Einstein Kaffee

Review! Mitte, Berlin // coffee shop // classic

Einstein Kaffee @ Checkpoint Charlie in Mitte, Berlin

the ELEVATOR PITCH

NOT to be mistaken with Einstein Bros Bagels, this Kaffeehaus opened its first Viennese coffee house in Berlin, Germany in 1978 and has since peppered the city like poppy seeds on an everything bagel.

What I enjoy about Einstein Kaffee is that their 20 locations feel like siblings from a large family—they all have that familial resemblance, but each brick-and-mortar has its own unique character and personality. Such as this one, standing elegantly near Checkpoint Charlie on Friedrichstraße, isn't she simply overflowing with regal sophistication, majestic nobility, and effortless grace?

We ordered their chai latte, Belgian waffle, raisin oatmeal bar, and a coffee with a thick cream that resembled soft serve. The chai was typical compared to others I had in Berlin: fairly mild in flavor (I personally prefer my chai stronger). But I would highly recommend the waffle, its texture is denser than a typical American waffle, almost but not quite yeast-y, with a caramelized sweetness woven throughout. A perfect grab & go, U-Bahn snack!

the RÉSUMÉ (the Checkpoint Charlie location)

address // Friedrichstraße 206, 10117 Berlin, Germany

operations // Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 - 12:00 AM; Sunday, 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

logistics // no reservations needed; they have many locations in Berlin, Potsdam, and Frankfurt

wifi // public

vibes // whatever occasion you want it to be: meeting for work? First date? Getting work done? You can do it all here! (very much a Starbucks but more local-unique)

prices // beverages + baked goods: 2€ - 6€

must-try // need to try more things, but from the one visit I’d recommend the Belgian waffle and the coffee with the cream!

site // Einstein Kaffee

~ cath!!