Delicious Southern food and attentive service at a restaurant in Berlin? Well, those are two things…read morethat I thought I'd never find in this city! Tucked away in Prenzlauer Berg, Southern Vittles is an authentic restaurant that checks all of the boxes. I haven't done much soul food exploring stateside, but one of my brunch go-tos is chicken and waffles. And since it's swept the nation from coast to coast, I've had to put up with various quirks, ranging from dry chicken to a stingy amount of overpriced chicken. But this was some of the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. The chicken was so tender that it stole the show, but the sweetness from the maple syrup made it taste even better. (Part of me wishes that the maple syrup hadn't been drizzled onto the chicken in the kitchen and that it would come on the side, but the chef poured the perfect amount, so I can't really complain.) And because I came on a weekend morning, I got to enjoy the bottomless coffee service. It doesn't seem that special because it's from your standard coffee machine, but what really made it stand out was how the owner would walk around with the coffee pot and ask if I wanted a refill. (Alas, it reminds me of how servers in the U.S. constantly come around for water refills...!) And the coffee also tasted better than some of the burnt excuses for coffee that some fancier places in the city sell, so don't look down on a simple cup of joe. Speaking of the owner, he provided the best service that I've ever experienced in a Berlin restaurant. The small talk (imagine that!) made me feel like I was back home in the U.S. The prices (given the exchange rate) made me second guess that feeling a bit, but I can't deny the deliciousness of the meal or the friendliness of the owner.

Only leaving this review to say sadly this spot is closed :(…read more It's been replaced by an Indonesian place that's pretty good but damn was i looking forward to some green fried tomatoes with cheese grits

L. A. Cafe is a breakfast spot located in the Intercontinental Berlin hotel. It has a great…read morebreakfast buffet with a huge variety of foods. There is an egg bar where you can get freshly-made omelets, scrambled eggs, or other egg options. (I don't eat eggs, but my colleagues had nothing but good to say about their eggs.) You can find American breakfast foods, such as excellent bacon and sausage. There are good choices of breads and cereals, including croissants that you must have more than one of because they are so good. How much butter goes into them? I did not ask. Good selection of juices, coffee, and tea, of course. The buffet is not cheap: we paid 43 Euros each day we ate there. You can make hotel reservations that include breakfast, and the cost adder is less than 43 Euros. You just need to eat every day to justify the expense. I don't think it will be hard to eat daily.

Come here if you'd like to experience a breakfast fit for a Capitol denizen from the Hunger Games…read more (Hint: order the breakfast when you book the hotel. It can be much cheaper.)

A proper Negroni is hard to find in the city that loves its biergarten and beach bars…read more But trust that my good friend knows where to find one. He found one in fact, that's so satisfactory, and even more fantastic that they have a Barrel Aged one for only €10. (this is easily $16 in San Francisco!) I had two of these and was about to order a third one when someone (blame my husband) decided it was time to go home :( okay, okay. He had a legit reason, we had a 8am flight the next day. That didn't stop the crew from ordering multiple rounds of brewski, from IPAs to classic witbier or just ask the staff for the current specials and they can recommend something to your liking. Centrally located in Prenzlauer berg, this is a fun and relaxing place to hang out. The group was in a bitter sweet mood as it always goes on our last night in Berlin since we only see them twice a year. No doubt, I will be back to Salt n Bone. Especially since the menu is unapologetically American and in the land of currywurst and doner kebabs, that's definitely a good thing.

This is a fantastic little slice of London, Portland Oregon or Williamsburg Brooklyn, only in…read moreP-Berg. Awesome, thoughtful gastrpub fare. We live a few blocks from here and are new to the neighborhood...this will be a regular haunt. To management: how about bone marrow and toast?

I'm not sure who Andy is, but am not sure about is Diner. It is located in a heavily traffic…read moretouristy area. It does have quite a few options for both food and drink. Beyond that, it is unremarkable. We had the XXL currywurst and I would not recommend it.

Nothing particularly excellent about this place. The food was fine - it was edible - but nothing…read morespecial about it. I expected more for the location and price.

My family and I were lucky enough to come across this amazing gem while visiting Schloss…read moreCharlottenburg in July. Generally when travelling we work to find local cuisine. But what we needed that day was a quick lunch and something that our 8-year-old would eat quickly (she tries a lot of food, however, when tired it can get a bit more difficulty). Bennywood was great. Wurst/hotdogs and Americana! What a fun little restaurant. It's fast and the food was good! Benny and his wife Angela were friendly and we enjoyed spending time chatting with them. The décor was fun and funky with a lot of Hollywood memorabilia. Don't miss the bathroom!!! It's a gem. Please visit the next time that you head to the Berlin area. You won't be disappointed!

Here's the thing. When you walk in with no reservation and they still make it happen for you in…read moreseconds, that is service. When the burger arrives and it's so juicy, delicious, and memorable, that's quality dinner. When the vibe feels Germany meets America...that is solid environment. And when the amazing waitress offers a shot in a way to thanking for the generous tip, then shares one with you so you aren't doing a shot alone since others in your party couldn't partake...you have a place that is worthy of returning to. Go. Don't consider. Just do. And maybe make reservations to avoid just needing to be lucky like we were.

Go for a local beer and maybe some fries but please for the love of everything good and holy, do…read morenot waste your money on a burger. They are just 2 inch thick blocks of flavorless, uncooked beef. Would not recommend. The ranch was good though!

Such a great burger! Fresh and flavorful. Love it!!!!! I…read moredefinitely recommend this as the best in the area.

What we ordered: 1) Angry Mushroom burger (veggie) 6.90€…read more2) Big Kahuna 9€ without cheese + guacamole 1€ + teriyaki onions 0.40€ 3) sweet potato fries 3.50€ 4) Martha sauce combo 4.50€ What was good: 1) Aioli and truffle mayo sauce! What could've been better: - the food is pretty greasy, oily and heavy - the veggie patty was a bit too oily Overall good taste. Solid burger. I personally prefer my buns to be a bit like a croissant or butter brioche which was not the case here. There is only one type of bun to choose. I personally liked the meat burger more. Can't go wrong with Martha's but also not a super special burger!

Great traditional German food restaurant with traditional atmosphere and magical outside seating…read more Amazing flavor profile for the traditional weinerschnitzel. It was nicely prepared, but it came with a side of cranberry jelly. A all dab on each bit of the weinerschnitzel is a food marriage made in heaven! I swapped out the side of potatoes for a side of spatzle. Green onion was mixed into the spaetzle and made it in the top list of spaetzle for me.

I came here because of the over a thousand google reviews. Nothing great, not bad, but could have…read moredone without eating here. Friendly staff. I got the steak plate with gravy and onions on top.

Friendly service, wow! You can feel at home and well taken care of here. It's an adorable,…read morecharmingly lit little place. Great food, too. Fajitas were delicious though, by US standards anyway, the guacamole and salsa portions on the side were a bit skimpy. But the flavor was great! As was the margarita. Simple drink, rocks and salt, but delectable nonetheless. Nicely done! I like this place. It's not easy to find good Mexican food in Germany but this place has it.

Jolly and popular Mexican-themed restaurant in Schöneberg. There's a cosy front dining area and a…read morelarger room at the rear, all decorated with Mexican style murals, including one of Frida Kahlo, after whom the restaurant is named. It's Tex-Mex, though presumably the German version, as it was nothing your average American would recognise - and note that the burgers are actually sandwiched between tortillas rather than buns. Portions are generous for the price, and our meal of nachos with cheese, sour cream and guacamole followed by a burrito and two burgers, with a beer each, and s tip came to just under €50 for three. All the food was freshly cooked and tasty. Service was very friendly and helpful and a kitchen error with our order was picked up and sorted without us having to point it out. The main problem was the speed of the kitchen - or rather, the lack of it. We were served reasonably quickly, but as soon as it got busy, other tables had to wait longer, and one couple gave up after 40 minutes. So, I'd happily go there again, but others may have had a different experience. Go early or during quieter periods, unless you're happy to wait. Update December 2018: another good meal, under €25 for two including beers, and this time with (much) faster food service.

I've been obsessed with Pret A Manger since the first time I tried it at Heathrow airport. Any…read morevisit to Europe I have to stop at Pret! I went to a few different locations in Berlin, here are a few things I tried.

We ate breakfast there on October 5, prior to taking a train. The food was delicious (we each got…read morethe smoked salmon with soft cheese & dill), and even the coffee was really good. The workers were a little perfunctory, but the prices were very reasonable. Also, there's a decent amount of seating.