This Japanese French Patisserie just off Viktoria Luisa Platz is a little haven of deliciousness…read more Though small in size it is big on flavour and texture. The service is very polite and courteous. I have visited twice and sampled perhaps a little more than I should have but it's hard not to. The first time I ate there and the second time I had cakes to go. Core favourites remain on offer but new items are added regularly, so there is always something new to discover and enjoy with your favourite beverage. The added bonus for me is that they have real drinking chocolate made out of dark Valrhona chocolate so it's velvety with just a tiny hint of sweetness. I even found a cake that was fruity, refreshing and light enough to pass as a palate cleanser between cakes...Well that was my excuse anyway LOL! Will describe cakes when I have a bit more time :)

Wow, I love pastry but this cafe is almost over the top. My friends even made a reservation so all…read morefour of us were assured of a seat. Each and every one of the 'creations' (it seems almost absurd to call them pastries) was presented perfectly, obviously hand-crafted with much care and skill, with interesting and exquisite flavor combinations, and visually stunning. I mean you practically have to jump backwards in awe when you've approached the display case. It's a shame that you have to eat them! I tried the Earl Grey Fraise (strawberry) creation with a Yuzu lemonade since it was such a hot day. Yum! I wonder what they do with the pastries that don't come out 100% perfect (somehow I doubt that there are that many, but), I'd be willing to sit in the kitchen and snarf them up so they don't have to get thrown away, just let me know!

After stumbling across Five Elephant earlier this week, it quickly shot its way to the top of my…read morefavourites list. The indoor is small and modern while the outside is comfortable on a warm spring day. There is an intimate community feeling inside, and the people working are friendly and helpful. As for the menu offerings? The hot chocolate with soy was one of the best I've ever had, and my bagel was alright too. My companion had coffee and it was GOOD. There was a spicy hint of flavouring to the roast. Had I not already consumed caffeine just prior, it's likely I would have ordered one of my own. And it's no understatement that it might have been the best coffee I've had in Berlin to date. Regardless, with all the items in the plus column, it's definite that I will be back... and soon!

Really good and creamy coffee! Read about it in a blogpost saying that it is the best coffee in…read moreBerlin and we were not dissappointed. Can totally recommend!

There are two undoubtful benefits with Buchkantine - their fantastic tea (2,5 EUR) and that they…read moreshow Tatort on Sundays at 20:00. The price are about average and the whole spirit of the place is more like intellectual, so I am not say that's the place one would go everyday, but on Sundays at 20:00 - very nice place to be. + they have a summer terrase facing the Spree ; )

This place is great! They have a lovely menu and the food is awesome, I have fruit with yoghurt, a…read moregood size and fresh. Then I had a cheeseburger on gluten free bread, it was delicious perfectly cooked and well assembled. There are heaps of books everywhere as it doubles as a bookshop. Great place to work or read from or just sit for a while and sip coffee or tea. There is the buzz of jabbering happy germans in the back around. Again no english menu but the wait staff speak english which is great. I had two long black (Americana) coffees which were tasty. I would have given 5 stars however the service was slightly slow and one of the staff was a little bit grumpy which was disappointing as its a really cool and chilled out place!

Great flat white. Delicious, pastry. And they speak English (helpful for tourists staying at The…read moreMarriott nextdoor)! #Hashtag #Berlin

Good coffee. Hipster decor. Nice ambience. Interesting coffee shop in general. Coffee is 8/10.read more

Love this place! I was visiting from the states/Seattle. My Airbnb and was not ready, freezing…read morecold outside and this place was around the corner. I was there with my giant suitcase for 2.5 hours. The ladies were super nice and understanding. I came back a few days later to say thank and met Helga, the owner! We had a wonderful conversation! I look forward to coming back. I had been to several coffee houses during my trip. Cold and heartless especially to visitors. Not these wonderful people! They are gracious and amazing! Love and wishes of prosperity to Helga and her staff! Marie with Love from the Emerald City

A nice little coffee shop near the Holiday Inn in Prenzlauer berg (near where we stayed). It's…read morevery small inside, with a few more tables outside when the weather permits. Coffee was great, muffins were EXCELLENT (blueberry and apple varieties), service was friendly.

The atmosphere and the breakfasts are good and this why it gets 2 stars…read more however the service is disastrous: the waiter was playing with his mobile all the time, there were only 6 customers at the time and he managed to get my order but forgot my wife's s order, as my breakfast was served - he asked again what my wife would like to order We get coffe served in a dirty cup with lipstick marks from the previous customer

Viel zu gut bewertetes Cafe aber in sehr schöner lage, direkt am Gendarmenmarkt. Hatte dort…read moreFrühstücken wollen, was sich zu meiner Überraschung sehr schwierig gestaltete, da alles, aber auch wirklich alles, was ich bestellen wollte aus war, und die Bedienung sich alles einzeln aus der Nase ziehen ließ... Ich wollte das eine "oh das ist aus", ich wollte das andere "oh das ist auch aus", dann das dritte "ich frage mal in der Küche....nein das ist auch aus". Entschied mich dann für gebeizten lachs auf Schwarzbrot, was garnicht so schlecht war, bis auf das viel zu stark geröstete Brot, das bei jedem schnitt über den kompletten Tisch explodierte... Als ich dann beim verlassen des Cafés den Lieferanten mit "frischem" Nachschub für die Küche sah, war ich ja fast schon froh das ich nur den Lachs auf Brot bekam, da ich denke dass zumindest das Anrichten des Ganzen noch irgendwie etwas mit kochen zu tun hat. Die Lieferung beinhaltete mehrere Kisten mit transparenten Kunststoffschachteln wie bei Lidl, mit gefüllten Teigtaschen, fertig panierten Cordon Bleu oder Schnitzel oder ähnlichem, bereits fertig gebundenem Grünzeug für Salat oder zur Teller dekoration... Ganz großes Kino bei solchen Preisen!

We stumbled upon this place on our way to Viktoria Park (sp?) in Kruezberg, East Berlin. It's a…read morehidden gem! The owners have totally committed to the vintage theme, more breakfast at Tiffany's than shabby chic. All the way from the décor to the music. The cakes and coffee were delicious, my friend was really excited to try the vegan tea range. She went for the vanilla elephant tea and I went for the standard cappuccino plus a slice of yummy blueberry cheesecake. They didn't disappoint. The tearoom is decorated so beautifully, please see attached pics for a visual. They have outdoor seating, then an indoor semi covered café area and a cosy lounge at the back. The service was great too. They provided complimentary hairspray, perfume and deodorant in the bathroom which is a big help in 29 degree weather. The most surprising thing is they don't charge an arm and a leg, if this place was in London we'd have paid about £20 easily but the prices were the same as any other coffee shop chain e.g. costa coffee.

Love the decor, good tea, great cakes. Another place I'll be making another trip to…read more I looked for this place after reading other reviews of here. It's well worth a visit.

Simple place, good for a quick breakfast without frills. Paid €4.90 for scrambled eggs, a couple…read morerolls with butter and jam, a few pieces of fruit, cucumber and tomato. Despite being on a busy street, you don't hear the traffic or even really notice the cars driving by. The jazz music softens the place, too. There are a ton of more charming places for breakfast in the area, but you will be crammed, pay more and will undoubtedly have to wait longer for your food.

Great spot. The best lattes within 2 kilometers and a solid German bakery despite the middle…read moreeastern ownership. I was expecting Doner but instead found awesome lattes, sandwiches and pretzels. If the espresso machine is broken, this is where I walk for a coffee.