Berlin has a lively and fast-moving street food scene. It's not easy to stay up to date. We'll tell you where you can find the best hotspots for quick treats. From classic Currywurst to exotic noodle dishes and sweet temptations, everything is represented. Some places are well-known addresses for Berliners, while others are the result of the latest social media trends. For recommendations and the latest hotspots, it's worth following @visitBerlin on Instagram and TikTok - but only after you've finished reading this article, of course.
The classics: Döner and Currywurst
Burger - fusion style, classic or smashed
Asian street food - endless possibilities
Street food festivals in Berlin
Weekly markets - insider tips for street food fans
Sweet temptations - too good to be true
Street food markets in Berlin
Street food markets are the perfect place to be, especially if you're travelling in a group or want to try as many different options as possible. There is something for every taste, whether Asian, chips, burgers or tacos. The selection of food trucks and stalls usually changes, so it's worth stopping by more than once.
Don't miss our recommendations for the coolest street food markets:
- Street Food auf Achse, every Sunday from 12 to 6 pm in the inner courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei
- Street Food Thursday, every Thursday from 5 to 10 pm in the Markthalle Neun
- Bite Club Street Food Party in the Arena Berlin and at the Badeschiff, 12 and 26 July, 16 and 30 August from 5pm
- Midweek Munchies, every Wednesday from 5 to 10 pm at B-PART am Park am Gleisdreieck
- Street food and regular pop ups in the Markthalle Pfefferberg, Tuesday to Sunday from 12 to 10 pm
Discover vegan street food
The vegan street food scene in Berlin is full of delicious options. Even if you only occasionally try vegan and vegetarian options, these tips are absolutely worth your while. Vegan street food has long since proven that it can hold its own in terms of flavour and feel-good factor. By the way, these are just the tips for street food spots that offer exclusively vegan dishes. Most food trucks and snack bars in Berlin offer meat-free alternatives anyway.
Our tips for vegan street food enjoyment:
- Vegan Sundays by green market Berlin, Eierhäuschen im Plänterwald, next dates: 1 September and 30 October 2024
- Neue Republik Reger - vegan burgers to die for
- Beyond Ramen in Mitte - The hotspot for vegan noodle soup in Berlin
- Vamos Veganos - Vegan kebab for the authentic vegan Berlin experience
The classics: Döner and Currywurst
Berlin simply wouldn't be what it is without Döner and Currywurst. Famished night owls count these two dishes among their favourites and they are always the perfect way to fill that little gap in the stomach. It goes without saying that both are also available in vegan versions in Berlin. We can't tell you where to eat the best currywurst or kebab at this point, because that would probably start a war.
Here are a few well-known addresses:
- Witty's Currywurst - An address for currywurst in Berlin since 1984. The version with meat emphasises organic ingredients, while the recipe for the vegan alternative was developed in-house.
- Konnopke's Imbiss - Also an absolute original and even known as the "oldest snack bar in Berlin". In addition to the classic currywurst, there is also a vegan alternative, as well as the good old bockwurst with potato salad or boulette with chips on the menu.
- Mustafa's kebab - It's so legendary by now, that you should always bring some waiting time with you.
- Hasir - Another long-established address. Founded in 1971, Hasir still appears in a number of TikTok videos today.
Burger - fusion style, classic or smashed
Who would have thought that a patty between two halves of a bun could take on so many forms? Creative as fusion cuisine with exotic influences, as a classic with barbecue sauce or - the latest craze - smashed. However, they all have one thing in common: they are a feast for the taste buds and will make your mouth water.
Our tips for really good burgers:
- Goldies Smashburger am Kurfürstendamm - It's currently experiencing a lot of hype on social media and rightly so!
- Shiso Burger - Combines burger flavour and Asian cuisine
- Veg'd - Here you can get burgers with a black bun, among other things. Very instagrammable, super tasty and even vegan.
- Burgeramt and Burgermeister - Two Berlin classics, that need no further explanation. We love a good pun.
Asian street food - endless possibilities
The "Asian" category is, of course, one that calls for thousands of subcategories. After all, everything is represented in Berlin - from Korean and Chinese cuisine to Indian and Indonesian dishes, not forgetting Vietnam, Thailand and Japan, of course. The list goes on and on. Asian influences can often be found in a wide variety of street food sensations, as the range of spices is vast and the possibilities are endless.
Recommendations for Asian street food in Berlin:
- Thai Park in Württembergische Straße, every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm, until 30 September - The name "Thai Park" goes back to the beginnings of the street food market, which started with spontaneous picnics by the Asian community in Preußenpark. The whole thing grew bigger and bigger and took on the dimensions of a market. Here you can find authentic Pad Thai, papaya salad, deep-fried insects and much more.
- Thai Bridge at Gleisdreieckpark, every Friday from 4 to 10 pm - The offshoot of Thai Park takes place in the outdoor area of the B-PART project space and co-wokring space.
- Marubi Ramen - The popular Chinese street food restaurant offers ramen as well as dumplings, dim sum, other noodle and rice dishes and the popular dessert taiyaki, a fish-shaped pastry filled with red bean paste.
- District Môt - Here you sit on colourful plastic stools - just as you would in a Vietnamese fast food restaurant. The interior is colourful and brings the street food vibe from Saigon to Berlin.
Street Food Festivals in Berlin
A wide variety of street food festivals are held in Berlin throughout the year. They often pop up at relatively short notice. Take a look at our events calendar to find out about the latest dates.
Here's an overview of a few highlights that you can look forward to every year:
- True Italian Gelato Week, takes place in spring
- Japan Market with Cherry Blossom Festival, takes place in spring
- True Italian Pizza Week, will next take place on 20 and 21 July 2024 at B-Part am Park am Gleisdreieck
- Pistachio Street Food Festival, will next take place on 17 and 18 August 2024 at B-Part am Park am Gleisdreieck
- TipBerlin Food Festival, will next take place from 16 to 22 September 2024
- Schöneberger Kürbisfest, will next take place on 5 and 6 October 2024
Weekly markets - insider tips for street food fans
There are several weekly markets in Berlin where you can find street food flair. We recommend these, for example:
- Wochenmarkt am Maybachufer, sometimes also referred to as the oriental market, every Tuesday and Friday from 11 to 18:30 pm
- Weekly market on Winterfeldtplatz, Wednesday 8 am to 2 pm and Saturday 8 am to 4 pm
- Ecomarket at Kollwitzplatz, Thursday 12 to 7 pm
Sweet temptations, too good to be true
These sweet temptations are all the rage, especially on Instagram, TikTok and the like. If you'd like to try one of these decadently filled pastries, Vietnamese rolled ice cream with endless toppings or the hyped donuts, you've come to the right place. But be careful, don't forget to take a photo before you fall over the well-formed beauties.
- Croissant Couture in Mitte - Here you will find it, the round pastry made from croissant dough, topped and filled with various opulent creams.
- Delabuu - Create your own wacky flavour composition, which is then incorporated into the ice cream rolls on the cold plate. Toppings are of course added on top.
- Chimney's Baumstriezel - What initially sounds a bit old-fashioned and like a Christmas market will not disappoint you. Because the Baumstriezel is just the basis for a wonderful journey of flavour into a wonderfully piled-up giant dessert.
- Brammibal's - No visit to Berlin without Brammibal's. Here you'll find donut-turned-bliss.
Deep-Frying is Key
Admittedly, most street food is not necessarily known for being particularly healthy. A deep fryer is pretty much part of the basic equipment of every food truck, snack bar or street vendor. And because "deep-fried" is sometimes enough to recognise street food, we have collected a few more tips from this category for you here:
- Goldies Pommes - An absolute must for lovers the golden fried potato sticks. There are unusual combinations here - truffles and duck meat are just a few ingredients that show you that it's not just any chip shop, it's Goldies!
- CorndogNinjas at Ostbahnhof - The traditional corndog consists of a sausage on a skewer surrounded by fried cornmeal. The CorndogNinjas at Ostbahnhof give the tried-and-tested concept a Korean twist.
- Munchies in Kreuzberg - Here, too, you'll find monochrome dreams that make the fast food heart beat faster and send social media into raptures.
Hummus, kebab and co.
If a simple Döner isn't enough for you, you can always delve even deeper into the appetising world of hummus, kebabs and co. in Berlin.
- Azzam - Sonnenallee in the Neukölln district is famous for being home to one Arabic restaurant after another. Azzam is considered one of the best among them. However, be aware that the gastronomic culture ticks a little differently. The check-in process is usually quick and efficient, seats are only available with a lot of luck and table reservations are not possible - it's street food.
- Sahara Imbiss can be found several times in Berlin, in Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Schöneberg and Wedding. The menu features Sudanese specialities, including falafel and köfte. The dishes and sandwiches are served with an incomparably delicious peanut sauce, which is a recognisable feature.
