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She Said Bookstore Berlin
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She Said Bookstore – Female & queer authors only

"She Said" in Berlin features books by female and queer authors only - it's the kind of bookstore that was still missing from our diverse city!

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Anna

Hantelmann

Nov 21, 2024
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Christmas markets – Find mulled wine + winter magic

Let it be for the festive vibes, a good mulled wine or some eco-friendly gifts, discover Berlin's winter magic at its coziest Christmas markets!

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Anna

Hantelmann

Nov 20, 2024
SPRO Berlin
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SPRO – The Heart of Prenzlauer Berg

What makes them even more special is their friendly nature. On most days, you might run into their owner Jonathan, the heart and soul of the café. SPRO would not shine the same way without his thoughtfulness.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Rüyam 2 Berlin
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Rüyam 2 – Berlin's Best Döner

They take the traditional döner in Berlin and transform it into a borderline art form. With flavorful sauces, meat, vegetables, spices, herbs, bread, and cheese, there's no wonder each bite tastes better than the last.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Puffle Bees Berlin
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Puffle Bees – Croffle and Egg Drop Heaven

Heard of a croffle? What about an egg drop sandwich? Well, let me introduce you to your new favourite brunch food. Even if you've heard of these two before, you must try Puffle Bees.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Libanon Falafel Berlin
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Libanon Falafel – Berlin's Cheapest Snack

For €2, you can enjoy their falafel, shawarma, or kafta wrap. Their falafel wrap can be fully plant-based, too, just let them know, so they omit some sauces. They're better off as a snack because they're a bit on the smaller side.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Gözleme Berlin
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Gözleme – True Turkish Food in Berlin

Gözleme is a savoury doughy Turkish bread, somewhat similar to a turnover or quesadilla. This stuffed flatbread can be filled with all sorts of ingredients, most commonly meat, cheese, or vegetables.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Alaska Bar Berlin
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Alaska Bar – Vegan Tapas in Berlin

I'm here to introduce you to one of the best vegan restaurants in Berlin: Alaska Bar. Everything is great at Alaska Bar, which works out wonderfully because they are a tapas restaurant!

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Element Five Berlin
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Element Five – Asian Plant-Based Tapas

This restaurant will have you double-checking with the waiter if the food is genuinely vegan. This is part of what makes this place so special: its authentic and inventive nature.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Albatross Berlin
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Albatross – Berlin's Modern Bakery

This small bakery located in the neighbourhood of Graefekiez, Kreuzberg may seem unassuming at first, but step inside and you'll see the magic this little shop brings to this kiez.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
Goldadelux Berlin
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Goldadelux – Sabich in Berlin

Their Sabich includes delicious eggplant, potato, tomato salsa, egg, pickled red onion, fresh herbs, tahini, Iraqi curry, harissa, and salted lemon. All of it is served inside a fluffy, freshly baked pita.

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Natalie

Avila

Nov 20, 2024
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Ratskeller Schöneberg – Lunch like it's 1914

For a taste of Berlin's history and cuisine, visit Ratskeller Rathaus Schöneberg. Authentic and affordable German dishes in an iconic cellar since 1914!

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Anna

Hantelmann

Nov 18, 2024

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