain sourdough loaves and Danish pastry under Danish chef Frederic Bille.
Tip: Closed Monday. The almond croissant sells out by 12:00 weekends; arrive before 10:30 for the full case.
Bonanza Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6
kreuzberg · Adalbertstrasse 70, 10999 Berlin
Bonanza Coffee Roasters in Berlin Kreuzberg has helped define the city's third-wave coffee scene since 2006; the Adalbertstrasse roastery-cafe pulls.
Tip: No Wi-Fi by policy; the cafe is for drinking, not working. Ask the barista for a flat white.
Concierge Coffee ★ 4.6
kreuzberg · Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39-40, 10999 Berlin
Concierge Coffee on Berlin's Paul-Lincke-Ufer pulls espresso from a tiny 8-cover counter built into a hotel lobby; the single-origin filter list runs four.
Tip: 8-cover counter only, no laptop tables. The single-origin filter is the order on a quiet weekday morning.
Konnopke's Imbiss ★ 4.6
prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 44B, 10435 Berlin
Konnopke's Imbiss under the Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn arch has cooked currywurst at this Prenzlauer Berg site since 1930. At Schoenhauser Allee 44B.
Konnopke's Imbiss ★ 4.6
prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 44B, 10435 Berlin
Konnopke's Imbiss under the Eberswalder Strasse arch has cooked East Berlin's historic currywurst since 1930. Located in Prenzlauer Berg. Booking recommended.
Albatross Bakery ★ 4.5
kreuzberg · Graefestrasse 66-67, 10967 Berlin
Albatross Bakery on Graefestrasse in Kreuzberg bakes naturally leavened sourdough loaves and pastries from a small open kitchen; the country loaf.
Tip: Open seven days 08:00-18:00. The kouign-amann sells out within an hour of opening on weekends.
Double Eye ★ 4.5
schoeneberg · Akazienstrasse 22, 10823 Berlin
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.
Tip: 6-cover counter only, takeaway is the move. Locals queue daily for the espresso macchiato.
Curry 36 ★ 4.5
kreuzberg · Mehringdamm 36, 10961 Berlin
Curry 36 at Mehringdamm 36 has served currywurst in the heart of Kreuzberg since 1980. Open daily 09:00-05:00. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun ★ 4.5
kreuzberg · Eisenbahnstrasse 42-43, 10997 Berlin
Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg runs every Thursday evening since 2013 with 20-plus vendors: Thai dumplings, Korean bao.
Curry 36 ★ 4.5
kreuzberg · Mehringdamm 36, 10961 Berlin
Curry 36 on Mehringdamm has served Berlin's most consistent currywurst since 1980 at prices that have barely shifted relative to inflation. At Mehringdamm 36.
Hummus and Friends ★ 4.4
hackescher-markt · Oranienburger Strasse 27, 10117 Berlin
Hummus and Friends on Berlin's Oranienburger Strasse runs a fully kosher vegetarian Israeli kitchen with hummus, falafel and sabich; the room seats 50.
Tip: Kosher-certified, closed Friday evening to Saturday evening. Lunch from 11:00 is the easier seating.
Domberger Brot-Werk ★ 4.4
moabit · Essener Strasse 11, 10555 Berlin
Florian Domberger's Domberger Brot-Werk in Berlin Moabit bakes naturally leavened sourdough and German rye breads from its main Essener Strasse bakery.
Tip: Closed Sunday. The Moabit main bakery is the room's quietest window for weekday afternoons; the rye is best sliced for the next morning.
Father Carpenter ★ 4.4
mitte · Muenzstrasse 21, 10178 Berlin
Father Carpenter in Berlin Mitte's courtyard runs a small breakfast and brunch carte from 09:00; the flat white and the smashed-avocado toast.
Tip: The courtyard terrace is the seating to ask for in summer; the brunch carte from 09:00 runs until 16:00.
Fjord Coffee Roasters ★ 4.4
kreuzberg · Schoenleinstrasse 9, 10967 Berlin
Fjord Coffee Roasters in Berlin Kreuzberg roasts its own beans at the Schoenleinstrasse cafe and runs an all-day brunch carte; the filter coffee and toasted.
Tip: The Sunday brunch from 10:00 books out by mid-morning; the filter coffee runs until 17:00 daily.
Imren Grill ★ 4.4
kreuzberg · Boppstrasse 10, 10967 Berlin
Imren Grill on Boppstrasse in Kreuzberg cuts the lamb from a vertical spit that has been turning since 1995. Open daily 11:00-03:00. At Boppstrasse 10.
Cocolo Ramen ★ 4.4
mitte · Gipsstrasse 3, 10119 Berlin
Cocolo Ramen on Gipsstrasse serves an 18-hour tonkotsu broth with fresh-pulled noodles and chashu pork from a counter with 30 seats. Located in Mitte.
Monsieur Vuong ★ 4.3
mitte · Alte Schoenhauser Strasse 46, 10119 Berlin
Monsieur Vuong on Berlin's Alte Schoenhauser Strasse has cooked the city's reference Vietnamese pho since 1999; the menu is one chalkboard, the room runs 60.
Tip: No reservations. Arrive before 12:30 or 19:00 to skip the queue; cash and card accepted.
Brotgarten ★ 4.3
charlottenburg · Seelingstrasse 30, 14059 Berlin
Brotgarten on Berlin's Seelingstrasse in Charlottenburg has baked organic German breads, rolls and Pfannkuchen since 1986; the New Year's Eve Pfannkuchen.
Tip: Closed Sunday. The Pfannkuchen from October through Silvester is the seasonal headline; bake out by 12:00.
Silo Coffee ★ 4.3
friedrichshain · Gabriel-Max-Strasse 4, 10245 Berlin
Silo Coffee in Berlin Friedrichshain pulls a tight Australian-style menu of flat whites and brunch plates, the Five Elephant beans run the filter side.
Tip: Weekend brunch is the busy window; arrive before 11:00 for a table on the front terrace.
Rueyam Gemuese Kebap ★ 4.3
prenzlauer-berg · Schoenhauser Allee 44A, 10435 Berlin
Rueyam Gemuese Kebap beside Konnopke's arch does a grilled-vegetable doener that rivals Mustafas in Kreuzberg, with a shorter queue on most weekday evenings.
Dada Falafel ★ 4.3
mitte · Linienstrasse 132, 10115 Berlin
Dada Falafel on Linienstrasse in Mitte has pressed the city's lightest falafel since 2002. The pita is stuffed with fried balls, pickled cabbage.
Bier's Kudamm 195 ★ 4.3
charlottenburg · Kurfuerstendamm 195, 10707 Berlin
Bier's Kudamm 195 on Berlin's Kurfuerstendamm in Charlottenburg has served currywurst on porcelain plates with optional champagne since 1965.
Dada Falafel ★ 4.3
mitte · Linienstrasse 132, 10115 Berlin
Dada Falafel on Linienstrasse in Mitte has served the city's reference falafel pita since 2002. The balls are pressed fresh, the pita stuffed to overflowing.
Monsieur Vuong ★ 4.3
mitte · Alte Schoenhauser Strasse 46, 10119 Berlin
Monsieur Vuong on Alte Schoenhauser Strasse has cooked Berlin's reference pho since 1999 at prices below €14. The chalkboard menu changes daily.
Hummus and Friends ★ 4.3
hackescher-markt · Oranienburger Strasse 27, 10117 Berlin
Hummus and Friends on Oranienburger Strasse runs a kosher-certified Israeli vegetarian kitchen with hummus, falafel and sabich at lunch prices under €13.
Brammibal's Donuts ★ 4.2
neukoelln · Maybachufer 8, 12047 Berlin
Brammibal's Donuts on Berlin's Maybachufer in Neukoelln bakes vegan donuts in 12 rotating flavours; the Boston Cream and the pistachio anchor the case.
Tip: Sells out by 14:00 weekends. The flavour rotation drops Fridays; check the website for the weekend list.
Fine Bagels ★ 4.2
friedrichshain · Warschauer Strasse 74, 10243 Berlin
Fine Bagels on Berlin's Warschauer Strasse hand-rolls bagels in the kettle-boil-then-bake New York style; the lox bagel with smoked salmon, capers and red.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The lox bagel sells out by 13:00 on weekends; arrive before 11:00.
Cafe CK ★ 4.2
prenzlauer-berg · Marienburger Strasse 49, 10405 Berlin
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.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. The back room couches are the work-friendly window; weekday mornings from 09:00 are the room's quietest.
Cafe Anna Blume ★ 4.2
prenzlauer-berg · Kollwitzstrasse 83, 10435 Berlin
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.
Tip: Sunday brunch books out two days ahead; the etagere afternoon tea from 14:00 is the room's headline.
Maroush ★ 4.2
kreuzberg · Adalbertstr. 93, 10999 Berlin
Maroush on Adalbertstrasse has wrapped Kreuzberg's benchmark chicken shawarma since the 1990s, toasted in a flatbread with tahini, tomato and pickled chili.
Maroush ★ 4.2
kreuzberg · Adalbertstr. 93, 10999 Berlin
Maroush on Adalbertstrasse in Kreuzberg has wrapped Berlin's benchmark chicken shawarma in flatbread since the 1990s. At Adalbertstr. 93. Booking recommended.
Witty's ★ 4.2
schoeneberg · Wittenbergplatz 5, 10789 Berlin
Witty's at Berlin's Wittenbergplatz across from KaDeWe has served the city's first certified-organic currywurst since 1984; the house-recipe sauce.
Round and Edgy Maybachufer ★ 4.1
neukoelln · Maybachufer 21, 12047 Berlin
Round and Edgy on Berlin's Maybachufer in Neukoelln bakes 100 percent vegan NYC-style cookies and banana pudding all day; the Choco Chunk Sea Salt.
Tip: Warm cookies pull from the oven through the afternoon; the canal-side bench takes the overflow when the counter is full.