If you're looking for festive delicacies in Berlin, the KaDeWe or the Markthalle Neun certainly come to mind first. However, you will find many other shops throughout the city that tempt you with fine delicacies and selected specialities for festive evenings. Find out with our 11 tips for delicacies at Christmas, where artisan cheeses, Turkish delicacies, sweet temptations and fine wines are on offer.
Tip 1: Delicatessen with tradition at Rogacki
For exquisite delicacies in Berlin, people were already going to Rogacki when the City-West was still swinging to the beat of the Roaring Twenties: The traditional delicatessen has been a popular address for selected delicacies since 1928. Here you will find everything you need for a successful festive season. The selection ranges from bread, finger food and canapés to fish platters, cheese variations and sweet desserts. You can also combine speciality shopping with a delicious meal in the gourmet corner.
When: Special opening hours apply during the Christmas and New Year's Eve period. It is advisable to check the current times in advance
Where: Rogacki, Wilmersdorfer Str. 145/46, Charlottenburg
Tip 2: Stroll and feast in the Markthalle Tegel
The Markthalle Tegel is the gourmet shopping highlight in the north of Berlin: The market hall, which has been in existence for more than 100 years, is the beating heart of the new Gorkistraße pedestrian zone. You will find the pedestrian zone, with the market hall located directly at Alt-Tegel underground station. The now barrier-free market hall is home to numerous stalls selling cheese, chocolates, Mediterranean delicacies, fish, bread and much more.
You can combine your search for delicacies with a shopping spree in a convivial market atmosphere. You'll also find lots of other things here, from snacks to keep you going to fresh fruit and vegetables.
When: The time varies depending on the shop
Where: Markthalle Tegel, Gorkistraße 15, Tegel
Tip 3: Sophisticated enjoyment at Goldhahn & Sampson
When you buy your delicacies at Goldhahn & Sampson, you can't make the wrong choices. Every single product in the well-stocked shop has been carefully selected by the passionate, food-loving team before being placed on the shelves. The shop's diverse range extends from spreads, sauces and delicatessen to coffees and exquisite wines.
You'll find regional and international products here: the shop sources its goods from the Uckermark, France and Italy - always to meet the highest standards.
When: Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm
Where: Goldhahn & Sampson, Dunckerstraße 9, Prenzlauer Berg and other branches
Tip 4: Sawade
Sawade is the oldest chocolate manufacturer in Berlin and is known for its fine and sweet treats. It once even supplied the Prussian royal court from its first shop. In addition to classic praline variations, the range also boasts a vegan praline selection. You can rely on first-class, natural ingredients and loving, traditional production by hand. Sawade has already won several medals and awards for this. So you've come to the right place if you're looking for delicious chocolate for your Easter basket.
When: Opening hours vary depending on the store
Where: Sawade, Wittestraße 26e and other branches
Tip 5: Blomeyer's artisan cheese
With selected cheese variations, you can add a special highlight to any festive table. At Blomeyer's you will find handmade German cheeses, from sheep's milk cheese to Emmental and wild flower cheese to specialities such as the somewhat sharp Scherenschleifer. Delicious country bread, fresh eggs, sausage specialities and selected delicatessen products round off the range and make the shop a favourite address for connoisseurs.
Practically, you will find the shop Wald Königsberger Marzipan right next door, where you can find the perfect sweet topping for your cheese enjoyment.
When: Tuesday to Friday 12pm-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm
Where: Blomeyer's Käse, Pestalozzistraße 54A, Charlottenburg
Tip 6: For over 100 years - Ursula Kierzek Weine Sekt Spirituosen
If you are looking for a particularly fine wine or would like some expert advice, go to Kierzek im Weitlingkiez. Owner Ursula Kierzek is currently the third generation to run the traditional shop, which has been in business for more than 110 years. A huge selection of over 600 types of whisky, more than 100 different gins as well as rum, cognac and wines from all over the world promises the right drop for every taste. If you're looking for a fine gift for connoisseurs, you've come to the right place.
When: Monday to Friday 10am - 6.30pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm
Where: Kierzek, Weitlingstraße 17, Lichtenberg
Tip 7: "Enjoying the sweet life"
Enjoy chocolatey delicacies: The shop presents handmade pralines and chocolates in a nostalgic 50s style. You will also find many specialities, which the team will be happy to put together for you as attractive gifts. The tempting range is rounded off with teas, coffees and fruity spreads. The chocolaty Berlin products are also a highlight, such as the funny chocolate bear made of milk chocolate or the Berlin praline pack.
When: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
Where: Das Süße Leben, Salzburger Straße 7, Schöneberg
Tip 8: Treat yourself to "From the simple to the good"
The small but fine delicatessen shop in Berlin is characterised by its particularly carefully selected range. True to the name of the shop, you will find food of the highest quality here: ham, sausage, cheese, bread, wine and beer only find their way onto the shelves if they are really good. The shop has been delighting its customers with top quality for five years and is always on the lookout for new additions to its simple but good range.
When: Tuesday to Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm
Where: From simple to good, Invalidenstraße 155, Mitte
Tip 9: Specialities of Turkish cuisine at Lemon Feinkost
You can discover fresh and pickled olives, chickpeas and everything else the world of Turkish delicacies has to offer at Lemon Feinkost in Friedrichshain. The popular shop not only stocks the right delicacies for your feast at home, but also offers numerous delicious and freshly prepared dishes in its restaurant area.
When: Monday to Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-2pm
Where: Lemon Feinkost, Wühlischstraße 17, Friedrichshain
Tip 10: Sweet meringue treat at Loti Pantón
The temptingly colourful macarons, or macaroons, made from sweet meringue dough are a great addition to any coffee table. At Loti Pantón, numerous different delicious flavours are carefully made by hand. The sweet boutique impresses with its clean look and creative selection, which is always orientated towards the seasons. There are also always two vegan macaroon varieties on offer.
When: Monday to Friday 12pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm
Where: Loti Patón Macarons, Linienstr. 141, Mitte
Tip 11: Everything for French joie de vivre at Maître Philippe
You can discover real French delicacies in Berlin at Maître Philippe. In addition to selected delicatessen products and tinned food, the range also includes seasonal products from France, such as the particularly high-quality Grenoble walnuts. You should also take a look at the sardine tins and the extensive wine selection, which also includes port, crémant and speciality liqueurs. The shop will inspire you to spend the holidays with a little French savoir-vivre.
When: Tuesday to Friday 10am-1pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
Where: Maître Philippe, Emser Straße 42, Wilmersdorf
