Best Brunch in Berlin: Where to Eat Breakfast & Brunch

Germans love their bread, and breakfast is taken pretty seriously here. Berlin is a particularly good city to start the day in, whether you're after a traditional German breakfast or something a little more elaborate. You'll find bakeries on practically every corner, serving an incredible variety of freshly baked goods. Think crusty bread rolls (Brötchen), pretzels (Brezeln), buttery croissants, flaky pain au chocolat, cinnamon rolls, fruit-filled pastries and delicious cakes. Wherever you are in the city, you're never far from a bakery where you can grab a coffee and something fresh out of the oven.

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But Berlin's breakfast scene goes well beyond traditional bakeries. In some of the city's trendier neighbourhoods, particularly Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg, you'll find fantastic independent cafés and brunch spots serving everything from Eggs Benedict and avocado toast to fluffy pancakes, French toast and creative international breakfast dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick bite before a day of sightseeing or a leisurely weekend brunch with friends, Berlin has plenty to offer.

Here are some of my favourite places to enjoy breakfast and brunch in Berlin.

Father Carpenter – Australian coffee culture in a hidden courtyard

Berlin has plenty of excellent coffee shops, but Father Carpenter deserves a special mention. Inspired by Melbourne's famous coffee culture, this café has become a favourite among coffee enthusiasts and anyone looking for a good breakfast in Mitte.

The café is tucked away in a beautiful courtyard just off Münzstraße. It's a welcome little escape from the busy shopping streets nearby, with excellent specialty coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and a kitchen serving breakfast and brunch dishes.

If you're particular about your coffee, this is one of the places to put on your list.

Address: Münzstraße 21, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)

Kitchen: Monday–Friday 9am–3.30pm; weekends 10am–4pm

House of Small Wonder – A little piece of New York in Berlin

Originally founded in Brooklyn, New York, House of Small Wonder brought its distinctive café concept to Berlin. And it's quite a special place.

Located in the former Jewish Girls' School on Auguststraße in Mitte, the café combines a beautiful historic building with an abundance of plants, large windows and a wonderfully eclectic interior. It's almost like stepping into a little botanical garden.

The menu combines American breakfast favourites with French and Japanese influences. Expect creative takes on eggs Benedict, French toast, ricotta hotcakes and other brunch classics, alongside Japanese-inspired dishes and specialty drinks.

It's a particularly nice choice if you're looking for somewhere a little more special than your everyday neighbourhood café. Reservations are recommended, especially at weekends.

Address: Auguststraße 11–13, 10117 Berlin (Mitte)

Brunch: Daily, 9am–5pm

Distrikt Coffee – For serious coffee lovers

If good coffee is just as important to you as the food, Distrikt Coffee should be on your list. This popular café in Mitte has built a reputation for its specialty coffee and relaxed atmosphere.

The breakfast and brunch menu complements the coffee rather than competing with it, making this a particularly good option for a slower morning. It's also a nice place to take a break if you're exploring the galleries, boutiques and independent shops around Rosenthaler Platz and Nordbahnhof.

Address: Bergstraße 68, 10115 Berlin (Mitte)

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 8.30am–4pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am–4.30pm

Blumental – A modern coffee house with a plant-based kitchen

Located on the green Engeldamm in Mitte, Blumental describes itself as Berlin's first modern coffee house. It's a bright, welcoming space where you can easily spend a few hours, whether you're stopping for breakfast, brunch, coffee or a drink later in the day.

The kitchen is entirely vegetarian and vegan, with a strong focus on plant-based ingredients, seasonal produce and creative combinations. Expect dishes such as fluffy French toast, homemade cakes and a selection of interesting savoury options.

I particularly like the idea of a place that works just as well for a morning coffee as it does for a leisurely lunch or an evening glass of natural wine.

Address: Engeldamm 64, 10179 Berlin (Mitte)

Opening hours: Monday–Tuesday and Sunday 10am–5pm; Wednesday–Saturday 10am–10pm

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FREA Bakery – Great bread, pastries and coffee

Sometimes a good brunch doesn't need to be particularly elaborate. A freshly baked croissant, excellent sourdough bread and a really good coffee can be all you need.

FREA Bakery in Mitte is a great address for exactly that. The bakery combines traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary approach, offering sourdough bread, pastries, croissants and a breakfast and lunch menu.

It's also part of the FREA philosophy of sustainable, plant-based food and low-waste cooking. A lovely place to start the day if you appreciate good baking and quality ingredients.

Address: Gartenstraße 9, 10115 Berlin (Mitte)

Opening hours: Daily, 8am–5pm

Love at First Bite – For pancakes and chicken waffles

At Love at First Bite, the name really is the programme. This cosy café in the Kollwitzkiez is a great address for anyone who takes their brunch seriously, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

The menu combines breakfast classics such as French toast and Shakshuka with more elaborate creations. Try the Eggs Lovedict, featuring poached eggs on brioche with wild broccoli and miso hollandaise, or their signature chicken waffle.

My personal recommendation would be the Lovecake: a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes with lemon curd cream, blueberries and passion fruit, finished with a marshmallow topping that is lightly flambéed when served. If you prefer savoury over sweet, try their crispy fried chicken served on fluffy waffles, drizzled with maple syrup – a delicious combination of American comfort food at its best.

It's popular, particularly at weekends, so booking ahead is a sensible idea.

Address: Kollwitzstraße 42, 10405 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)

Opening hours: Daily, from 8.30am on weekdays and 8.30am at weekends

lue. – Asian-inspired brunch in Prenzlauer Berg

In the Bötzowkiez neighbourhood of Prenzlauer Berg, lue. has made a name for itself with creative brunch dishes that put an Asian twist on familiar favourites. The name is short for Liebe und Essen – love and food – and the kitchen certainly takes both seriously.

There are two dishes I would particularly recommend: the Crème Brûlée French Toast with berries and the Hong Kong-style French Toast with peanut butter, sesame paste, salted caramel butter, banana and condensed milk. If you prefer something savoury, try the green pandan waffles with fried chicken and mild chilli maple syrup.

The interior is colourful and contemporary, with artwork on the walls and beautifully prepared drinks. It's a great choice for a relaxed brunch with friends, particularly if you enjoy trying something a little different.

Address: Hufelandstraße 18, 10407 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 9am–4.30pm; weekends 9am–5pm

Allan's Breakfast Club – Sydney-style brunch in Prenzlauer Berg

If you're after a proper brunch with a little Australian flair, Allan's Breakfast Club (ABC) in Prenzlauer Berg is well worth a visit. Located in the lively Kollwitzkiez, this popular neighbourhood café combines Sydney-inspired breakfast culture with a relaxed atmosphere and a touch of day-drinking.

The menu goes well beyond the usual scrambled eggs and avocado toast. You'll find Eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise, served with pulled pork or cured salmon, creative kimchi and cheese waffles with poached eggs, and a delicious Croque Monsieur. For something sweet, try their French toast with white chocolate, Greek yoghurt and oat crumble. And if you're in the mood for a little indulgence, order a Mimosa or a glass of their house rosé.

What makes ABC particularly appealing is its laid-back atmosphere. On sunny days, grab a table outside and enjoy the neighbourhood buzz. It's the kind of place where a quick breakfast can easily turn into a leisurely weekend brunch.

Address: Rykestraße 13, 10405 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)

Opening hours: Monday 10am–3pm, Thursday–Friday 10am–3pm, Saturday–Sunday 9.30am–4pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Estelle Dining – Creative weekend brunch in Prenzlauer Berg

If you're looking for something a little more sophisticated than the usual pancakes and Eggs Benedict, Estelle Dining is a lovely neighbourhood restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg. Just a short walk from Schönhauser Allee station, this relaxed bistro combines modern European cooking with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

The weekend brunch menu is particularly interesting, with dishes that go beyond the usual breakfast classics. Think chickpea pancakes with fennel and tomato, or roasted oyster mushrooms with toast, fried egg and spinach. The food is carefully prepared, the atmosphere is relaxed and the stylish interior, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lovely terrace, makes it a great place to spend a leisurely weekend morning.

It's also worth remembering for lunch or dinner, when the kitchen serves creative dishes alongside excellent wine and freshly baked sourdough pizza.

Address: Estelle Dining , Kopenhagener Straße 12A, 10437 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)

Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 11am–3pm.

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Benedict – Breakfast at almost any time of day

For those who believe breakfast should never be restricted to the morning, Benedict is a particularly good choice. The concept originated in Tel Aviv and has brought an all-day breakfast experience to Berlin.

The menu is extensive, with all sorts of variations on eggs Benedict, breakfast classics and some seriously fluffy pancakes. The pancakes with banana and condensed milk are particularly tempting.

And if you're in the mood for something a little stronger, there are breakfast cocktails too. A Bloody Mary with your eggs is certainly an option here.

Benedict is also a good choice if your group can't quite agree on what constitutes the perfect breakfast.

Addresses: Uhlandstraße 49, 10719 Berlin (Wilmersdorf) and Göhrener Straße 5, 10437 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)

Opening hours: Daily, early until late (hours vary slightly between the two locations)

Frühstück 3000 – For a more sophisticated breakfast

Frühstück 3000 takes the idea of breakfast and turns it into something of a culinary experience. Rather than sticking to the usual combination of scrambled eggs, avocado toast and croissants, this restaurant offers more ambitious interpretations of breakfast classics.

Think creative egg dishes, excellent bread, seasonal ingredients and indulgent sweet options. It's a great place for those who want to make a proper occasion out of breakfast rather than simply grab a coffee and a sandwich.

There are two locations, in Schöneberg and Kreuzberg, making it a convenient option whichever part of the city you're exploring.

Locations: Bülowstraße 101, 10783 Berlin (Schöneberg), Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 9, 10969 Berlin (Kreuzberg)

Opening hours: Check the individual location before visiting

Annelies – A neighbourhood café in Kreuzberg

Annelies is one of those neighbourhood cafés that makes you want to move to the area. Located on Görlitzer Straße, just across from Görlitzer Park, it combines excellent coffee with a seasonal breakfast and lunch menu.

The approach is relatively simple: good ingredients, dishes prepared in-house, quality coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. The café also works with local suppliers, including the popular Albatross Bakery for its bread and pastries.

On warmer days, the terrace is a particularly nice place to sit and enjoy the Kreuzberg atmosphere. And if you're already exploring Görlitzer Park and the surrounding neighbourhood, it's an excellent place to stop.

Address: Görlitzer Straße 68, 10997 Berlin (Kreuzberg)

Opening hours: Wednesday–Monday, 10am–4pm; closed Tuesday

Two Trick Pony – International breakfast in Kreuzberg

Two Trick Pony is a stylish little café in Bergmannkiez, one of Kreuzberg's most charming neighbourhoods. The menu goes well beyond the standard breakfast offering, with international influences and a selection of carefully prepared dishes.

You can opt for something classic, such as a full English breakfast, or try one of the more creative combinations. There are also some lovely drinks, including grapefruit mimosas and Aperol spritzes.

It's a relatively small place, and they don't take reservations, so arriving a little earlier is a good idea. Afterwards, you can explore Bergmannstraße, one of the nicest streets in this part of Berlin.

Address: Bergmannstraße 52, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg)

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am–3.30pm; weekends and public holidays 9am–4pm; closed Wednesday

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Forty-Two | 42 – Weekend brunch by Görlitzer Park

If you're exploring Kreuzberg, Forty-Two | 42 is a lovely place to stop for a relaxed weekend brunch. Located right next to Görlitzer Park, this neighbourhood bistro combines an urban Kreuzberg atmosphere with a surprisingly cosy interior and a sunny terrace.

On Saturdays and Sundays, brunch is served from 10am. The menu includes French toast with seasonal fruit, whipped ricotta on sourdough, the 42 tortilla with Serrano ham and tartare with egg bread. My recommendation would be to order a mixture of sweet and savoury dishes and share them.

On a sunny day, the terrace is particularly appealing. Grab a coffee, order a little more than you probably need and watch Kreuzberg go about its business.

Address: Görlitzer Straße 42, 10997 Berlin (Kreuzberg)

Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 10am onwards

21 Gramm – Brunch in a former chapel

Few brunch locations in Berlin are quite as unusual as 21 Gramm. The café and restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored former chapel in Neukölln, once used for funeral services.

The name refers to the old, scientifically unproven idea that the human soul weighs 21 grams – supposedly the amount of weight a person loses at the moment of death.

Thankfully, the atmosphere these days is considerably more cheerful. The historic architecture, high ceilings and carefully designed interior make this one of Berlin's most atmospheric places for breakfast.

The menu is equally appealing, with generous brunch dishes ranging from lighter options to indulgent hangover breakfasts. The buttermilk pancakes with apple and rose compote, crème fraîche, basil, salted pumpkin seeds and cardamom syrup are particularly worth trying.

Address: Hermannstraße 179, 12049 Berlin (Neukölln)

Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm

Don't overlook Berlin's bakeries

One thing I always tell visitors: you really don't need to find a fancy brunch restaurant to enjoy a good Berlin breakfast.

Germany has a fantastic bakery culture, and Berlin is no exception. Almost every neighbourhood has a bakery, often opening early in the morning and offering a surprisingly good selection of fresh bread rolls, croissants, pretzels, pastries, sandwiches and coffee.

Even the big chains that you'll come across at practically every major train station and on many shopping streets are perfectly decent options for a quick and inexpensive breakfast.

Look out for:

• Kamps – A familiar German bakery chain with fresh bread rolls, sandwiches and pastries.

• Le Crobag – Particularly good if you're after a croissant or something French-inspired.

• Steinecke – A traditional bakery offering bread, rolls, cakes and breakfast snacks.

• Einstein Kaffee – A café-style option for coffee, pastries and a more leisurely breakfast.

• Coffee Fellows – Good for coffee, bagels, sandwiches and a quick breakfast on the go.

Of course, these aren't necessarily places I'd send you to for a special Sunday brunch. But if you're staying in a hotel without breakfast, want to grab something before a sightseeing tour or simply don't fancy spending €20 on pancakes, a local bakery is often all you need.

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Practical tips for brunch in Berlin

A few things worth knowing before heading out:

• Weekend brunch is popular. Some of the more fashionable cafés get very busy on Saturdays and Sundays. Make a reservation where possible.

• Breakfast doesn't necessarily mean early morning. Many Berlin cafés serve breakfast well into the afternoon.

• Expect different styles. Berlin has everything from traditional German bakeries to Australian coffee culture, American pancakes and Asian-inspired brunch.

• Explore the neighbourhoods. Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Mitte all have excellent independent cafés. Combine breakfast with a little neighbourhood exploration.

• Don't forget the coffee. Berlin has a particularly strong specialty coffee scene, and many independent cafés take their beans and brewing methods very seriously.