A cult Schoeneberg kebab spot known for its loaded gemuese (vegetable) kebab: grilled veg, fresh mint, herby sauces and quality meat in warm bread. Cheap, generous and consistently ranked among Berlin's best. Mon-Sat 11:00-24:00, closed Sundays. Expect a line at peak.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon 11:00-00:00 Tue 11:00-00:00 Wed 11:00-00:00 Thu 11:00-00:00 Fri 11:00-00:00 Sat 11:00-00:00 Sun Closed |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | U7 Kleistpark or Eisenacher Strasse (5 min walk) |
| Time needed | 20-40 minutes |
| Best time to go | Off-peak: mid-afternoon or after the dinner rush |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.8/10- Value8.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.3
- excellence7.5
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.0
Frequently asked questions
- What are the options?
- You can get it with meat or fully vegetarian, in different bread types, or as a rice plate if you prefer no bread. The staff can guide you. It is flexible for most diets.
- What days is it open?
- Monday through Saturday, 11am to midnight, and closed on Sundays. It is a late-night friendly option most of the week. Plan around the Sunday closure.
- Is there seating?
- It is primarily a takeaway imbiss with limited or standing space, so plan to eat on the go or nearby. It is fast food, not a sit-down meal. Grab it and walk.
- Is it vegetarian-friendly?
- Very. The vegetable kebab is genuinely satisfying even without meat, given how loaded it is with grilled veg and herbs. Just ask for it vegetarian. It is one of the better meat-free fast eats around.
- Is there a wait?
- At lunch and dinner peaks, yes, lines can build because each kebab is made fresh. Come mid-afternoon or later in the evening to avoid the crush. It moves reasonably once you are ordering.
- What makes their kebab special?
- The gemuese kebab piles grilled vegetables, fresh mint, romaine, onions, tomato and cheese with quality meat into warm bread, so it is fresher and more generous than a standard doener. That combination built its reputation. Many rate it among Berlin's best.
- Is it worth going out of my way for?
- If you love kebab, yes; it consistently ranks near the top in Berlin and the price is excellent. If you just want any doener, your nearest one will do. This is a destination version.
- Is it cash only?
- Assume cash for a fast kebab spot like this; bring small euros to be safe. Card acceptance at Berlin imbiss counters is inconsistent. Cash keeps the line quick.
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