Generic mall, paranoid security. Went in to see if they had charging adapters and got followed throughout. They stopped me to look at a left over donut I had brought in. Not a friendly shopping experience. read more

Date of visit: May 31, 2024 We were staying near this store while in Berlin and stopped in to see what it was about. For the Americans reading this, it was in the vein of Macy's or maybe even a step above, like a Dillard's or Nordstrom's. The store was in very nice condition, from the floors to the fixtures and general upkeep of the store. The prices on the clothing were definitely out of my realm, especially once factoring in the exchange rate from the Euro! I was a little bummed that there wasn't anything affordable that I could bring back for myself, especially a brand that you don't see here in the States, but that just wasn't happening. The one section you should check out is the candy and food as those prices seemed far more reasonable for what you were getting. As we still had two countries to go, we opted not to purchase anything here; had Berlin been our final stop, I would have selected some things to take home as souvenirs. Despite spending 20-25 minutes in the store, not a single employee approached or interacted with us in any way, even the severe-looking woman working just a couple tables away from us in the men's clothing section. Guess she knew I wasn't going to buy anything, either! read more

Galeria Kaufhof is a German department store chain with 97 branches. The location is conveniently located in Alexanderplatz. I didn't explore the floors, but there is a food court here that I wished I checked out. read more

I came for Sephora. . . But since there were escalators, I decided to see what was on the next floor. . .and the next, and the next. What really appealed to me is the stationary. I was able to find a wonderful selection of Filofax organizers, stickers, journals, and a great selection of different writing implements. This of course made me very happy. Dinea on the top level offered a reprieve to sit and drink lemonade while using the free wifi. Super clean store, with great variety. read more

I first assumed this place was a mall for only clothing, perfume, & accessories but I was shocked to find a huge selection of meats, chocolates, alcohol, fruits, veggies, snacks and the accessories of a typical mall. But this place definitely seemed to be more for the food and less about the clothes. It's a cool place to check-out but that's all it's nothing too grand. read more

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Wow, Galeria Kaufhof is the Macy's of Berlin. Certainly its size would rival the largest department stores in other big cities Located in the shoppers' hub of Alexanderplatz, it was busy on the Saturday I visited. I was interested in the food hall but an attempt to take a photo to add to my review led me to swiftly find out that they don't allow photos in the store If you like cavernous department stores, thus place will be right up your street read more

Galeria Kaufhof - Department Stores Near Me - Berlin, BE

Staying in Alexanderplatz, it's such a shame that I only found out about this place in the end of my stay in Berlin. From the outside, it looks like a department store, but don't be deceived, this one of the best food stores I've ever been in. It surely rivals a couple places in Paris. One can literally find anything here. For a picnic, I suggest grabbing some wine, then walking over to the ladies that standing behind dozens and dozens of cheeses and meats. Point at the ones you would like (prices and origin are posted, though names are in German), and how much of a fraction of a kilo. Then grab some fresh bread, like from a boulangerie, and then some mustard or whatever condiments you'd like. If you'd like to stay and eat, there are counters and stools. A section with fresh pasta, Asian foods like sushi, and even a wine bar. An absolute heaven for foodies. read more

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Galeria is a regular department store. Regular because carries regular goods and regular labels differently front KaDeWe which is a luxurious store. It is located right in the heart of Alexanderplatz. On the top there is a buffet with German and international options. read more

Galeria Kaufhof - Buffet - Department Stores Near Me - Berlin, BE

This is the KaDeWe of the East. The place where you go when you're in a hurry and need a pair of shoes, a trunk, AND underwear. Food department is lovely - I buy all my fresh fish here. read more

Galeria Kaufhof is one of the larger department stores in Berlin. It used to be Centrum Warenhaus in East Berlin back in the day, and after unification and an extensive reconstruction it opened as Galeria Kaufhof. The only thing that hasn't changed here since 1989 are the people that work there. Think of it as Macy's, just German. You'd probably find more reasonable prices here than at KaDeWe, which is the other (high end) department store in West Berlin, at Wittenbergplatz. Worth checking out is the food department. read more

I never wanted to be that person who has to purchase a new suitcase when they travel, but after my 10-year-old suitcase got its handle permanently stuck in the upward position I didn't have much recourse. Luckily, Galeria Kaufhof was conveniently located right across Alexanderplatz from my hotel. This is a fairly upscale department store, nicer than Nordstrom or Macy's but not quite as luxurious as Harrod's. The employees weren't particularly friendly or helpful about navigating through the six floors--just find your way to a sign! The selection of gourmet food on the first floor is perfect for picking up food-related gifts or a casual meal to take back to the hotel. There was a wide variety of both local and exotic produce--it was expensive but very fresh. There are also hot food stations, including Asian and Italian options. The pastry case looked amazing. It's nice that they stay open until 10pm Thursday through Saturday, but be careful because they're closed on Sunday. Overall, I wouldn't call this mall a Berlin shopping destination--go to KaDeWe for that--but it's convenient, and I'm thankful that it saved me from a luggage disaster! read more

I'm writing this purely from a good perspective, although the I do shop there as well. I really like the outside stalls. It is one of the few places to get turkey legs, and they are pretty good, especially for the €4-4.50 they normally cost. Half chickens are less than €3, and I think really good. I generally eat one of the two every weak on a lunch break. The cafeteria upstairs is good too, but more pricey. Hard to get out of there for less than €15, and the veggies and fruits are paid for by weight, and cost way, way too much. This makes it harder for me to want to eat there unless I am in the mood for just meat and potatoes and am good waiting until after to get a drink. Maybe then one could get out of there with a good meal for €10ish. read more

Beautiful mall! I especially enjoyed their deli and wine section. The deli section provides a lot of choices for salami, meats, cheeses and other specialities. They also had a large candy section. The wine section was well sorted and beautiful to look at. The mall is also very big and offer a great range of beauty products, clothes and accessories. Prime location, so there's always a lot of people. read more

Galeria Kaufhof - The wine section, beautiful. - Department Stores Near Me - Berlin, BE

It's an interesting shopping centre where they sell many labels items. So that means prices are high. There are many large floors housing clothes, household article, restaurant, small supermarket, bakery etc. We bought a travel water boiler because we like to drink tea in our hotel room as we forgot the one we have at home! A sales staff member was very friendly but two others were very reserved! read more

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Was fascinated by the cleanness the ambition atmosphere and big choice of diversity hadn t been here for years and choose to go more often here now. extraordinarily you are lucky to find good sales offers here if you have an open eye happy that alexanderplatz has something close to the impression of Kudamm KaDeWe now too. read more

The foodcourt here is pretty good and offers quite a varieties of choices. I love their buffet bar a lot, fair price and quite some diversities of food. You can easily find yourself delicious cake as well. read more

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Right in the middle of the city, soo big, full of many kinds of everything. But I'm more interested in the dining experience side, and as they are mostly in the middle of the cities my last dining is mostly in Kaufhofs. Unlike Munich or Nurnberg you can only have Italian or Asian food. That's why I didn't like Berlin Alexanderplatz Kaufhof. Sorry. read more

You might face long queues checking out. The prices are fine. You can enjoy PAYBACK points. Different brands and models, any kind of foods, drinks, home stuff, etc. Even fruits from different lands. read more

alright lets be honest getting things in general is abll ache in berlin. this place has a food court that rivals a lot of places. it is expensive but you can buy fish and fruits and all the rest of it. i wasnt taken by the selection of clothes but there you go. electronics are overpriced but its a fancy place read more

We discovered Galeria on accident, this being our fourth trip to Berlin we stayed at Hackerscher Mkt this time and wandered through Alexanderplatz during a festival. The store was impressive from the wine selections, jams, clothing (my wife was freezing so she bought some additional layers and I found a great jacket that would have cost 3x the price in NY) and the food section had pastries (it's one thing we come to Berlin for) and cakes beyond description. I love this place!! We bought liquor filled chocolates (not available in US) for us and candy advent calendars for the grandkids (here in November), Marzipan Liquor for our kids. Very enjoyable way to stay out of a cold and rainy day. read more

I bought a dress on the 1st floor (Esprit counter) on July 8 and had very rude service when I spoke German to the young blonde saleswoman working there. She just stared at me like I had spat in her face and performed the transaction without saying a word. Considering the store's location, in the heart of the capital's tourist district,the staff should have training on how to communicate with non-German customers ESPECIALLY when we are trying to speak their own difficult language! Or if the staff are incapable of doing this, perhaps they should learn how to speak to us in English and make an effort themselves? Galeria looks classy but the service I got was backwoods-ignorant. I wouldn't recommend it for clothes shopping in Berlin because the impression it gives to visitors is not inviting, helpful or friendly which is how I want tourists to see this often-lovable city. I echo the other English reviewers though, who said the Food Court is inviting and friendly. It almost seems to be run by an entirely different company than the first floor, its so different. The service is not consistent. read more