Since buying a flat in Kreuzberg three years ago, I've not returned to Berlin. On a sunny Tuesday I…read moretook a stroll on Bergmannstrasse, which of course is the best area (in the world!) for shopping and near my flat. It reminded me of San Francisco's Hayes Valley in the late 90s, packed with cool shops and vibe that is way too hipster to describe. I remember that one sunny morning in 98, I went for brunch at Suppenkuche on Hayes with a German guy and we went to shops not unlike these ones found here. Now as a middle age woman I have resources, options and I get to enjoy everything at face-value. Speaking of face, this place has amazing oils. Organic, and flavorless, and rich with all sorts of great vitamins. I also found the oil for after-shave, meant for men, but great also for ladies, delightful. The hand cream is also super cool and was on sale. In addition to oils, there are also great selection of chocolates, herbs, tea and cool selection of everything in between. Most of everything, if not everything is made in Berlin. The hipster factor is definitely here and price as we all know, is compatible to San Francisco so quite cool to buy and not feeling your pocketbook getting pitched. I like the labels all marked as made in Berlin. I bought things for myself and others. I also chatted with the shop owner who is super sweet. I would highly recommend this store to American tourists (note this is not a touristy store, so more the reason to come here).

From the owner: Wir sind eine Manufaktur für Bio-Öle aus regionalen Saaten, stellen Pestos aus Kürbiskernen her,…read moreMarmeladen wie Schoko-Kirsch-Chili oder Kürbis Orange mit Mohn Zimtblütenmus,.... Wir mischen unsere Tees, mahlen Gewürze und es gibt schöne Dinge für die Küche zum Beispiel aus Emaille.

Great Chilli shop. Fantastic service. You can try the sauces before you buy them. They stock…read moresauces, sweets, spices, drinks, oils, cook books and much more, fab place to get gifts or just to spice up your life in general lol. Oh I just remembered I bought some habanero chilli seeds to plant! Must do that.

For being a part of the Alexa mall, the storefront of Pfefferhaus is a bit off the beaten path. In…read morefact, it's not even inside the mall, making it difficult to find, unless someone is randomly walking by, or actively seeks it out. Regardless, whoever does stumble upon this place is privy to a gem of a store. It's definitely a speciality place, and not necessary to be visited by anyone who isn't into hot sauce. But since I am, the boyfriend thought it appropriate to bring me here after he happened upon it a week or two earlier. The inside is spacious and well-organized, with different kinds of hot sauces and chili extracts lining the walls. Sauces are divided by varieties and countries, with stickers marking the approximate amount of heat. I was impressed to see things like Dave's Insanity Sauce, and various Mexican sauces (and even Salsa Verde!) but didn't seem to find any Tapatio, although luckily my stash from abroad has not yet run dry. You can taste the hot sauces as well, and we had some medium jalapeno and habanero ones, as well as a delicious cranberry hot sauce. Seriously, the different kinds available are pretty amazing. The owner/manager is a friendly guy who speaks both German and English, and gave us some samples of habanero and chipotle for the road. Also, in addition to the sauces, there are other "heated" items here, such as spicy chips and chili sodas. Pretty interesting and kind of novelty-esque. While I may not be so into those things, at some point, I'll definitely be back to check out more hot sauces.

Durch Zufall auf das kleine Delikatessengeschäft in der Husemannstraße gestoßen…read more Habe etwas von dem hausgemachten Chutney gekauft und war sofort begeistert. Der Hinweis auf Catering hat dann dazu geführt, dass wir für unsere (15 Mann) Firma das Weihnachtsessen dort besorgt haben. Das hat die Kollegen dann auch gleich überzeugt. Für die verschiedenen Würste/Salamis, Weine und Chutneys und viele andere leckere kleine Dinge lohnt sich der Besuch immer wieder. Die Preise sind gemessen am Standort Prenzlauer Berg und der hohen Qualität der Speisen sehr moderat.

Unglaublich schlechter Kundenservice von Besetzerin. Musste was zurückbringen / austauschen, das…read moredefekt war, die hat voll ausgerastet (ich bin auch Stammkundin) und mich auch vor den anderen Kunden beleidigt. Dann hat sie ihre Meinung mit anderen Kunden direkt vor mir besprochen. Echt ein sehr peinliches Verhalten und blöde Herangehensweise. jetzt bin ich wegen des Egos dieser Besitzerin um 50 € los Nicht zu empfehlen, würde dieser Frau kein Cent geben.

Gadgets spices and teas. All you need. A great go to store for last minute gifts. Something for…read moreeveryone.

Great place for healthy herbal teas! Super friendly owners and delicious self made cakes. Have a…read morehand picked Greek mountain tea with Lavender Honey Shortbread! Or just buy your herbs and honey for at home.

You like baking but you hate to buy all the ingredients and just use a little bit of them?…read more Than this is perfect for you. All you need is already in a prepared bottle and you just need to add some water or milk and maybe an egg and butter. The instructions are easy to understand and you even can follow them if you're not so good at baking. Currently they have a variety of breads, cookies and milk rice. But also salts and spices. Really good idea and I am looking forward to try it.

I had the most lovely experience here with my family during our trip to Berlin. Bastien and his…read morepartner have created a quaint shop with amazing service and even better cheese! We arrived here for our last meal in Berlin and had an outdoor table set up for us. Bastien explained the sizing of charcuterie plates, and suggested that we only order for 2 people instead of 3 if we weren't starving. He also recommended us some great beers and wines, and came back with a beautiful plate full of cheeses and meats. The pâté and rilette were a delicious addition, and I do recommend it! The cheeses ranged from smooth to sharp and pungent, and every bite was delicious. We were given fresh baguette to eat our meal and it was truly incredible. The shop is charming and focuses on quality, and we were given such a great experience that I can't recommend it more! If you're in Berlin and are looking for some specialty cheeses that are fresh and made well, definitely come here!

From the owner: Französicher Käse zum mitnehmen! Vor Ort : Käseplatte, Käse&Schinkenplatte, Frühstück, Wein,…read moreBaguette, Käsefondue, Raclette, Mont d'Or chaud, Catering, Gruppenreservierung auch möglich und viel mehr! Wir freuen uns euch in unserem Laden begrüssen zu dürfen!! Bis bald