I am writing this review on behalf of my mother, who insists that I let everyone know that Ditsch…read morehas by far the best soft pretzel in Germany. Even though I told her that Ditsch is like the 7-11 of Germany and there is one on every corner, she insists that people should know that this is the place to find the perfect, warm, soft, delicious pretzel. To be fair, my Mom is right, guys.

best snack for the price and if you are in a hurry nothing like a fresh, warm and salty pretzel hot…read morefrom the oven!! sehr lecker!!

One thing about Germans here is that they love their cappuccino's, pastries, and pretzels for…read morebreakfast! This cozy little spot with a chill vibe was nice to relax at noshing on some pretzels while in town to run the Berlin Marathon. Had a few visits here to help me carb load the days before the race -LOL! Menu all in German and little English was spoken here but staff was friendly and had no problem ordering.

I could live in here honestly. Between the amazing pretzels, the tremendous music always playing…read moreand the strong coffee, jet lag's got nothing on me! Cash only and tap water on request (snicker). Seriously though, if this place were in Nashville I would honestly move my office here. The vibe is mellow and welcoming even for us from the states.

Nice charming neighborhood bakery! Went to get some good German pastries and pretzels.read more

Nice spot not too far from our hotel while walking and exploring the neighborhood the days after…read morethe Berlin Marathon. very nice little breakfast spot. Casual vibe and nothing fancy but the food offerings were good and tasty. Of course, it was another place offering all kinds of yummy pastries, breads, and cappuccinos! Germany does it right for breakfast!

Date: Friday, June 19th, 2026 Time: around 6pm…read more Met up a group of friends here for a quick drink. They were doing a meet and greet type of get together, so showed up a little earlier than us to grab some tables. The hubby and I had a dinner rez that night, so we had a drink before heading out. I had a beer. Someone had what I think was a spritz. Another friend grabbed a pretzel. This spot is really big. Fun vibe. Tho during that time, the world cup was happening and they made a choice not to show it. I get it, but it would have been cool to watch a game here. Fun place to grab a beer, sit outside, and catch up with friends. REVIEW #4092

We went on what I'm guessing is an abnormally busy Sunday night post-marathon. The pretzels kept…read morerunning out then once you get one you have to wait in a longer line for a plate, then the mustard was out and had to be refilled. Overall, an iconic spot with a huge space to gather with friends. Dog and kid-friendly. Real glassware which I appreciate with a 2 euro deposit (incentive) to return when you're done. I'm glad we went here! I had the rosé and can confirm: it's delicious!

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal of Bavarian tapas and drinks at the Leibhaftig Brauerei, a…read moresmall but cozy restaurant (with indoor and outdoor seating) tucked away in the Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood in NE Berlin, just a few meters away from the Myers Hotel. I was curious about this place as I never heard of the idea of Bavarian tapas! Also, my mother is from Munich and growing up in Michigan, she often made delicious Bavarian dishes. The owner and our server was very friendly. He told us that he also lived for a time in Munich. When I looked at the Leibhaftig restaurant menu, I knew that I wanted to try everything on it! First things first, I sampled the Pils and ordered a 0,5 L glass. Very tasty. The owner told us that he has a brewery about an hour east of Berlin that makes the Wanke labeled Pils, Dark and Hefeweizen beers; the IPA that is also offered is made at another brewery. My wife ordered an Apfelschorle drink (carbonated apple juice) that was also very good. For my meal I ordered a small white veal sausage served with a pretzel and sweet mustard, traditional roast pork cutlets served with dark beer gravy, pretzel dumplings and a small bowl of crunchy cabbage salad. All wonderfully delicious and carefully and impeccably made. My wife opted for vegetarian fare. She ordered a small semolina (Griessknockerl) soup, beetroot dumplings and a salad. She mentioned this was her favorite meal she had in Germany! We had a delicious baked apple pastry with almond slices (no raisins) served with ice cream to wrap things up. Super delicious food, great beer, charming restaurant and friendly staff! Highly recommended!

This place made me wish Yelp had 6 stars to give! This place was the perfect end to the most…read moreamazing Central European vacation. The warm waitstaff and barkeeps made us feel right at home. Regarding delicious beers, I ordered the Dunkel and my husband ordered a Pilsner. My Dunkel was delicious and STRONG.......I will leave this part for the end of the review. My husband enjoyed his pilsner. This is one of those places that is like a Keller type setting since you are a bit underground like in a grotto. You can easily visit with folks at the tables next to you if they seem open to it. We visited with an interesting couple from New Zealand and it just made the evening even more idyllic. We ordered the bavarian veal sausage with fresh pretzel and sweet mustard, the fraconian grilled sausages with homemade sauerkraut, and the black lentil salad with celery. When I say every single thing I ate was perfection......I mean it. It fulfilled my dreams of eating actual German food in Germany! I have already searched AI and Pinterest for a dupe of that salad. It was so refreshing and delicious with a nice vinegary bite to cut the richness of the sausages. The veal sausage was my favorite with the most amazing delicate flavor. Hey there, restaurant/brewhouse with the longest name ever......we will meet again. I think I might have been saying something similar as my husband sweetly guided my weaving self down the sidewalk after that strong Dunkel!

One of my favorite local spots. I often take work associates here during their business trips to…read moreBerlin, and they always have an excellent time. If you are a beer-drinker, this establishment has a wide variety of local brews. It is quite un-touristy, as well. Locals only! Overall, one of my favorite spots in Berlin.

If you wanna avoid tourist traps and go where the locals go, Zur kleinen Markthalle is the place to…read morego. The food and beer is not marked up so you get a good bang for your buck. The food here is great. Especially the lard & bread, Pork knuckle and the chicken. I am a big fan of their lard and butter. The prok knuckle is good, but my favorite is the chicken. Almost every table here will have at least one order of the chicken. It is crunchy on the outside and moist and juicy inside. Every dish is prepared fresh to order so there will be a wait. Also its cash only. Food : Good Service : Friendly Ambiance : casual Worth the price : Yes

Nice outdoor Beer Garden…read more Good selection of beers Food menu changes often. The place is really laid back and fun in spite of the lack of attentive service.

This is one of several biergartens (beer gardens) that I visited. But this one I made a return. The…read moreatmosphere was very warm and laid-back. It's not your traditional beer garden. There are traditional tables and benches to sit to drink and eat. But there are also seating with Adirondack chairs, couches, the corner areas gave more intimate settings for small groups and couples, and the double decker bus was a treat to hang out in. They have a modest beer selection both draft and bottle. If you're not in the mood for beer, they have wine and some specialty (spirits) drinks. Don't plan on ordering a pretzel. They call the menu street food and I enjoyed their selection. I would recommend ordering several dishes and sharing. Don't expect a Michelin star experience. When you're ready to order drinks and food, you'll need to go to the counter. The staff is what you expect, laid-back and friendly. That's why you're here. Bring euros because it's cash only. I highly recommend Republik Berlin so that you can compare it to other beer garden experiences.

Alright food, but I think I should have ordered something different. I got the meat and cheese…read moreplatter, but didn't love it that much. Other food looked much better and traditional. Staff was slightly rude unfortunately.

Great place to enjoy traditional German food. The staff is very friendly and welcoming…read more The 1L beer is pretty unique and adds to the experience. The food was very good and came out very fast. The terrace is calm and very relaxing during the summer, with a nice breeze almost all the time. I especially enjoyed the beef goulash.

Great bavarian german restaurant. Had to get some sausages with a pretzel and also pork schnitzel…read morewhich came with beautfiul in-season white asparagus and perfectly boiled potatoes. The asparagus came with a great butter and breadcrumbs sauce which drizzled on the potatoes was amazing. As silly as it sounds the boiled potatoes were the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked through but not mushy and they kept their shape. Pretzel was excellent as was the pork schnitzel, pounded thin and perfectly fried. We finished with apple strudel with ice cream, which was just ok, maybe a 3 for me. The waitress was quite surly and we had to chase her down to order after sitting there for 15 minutes without anyone coming to the table. That was the only real downside, though I noticed other tables were getting served quickly, so maybe it's a one-off thing only. Restaurant is quite big with lots of seating, many beer options and nice clean bathrooms downstairs as well.

Authentic in every way! German to the core and just the way grandma would make it! Want a real…read moretreat? Order the pork knuckles with sauerkraut and dough balls. You get a little extra gravy on the side. It's wonderful. Surrounded by happy people eating delicious food. What more could you ask for?

Weihenstephaner is a Berlin classic. Even though it originally hails from Bavaria, bringing with it…read morebeers from the oldest brewery in the world, plus authentic Bavarian, Tyrol and South Tyrol cuisine. With its prime location on Hackescher Markt and easily accessible by the S Bahn and a few other bus lines, you have no excuse not to dine here. The prices will be on the higher end of the spectrum, since this is also tourist central. I needed a venue to accommodate 20 people with good English speaking servers, hence the decision was made to have an early dinner here. For a big group, you'll be seated in their vaulted cellar. The ancient architectural feel of the place, coupled with the dim lighting makes you feel like you've stepped backwards in time. Due to the unstable, humid weather Berlin was experiencing when we dined here, we were moved to the upstairs restaurant which had a more brighter, airy feel. The extensive menu contained soups, some salads, a whole variety of regional dishes and of course, bratwurst. The enormous variety of beer and some wine, plus non alcoholic options also satisfied every person's appetite. A few strong recommendations on the food front: Bavarian potato stew with bacon (add on sausage!), any of the bratwurst plates, and of course, the massive Schweins "hax'n" -- this is a gigantic pork knuckle served on a bed of mashed potatoes and dark beer sauce. You won't be disappointed! The service was also outstanding for the way they handled our big group. That's an automatic extra star earned for Wiehenstephaner.

10/2/23 I enjoyed our early dinner here. The restaurant is in a very popular area with lots of…read moreother restaurants and shops and right down from the station. There's lots of outdoor seating. The table was clean when we sat down. I ordered the schnitzel which also came with mashed potatoes. It was delicious! Our waiter was satisfactory. Not overly friendly but average service. If I'm ever in the area, I would go again. The prices are reasonable.