Berlin breakfasts late, in large quantities and, preferably, all morning long. Between cafés in Charlottenburg, brunch spots in Prenzlauer Berg and small spots in Kreuzberg side streets lies one of the liveliest breakfast scenes in Europe.
We have gathered 15 spots, sorted by district, from the bagel specialist to the family café that feels like a living room. Two insider tips, one of which comes from a Berlin woman. If you’re in Berlin Mitte, on the day of the Kurfürstendamm or at BER Airport Once you’re settled in, you’ll see what’s easily accessible from your home. For later in the day, we have our own guide: Eating and drinking in Berlin.
Good morning
Croissant or Stulle. Eggs Benedict or Müsli. Six o'clock or fourteen o'clock.
There is no single breakfast hotspot in Berlin. In Mitte, brunch specialists meet Japanese-American cuisine, in the West, old café classics maintain a high standard of service, in Prenzlauer Berg, brunch newcomers from the very first week are in the top tier, in Kreuzberg, French pastry shops sit alongside Mediterranean Menemen culture. Choose the district you’re in—these are our three favorites.
Lunch, dinner and bars
30 restaurants, fine dining, street food and bars
There is a separate article for lunch, dinner and everything in between. With Berlin classics, starred restaurants, Italian and Asian cuisine and three bars for three different evening moods.
Breakfast in Berlin Mitte
Brunch, all day long
Mitte has the highest concentration of brunch spots. Established dayspots that turn into bistros in the evening meet specialists in bagels, French toast and sophisticated breakfast menus. Here you’re most likely to find a good spot spontaneously. On weekends, though, you should almost always reserve a table.
Nomad Berlin
In the front building on Borsigstraße, a small restaurant with a dual profile: in the morning and noon it is one of the most ambitious brunch concepts in Mitte; in the evening it is fine bistro-style with its own menu. French Toast with tiramisu cream and sourdough avocado toast are the bestsellers. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekends.
- Address
- Borsigstraße 28, 10115 Berlin
- Opening
- Mon–Sat 9 am–5 pm and 6:30 pm–10:30 pm, Sun 9 am–5 pm, closed on Mondays
- Web
- nomad-berlin.de
Yada Yada Breakfast Club
At Köpenicker Straße in the southern Mitte, one of the most consistent breakfast cafés in the city. Omelet with sucuk, Italian bagels, homemade muesli with fresh fruit, freshly squeezed juices. Family atmosphere with a loyal customer vibe, dog-friendly. Rating consistently at 4.8.
- Address
- Köpenicker Straße 93, 10179 Berlin
- Opening
- Mo–Fr 8–15, Sat–Sun 8–16
- Web
- yada-yada.de
What do you fancy love?
Bagel specialist on Linienstraße with four varieties to choose from, plus a solid breakfast menu with vegan and protein-rich options. Generous portions, relaxed atmosphere, more locals than tourists. If you don’t know what you want, ask for the guacamole bagel.
- Address
- Linienstraße 41, 10119 Berlin
- Opening
- Mo–Fr 8–18, Sa–Su 9–18
- Web
- whatdoyoufancylove.de
Charlottenburg and Wilmersdorf
West Berlin breakfast tradition
In the West, breakfast is a less common occurrence, more often a well-established restaurant with a service culture and a fixed menu of classics. Kantstraße is the secret breakfast hub of Charlottenburg; quieter addresses can also be found in the Wilmersdorf area.
Café au Lait
Established on Kantstraße for a long time, a mix of daytime business (breakfast, brunch, lunch) and evening bar. Brioche Egg Sandwich, caramelized apple pancakes, decent croissants. The service is friendly and fast; book a table for the weekend. Open until late at night, a café that grows with the day.
- Address
- Kantstraße 110, 10627 Berlin
- Opening
- Daily 8:30–24:00
- Web
- au-lait.de
Alltime Cafe
A no-frills breakfast café on Uhlandstraße, which ranks in the 4.8 range on Google. Eggs Benedict, whole-grain pancakes with fruit, homemade cakes. Gluten-free breads are available as standard. The staff is friendly and speaks English. One of the few places that consistently gets good reviews every day.
- Address
- Uhlandstraße 52, 10719 Berlin
- Opening
- Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Cafe Beatz
At the Neuen Kantstraße in Charlottenburg-Westend, a modern-style brunch spot with its own signature: Eggs Benedict, pancakes, plus specials like steak Benedict with poached egg. Carefully prepared, with good latte art and friendly service. A little off the beaten track in the quiet Westend district, but without waiting times.
- Address
- Neue Kantstraße 32, 14057 Berlin
- Opening
- Daily 9–18 hours
- Web
- cafebeatz.de
Insider tip
Cafe of Destiny
Cafe · Wedding · €€
A few minutes’ walk from ipartment Berlin Mitte is Café des Schicksals in Wedding, a small, family-run café with Turkish-inspired, homemade cuisine. On the menu: over a dozen salads, a warm main course, sandwiches, and really good vegan and vegetarian options. The desserts alone are worth the trip. What many guests don’t know: This café also prepares the ipartment breakfast box for Berlin Mitte and the airport.
Our tip for guests in Mitte, Berlin
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–3 pm, closed on weekends
Address: Gerichtstraße 68, 13347 Berlin
Web: cafe-des-schicksals.com
Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain
Scene brunch and new classics
In the east, the brunch culture is most pronounced. Many young, highly rated spots, combined with a mix of established classics and newcomers that have been playing in the top tier since opening. If brunch is a Sunday ritual for you, you’re in the right place.
Thulip Deli
Young spot on Prenzlauer Allee that remains consistently in the 5.0 range. Small menu with sandwiches, beef rice, French toast with berries, banana bread. Minimal, bright, inviting, friendly owners. One of the best brunch openings in Berlin in recent years.
- Address
- Prenzlauer Allee 190, 10405 Berlin
- Opening
- Mon 10–17, Tue–Sun 9:30–17, closed on Di
- Web
- thulip-deli.com
All About Berlin
Classic brunch with Vietnamese influences, in Rigaer Straße. Egg Drop Sandwich, Spelt Pancakes with Berries, Eggs Benedict with Salmon. Good for groups because the large menu mixes European and Asian dishes. Egg Coffee as a specialty.
- Address
- Rigaer Straße 75, 10247 Berlin
- Opening
- Daily 9–18 hours
- Web
- allabout.cafe
Breaking the style of coffee
Modern café in the lively Friedrichshain district on Revaler Straße, right next to East Side Mall. Plenty of space, modern decor. Mexican wraps, lychee juices, eggs benedict, homemade cakes. Generous portions, a mix of locals and travelers, even possible without reservation.
- Address
- Revaler Straße 9, 10245 Berlin
- Opening
- Mo–Fr 8–18, Sat–Sun 10–18
- Web
- stilbruchkaffee.de
Specialty coffee or filter coffee. Granola or ham sandwich. Brunch or rush hour.
You decide. always with <3
Kreuzberg
Neighborhood character and culinary mix
In Kreuzberg, Mediterranean coffee culture meets French pastry and creative brunch menus. Menemen, croissants and sourdough eggs, all within a radius of fewer streets. Great to combine with a walk along the Landwehr Canal.
We love coffee
Small, Mediterranean-inspired, located on Schöneberger Straße directly on the grounds of Topographie des Terrors. Menemen (a variation of Turkish scrambled eggs) as a specialty, avocado toast with cheddar, homemade granola bowls. The staff is friendly and personal. Cash only, but the price level is not to be found anywhere else in Mitte.
- Address
- Schöneberger Straße 9/10, 10963 Berlin
- Opening
- Mon–Fri 6–18, Sat–Sun 8–18
- Web
- kaffee.liebenwir
La Maison Berlin
French patisserie on Paul-Lincke-Ufer with a beautiful outdoor area in good weather. Almond croissants, pain au chocolat, hearty brioches with salmon or za’atar. On weekends you’ll queue up; the quality is consistently high. Earlier opening possible, daily from 7 am.
- Address
- Paul-Lincke-Ufer 17, 10999 Berlin
- Opening
- Mo–Thu 7–19, Fri 7–20, Sat 7:30–20, Sun 7:30–19
- Web
- lamaison.berlin
Two Trick Pony
Small café in Bergmannstraße with creative, seasonally changing breakfast creations. Omelet with fermented chili oil and fresh herbs, Three-Cheese Toastie, green smoothies. Outdoor seating in the summer in front of the old cemetery; in the winter, small and cozy. Reserve for weekends.
- Address
- Bergmannstraße 52, 10961 Berlin
- Opening
- Mon–Fri 10–15:30, Sat–Sun 9–16
- Web
- twotrickpony-berlin.com
ipartment breakfast box
Tip for the Slow Morning
Many of these spots only open at around nine or ten in the morning. If you’re hungry earlier or prefer to stay in the apartment: In all three Berlin locations, you can have the breakfast box delivered to your apartment in advance.
Schöneberg
Between classics and hidden gems
Schöneberg has the oldest breakfast classics and at the same time hidden addresses in side streets. The reviews are consistently strong here, ranging from 4.5 to 4.8. A district where breakfast still works without queues and hype.
A matter of taste
Family-run, feels like a living room with breakfast service. Fluffy pancakes, Viennese breakfast, Parisian breakfast, individually assembled egg dishes and sandwiches. Many vegan options. Rating 4.8 based on 800 reviews. Note: Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Address
- Motzstraße 34, 10777 Berlin
- Opening
- Mon, Wed–Sun 9–15, closed on Tue–Thu
- Web
- geschmacksache-berlin.de
Breakfast 3000
Clear designer concept on Bülowstraße, open daily from 9am to 4pm. Guests repeatedly praise the Eggs Benedict in reviews as „the most perfect thing they’ve ever eaten“. Also try the Steak Tartar and the signature dish Chicken 3000. Very photogenic, reserve for the weekend. Our tip: Hokkaido Spiced Latte.
- Address
- Bülowstraße 101, 10783 Berlin
- Opening
- Daily from 9 am to 4 pm
- Web
- fruehstueck3000.com
TOMASA Friedenau
An established brunch classic at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz in Friedenau and one of the most famous addresses for variety: Brunch until 4 p.m., then the regular menu. Crisp bread, balanced sweet treats, good teas. Several Berlin locations, all with the same standard.
- Address
- Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz 14, 12161 Berlin
- Opening
- Daily 9–24 hours
- Web
- tomasa.de
Insider tip
House of Small Wonder
Japanese-American · Downtown · €€
When visitors from abroad come, I take them to the House of Small Wonder. From the outside it looks inconspicuous, but inside there is a curved staircase between plants and a backyard like a conservatory. The Japanese-American menu is not available a second time in the city. Order French Toast, reserve it in advance, otherwise you’ll be left standing.
A Berlin woman talks about her favorite café for visits
Opening hours: Daily from 9 a.m.
Address: Auguststraße 11–13, 10117 Berlin (Mitte)
Web: houseofsmallwonder.de
Distances to our locations
Your ipartment, your radius
What you can reach on foot, by train or with a change from one of our three Berlin locations.
ipartment Services
If you have breakfast in the apartment
Some mornings aren't really morning coffee mornings. That helps if you want to stay in the apartment or have an early flight.
Breakfast box
Available for pre-booking in all three Berlin locations. We deliver them to your door; you can have breakfast whenever you want.
Self-service shop
24/7 in Berlin Mitte and at the airport, with Fritz Cola, snacks and basics. At the airport, with an expanded range.
Fully equipped kitchen
The apartment has an oven, stove, refrigerator, dishes, and a coffee machine. If you want to make your own breakfast or reheat leftovers from the day before, that’s fine.
