The best brunch spots in Berlin (2024)

What is it?Brunch with Japanese flavours in a light-filled courtyard.

Why go?Pull up a chair and prepare to be wowed by the rich flavours and textures atHouse of Small Wonder. Originally from Brooklyn, the Berlin outpost relocated to the historical Jewish Girls School on Augustraße in Mitte. Here, you can enjoy the stunning open-air terrace as you dig into a plate of eggs benedict with wasabi mayo or luscious avocado toast with wakame.

Price:Mid-range

What is it? Gather your friends, don your Berlin Sunday best, and pop on the oversized sunglasses. There’s nothing better after a big night out than a fashionable, oh-so-trendy brunch at the Michelin-starred Bonvivant.

Why go?Champagne glasses of fizzing mimosa, pink co*cktails with wisps of Turkish fairy floss balanced on top,crisped potatoes with hollandaise and the deep-fried oyster mushrooms with kimchi on milk bread and lemon cream.

What is it? Palestinian meets Israeli cuisine at this laid-back Levantine café. Its set brunch menu is the way to go, with a range of dishes that are ridiculously vegetarian and vegan friendly. Round up a group of mates for a list of dishes as long as your arm.

Why go? Think homemade bread with olive oil and za’atar to dip in, babaganoush, tomato salad, falafel, shakshuka, and hummus with fava beans and grated eggs, pickles in a curry sauce and spicy pepper dip, roast beetroot carpaccio, and Muhallebi rose water pudding.

What is it? Sirene is the new kid on the block. But it is in no way playing it safe, blowing the classic, and boring, dish of bacon and eggs clean out of the water with inventive seasonal menus.

Why go?For itsspring breakfast meals: Ukrainian cottage cheese pancakes with blueberries and tangy yoghurt. Poached eggs with asparagus, peas, and dollops of orange caviar and hollandaise. Strawberry and tomato carpaccio, with a side of freshly squeezed orange juice. Just delightful.

What is it? Blumentalis a light-filled brunch bar on the border between Mitte and Kreuzberg promises a vibrant and oh-so-stylish way to start your day. Eco-friendly, and with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, the emphasis at Blumental (which means ‘valley of flowers’) is on creating wonder at the breakfast table.

Why go? Picture a long, lazy brunch with iced oranges espresso and berry-flavoured senza spiritzes. Pink pancakes with sour cherries, beetroot reduction and amaranth crumble. You can also hang out in one of their co-working areas, where your deadlines might mean mimosas are a no-go, but there’s nothing to stop you from sipping on a tall iced tea with a side of chocolate croissant.

What is it?One of Berlin’s first brunch superstars.

Why go?For years, Berlin lagged behind in the brunch department; Australian-owned coffeehouse Silo shook the city out of its droll rut to the tune of fresh-baked eggs and avocado toast. Pop by for a dose of third-wave coffee or hearty French Toast made with fresh brioche and poached apples, then swing by the Sunday flea market around the corner.

Price:Mid-range

What is it? A canalside boulangerie with baked goods to write home about.

Why go? There’s a fierce debate over who serves the best croissant in Berlin, but La Maison might just win the popular vote. Perched on the side of the popular Landwehr Canal, the French boulangerie offers sweet treats and savoury snacks a-plenty. Come early to swipe a table on the terrace, or take your breakfast to-go: the canal is a perfect spot for people watching.

Price: Budget

What is it? Vegan doughnuts dressed to the nines.

Why go?It’s no surprise vegans flock to Berlin, and Brammibal’s Donuts makes the pilgrimage all the more worth it. Stocked with freshly coated vegan doughnuts to pair with dairy free flat whites in Insta-friendly pink cups, there are half a dozen locations in Berlin alone, and they’re all hotspots for locals hoping to indulge their sweet tooth or enjoy a just-toasted bagel. Come early; the stock is known to run out by midday when it’s sunny.

Price: Mid-range

What is it? Monthly street food fair with a brunch twist.

Why go?The monthly brunch market at Markthalle Neun is not to be missed: vendors dealing snacks from South Korea to Sardinia line the halls, handing outon-the-go portions ready to be devoured. Table space is hard to come by, but feel free to take your brunch to-go for a walk in any of the nearby parks.

Price: Mid-range

What is it? British caff classics meet American diner treats.

Why go? Many miss the sounds, sights and scents of home. At Lonely Hearts Cafe, Brits and Americans alike can nurse their homesickness with stacks of pancakes, fresh fry-ups, and even a veggie Full English. It’s a popular spot in Neukölln, so be sure to get there early — Lonely Hearts Cafedoesn't take reservations, but the hashbrowns are well worth the wait even if it's busy.

Price: Mid-range

What is it? High-end brunch with decadent pastries.

Why go?Styled like a high-end outfitter for weary travellers and traders, Hallesches Haus is home to a menu full of classic scrambles and homemade granola,plus decadent pastrieswe can’t get enough of. Fuel up at the Instagram-friendly café before heading across the canal to sightsee around Checkpoint Charlie or down the road to Bergmannstrasse for shopping.

Price: High-end