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

Date of visit: May 31, 2024…read more 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!

When in Berlin visit KaDaWe and go directly to the 6th floor. There you will find gourmet food…read morecounters and restaurants. It's similar to Harrods in London or the magnificent department stores found in Tokyo. Oh my! You can get anything here! Amazing pastries, high end chocolates, charcuterie, huge cheese counters, smoked fish of all varieties, fine wines, specialty restaurants and much, much more. We enjoyed delicious crab sandwiches. I think they may have been the best sandwiches i ever had. Stop reading and get over to KaDeWe right now. Highly recommend.

Kaufhaus des Westerns is sehr groß and reminded us of Bloomingdale's on Lexington Ave (NYC) but in…read moreHerald Square proportions. It's huge and an absolute treat shopping here and I haven't even discussed the two food floors on 6 & 7. Wow. The quality of their offerings is impressive and upscale while also somewhat eclectic as well. We also found their prices to be fair and not obnoxious. Service throughout the store, is old style personal and friendly. We were always warmly greeted, in a sincere way. Nice!

Great place to come and shop for interesting souvenirs. You can find some genuinely unique pieces…read morehere, all made by locals. Prices are a bit steep, but smaller items are affordable, and you might spot something you really love that can only be bought in Berlin.

I came here with my husband when we were in Berlin to look for gifts and they have a really great…read moreselection. I love that the store supports local artists and companies. They have a great variety of small trendy knickknacks, postcards, t-shirts, totes, liquor, neat books, and unique local designer clothing. The shopkeeper was super friendly and helpful when he answered our questions.

Gourmet Lafayette (in the basement) is an excellent spot for a quick lunch or snack. The champagne…read moreselection is outstanding.

This review is for their lunch. It's by the internal "glass vortex" at the bottom. Their quiche…read moreis delightful and their salads excellent. Fine service, too.

This place is amazing. Huge, clean, well lit, has everything…read moreyou want, a legit sale section, and the prices are totally decent. Definitely the German version of Target, but it seems like that only applies to this location only (see my review of the other Woolworth down the street on Kottbusser!). I'm glad I live next door, definitely amazing!

Die Hackeschen Höfe is a building complex with eight courtyards located in the Scheunenviertel…read more(Barn Quarter*) between Rosenthaler Straße and Sophienstraße in the Mitte area of Berlin. The building was opened in 1906, with an Art Nouveau facade, and mixed use commercial and residential spaces. After a period of disuse and damage following WWII, a revitalization started in 1993 which included extensive restoration. Today about 40 businesses call this location home--with a similar blend of vendors, including cafes, a theater, residential apartments, and a variety of retailers (apparel, shoes and accessories, home goods and furniture, art galleries, toys, stationery and a salon). For food there are a few restaurants, a couple bakeries and confectioneries, a gourmet food store and a coffee shop. Although the hours on g-maps show 9-10am, opening times for individual stores varies, so check prior to arriving. Especially on weekends when some opening times start closer to noon. When I arrived at 9am on a Sunday morning most places were closed, with the exception of Maison de Souvenirs, which although geared towards tourists, I enjoyed perusing because of the local and regionally made souvenirs they carried. Around 9:30am a couple of other shops started stirring, including a cafe, apparel store and gallery though only the cafe had opened by 9:45am. The courtyards are worth wandering around for 10 minutes to appreciate their unique architecture, though I didn't stay longer since most stores opened later. No parking available close by, they recommend arriving via public transit as it's a very busy area. Hackesche Markt S+U-bahn station is a couple minutes by foot, and a number of trams and buses stop nearby too. No public restrooms unless patronizing the couple of restaurants (and maybe the cinema) in this complex. *apparently in the 17th century this used to be the part of town outside of Berlin city walls that stored hay for animals, kept separate from the rest of the city due to fire concerns.

The store is beautifully appointed. The quality of the product is clear. Alice was exceptional when…read moresharing information and answering questions. Highly recommend stopping in if you are out shopping.

This place is awesome. Reminds me of home when you look at every corner and see TJ Maxx and…read moreMarshals,

I did a double take when i saw this... in the US they are TJ Maxx. A web search indicates same…read morecompany, just one letter off. OK, whatever. Inside, a vast improvement over the US version: Way better looking clothing items, a far nicer interior build out and the same cost-conscious approach to retail goods. I got a nice messenger bag for my laptop among other small purchases in my first trip there. Great location right near the Ubahn station too.

People say that Karstadt has everything. When I ask someone where he or she thinks I can find…read more(insert obscure item here) the answer is almost alway Karstadt. And the recommendation is almost always right. It's a little price-y here, but sometimes it can be worth it. There's also a post office, a grocery store, a DM, and a Hugendubel in here. All your needs in one place.

Conveniently accessible from the Hermannplatz subway station, Karstadt department store and…read morePerfetto supermarket are one-stop shops to complete most, if not all, your shopping needs of the week. Karstadt carries almost everything, like school supplies, clothing, books, cosmetics, and plenty of chocolate. For the most part, staff is friendlier than other stores I've shopped. Perfetto grocery store is one of the better ones I've been to in Berlin, and it's fit my needs. Although, their produce isn't always the best quality, and it has the tendency to be more expensive than outdoor markets. It's pretty much a basic grocery store that's stocked with cheeses, meats, coffee, frozen foods, and yes -- a chocolate section which also has sugar free choices. In addition, there's a small bakery, butcher salad counter that's surrounded with assorted cheeses. On occasion, free samples of salads are offered, and they are delicious (and pricey). It may not be comparable to the all-in-one super stores in The States, but the offerings in both department and market are good enough. It sure beats having to dash to several different stores.

Beautiful department store in the middle of Berlin…read more I've seen my fair share of fancy and high-end department stores throughout the U.S. and Korea, but Quartier 206 has such a unique character and interior that I devoted time to wandering around the entire department store. I was there to buy some Santa Maria Novella products, and the staff was helpful, accommodating, friendly. Did not blink at my lack of German. Great dept. store - rec. highly!

Sadly good service is a rare virtue in Berlin...Unpleasant staff. Shouted at me when i opened the…read moredoor 5 min before the opening. Btw the door WAS open. Had to stay in the street and wait before they let me in....security guy barked at me when i bite my sandwich in the hallway and pointed to some card that apparently said "no food!" Ok but the girl next to me ate her food and had no problem))) never mind I thought...luxury stores in Berlin have strict policies, behave yourself))) so 10 minutes later i could finally enter the perfume department. I searched for a specific perfume, named it 5-6 times to the assistant but he kept rolling his eyes as if i just made it up and know nothing of niche perfume brands...))) had to google it and show the picture to prove that the perfume exists! This very fact kind of perplexed him)) Bottom line: i didnt feel comfortable at all, the experience is not worth it. Gallerie la fayette next door is better. PS: and no the selection of perfumes did not impress me at all. Online retailers from Munich and Hamburg offer a much more interesting selection.