Julian’s Guide Book
Food scene
Restaurant in an old electric exchange building from the turn of the century. It also houses a crime theatre, specialising in (mostly German I think) crime plays. It's a great atmosphere, staff is very friendly, the food is traditional German cuisine with a twist which is cooked in an open kitchen. About 2 minutes walk away from the apartment. Good lunch deals.
Umspannwerk Ost
48 PalisadenstraßeRestaurant in an old electric exchange building from the turn of the century. It also houses a crime theatre, specialising in (mostly German I think) crime plays. It's a great atmosphere, staff is very friendly, the food is traditional German cuisine with a twist which is cooked in an open kitchen. About 2 minutes walk away from the apartment. Good lunch deals.
Lidl
192 SonnenalleeLarge discount supermarket about 4 min walk away - open until 9pm.
High concept cocktail bar in very stylish setting. The owner is an artist and serves and mixes himself.
28 locals recommend
Csa
96 Karl-Marx-AlleeHigh concept cocktail bar in very stylish setting. The owner is an artist and serves and mixes himself.
Weekend shopping - 2 supermarkets on ground floor level are open on weekends. Ideal if caught out without food or basics on a Sunday. McDonalds, some snack bars and bakeries are also on site. Lockers for luggage.
86 locals recommend
Berlin Ostbahnhof station
3 KoppenstraßeWeekend shopping - 2 supermarkets on ground floor level are open on weekends. Ideal if caught out without food or basics on a Sunday. McDonalds, some snack bars and bakeries are also on site. Lockers for luggage.
Supermarket. Fresh produce. Bakery, cheese and meat counter. Large selection of everyday goods. Slightly pricey but good quality.
24 locals recommend
EDEKA Sabine Kelz in the neighborhood
38 Str. der Pariser KommuneSupermarket. Fresh produce. Bakery, cheese and meat counter. Large selection of everyday goods. Slightly pricey but good quality.
Local bakery that produces and bakes on site. Fresh coffee and freshly made sandwiches. Large selection on bread rolls. Friendly.
10 locals recommend
Feinbäckerei Schubbert
58 PalisadenstraßeLocal bakery that produces and bakes on site. Fresh coffee and freshly made sandwiches. Large selection on bread rolls. Friendly.
Cafe directly on the Karl Marx Allee hosting a small local exhibition about the history of the Karl Marx Allee. Traditional coffee and cakes, breakfasts and lunch.
12 locals recommend
Café Sibylle
72 Karl-Marx-AlleeCafe directly on the Karl Marx Allee hosting a small local exhibition about the history of the Karl Marx Allee. Traditional coffee and cakes, breakfasts and lunch.
Small and stylish cafe. Very good coffee and light snacks. Cakes are a speciality.
6 locals recommend
Saaldeck Café & Bar
103, A Karl-Marx-AlleeSmall and stylish cafe. Very good coffee and light snacks. Cakes are a speciality.
Naturkost Ditt e.K.
54 Karl-Marx-AlleeOrganic food shopping.
Italian restaurant with exquisit selection of authentic Italian food and wine. Charming ambience and fantastic to sit outside or inside all year around.
22 locals recommend
Briefmarken Weine
99 Karl-Marx-AlleeItalian restaurant with exquisit selection of authentic Italian food and wine. Charming ambience and fantastic to sit outside or inside all year around.