After stumbling across Five Elephant earlier this week, it quickly shot its way to the top of my favourites list. The indoor is small and modern while the outside is comfortable on a warm spring day. There is an intimate community feeling inside, and the people working are friendly and helpful. As for the menu offerings? The hot chocolate with soy was one of the best I've ever had, and my bagel was alright too. My companion had coffee and it was GOOD. There was a spicy hint of flavouring to the roast. Had I not already consumed caffeine just prior, it's likely I would have ordered one of my own. And it's no understatement that it might have been the best coffee I've had in Berlin to date. Regardless, with all the items in the plus column, it's definite that I will be back... and soon! read more

Five Elephant - Soy hot chocolate. - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

Really good and creamy coffee! Read about it in a blogpost saying that it is the best coffee in Berlin and we were not dissappointed. Can totally recommend! read more

A must visit when in Berlin, they do have another location by the touristy area if you find this one is too far. There are a few tables for outdoor seating tables indoors as well. If you sit in the back you can sometimes see them making their amazing cheesecakes. The staff is great, willing to explain and answer any and all questions. Must have.. their cheesecake is beyond amazing, easiest way of describing it is heaven in your mouth. It's sweetened to perfection, it's light yet dense at the same time.. must be some sorcery going on. Also must have and no brainer.. their coffee- locally roasted to perfection, be sure to buy a few bags to take home. I always do for myself and to give as gifts. So far favorite is the Biftu Gudina. They also now offer subscriptions online that ship to the states if you realize you didn't buy enough to last you. read more

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Great coffee - best in class!!! Had a great Flat White there and took great beans home. read more

Five Elephant's cheesecake is a dream come true. I typically dislike the idea of cheese and cake together, but wow this cake proved me wrong. It is creamy, buttery, and crumbles-in-your-mouth delicious. The topmost layer is a tart, yogurtlike cream, while the middle is creamy and sweet... and the best part is the crust - a perfect balance of graham cracker and cinnamon. I would come back for the cheesecake in a heartbeat. It is dangerous to stay too long, because like me, you will end up ordering more than one slice. read more

Five Elephant - the infamous cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Walking on the water. This is living example how to stay focus and deliver very best in every cup! read more

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Another thing I heard about Berlin is the third wave coffee movement. Brooklyn has plenty of third wave coffee shops so I thought I'd check out a few places in Berlin to compare. This place was just a short walk from Restaurant Bastard and since I wanted slightly better coffee my brother brought me here. I did like their coffee a lot but not enough to warrant 5 stars. I enjoyed my cortado but I didn't quite get the impression that this would be one of my favorite spots if I lived here. read more

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Lovely coffee shop with delectable cakes. We had the philly cheesecake which I would highly recommend (and split with a friend/loved one as its incredibly rich). read more

Five Elephant - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

If the coffee and the cakes weren't that good, I'd give this place less than 3 Stars! Staff does not offer the most welcoming service and the atmosphere is nothing special as well. Their products are pretty good though! read more

Five Elephant - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

This is not your ordinary third wave coffee shop, their cheesecake is bomb!! My friends and I describe their cheesecake as the cheesecake that came from heaven, their coffees are excellent as well. Five elephants roasts their own beans and you cannot go wrong with any of their espresso drinks, batch brew or pour over. read more

I've been told this is one of the most trendy places in Berlin for coffee. As it was near me I decided to check it out. It's a quaint spot and the coffee is good but I'm not sure it is worth the wait. I sat for over 20 minutes waiting for my cappuccino. This was on an afternoon when there weren't many people in the cafe itself so I'd hate to guess how long one would wait on a busy morning. Perhaps they were short baristas? Or is this what good coffee "costs" in Berlin? I'm rating it 3 stars only based on the fact that I've only been here once and that it came so highly recommended. Coming from San Francisco where coffee is a culture, I expect to wait for a well prepared espresso drink, but never have I waited this long. UPDATE: Went back the next day and the service was much faster. Perhaps they forgot about me outside? Still, I'll raise to 4 stars b/c the coffee was good. read more

Have just moved to Berlin and decided to check this place out as a potential favourite new coffee venue as I love properly roasted artisan coffee. First impressions were good, nice stripped back interior, great smell walking up the street but that is where the good stuff ends. Service was appalling, rude staff (you kinda expect this in Berlin but if the product is good then who cares) who took ages to bring our coffees despite it not being very busy and there was a five minute gap between my flat white and my husband's americano arriving. But the coffee itself, so insipid! We were shocked. There was no bite or depth or body or anything that signifies good coffee and lifts it above the average. My flat white wasn't prepared correctly and was like coffee flavoured milk. My husband said his americano was little better than dishwater! If you pride yourself on being a third wave coffee pioneer then you should really serve up some decent coffee. So shame on you Five Elephant. We realised shortly after arriving that the clientele were all foreigners and tourists which explains a lot.Don't bother with this place if you have any palette for decent coffee as you will be sorely disappointed. read more

Omg their cakes are amazing! The New York Cheescake is the best I've ever tried and they also serve different variations like mango some time. To die for The banana bread comes with 2 big slices and is also v delicious! So is their coffee and flat white. Honestly, it's all v good! Highly recommend it! read more

This is a super cute cafe that you should definitely check out if you're near Görlitzer Park! If you're a big cheesecake fan, I'd even say it's worth the hike over from the East Side Gallery. A friend referred me to this place with the claim that they serve the world's best cheesecake, and she certainly wasn't exaggerating! In addition to their killer speciality, this place is also lovely due to its laid-back European feel and interior, extensive outdoor seating arrangement, and quality coffee and (non-cheesecake) treats. read more

Five Elephant - Unbeatable cheesecake and decent apple pie - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

My favorite coffee shop in Kreuzberg! If you go here be sure to save room for the cheesecake it is fantastic! The shop manager/owner was very sweet as well. My friend was having a difficult time finding the coffee he wanted and she took the time to make it to his liking. read more

Staff is rude. I felt like i was begging for the waiter/ barman attention when ordering, and the guy answered me without general politeness. He didnt greet me, didn't say thanks after ordering and never ever put a smile on his face. On contrary. It's Not nice to get a piss. Are the workers at 5 elephants having a shit time while working, or it's just their snobbish attitude accompanying during shift times? What is it? Cheesecake was very good but it's often sold out very early. read more

Five Elephant does a great many things right. But it's not quite perfect. Let's get this out of the way, if you order anything except the Flat White you need your head checked. It's sublime. Entering Five Elephant you'll be confronted with a welcoming staff and a sparsely decorated interior. And here is lies the first of Five Elephant's two problems, there's just not enough places to sit. Actually there are plenty places to sit, but they're arranged in and around large tables which lead to couples sitting in a space for 4 and spreading out. Even when people don't spread out, it can be quite daunting to sit down with strangers. The cakes and pies under the counter are lovely, morish even, and they come in a decent enough portion for sharing. They roast their own beans in the café, which can also be bought for use at home. My only last complaint comes from something which has happened twice, I've been forgotten. And I don't mean I came in and sat down and they didn't get round to me, I mean I came in, ordered coffee and sat down, and wasn't served. Now the first time I was with a friend, so it wasn't that bad, but the second time it was busy and I was alone, getting growlers from people coming in, looking for somewhere to sit and assuming I was finished and just hogging the seat. I had to ask twice to be served, which is more than a little rubbish. However, as I say, the coffee is the best in the kiez, so give it a go! read more

Unfortunately my experience in Five Elephant was bad. I came in and the place was packed with people who had already eaten and were just talking (some even sleeping) -which would be fine if it wasn't for all the people standing waiting for a table- this has more to do with uneducated customers... My expresso was made with a very acid (still green and poorly roasted) coffee. My husbands coffee was bland. The cheese cake is ok so overall the experience was too unpleasant to be worth. Sorry read more

This another one of those Berlin places that you ought to hit up. They roast their own beans and supposedly have decent coffee. I've had their croissants (oddly from another café in Mitte) and so they were definitely on my radar. So I met a friend for coffee here this afternoon. Since I'd skipped lunch I took a slice of the infamous cheesecake. Now, expectations I will admit, were on the high side especially as a few weeks back I went on a cheesecake binge with a visiting friend. Afraid it did not cut the mustard...base was overly cinnamony and not crunchy enough and the filling was...a bit bland for me. Also the filling to base ratio was not optimal. The coffee, a flat white of course (hipster wannabe that I am) wasn't super warm and too milky for me. So all in all a bit disappointing. read more

Five Elephant - A Huge piece of the infamous creamy cheesecake...base was very cinnamony and filling not zingy enough for my liking though! - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

WOW - is the first word popping into my head after visiting the Five Elephant!! I was told that they were serving the best cheesecakes ever, since I'm a huge fan of cheesecake, i was of course sceptical - However, the rumours were right!! The cheesecake was absolutely perfect - creamy, puffy and crispy! YUM I was served a big slice and it made me feel so torn.. in one way you did not want this cake to end but on the other hand it was almost too much for me, what a world problem hurh?! ;) To complement the cheesecake, we had some really good coffee, I never really for the name of the coffee - but it sure was good! And the waiter was super nice trying to explain the different sorts of coffee and guiding us to a type fitting our preferences. The service and atmosphere was really good, the place is kind of small and minimalistic decorated, but they sure understand how to make you feel like home there. If you want to bring your computer there, its cool with them - however, you must sit in the back room - which I think is really cool :) It will for sure not be my last visit at the Five Elephant. read more

Nice coffee and cheesecake (not the best I had in my life but respectable) ;) It is lovely to sit outside when the weather is good. read more

Good coffee and neighborhood ambiance. Its fun to sit with the locals and enjoy the conversation and cappuccino. Definitely give it a whirl when you're in the Kreuzberg area of Berlin. read more

It is one of the ordinary Berlin style cafes. Small, composed of 5 tables which makes it almost impossible to find a place to sit. They serve good coffee but I don't understand why their cheesecake is that popular. They only serve one kind of cheesecake (Philly Cheesecake) which is good but nothing special. Service and people working there are really nice and kind though. read more

It was cold and Five Elephant was the perfect spot to warm up over a cup of coffee. Good coffee, I mean. My flat white was on point, the creamy texture and rich flavor made me want to down the whole cup. Cozy atmosphere and some table/bar space for those who want to stay a little longer. read more

Five Elephant - Good cup of coffee. - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

I didn't want to really complicate my life, so I went for coffee to Five Elephant. Outside the café were sitting a lot of lovers of perfect coffee and good homemade cakes, but fortunately, a piece of their famous cheesecake left for my sweet-tooth. It was delicious, with crisp buttery biscuit base, a hint of vanilla in the cream cheese mixture and a layer of natural salt Philadelphia on the top. It was truly one of the best cheesecakes I've ever eaten. Not The Barn, but Five Elephant - that's the best café in Berlin! read more

Five Elephant - Great combination - philly cheesecake and a cup of coffee. - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

Another fantastic place in Berlin for a great cup of coffee. Pity to see some people say this place have bad service. I've never personally experienced it though. read more

This place is heaven: they roast their own coffee in the shop, hence their flat white just tastes perfect. Accompany it with probably the best Philadelphia cheesecake in town. read more

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I went there expecting specialty coffee. My first cup, a flat white with their brazilian beans, was definitely overextracted. My friend had ordered the same beans but in espresso and wasn't happy about it either. Then we ordered two espresso of the other coffee they had, ethiopian... no body. In my full experience I was a friendly costumer asking for info about their beans and I just felt not very welcomed, which is not the treatment specialty coffeeshops and baristas normally offer, which I think it's just a pitty. But hey, the cheesecake was definitely worth my time and money! read more

I had a pretty good espresso (€2,20) and a delicious blueberry cake (€3,something). The cake definitely outshined the coffee, though.. I've had better (for cheaper) in Berlin. Will come back for more cake and maybe some beans (roasted in-shop apparently?) as a Mitbringsel. Some of the workers seem to speak English only, which shouldn't be surprising in this Kiez / in a hipster-ish Berlin cafe, but still caught me off guard. It should also be noted that as of this review, there are 46 Yelp reviews of this place in English and 42 in German. Just a fact -- make whatever conclusions you'd like.. read more

Ordered 2 drinks and a slice of cake. For the half hour we waited (even after asking once if we were forgotten) you would have thought we were waiting for a proper 3 course meal. Hot chocolate tasted like hot milk. Coffee was average. Cake was unbelievably underwhelming; you can find much tastier, much bigger sweet things in Berlin for half the price. Just completely overhyped. read more

I do get the hype about cakes, especially cheese and banana cake were delicious. still haven't been able to try the carrot cake and apple pie but I will come back to do so. Coffee wise big disappointment. Only milk alternative is oat milk which I personally don't like but I tried it anyways. Coffee was cold, taste nothing special. Americano was very good. With a piece of cake, perfect. No WiFi and no on weekends, no laptops allowed. Recommending this place for people who crave a really good piece of cake and like coffee taste on the side, but not for coffee enthusiasts (who need other than regular milk). Not cheap, not overly expensive. Normal berlin in-place prices, around 7-8€ for a piece of cake and flat white. read more

My glasses fogged the moment I stepped into the cafe; Iron & Wine was playing gently over my head; I shucked about fourteen layers of woolen things (hat, scarf, mittens, jacket) and got a table to myself. The front section of the cafe is quite small, but quite a few people seemed to be stopping in to take coffee to go. Others came in with newspapers to read or friends to chat softly to. I felt a little like I was on display, sitting by the front window and reading. I have always identified as the sort of person who doesn't like cheesecake, but that's probably because most of the time what I'd been eating instead was overly-dense, overly-sweet mattress foam masquerading as cheesecake. This was lovely. Sweets normally seem like a waste for me: they don't fill me up and they tout about as much nutritional value as a slab of brick, but this...I almost couldn't finish it. (It's because cheesecake is stuffed with secret protein, right? Calcium?) I walked three kilometers in the cold and paid the price of a train ticket for a slice of cheesecake, and it was one of the loveliest mornings I've had in Berlin. read more

Great coffee and cakes... if you enjoy speciality coffee their roasting makes this a number 1 destination in Berlin!

I didn't actually get to step into their cafe but this review is for their coffee which our vacation rental in Berlin luckily stocked up on. Possibly the BEST coffee I've had ever. If not #1 then definitely in the top 3. I can't remember which region the coffee was from but all I know was that my travel partner and I couldn't wait til mornings so that we could brew a fresh batch. I've looked into having their coffee shipped to me here in the states but the shipping plus the already expensive coffee makes it impractical. So I'll just have to wait until the next time I return to Berlin :(. read more

The interior design is fine, cheese cake is too soft and the flavor is just a little. Hazelnut cake is a bit dry, I was not impressed by any from the orders... read more

Five Elephant - Ice cafe, cheese cake and hazelnut cake - Cafes Near Me - Berlin, BE

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This cheesecake is to die for. Light rich creamy filling tops a crunchy crust for the perfect harmony in my mouth. Aaah, I must have more! Cheesecake aficionados, get thee here! read more

Five Elephant Coffee is the best in Berlin. They roast their own coffee in their shop. Love the smell of fresh ground coffee! The selection of home baked cakes are heavenly. My favorite is the Philly Cheesecake Lecker Schmecker... Super cool & cozy 60' furniture-gemütlich! And they are friendly... Whaa Give it a try read more

Is it the house policy to check every 30 seconds that your cup is empty ? and as soon as you finish it, they of course take it away ... Seriously ? Cos there are plenty of coffee places around with great coffee too ... and less attitude. If you want to chill ... avoid it. If you want a good coffee ... well ... have one to take away, and go to the canal. If you want a good coffee and chill ... Go to Katie's blue cat a few blocks away. read more

Meh. Wasn't really a fan. I read in a review about how this is Berlin's best coffee - I sure hope they were wrong because it wasn't that great... I'm going to keep searching. The two stars are for the sweets, location and outdoor seating. There's no wifi. The patrons seem cool - the staff leaves something to be desired ... like better service. read more

Came here finally after purchasing a bag of well roasted five elephant beans from a nice cafe in Mitte - Oslo Cafe. Greeted by an annoying Australian server who when I asked what cake he would recommend suggested one not currently available. Anyways in the time I was there the server was obnoxious to other customers, the barista was rude, the espresso was inadequately pulled, the cake was okay but mostly sugar, they indignantly closed 10 minutes early and turned away about 8 customers. I can say though that the furniture was nice. I would recommend concierge coffee rather than going out of the way for five elephant. read more