A lovely bakery in Dahlem…read more * * * Food tip in Germany. (It works for France too.) Pretty much every bakery you see serves some kind of lunch and some kind of breakfast. Germany has many more cooked breakfasts and lunches than France does. In France your only option might be quiches and sandwiches. In Germany, there will be a small to medium size menu of options for both meals. Bakery breakfast and lunches are nearly always good. That makes them a good choice in dubious neighborhoods where you might not be otherwise thrilled about your options. * * * Dahlem is NOT a dubious neighborhood. It is one of the most properous quarters in Berlin. Everything is pleasantly upscale. Dahlem-dorf, where Baci's, is located, has upper-middle-class food establishments. These are not unlike what you might find in Ridgewood, New Jersey or Newton, Massachusetts. You could probably eat anywhere in the village and do well. * * * We ate at Baci's and did well. My lovely wife had a perfectly nice avocado bagel and good coffee. I had an impressive sweet potato soup. The sweet potato soup made me forget what I had on the side and what I had for dessert. But I remember the dessert being good and the sweet potato soup being a real treat. * * * Baci's calls itself an American bakery. The baked goods are not all that different from what is found in other bakeries in Berlin. Globalization has taken over German bakeries the way it has taken over German restaurants and German restaurants. Everyone does French croissants. Everyone does American chocolate chip cookies. Lots of people do M & M cookies. Heavy German rye breads can be found, But they represent a small part of the offerings. What is particularly American about Baci's is the coffee house style decoration. What is for lunch is written on a blackboard. The establishment looks a lot like the Moosewood Cafe in Ithaca, New York. Dahlem-Dorf is pretty. The big windows give you a nice view of Dahlem-Dorf. And the interior decoration is pretty. You can do well here. * * * P.S. This is the last of my Berlin reviews. Next stop: Central Texas !!

One of my favorite cafés in Berlin! The interior is sleek and modern, but inviting. I feel I…read morecould easily pass an entire morning here. Coffee and teas are both very good and service is quick and a German sort of friendly ;) My one, tiny, little grumble is that one of the men who works there did not know what an everything bagel was despite it being both on the menu and in a basket directly in front of him. Not sure what he would have called it. It was an off moment and easily fixed - now I ask for sesame bagels.

LOVE this place! Really cozy interior and the patio is beautiful in the summertime. I felt so…read morecomfortable here. They have a nice selection of cakes to go with your drink. Tastefully decorated and the WiFi signal was reliable. I'll be a regular here!

What a cute place, great athmosphere. Went here for a meeting and did not eat but someone I was…read morethere with ordered a soup that looked and smelled divine. I'll try it as it's real close to my praxis!

Café eßkultur located right inside Dahlem Museums, it's not really big, but nice decorated and…read morecomfortable. After a couple hours admiring and enjoying the breathtaking Ethnologisches Museum, the Museum für Asiatische Kunst and etc., this is a great rest point to recharge yourself. Eßkultur is on the ground floor, which offers coffee, juices and some cakes. If you are hungry than better go to the restaurant downstairs. They also seats open air, which allow you sit in the middle of the museums. The price is surprisingly reasonable, service is quite friendly as well, beside English and German, I also heard some of the staff speaking French. The café itself is really close to one of the entrances of Dahlem museums. Which made it easy to find and it also close to the gifts/books shop, very convenient if you want to buy some copies of the collection here exhibited. There are also some flyers about the different programs happening at the moment and some infos about the museums here, really helpful. It's just right in front the café entrance, you won't miss it

Adorable corner shop with so many types of chocolates and coffee drinks. Worth a stop, but be aware…read moreof the small amount of space inside

I'd been biking for about three quarters of an hour when I suddenly felt really sick. Before the…read moremedicine kicked in, the only thing that could make me feel better was a hot tea, so I scrambled into the nearest café I could find. As luck would have it, I walked into this wonderful little café! Stepping inside, I felt like I'd been transported into a little cove of spring time happiness. With flowers, textiles, and pink furniture, it gave off a cozy, somewhat feminine, but sophisticated vibe. (The website gives a good impression of the general feel of the place.) They didn't seem to have internet, so it probably wouldn't be optimal for working/studying. However, it's definitely a fantastic place to read a book or have chat over a small muffin or two. The surrounding area wasn't particularly interesting, but when you're inside, you're whisked away to another world--one of flowers and freshness. Definitely worth checking out.

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I love you, Coffee Cross. I finished my entire dissertation writing here while remaining properly…read morecaffeinated and fed. Best coffee and best carrot cake in Dahlem. When sick, or in the afternoon on a cold day, get a fantastic hot ginger tea (order the special "Coffee Cross" Ingwertee) that comes with a spruce of mint and a squeeze of orange juice in the bottom. At lunch, there's a hot homemade oven-baked meal: vegetarian and non-veg options, just 4,50 euros and always tasty, like eating my mom's home-cooked food. The atmosphere is ideal. It's quiet and warm inside, feels like someone's living room. Outside, there's a great sunny terrace. And finally, all the staff are polite and provide great service. The main manager who greeted me many days when I was writing or working is a lovely, caring, and friendly person. We always exchange pleasantries and she always asks about my daughter.