Have you seen the movie A Coffee in Berlin? It's about a 20-something slacker in Berlin who wants nothing more than a piping hot cup of coffee. I won't spoil anything for you, but let's just say that the protagonist spends a whole lot of time doing absolutely nothing.
My take on A Coffee in Berlin would take place in Impala Coffee here in Schöneberg, where I'd happily waste away a day doing nothing and absolutely everything. Berlin is quickly becoming home to dozens of third wave coffee places, but their brusque baristas leave a lot to be desired. The beanie-clad hipster baristas at Impala, however, are some of the friendliest service people I've met in Berlin! You'll find some of the brightest, smoothest coffee that Berlin has to offer here--without the attitude.
My go-to is the large Americano, which comes out to under €3. I like how they serve their to-go coffee without plastic lids. Yes, I understand why this decision makes sense from a cost standpoint, but I like to interpret it as an environmentally conscious choice. So Berlin!
No wifi. Lose yourself in a book, a good conversation, or some of the sweet treats (I recommend the banana bread) instead. read more