Schwarzes Café

A true Berlin institution open around the clock since 1978, Schwarzes Café is the city's most famous all-night café and a pillar of West Berlin bohemian culture. The rambling, slightly chaotic interior — dark wood, mismatched furniture, walls covered in art — feels like it hasn't changed in decades, and that's the charm. Come at 4am after a night out for eggs and coffee, or at noon for a leisurely breakfast. Service can be slow and the vibe is deliberately eccentric.

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