Guidebook for Berlin
Essentials
Biosphäre
212 Weserstr.Biosphäre is our favorite (non-profit!) organic groceries shop.
Everything Else
The grocery section in the basement of Karstadt has a pretty good selection of meat, fish, wine, cheese etc. But it's more expensive than other grocery stores.
124 locals recommend
Karstadt Hermannplatz Berlin Kreuzberg
5-10 HermannplatzThe grocery section in the basement of Karstadt has a pretty good selection of meat, fish, wine, cheese etc. But it's more expensive than other grocery stores.
Guidos Fahrradwelt
32 HermannstraßeThey rent out bikes.
Tempelhofer Feld
Tempelhofer DammFormer airfield, now a giant park. Don't miss it.
Maybachufer
MaybachuferBig Turkish market on Tuesdays and Fridays.
General electronics store, if you need a power adapter, an integrated circuit, or a model helicopter. Anything, really.
Hasenheide 14
14 HasenheideGeneral electronics store, if you need a power adapter, an integrated circuit, or a model helicopter. Anything, really.
If you're into boule, this is where the pros play. It's always packed, but if you're nice and bring some time, you can probably join.
We have some boule balls you can borrow (ask me!)
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 16
16 Paul-Lincke-UferIf you're into boule, this is where the pros play. It's always packed, but if you're nice and bring some time, you can probably join.
We have some boule balls you can borrow (ask me!)
They sell prepaid SIM cards with data plans for around 30€, including some minutes and data. I've usually found this a good deal, if you're in town for longer. Make sure you have an unlocked phone.
Hermannplatz 3
3 HermannplatzThey sell prepaid SIM cards with data plans for around 30€, including some minutes and data. I've usually found this a good deal, if you're in town for longer. Make sure you have an unlocked phone.
Food Scene
Nice hamburgers, but be prepared to wait, as it gets crowded at night.
291 locals recommend
Berlinburger International
5 PannierstraßeNice hamburgers, but be prepared to wait, as it gets crowded at night.
The best burgers and fries, in my opinion. Bring some time, because there's usually a wait.
38 locals recommend
Hamburger Heaven
93 GraefestraßeThe best burgers and fries, in my opinion. Bring some time, because there's usually a wait.
Fast, cheap and yummy Vietnamese food. A meal costs 5 euros, and you can sit outside or get take-out in about 2 minutes.
249 locals recommend
Hamy Cafe
10 HasenheideFast, cheap and yummy Vietnamese food. A meal costs 5 euros, and you can sit outside or get take-out in about 2 minutes.
Pizzeria run by Italian punks with notoriously bad service.
But the pizza's pretty good. There's one that has horse meat on it.
297 locals recommend
Il Casolare
30 GrimmstraßePizzeria run by Italian punks with notoriously bad service.
But the pizza's pretty good. There's one that has horse meat on it.
Charming Italian restaurant in a former laundry, run by a German couple. There's a fixed 13-course meal for 40€, starts at 7.30, reservation required.
They also serve lunch daily.
127 locals recommend
Lavanderia Vecchia
46 FlughafenstraßeCharming Italian restaurant in a former laundry, run by a German couple. There's a fixed 13-course meal for 40€, starts at 7.30, reservation required.
They also serve lunch daily.
Kid-friendly cafe (has a little playground inside) with cakes, quiches, and a Sunday brunch buffet if you're feeling lazy and need comfort food. Just be prepared for some noise.
Fontanestraße 32
32 FontanestraßeKid-friendly cafe (has a little playground inside) with cakes, quiches, and a Sunday brunch buffet if you're feeling lazy and need comfort food. Just be prepared for some noise.
Entertainment & Activities
Hasenheide Park
160 ColumbiadammNice park, right across the street.
Rooftop bar on the parking deck of Neukölln Arcaden.
Fantastic views, DJs, and a sandbox for kids.
Take elevator to P6, go up one more level.
167 locals recommend
Rooftop eco park Neukölln Arcaden
66 Karl-Marx-StraßeRooftop bar on the parking deck of Neukölln Arcaden.
Fantastic views, DJs, and a sandbox for kids.
Take elevator to P6, go up one more level.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite bars in Kreuzberg. Be aware: It really is mini. And smoky.
21 locals recommend
Minibar
77 GraefestraßeOne of our favorite bars in Kreuzberg. Be aware: It really is mini. And smoky.