WOW! Amazingly delicious, unique food. Farmers Omelette is a great choice if you're particularly hungry. Strong, fresh coffee. Fast, friendly service. Atmosphere is relaxed. So glad we visited! read more

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Good food for good prices. There's a big selection with the staff being very friendly. Even though they've forgotten a drink of mine, they've been absolutely neat! The only downside is the space downstairs which tends to be a little tight. - Atmosphere is great though. read more

Laid back is the correct phrase to describe this cafe because don't be expecting to have a quick breakfast before going to work. This is not a diner despite being open 24 hours. The food is good but the waitress will give you all of the time in the world to peruse the menu, which is somewhat extensive for breakfast, and finish your coffee before she comes back for a refill. But that's Europe in general and with the prices, their usual customers have the luxury of time to do this. My cheese omelet was good, and the dark ambience is more fitting at night. I checked out some of the other dishes being brought out and they looked great in presentation and and portion. read more

Cash only, but so delicious. If there's one thing to have, it's the farmer's omelette. Easily feeds about 3-4 people. Downed it almost by myself. It was a mix of everything delicious. Service was outstanding and warm, we felt welcome and hope to be back here someday soon. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Is one of my favourite spots in whole Berlin. And it's open around the clock. The area is nice, just some minutes walk from the zoo station. In the Café you can sit Inside or outside in front or in the garden area. The Menu is the best. You can order everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner to cocktails, coffee or freshly baked cake. The food never disappointed me. All fresh and amazing taste:-))) Big recommendation read more

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Hey, if I was a real Berliner, I would be hanging out at this cafe all the time with my black beret and my book of Proust nursing a cappuccino for hours. The fact that I came here twice within just a five-day period should tell you something about its appeal. That and the fact that it's open 24/7. But this is not the greasy spoon you would expect such an operation to be. That would be the American version of such a diner. No, it's actually a nicely appointed place with white tablecloths and candles but also with brick walls and fanciful murals. It's comfortable, and the menu is huge since they are attempting to run the gamut of all three meals. I was there for breakfast twice. The first time, I ordered the hefty and delicious Bauernomelette (8.20 Euros), the Farmer's Omelette, which actually was a three-egg Denver omelette with chunks of ham and all sorts of vegetables - zucchini, scallions, green peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes - along with a side salad of mixed greens. I notice that in Europe, they like to put their potatoes in the eggs and not on the side. (see photo). It was a surprising amount of food for hearty stock, but I had no trouble wolfing it down to start my day. I also had a creamy double cappuccino for 3.30 Euros) and a quarter-liter of Romerquelle water for 2.40 Euros. On my next visit, I tried going a bit lighter with the 7.50-Euro Casablanca Breakfast, which consisted of two large, freshly baked croissants and a fresh fruit platter with cheeses (see photos). That was just the right morning opener for me with the quantity a bit more manageable this time. Service is efficient and cordial with English not a problem with the busy waitstaff. They don't take credit cards under certain amounts. They do have a funky men's room where you can't quite tell if you stepped into the minimalist urinal or not. The cafe is located in the more tony neighborhood of Charlottenburg near the Sauvignyplatz train stop, but the clientele is more boho-friendly. FOOD - 4 stars...good, hearty breakfasts await you here SERVICE - 4 stars...very efficient, English spoken AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like a downtown loft with uptown decorating touches TOTAL - 4 stars...and it's open 24/7 so you never have to worry whether it's closed or not read more

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I must say I am highly disappointed by my recent visits here. I used to come here often, but lately it's become a careless, noisy place with a complete lack of pleasant ambiance, and sadly very negligent and rude staff. Today was our anniversary and my fiancé and I decided to book a table, since this is where we had our first date years ago. Even though we had confirmation of the reservation, they had failed to hold a free table for us. They didn't seem apologetic, nor did they care. A couple was just leaving, so we asked if we could sit at that table. As we sat down, the staff said this table is reserved. There wasn't a sign of it. And they suddenly brought one and put it there. We said- maybe it's for us, since we reserved for this time? They said no. It's for somebody else. I said it's our anniversary and we specifically booked for tonight... they replied in a defensive manner, that they will try to seat us somewhere else, but we may have to wait. Ok, we thought... though there wasn't a hint it was truly reserved. (Nobody ever showed up). Minutes later, they said we could sit there after all. Not a big deal, though annoying. Then came the waitress, with a super runny nose that she was pulling up every 5 seconds! She obviously had at least a cold. She took our order, wiping her snot with her hand. Already not very inviting, we gave our orders, and waited.... And waited... 40 minutes later, after all our neighbors (that were even seated later than us) had food and drinks, we were still sitting there like at a bus station. So we asked about our order. The same waitress with the snot-nose, came over and said " would you like to order"? We pointed out that we had ordered, and she said her colleague must have lost the order. We replied that we had ordered with her... she looked at us like she had never seen us in her life, and said "it was a very stressful day". Of course I feel sorry if it's true for her, but what kind of a place let's their employees work when their nose is literally dripping on the table and they are obviously overwhelmed..!? And how is it ok to treat guests that have been here so many times & even reserved a table, without any regard or at least an apology... basically we ended up leaving and honestly, I will never support a place like this. A place, that forces sick waiters to work, and treats their guests without an ounce of respect. Additionally, it's just freaking noisy and overfilled. read more

Ordered Milanesa or schnitzel with mashed potato super good fresh and big portion more on pricy side but liked it read more

Schwarzes Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

My favorite café in Germany! My best friend who lives in Berlin took me here late night when I came to pay her a visit. I adore how quaint and cozy the place looks even at night. I love how they have lighted candles to give a romantic feel. When we came maybe around 10 or 11pm there were so many people here! We enjoyed hot chocolate, milkshake and we split a carrot cake! Everything was delicious! I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a nice café to catch up with a friend! Did I mention that this place is open 24 hours?! read more

Schwarzes Café - Hot chocolate, Milkshake and carrot cake over candlelight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

It's a bar, it's a cafe, it's a restaurant, no... It's Schwarzes Cafe! When I found about this place, I expected to find a cafe environment (coffee and pastries). When I came in, I found much more of a bar environment. They did have an espresso machine and some cakes, but this still wasn't what I was expecting. I picked up a menu anyway. Indeed, they have breakfast options, lunch and dinner options, and caffeinated options of various sorts. Suffice it to say you can get all three meals, late night, and drinks all in the same place. I ordered a bowl of coffee, scrambled eggs with toast, and a plate of baked apple crepes. Drink coffee out of a bowl (think large cup without the handle) was cool, especially for the coffee lover I am. Milk came in a small metal decanter, and was steamed enough to make it warm and give it some foam... A lovely touch. However, the coffee itself left something to be desired, as It was not particularly strong or flavorful. Scrambled eggs were cooked absolutely perfectly, just runny enough, they did not taste like an omelet was put through a blender. My only gripe is that it had too much salt. Considering you hey salt and pepper at the table, it would have been nice if there was less, or even so salt. Crepes were pretty great. I liked how they were just in between being soft and crisp, in the Goldilocks zone. The filling of baked apples was nice, and I liked that it was a heeded apple. However, because the apples were shredded, the cinnamon and sugar overwhelmed the apples. Ice cream and whipped cream was a nice addition. Fruit was a good addition too, however, there were several minor imperfections here. First, the strawberry was cut in half, but the stem not removed. Ordinarily, if the strawberry was whole, I would not mention this... However, seeing as though it was already cut they could've removed the stem. Second, the grapes were not seedless, just a little unexpected to have to spit out seeds during a meal, and it is awkward if you are with a group that isn't family. Location was designed to look a little aged, but is clean. However, the men's WC is not the nicest place in the world. Service was nice, and relatively quick - although I felt it could be a tad quicker considering there were not many people in here at the time read more

Well this place is opened 24/7 No wifi but it is a very cozy place Service is pretty good. Servers are very friendly I got muesli which looks super cute and tastes decent. Price tag is just average In short, average place in Berlin but with no wifi :( read more

Schwarzes Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

A perfect way to start the morning off right with great food and warm welcoming service, a great experince!

In the middle of Charlottenburg's upper class design and photography mecca, across the Stilwerk, lays Schwarze Café like a happy stray dog. Since 1978 has the all-in-one restaurant / cafe / bar attracted people of all parts of society to sit together over cocktails and Käsefrühstück. Follow the neon parrot sign any hour of day and night to enter an oasis of shabby chic, with golden ceiling, stucco, dark furniture and contemporary paintings on the wall. The service is sweet in a Berlin way. Don't be surprised if your "salad with egg" gets delivered in two - a salad and a cooked egg on the side. However, just laugh about it and joke with the waiter. A BIG PLUS are the various glutenfree pasta dishes! Prices are above average for Berlin and low for Charlottenburg. Highest chance to meet Berlin's celebrities of Savignyplatz are somewhere around 5am. read more

Schwarzes Café - Golden ceiling with stucco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

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It's delightfully shabby. The exterior suggest a humble little coffee shop, then as you enter you begin to see it unfold around you. Then as you continue you begin to notice the faded ornate decor and you realise it's as though you've stepped back in time, which would at least explain the tardis like nature of the place. The staff are all proficient English speakers and they have copies of the menu in at least German and English. I felt suitable chastened when I was told I should of asked for an English menu rather than struggle with my limited German. We both ordered eggs, with my pigeon German and Scottish accent it's best to keep it simple. I went for the ham and fried eggs while Gill went for scrambled. We both had tea to accompany and I also guzzled a chocolate milkshake. I loved the place, even if I never ordered the most taxing or spectacular things on the menu. The large fruit juices look delicious and the the breakfast fruit salads are stacked with fresh fruit. Had I more time in Berlin I'd have returned with a bigger appetite and a little more confidence. read more

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This place has its ups and downs. The ups: -Open 24 hours -Large menu, featuring breakfast items 24 hours too, even though it's only eggs and bread -cool atmosphere, nice old building The downs: -Poor service -Food isn't amazing, but good enough This place is definitely something to go check out. Hardly anything is open 24 hours in Berlin and the architecture/details in this place are super cool. read more

Really a great breakfast, make sure to eat in the garden. I hear it a trendy local hotspot, who knew?

This is a very cute looking cafe! My hubby and I had the gnocchi and a super yummy desert called Kaiserschmarrn. The desert was the highlight of the evening! It's big enough for two, or one can have it as a meal! My kid had the chocolate shake which he didn't enjoy much, but we did The service was great even if the place was packed (see the attached pic of the dessert). read more

Egg-selent breakfast joint in Berlin! The fried eggs are impeccably well done (just the right amount of runny yolk to dab my egg whites into) and the farmer's omelette is savory and fresh. I also ordered the yogurt with fruit and got a heaping serving that more than met my daily requirement. Coffees here are served in bowls (interesting). The place looks like it's survived the wars, but in a romantic/nostalgic way (as opposed to a decrepit, dirty way). Peeked at a few other dessert items that sounded tasty but was too full to sample. Try some for me! read more

Schwarzes Café - Farmer's omelette, fried egg with toast, and yogurt with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

Nice place, very big selection of dishes. Pastas, veal schnitzel, home made cakes, salads and drinks. Great atmosphere and sercice. They also have things for veggies. read more

Schwarzes Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

When I go to Berlin, I'm walking A LOT around town. It's easy to get hungry any time of the day. And when you're looking for something that ISN'T pork and potatoes, you run out of options really fast. Shwarzes is that island of food paradise. The food quality is excellent. American style breakfasts are served all day there, so you can get your eggs and bacon at your leisure. The pastries are the most authentic and delicious that you can find anywhere else in the city. The apple strudel was to die for. You can also get other heaver dishes that are incredibly prepared and presented. Service can be a little slow, but it's totally worth it for the food. HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

24/7!!! One of the only place in town that doesn't close early. Breakfast and dinner all day and service was amazing ! Ordered salmon breakfast for 2 and ate it all!! They were all wonderful there including the front desk and the chefs. read more

Great atmosphere. Open and spacious. And the food is priceable and good. A really nice place to enjoy a long lunch.

Minus the fact that they only take cash payments, this place is wonderful. Very laid back and relaxed, but well-run and tidy. Waiters are very observant and quick to help. The atmosphere on the upper floor is very nice: the tall ceilings are covered in decorative wood, the tables each have a warm candle, and there's a clear walkway to each table (organization is key!). Food came out quickly and was so delicious! The bathroom stalls, however, don't offer 100% privacy. Between the 2 stalls there's a heart-shaped shutter that can be opened and there's a gap between the door and frame. Made me somewhat uneasy. Atmosphere, service, and food were well-worth the price! -1 star for the strange bathroom set-up and the cash-only option to pay. read more

Schwarzes Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

Schwarzes Café is open 24 hours. I'll give them a star for that, but the food and service is below mediocre. I've been here a couple of times and have preferred to sit in the back. The outside and top levels are always busy with patrons. During the times I've visited, the back room is hardly crowded; it has more of an intimate vibe. FOOD & DRINKS On each occasion, I've ordered their teas. They may not be as aromatic or flavorful like teas I've had at other cafes in Berlin, but they do the trick of soothing a sore throat if you're nursing a cold. Food isn't the best. I once ordered a chocolate cake that was wading in a puddle of some kind of boozed-up berry sauce. Not only did it not taste good, but it was dry, which probably explained the amount of sauce I received. SERVICE Pretentious and slow, but that's not uncommon when dining out in Berlin. Though, I prefer slow service over pretentiousness. OTHER Sometimes, they'll play hip hop music. Being an American, listening to and singing along to Snoop Dogg and Tupac tracks always makes me happy and long for the Westside. +1 Star for that. OVERALL Not a place I'd suggest dropping in for food, drinks, and atmosphere. Even though it's open 24 hours and they play good music on occasion, you're better off staying at home or waiting til the next day to visit another café. read more

The good: -Open 24 hours -Gluten-free pasta, that's not half bad (what are the chances?) -Good cocktails -(less than 5 minutes from my house) The bad: -No wifi?? -I waited outside for service after going inside and asking for outside service for 47 minutes. Then, once I ordered - the food came very quickly and then I waited another 39 minutes to get my check. -There are always drunk obnoxious people outside starting at approximately 9pm - There are very few people who go here alone, so it's mostly groups of friends or drunk people read more

Would recommend to folks coming in from America seeking a more "local" spot. I had the boiled eggs and potatoes - after getting off a long flight and train into West Berlin, I wanted something authentic. They delivered. Food was delicious, service was attentive, and dessert - the apple strudel - was excellent. Homemade whipped cream. Was tough to get a seat, though. read more

Very nice cafe serving great breakfasts. We shared a ham and a cheese plate. Very filling, nice coffee. Very nice outside garden hidden at the back. Recommended read more

Schwarzes Café - Garden area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

Open 24/7. Perfect for delicious food, after leaving the club at 6am. I loved the Kaiserschmarrn, which I shared with my dancing buddy. We were stuffed & happy with the warm, decadent dessert...side of ice team & vanilla sauce, cherries. Nice warm unpretentious atmosphere... My new go-to spot, for late or early morning eats... After pulling an all-nighter. Friendly Service, to boot. 2 thumbs up! read more

Schwarzes Café - Get the homemade Kaiserschmarrn. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berlin, BE

I knew I made a gigantic mistake when I said hello to my tinder date. I suppose I could judge this place negatively since it's where my date excitedly brought me (and I also think the area is a little touristy, a little weird, but what do I, a foreigner, know about Berlin?) but I will just say this - you can smoke on the balcony, and the drinks are strong. The staff are lovely. I'll come here with someone else so I can associate a pleasurable time with this venue. It's too nice to let it die with a repressed memory. read more

Very friendly staff in an original environment gives you a very good experience. Fresh ingredients are used and nicely prepared. Special Wishes and needs are accommodated and served with a nice smile read more

I visited this cafe on Sunday with my family. The dark candle-lit interior gives off a nice relaxing atmosphere. This is a cafe has a mixed clientele which may, or may not appeal to everyone. The service is excellent - nice friendly staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. However, my choice on the menu was a disappointment. I ordered the carrot and orange soup which could have been really nice if not so sweet. Naturally carrots alone are sweet, so the soup should be balanced out with neutralising ingredients and not just simply a taste of carrots. I also ordered a Quiche which is one of my favourite dishes. The base, which should be a nice light shortcrust pastry, was just a soggy mess. Obviously the quiche had been microwaved for a considerable length of time for it to get into a state like that. The rest of my family were lucky enough to have had very nice pasta dishes. It seemes to me that the cafe has far too many dishes to be able to cope with. If they had less on the menu, perhaps cut it down by half, they would have more time to produce nicer meals. read more

Went here four times in the space of a week as myself and my SO were staying nearby and it was wonderful each time! We mainly sampled their breakfast offerings, which were all great; soft buttery scrambled eggs with ham, feta and tomato, fresh herbs, fresh yummy croissant, platters with fresh fruit and their cappuccinos- creamy and wonderful. If I lived nearby, I would definitely be a regular! Service was relaxed, friendly and wonderful. Every server we encountered in there was helpful. Even with our smattering of bad German they were obliging and never standoffish! The price is good too, for under 10 euro breakfast will set you up for the whole day. If you need a reliable stop for good hearty food in a relaxing atmosphere (in the mornings anyway - as it's a 24/7 cafe I've heard that it's a go to spot for late night nibbles) then it's a safe bet. Next time I'm in Berlin I'll definitely be making a return visit! read more

Open 24/7 since 1978. Join coffee addicts & cream cake afficionados, students & pensioners, bohemians & hedonists; artists of all shades on both sides of the counter. A textbook example of that Berlin spirit where those from all walks of life tolerate each other. The neon parrot at the entrance marks the last refuge in the City West for night owls who shy away from the way back to their nest ... read more

Great 24 hour cafe in Charlottenburg, and finding a 24 hour dining spot that is not Dönerkebab is sometimes a challenge even in Berlin (But they are closed at some point on tuesdays if i remember correctly.). Large enough with both upstairs, downstairs, as well as a small patio great in summer and spring time. Food is good and I swear they have some high octane coffee that was the equivalent to doing speed....or someone dosed me. The bathrooms are interesting too..almost loungey in that respect. Nice staff every-time i have been there. as in they are attentive and not dismissive as much as most German type cafe's. The only reason I did not go there as often as I would have liked is because i lived in Pankow and sometimes got too comfortable in my little world there. The only thing that keeps it from getting totally 5 stars is that sometimes there are too many expats. read more

It's okay for a drink when you are close by but usually filled with tourists who had been at primark. I usually drop by after a vernissage from my university or when I had dinner in Kantstraße. The staff is nice and I like the casual atmosphere. read more

Nice enough cafe but not revolutionary. Despite the Russian influenced decor it's quite cozy and has a spacious back room. The staff are friendly. Had an aroma breakfast (bread, jam and grapefruit). The grapefruit hit the spot while the rolls were just ok. The cheese was probably from aldi or some supermarket but the jam seemed homemade. From the French breakfast, the croissant was also ordinary. To give them credit, they do a good presentation and coffee. Probably won't be back given all the nice cafes in berlin. read more

Another landmark in western Berlin. Always open, a lot of space, famous cake and other specialities for eating and drinking. Do not miss washing hands before leaving - due to the extravagant bathrooms. Additional to the second floor you find a garden for summertimes. read more

An interesting and amazing place. Dark walls, good music, nice people (forever young ;)) Positiv: open 24/7 (except Tue morning), fancy wash rooms, music. Breakfast at 8 p.m. negativ: smoking only in sommer, in the hidden garden on the backside. read more

Of the three cafes I visited for breakfast this past long weekend in Berlin, this was the most interesting AFTER the initial visual let-down. It was an astonishingly hot weekend, so we only wanted to eat outside. Inside was like a really cluttered hot yoga class. The outdoor seating is just ok, but the service and food make up for the lack of visual charm for the location. The waiter was extremely helpful, evening insisting that we move to a more spacious table that could have sat four even though we were only two people. The food is visually lovely and the assortment nice. Nothing truly exceptional, but I would go back with visitors. For my own daily breakfast, I would choose one of the nearby larger cafes that aren't as personable but are about 1/2 the price. read more

It is quite a good place for a start of day. They service was good and the presentation was top notch. To be recommended.