You've probably experienced it before: After a visit to the museum, you're inspired but also a little exhausted and want to review the exhibition you've just been to. A good coffee, delicious cake or other food and drink can help. Everyone knows that Berlin has many beautiful cafés! Here we show you the most beautiful cafés that are located right next to the museum of your choice and where you can easily combine an exhibition and a coffee. A visit to the exhibition is not a must everywhere.
Tip 1: TorEins
TorEins is part of the historic Ladenstraße on the grounds of the German Museum of Technology. Somewhere between retro and modern, the café or restaurant is perfect for a break from the museum tour. Not only can you enjoy a huge selection of delicious cakes, but you also have a fantastic view of the Kreuzberg meadow.
When: daily 9 am till 10 pm
Where: Möckernstraße 26, Kreuzberg
More about the Deutsches Technikmuseum
Tip 2: Café in the Bode Museum
The café in the Bode Museum is one of the most beautiful museum cafés in the city. You can get in here even if you're not a museum visitor. From the balcony of the inner hall you have a fantastic view of the neo-baroque domed hall with the monumental equestrian statue of the Great Elector. In addition to a variety of cakes, you'll be served changing seasonal dishes, pasta and salads.
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm l Thursday until 8 pm
Where: Am Kupfergraben, entrance via Monbijoubrücke, Mitte
Tip 3: Museumscafé Max
The Museum Café Max in the Liebermann Villa offers you a beautiful ambience with a view of Wannsee. Enjoy the colourful sunsets on the lake with delicious cakes and tarts, but also small savoury dishes. Whether in summer or winter, a visit is always worthwhile. An entrance ticket to the exhibition is required to visit the café.
When: April to September: Wednesday to Monday from 10 am to 6 pm l October to March: Wednesday to Monday from 11 am to 5 pm
Where: Liebermann Villa on Wannsee, Colomierstraße 3, Zehlendorf
More about the Liebermann-Villa
Tip 4: Café in the Haus am Waldsee
The Café am Waldsee puts sustainability in the foreground. Here you can enjoy organic food and drinks. You can round off your visit to the exhibition with a great view of the water and the garden through the large windows.
When: When: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Haus am Waldsee e.V. International Art in Berlin, Argentinische Allee 30, Zehlendorf
Tip 5: Kaffeehaus Dallmayr
Dallmayr is located in the Museum of Communication. In addition to in-house coffee and tea specialities, you can enjoy a variety of dishes, popular classics and a daily changing business lunch menu. The perfect place for a break after a tour of the museum!
When: Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday closed
Where: Museum für Kommunikation Berlin, Leipziger Straße 16, Mitte
More about the Museum für Kommunikation
Tip 6: Café in the Kunsthaus Dahlem
The new café in the Kunsthaus Dahlem is located right next to the Brücke Museum. The special thing about it: You can enjoy many homemade delicacies in a unique studio atmosphere under 10-metre-high stucco ceilings. In summer, it's nice to sit in the spacious outdoor area, surrounded by trees and sculptures.
When: Wednesday to Monday from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Käuzchensteig 8-12, Zehlendorf
More about the Kunsthaus Dahlem
Tip 7: Café Dix
Café Dix in the Berlinische Galerie is the perfect place to relax after a visit to the museum. If there's more than one of you, there's plenty of space on the large sun terrace. Try the first-class seasonal Mediterranean cuisine or have a nice coffee and a piece of cake. The museum shop is right next door.
When: Wednesday to Monday from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, Mitte
More about the Berlinische Galerie
Tip 8: Café Bravo
The perfect mix of culture and culinary delights can be found in the art gallery KW Institute for Contemporary Art Berlin: the glass cube in which Café Bravo is located is itself a real work of art and offers you breakfast, snacks, coffee and cake. It was designed by the American artist Dan Graham.
When: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday closed, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Bravo at KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Auguststraße 69, Mitte
More about the KW Institute for Contemporary Art
Tip 9: Restaurant in the Hamburger Bahnhof
Here you'll find a lot of things made in-house: the restaurant at Hamburger Bahnhof has fresh and delicious food ready for you both inside and outside. The cake comes from the in-house pastry shop, the herbs are grown in the front garden and the fish is smoked in-house.
When: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm l Thursday until 8 pm | Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Invalidenstr. 50, Mitte
More about the Hamburger Bahnhof
Tip 10: Café Babette
Pure industrial culture characterises the ambience of the extraordinary Café Babette in the KINDL - Centre for Contemporary Art: you sit between gigantic former boilers and enjoy homemade cakes and seasonal soups of the day. You can also be inspired by regular performances by a wide variety of artists. In summer, Café Babette has a beautiful outdoor area, Babette's Garden.
When: Monday to Friday 12 to 2 pm and 6 to 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 4 to 10 pm
Where: Am Sudhaus 3, Neukölln
Tip 11: Museumscafé Lina in the Jüdisches Museum
In addition to traditional dishes from Jewish and Israeli cuisine, you can enjoy homemade cake, baklava and a refreshing lemonade during your coffee break. Perfect in fine weather: combine your visit to the café with a walk through the museum garden. The visit is also possible without admission.
When: Monday to Friday from 11 am to 5 pm l Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Lindenstraße 9-14, Kreuzberg
