Vegetarian

Hoppegarten in Steglitz is Berlin's coziest proof that a good breakfast needs no trends. For decades, this restaurant, cafe, and bar on Schloßstraße has attracted regulars from all over the neighborhood who know: everything here is just right.

Café Tasso on Frankfurter Allee in Friedrichshain is both an organic café and a second-hand bookshop: over 20,000 used books are available on the terrace, on the ground floor, and in three basement rooms, each costing 2.50 Euros. The reading café is run as an inclusion enterprise. A novel from the shelf costs less here than the cappuccino you drink with it.

Chutnify in Prenzlauer Berg demonstrates how much Indian cuisine has to offer beyond the standard menu. The South Indian-inspired restaurant, founded by Aparna Aurora, has been known for over ten years for homemade chutneys, crispy dosas, and regional dishes from across the subcontinent. There are now three locations in Berlin.

At Kottbusser Damm 77 in Kreuzberg, La Femme Kahvaltı ve Simit Evi has been serving authentic Turkish breakfast for over two decades. Freshly baked simits, hearty tavası variations, and homemade jams make this place the go-to address for Kahvaltı in Berlin.

At Sahara in Berlin-Neuköllen the falafel is served with peanut sauce.

Located by Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Berg, The Juicery Berlin has been the go-to spot for cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, and Açaí bowls made from purely organic ingredients for years. Small, focused, and no-frills, this classic juice bar stands for healthy living that doesn't taste like deprivation.

Shaniu's House of Noodles on Pariser Straße has been hand-pulling its noodles since 2013 and is considered a pioneer among Berlin's hand-pulled noodle shops. Owner Xiangshi Cui cooks Shanghainese cuisine, with the spicy beef noodle soup being a classic. Among noodle soup shops in Berlin, it is one of the most affordable: almost all noodle soups cost 10.00 Euros.

The Haferkater serves modern interpretations of healthy porridge variations at two locations in Berlin.

At Olivaer Platz in Charlottenburg, Berg & Tal serves Austrian classics with a modern touch. Chef Patrick Zoch brings Wiener Schnitzel, Goulash, and Kaiserschmarrn to the table in a warm, Alpine-inspired setting.

In Berlin-Kreuzberg you will finde the bistro Two Planets. Here, toasts in all variants are offered that make vegan hearts beat faster.

Located between Winsviertel and Kollwitzkiez, in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, A-Petit serves Asian cuisine with a true sense of lightness: fusion sushi, Vietnamese classics, and Asian tapas in a charming restaurant with vintage appeal and an outdoor terrace.

Eat fine falafel and some more traditional Persian-Arab dishes for humble prices in Charlottenburg.

Fresh Ayurvedic delight in Friedrichshain: At Kitchari Kitchen, classic Kitchari with seasonal vegetables, fermented side dishes, and Golden Milk is served mindfully and fragrantly.

Die Löffelei on Potsdamer Straße is a soup bistro and coffee bar in one and is one of the most affordable soup shops in Berlin. Three dishes are set for each weekday, including a vegan soup for 6.50 Euros and a hearty one for 7.00 Euros. The cuisine ranges from Indian Mung Dal to pea stew. It is run by Patrice Kenou.

Suppengrün on Inselstraße has been a staple among soup shops in Berlin since 2002. Hagen and Christiane Franke rewrite the menu every week, offering everything from Berliner potato soup to Tom Kha Gai. A small portion costs 9.50 Euro, and the bread comes from a rural baker in the Elbe-Elster region. Soup in a jar is available for takeaway.

In Kollwitzkiez, just a few steps from Senefelderplatz, Khushi in Prenzlauer Berg stands for North Indian cuisine with depth: freshly ground spices, a real Tandoor clay oven, and an atmosphere as warm as the food itself.

Located at Bergstraße 68 in Mitte, Distrikt Coffee has established itself as one of the top addresses for specialty coffee and brunch in Berlin. Coffee from Berlin and European roasteries, an all-day breakfast with superfoods, and exposed brick walls create a relaxed atmosphere.

Hidden in the backyard of the Alte Münze in Berlin-Mitte is a botanical café that combines specialty coffee, vegan cuisine, and an integrated plant shop under one roof. The Greens in Berlin stands for conscious enjoyment, green aesthetics, and regional products away from the tourist crowds around Alexanderplatz.

Since 1989, Best Gemüse Kebap on Boddinstraße in Neukölln has been showcasing what Berlin Döner culture truly means: halal chicken, grilled vegetables, homemade sauces, and a menu focused on the essentials. This döner shop offers particularly delicious veggie alternatives with seitan, falafel, and halloumi.

At Winterfeldtplatz in Schöneberg, Habibi has for decades stood for what a good snack to go in Berlin should be: fresh, affordable, without frills. Falafel and shawarma from an open kitchen, served until deep into the night.

Small but nice – the oriental falafel store nearby Ku’damm is very authentic.

The White Crow Café (formerly known as Black Sheep) is a vegan cafe in Berlin-Treptow that offers sweet and savory treats for those who eat healthily and consciously.

In Charlottenburg, between Ku'damm and Savignyplatz, What Do You Fancy Love serves arguably the best bagels in the city. The deli brings a casual Eastside touch to the refined West Berlin and impresses with freshly squeezed juices, homemade cakes, and creative breakfast variations.

Wahrhaft Nahrhaft in Friedrichshain is Berlin's coziest counter-concept to high-gloss gastronomy: a deli-café on Revaler Straße that impresses with daily freshly baked bagels, homemade cake, and Victorian flea market charm.

tschüüüsch on Fuldastraße in Neukölln has been cooking Indian-inspired, now completely plant-based, for over a decade. Curry bowls, tzatziki plates, and meatless doner, plus a project space for the neighborhood. No kitsch, no touristy flair, just real curry.