My friend and I were exhausted after having walked from the ZOB station that morning, so we looked…read morefor the closest cafe we could find. PROS: Steinecke looked pleasant from the outside and indeed was. We got the comfortable table at the back with an outlet to recharge our phones. We were also thankful that it was open early, unlike MANY nearby businesses. The coffee and pastries we ordered were good overall as well, even though it would have been nicer warmed up. CONS: The biggest bummer is that this establishment is cash only, and on top of that, there is no clearly visible sign which informs customers of that. Fortunately I had some cash, but I don't care for bad surprises like that. Secondly, they didn't have proper change! How can you expect customers to pay cash and then NOT have change? I was shorted 6 euro cents as a result because that was apparently all they had. It's also a bummer they have no wifi... every proper cafe has free wifi, especially so close to main train stations. Please fix the cons, and I'll fix my review! Thank you.

This is a decent bakery nearby our hotel. We just needed somewhere to go for breakfast. The coffee…read moreis pretty decent, but the pastries are nothing to write home about. Stop by if you need caffeine, but the pastries won't impress

GREAT bakery and coffee shop…read more Here are my reasons for the statements above. 1. Huge coffee drinks selection and by huge - I mean huge! But also kids will find their jam here - freshly squeezed orange juice for example, which is always a good call for adults too. They also have yummy hot chocolate drinks and plenty of teas to choose from. 2. Their pastry selection is huge as well and I have tried like six different types of pastries so far and all of them were super tasty. Cannot wait to come back again today to try some more. 3. The place is very spacious and provides a great ambiance for meeting up with a friend for breakfast or snack and it's a fantastic little spot to catch up on some work/school stuff. 4. The food menu is not limited only to bakery products, there are also warm and salty dishes to choose from such as pasta and salads. Vegetarians friendly! Lactose free folks friendly! The only thing I would say could improve a bit is he customer service but that's perhaps because my German is very weak (close to none) and I know that Berliners sometimes get irritated by all the English speakers around... but what can one do? I don't think I would get further with my native language - Czech. In any case, I would recommend this place, because even if you don't speak German, you can just point at things like me. After all, it's mainly about the great food and drink selection, isn't it?!

Very nice bakery in Old Town. Fresh bread and all sorts of baked goods…read more They also have hot beverages available.

Love, love, love. Sadly they do not have self- control available for their visitors, but they do…read morehave beautifully prepared sweet or savory bread related products - there really is no better place to go. I can't honestly say that I searched for variety - when I know that I like something, why stray? Cinnamon rolls - not the cloying type that you get covered in a sugar glaze - these had a fair bit of sugar, but it was neatly tucked into the rolls of the cinnamon. There was a focaccia type bread served with juicy mini tomatoes, rosemary and ethereal goodness (no extra charge). Most people knew what they wanted on the efficiently run lines, but those who did not received painstaking explanations. I liked it and still think about each of the items I tried (and those I missed)

Amazing cakes and pastries are the mainstay of this place. I had a cake with Apple in it which was…read morereally delicious. They have an excellent range of teas including peppermint and green teas. Free wifi. Ask for the key to access the restroom, which is relatively clean. Friendly and efficient service.

Following my must eat list, I came here for an apfelstrudel and was very disappointed. I was…read moreexpecting a mixture of cinnamon buns and apple pie but it wasn't compatible. It was rather stale and just covered in sugar.

Fantastic spot for breakfast. Very friendly people that spoke English and a lovely spread of food…read more The pizza was excellent. Hip chill place.

Amazing fresh bread and tasty coffee. A good alternative to an expensive hotel breakfast.read more

Located along a small river at Planufer 92 Die Brodstatte has been collecting accolades since…read moreopening in 2016, not to be confused with a similarly named space at Maybachufer Strasse "The Bread Station" is Danish in origin with a focus on long-fermented Sourdough, good Coffee and Pastries starting at 08h00. Part of an upscale neighborhood, table hockey on the outdoor patio allowing guests an opportunity to pass the time, standing space inside Die Brodstatte is limited to a few square meters while the space's bulk consists mainly of kitchen, racks and shelves. Fair priced for items made of local Organic Grains, Weizen-Korner Stuck adding Cornmeal to aromatic Wheat for a more sophisticated crumb, Viennoiseries come in a wide range with expert lamination filled with melted Chocolate versus topped with Cheese or Sage. Taking an alternative approach to Scandinavia's famous Cardamom Knot, layered bits glued together with Sugar and Butter like Monkey Bread, The Bread Station's Cinnamon Roll also earns high marks for its crisp coil that softens towards the center with subtle notes of Yeast tickling the palate in each bite.

Excellent baked goods and breads! The cinnamon bun (zimtschnecke) was particularly nice as it had a…read moreperfect balance of light flakiness and sweetness.

Nice little deli downtown. They had great cold cuts and cheese. There was a selection of pre-made…read moresandwiches and pastas that could be eaten on site. The staff were very nice and helpful. We got some sandwiches, a pasta dish and a vegetable croquette and ate at one of the two or three outdoor tables. It was a really fun experience. It was a nice change from a drawn out lunch at a restaurant. Three of us ate for 25 Euros, which was less expensive than almost every place else we ate at. Too bad that they don't have a few more tables. It's a few blocks from Gendarmenmarkt, so you could get stuff to go. It's a nice change of pace for lunch or picnic supplies in Berlin.

so wonderful. went here today to see what goodies they had. right around the corner from the…read morewestin. score! ended up getting some tarts (which were yummy) and a pasta and mushroom dish for my son. the young man who helped me was very nice and helpful. allowed me to try various dishes before purchasing. i will definitely be going back for more things during our stay. i think by german standards, this place is decently priced but am not sure.

A sweet treat to end the day…read more Just around the corner from the hotel we are staying, Kamps looked very inviting as we walked by. So much so we doubled back and went in. Cappuccinos for both and I got a raisin roll for takeaway. We had a nice short chat with our order taker and she even helped us figure out how to pay using coins. I'm just finishing up my raisin roll as I write this, and it is sweet and very good.

We stopped in to get a pretzel one day after walking around Berlin. It was actually surprising how…read morehard it is to find a pretzel when you want one! We went into this Kamps on a spur decision. We had seen a couple others around the city as well. We got a pretzel and some other baked good. Everything was pretty good. There were also some small sparrows flying around in and out. It was random, but I like birds. Some of the reviews complained about rude service. We didn't have any issues.

Miss this place. Amazing desserts. They're closed on Sundays…read more My favorite was their chocolate dipped almond cone pastry. Unbelievable.

A chain of local, upscale delis with excellent takeout prepared foods. We especially liked the…read moresans souci bread (a 1/4 kilo has about 10 slices and is less than 3 Euro so don't feel like you need to buy the whole loaf), the store butter (with sea salt), and the boulettes (a hamburger/meatball patty that seemed more pork-based than meat based). You could definitely put together a great picnic from here.