Convenience shop with snacks, personal care items, cosmetics, and other great finds…read more Such a relief to know a protein bar or disinfectant wipes are never too far away because I guarantee there will always be something you forget to get yesterday, or the day before. . . And sometimes it's nice just to pop in for a treat. Happy to see the organic and healthy snacks here! I bought a smoothie here in a glass bottle that is perfect to repurpose as a water bottle. Love when that happens. . .

Every time I travel abroad, I can't resist stocking up on goods at a local pharmacy. I visited this…read morelocation of DM and also visited another nearby called Rossmann, located inside the Alexanderplatz train station. DM wins by far. A massive selection of inexpensive, high-quality cosmetics, health/wellness/beauty products. Also a great variety of brands - from more expensive (Essie, Loreal etc), to a generic DM brand that has copies of popular products at cheaper prices. Also a worth noting is a nice selection of organic goodies, snacks, and travel-size products.

Unfriendly staff. They make you wait outside in harsh Berlin winter. Went off to the pharmacy next…read moredoor and was greeted nicely.

For the longest time, I thought that the DM at Hermannplatz was the closest to where I live, and…read morebemoaned the 3.5 km journey. While that's not so bad a distance, riding by bike is always particularly awful when I need to stock up on cat litter (this is the only place I buy it) and taking the bus is uncertain, as the M29 is likely the most inconsistent line ever. Then I discovered DM in Friedrichshain. This one is only 2.5 km away, and served by direct U-Bahn and tram connections. So stoked! I don't know how I have seen the neighboring Kaiser's so clearly but overlooked this location... but no more. It is large and conveniently-located and easily accessible. For those reasons alone, this might be my new go-to location, at least on days and during times when there aren't so many tourists...