Goodlyfe: Creative matcha and filled cruffins with a view of the Spree

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Fancy some really good matcha, delicious pastries and a spot with a view of the water? Then the new Goodlyfe on the Spree is the place for you. The charming café with its spacious terrace behind the East Side Gallery not only serves colorful matcha creations such as the Cold Sakura Matcha Latte or the Lavender Matcha, but also delicious cruffins with lemon curd, pistachio or chocolate filling.

Goodlyfe - River Level, Mühlenstraße 61, 10243 Berlin

Granoli Cafe - Brunch insider tip in Zehlendorf

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The interior is clear and without frills, as is the kitchen. The Granoli Café serves breakfast and lunch for those who like it unpretentious and relaxed: the menu is small, the dishes delicious and prepared with love. Not far from the botanical garden, you can start the day with healthy granola bowls, fluffy pancakes or classic scrambled eggs. At lunchtime, there are hearty dishes such as stews, soups or the vegan "Tostada Tosca": soy cutlets in a spicy tomato cream with kidney beans & peppers on a wholemeal tortilla baked with cheese, soy skyr and truffle oil.

Granoli Café - Gardeschützenweg 88, 12203 Berlin

Mediterranean sharing plates and natural wines at Cielo in Friedrichshain

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Ivano Pirolo has made a name for himself as head chef at Kink. Cielo is now his first project of his own: the wine bar offers Spanish-Italian sharing plates, as well as a selection of natural wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. The menu includes creative dishes such as artichokes with potatoes and buerre blanc, creamy stracciatella cheese with chimichurri, as well as classic dishes such as linguine with basil pesto. Be sure to try them: The sophisticated dessert creations such as mascarpone mousse with saffron and white chocolate.

Cielo Winebar - Lenbachstraße 7, 10245 Berlin

In the morning - The Stulle 

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Anyone who thinks of sandwiches as loveless sandwiches with butter or cheese will be pleasantly surprised when they leave this café. There are slices of bread here - but what slices: The sandwiches are served in gourmet and deluxe versions, creatively combined and extremely richly topped. For example, the Vegan Boom Bread with avocado cream, sweet potato salad and Asian-style tofu mince. Or the Summer Vibes Bread with caponata-style eggplant and tomato vegetables, buffalo mozzarella and creamy pistachio dip.

And even if you don't like sandwiches or have a sweet tooth, you'll be happy: for example, with various bowls, fluffy pancakes or the great breakfast kit: here you can put together your own personal breakfast from all kinds of ingredients such as bread rolls, dairy products, spreads, etc.

Noon - Rocket & Basil

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Fresh, unconventional cuisine meets spring-like furnishings in soft pastel green: we're talking about Rocket & Basil by Sophie and Xenia von Oswald, who have already inspired us with the event series "Das Brunch" and are now continuing the concept in their first own café. What exactly can you expect here? The two German-Iranian sisters grew up in Australia and have lived in places like Istanbul and London. This diverse, international influence is also reflected in the menu, which combines fresh herbs and spices from Asia and the Arab world with Western classics.

The results are such wonderfully novel creations as cardamom porridge with apple and kumquat topping or "Winter Kuku" - a Persian frittata filled with various herbs and roasted seasonal vegetables. If you're not in the mood for something savory, you can look forward to a lemony pistachio cake with rose water or full-bodied tahini-halva brownies instead. We think: The perfect place to go on a culinary journey of discovery.

Evening - Est

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Est serves modern Japanese cuisine paired with international influences. The special feature: the dishes are inspired by the tapas principle and are explicitly designed for sharing. Divided into three categories - Sea, Land and Earth - the menu has something for every taste.

Under the "Sea" menu you will find dishes with scallops, tuna or octopus, for example. "Land" offers hearty meat creations such as wagyu tartare or a Japanese version of the classic "Duck à l'orange". The "Earth" dishes offer delicious vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Our favorite: the glazed and wonderfully juicy grilled eggplant and the fried mushrooms with miso butter and nori. The great tapas menu is complemented by a selection of fresh sushi.

MyConbini - Japanese groceries and household 

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MYCONBINI brings the culture of Japanese convenience stores to Berlin. At Torstraße 18, you will find high-quality Japanese food and niche products that are otherwise difficult to find, such as kewpie mayonnaise, fresh udon noodles or umeboshi (salty pickled plums). The range is complemented by Japanese kitchen utensils and stylish gift items such as stationery and books. The store focuses on minimalist elegance and offers everything you need for Japanese cuisine and everyday life. There is also a practical online store for those who cannot come to the center;

MyConbini - Torstraße 18, 10119 Berlin Mitte

Online store: www.myconbini.com

Vegan Bavarian dinner at Happa

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Until the end of March 2025, you can rediscover the world of Bavarian cuisine at Happa - with a plant-based reinterpretation of classic dishes. Chef Sophia Hoffmann's dinner series is dedicated to her childhood dishes and conjures up classics such as hearty mushroom goulash or spaetzle with creative and purely plant-based variations. Look forward to a delicious 5-course menu with vegan comfort food that packs a punch.

March 29, 2025 from 7 pm at Happa, Schlesische Straße 35A, 10997 Berlin. 65 euros per person