Literaturhaus Cafe, Charlottenburg

This is by far the best cafe in the Ku'damm region. If you happen to be on a shopping spree around there and want to get a break away from all the hussle and bustle and if you are not into all the chains around there try this place. They have a beautiful garden, very peaceful and tranquil and though it may seem like a posh place you can certainly afford a nice "Schuemli" Cafe and a gorgeous slice of one of their big selection of cakes. The inside is very stylish but also warm and cosy and staff are friendly. We once had cake and champagne there for a special occasion and it didn't cost the world.

Address: Fasanenstr. 23

Coffee: 8/10 Cake: 10/10

Cafe Wendel, Kreuzberg

Wendel Cafe in Kreuzberg is an amazingly different cafe in that its decor looks like something you would see in an aircraft hanger. The whole space has been lent to local graffiti artists who fashioned the space with their unique artwork. The staff here are so friendly and they even allowed us to bring in our own food to eat. They mostly sell organic food and beer but at normal cafe prices. Wendel also turns into a very cool bar at nightime and it has a great mix of music styles with resident djs changing every night. This is one of the most original cafes in Berlin and its situated in Schlesisches area, a great area to spend a night out. The crowd is a nice mix of locals and some well in tune new Berliners.

Address: Schlesischestr.42  Ubahn: Schlesisches Tor

Coffee: 9/10

An Einem Sontag im August, Prenzlauer Berg

The unusually titled cafe in the Prenzlauer Berg area 'An Einem Sontag im August' (translated as One Sunday in August) is an institution in the Kastanienalle region. Situated at the very beginning of Kastanienalle and right beside Eberswalderstr U bahn, this is one of those great cafes that you will go to time and time again. Its on a very fashionable and trendy street and the people who pass through here are a mix of trend setters mixed in with whoever else is in the area. One of the highlights of the cafe is their incredibly cheap buffet breakast which is served here every day for the astonishing price of 2.95. The cakes are always fresh and change daily. Another nice feature is the ever changing artworks that adorn their walls, all for sale at reasonable prices by local Berlin artists. The decor is a typical Berlin mix of old furniture, old lights and atmospherically dark. In the summer there are also great seating outside to people watch. 

Address: Kastanienalle  Ubahn: Eberswalderstrasse

Coffee: 9/10  Cake: 9/10

Strandbad Cafe, Mitte

This is a wonderful cafe in the mitte region, just off the fashionable area of Auguststasse (a great street for small galleries and cool boutique shops). This laid back cafe is mostly visited by locals as its off the tourist zone and it has a really chilled out vibe. Food and coffee here is excellent and the staff are very friendly. There is always lots of great magazines to read too which is a bonus and a good looking clientele. It is famous for the locals for their great breakfasts.

Address: Kleine Hamburgerstr. 16 Ubahn: Weinmeister

Coffee: 9/10  Cake: 8/10

Bilderbuch Cafe, Schoeneberg.

Its probably the coziest of all the cafes that I go to in Schoneberg and it is best experienced by going to the cozy backroom, which is a hidden secret in this area. The deco is beautiful and it is decorated something between your grandmothers house and an old college library... a real gem of a place. The food is excellent especially the breakfasts and it is very chilled out. You can hang out here for hours and you are never bothered. They also have WiFi so you can bring your computer and work all day too. Also a good hint here with regards to coffee is order the Cafe Creme instead of the normal coffee.

Address: Akazienstr. (Ubahn: Eisenacherstr.)

Coffee: 8/10 Cake: 5/10