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.

I had the açai bowl and a cappuccino. Both were fantastic. Cute spot and will definitely be back.read more

One of two cute little cafes located on the street, My deli love was an excellent spot to start…read moreyour day off. We came here twice during our stay, both for breakfast items and coffee. While the coffee was a bit weak by American standards, the friendliness of the service was not! I really enjoyed the pretzel bagel sandwich. Likewise, the acai bowl was a huge portion and good value.

What they are famous for is not so great…read more What they are not famous for is outstanding. * * * The Aera Bakery is the Mecca for Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich lovers in Berlin. They also do a Grilled Cheese-From-A-Cow Sandwich for traditionalists. There is a line to get into Aera. Virtually everybody is ordering grilled cheese sandwiches. They have bread, they have other sandwiches and wraps, they have desserts. The line is grilled cheese sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich and grilled cheese sandwich. Vegan vs Cow depends on the person involved. * * * Trust me you can skip the grilled cheese sandwich. I had the traditional version. My wife did vegan. You get a massive massive sandwich. It is grilled and buttery on both sides, with vegan butter or cow butter. There is a ton of cheese inside and all sorts of vegetables. Regardless of what version you get, The cheese is nearly tasteless . You get a great big plateful of stuff to fill you up. * * * I have never had a grilled cheese sandwich place ever serve me a grilled cheese sandwich that I would want to order again. The world has hundreds of different kinds of cheeses. The number of cheese flavors you can work with is unlimited. The number of ingredients you can add is unlimited. And the damm sandwiches come out boring as library paste every single time. You would think at a minimum they would make three or five or ten different flavors of grilled cheese sandwiches - based on different cheeses and add-ons. But that never happens. * * * So what makes this an interesting bakery? The cookies. Oh my god ..... I had a chocolate buckwheat cookie that was the happiest dessert moment I have had in Berlin. I have been eating well in Berlin - and have had some great desserts. But I have had a lot of end-of-meal sleepers. That chocolate buckwheat cookie was everything that I would want in a special treat. Note that said cookie is small. For us Americans who expect a bakery cookie to be the size of a dinner plate plus the cookie has to have at least 1500 calories and a half pound of sugar, And preferably half pound of sugar per bite, The Aera chocolate buckwheat cookie will seem dinky and unimpressive. Just put that cookie in your mouth and all of your concerns about size will melt away. I was happy for two hours after I had that chocolate buckwheat cookie. * * * And the nice thing is you don't have to finish your grilled cheese sandwich before you have your cookie. You are a grown-up now. Mom's not watching.

This bakery is a gem. I discovered it while visiting the Leica store. Although it has limited…read morespace, it feels cozy. The staff was nice and patient. I had the Chai Latte with an espresso shot, which was very tasty. I also ordered the cinnamon roll; it had a dry sugar coating that made the texture a bit hard, but overall it was great. My girlfriend had the herbal tea, which she liked quite a lot.

Great little cafe on a busy street but close to several hotels. The owner is very friendly and…read morehelpful, speaking reasonable English. Really good coffee with a range of breakfast omelettes and dishes which were very fresh and tasty. Such good value for money we returned to get takeaway coffees and croissants a couple of times. Check out the egg rolls and the spinach and egg.

A small bakery-come-café that also does breakfasts, filled rolls and cakes, which a spacious eating…read morearea. There's an outside eating area, though the main road is fairly busy so not a first choice for al fresco brunch. There are papers and magazines to read too. The staff are very friendly and service is quick, though we had to ask for butter for the bread. The scrambled eggs were fresh and nicely garnished, if a tad oily (they were done European style, so more like an omelette than the creamy British version). Good coffee, too.

I am one of these people who are hated by Ur-Berliners. I am a sucker for stylish furniture, I love…read morehip drinks and yes, they do have vegan treats. My visit was Great, the service super nice and I am in love with the interior design. The coffee was good and the vegan chocolate cake super juicy and rich. I do have to admit that I feel like a sheep of gentrification while sitting there, slurping my oatmilk cappuccino in trendy clothes and updating my Instagram.

New coffee place on the block. The rating is based on my first impression and the fact that it's…read moreonly just opened. I'm sure this review will be upgraded on my next visit and once I've worked my way through the menu. But it's looking very promising :) The space is lovely inside and out, providing a great meeting place when in the area. The staff are super friendly and the carrot loaf was super yummy. I had an iced drip coffee which was nothing to write home about. I opted for the pre dripped one, though they do each cup fresh too. The cappuccinos my friends had looked very nicely executed. I'm keen to try the breakfasts. I saw something yummy go past me with a poached egg and it looked really good. Watch this space!

Perfect little patisserie. Classy French desserts or croissants, that's what can be found here. A…read morelittle pricy but it's worth it. Better order to go than for there, the small tables are uncomfortable and directly in the middle of the pavement.

Lovely place, has vegan cakes Unfortunately no decaf. But…read morethe space is super cozy. Has some nice outdoor space too.

What a cute, perfect coffee shop. Tons of seating, inside and out. Great pastry selection and…read morebagels available midday. They removed v60 from the menu but their filter coffee is still great. Music is 90s-00s. Great vibe. Will absolutely be back.

Very nice, well lit, clean and in a convenient location right near Nauener Platz U Bahnhof! I had…read morethe couscous which was a very generous portion for the price.