A beloved Kreuzberg micro-roastery and cafe famous for one thing above all: its dense, cookie-crust Philadelphia cheesecake. Excellent single-origin coffee too. Small, often busy, and genuinely a local specialty-coffee institution. Open daily.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon 08:30-19:00 Tue 08:30-19:00 Wed 08:30-19:00 Thu 08:30-19:00 Fri 08:30-19:00 Sat 10:00-19:00 Sun 10:00-19:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | U1/U3 Goerlitzer Bahnhof (6 min walk) |
| Time needed | 45-60 minutes |
| Best time to go | Weekday morning before the mid-morning rush |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.8/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.5
Frequently asked questions
- Can I buy beans to take home?
- Yes, they roast on site and sell whole-bean coffee, and staff can help you pick based on your brew method. It is a serious specialty roaster. Beans make a good, packable Berlin souvenir.
- Is there food beyond cake?
- There is a small selection of pastries and light bites alongside the cake and coffee, but this is a cafe, not a full-menu restaurant. Come for coffee and something sweet. Eat a proper meal elsewhere.
- Do they have oat and other milk options?
- Yes, like most Berlin specialty cafes they offer plant-based milk alternatives. Just ask when ordering. Coffee quality is the main focus here.
- Which location is the original?
- The Kreuzberg cafe on Reichenberger Strasse is the flagship, with the roastery attached. There are additional locations in Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg. For the full experience, come to Kreuzberg.
- How busy does it get?
- Weekend mid-mornings and early afternoons are the busiest, and you may wait for a table or stand. Weekday mornings right at opening are your best bet for a seat. The cheesecake can run low later in the day.
- Is it worth the trip if I am not a coffee nerd?
- Yes, purely for the cheesecake, which has broad appeal beyond coffee enthusiasts. Pair it with a well-made flat white and you are set. It is a nice pause point while exploring Kreuzberg.
- Is the cheesecake really that good?
- Yes. The Philadelphia-style cheesecake with its dense creamy filling and cookie base is the reason many people make the trip, and it has been a signature since the cafe opened. It sells out, so go earlier in the day. One slice is rich, so consider sharing.
- Is it laptop-friendly for working?
- It is a small, popular cafe, so it can be tight and busy at peak times, which does not lend itself to camping for hours. Early mornings are calmer if you want to sit with a laptop. Be considerate when it fills up.
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