Bahn Mi, Sabich or BBQ - sandwiches suit every situation and are perfect for Berlin, where restaurants serve specialities from every continent. To help you find your way through the wide selection at any time of day or night, we have put together our top 11 of the tastiest sandwiches in Berlin. It goes around the world from the southern states of the USA to Israel and Vietnam. Get ready for lots of flavour between two halves of bread.
Tip 1: Experience tasty family stories at Rocket & Basil
Germany, Iran, Australia, plus lots of family history with a dog and cat and two sisters who are dedicated to delicious food. These are the ingredients of Rocket & Basil. Sophie and Xenia have mixed pretty much everything they were born with and have worked on themselves for over 15 years. The result is wonderfully fresh sandwiches, which will enchant your day. And it's not just the sandwiches that will put you in a good mood. At Rocket & Basil, you can also get salads, snacks and sweet dishes.
Where: Lützowstraße 22, Tiergarten
When: Tuesday to Friday 11:30am - 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tip 2: Live the American BBQ dream at Chicago Williamsburg BBQ
For some, barbecuing is just a hobby, here it's a way of life and one of the most serious things in the world. The motto of Chicago Williamsburg BBQ says it all: "Serious barbecue since 2012". The crew lives the American barbecue dream and conjures up delicacies such as pastrami sandwiches, pulled pork and beef brisket on your plate using their Texan smoker. And no-one will be looked at the wrong way here for vegan requests either. Because anything that tastes good and can be grilled is good. Add a cool drink, some old-school hip-hop and you have the perfect BBQ afternoon.
Where: Marburger Straße 16, Charlottenburg
When: Monday to Saturday from 5pm to midnight
Tip 3: Enjoy royal sabich at Golda deluxe
At Golda deluxe, sabich is king.The traditional Israeli breakfast sandwich with vegetables, boiled egg, sauces and spices is served here in a freshly baked pita. And as befits a royal sandwich, it also comes with a whole court of delicious desserts and homemade drinks. It's easy to see why Golda deluxe is celebrated by some as the best sabich in town.
Where: Erkelenzdamm 45, Kreuzberg
When: Thursday to Monday 12 - 7 pm
Tip 4: Take a short holiday in Vietnam at Banh Mi Stable
Banh Mi is the name of the delicious sandwiches that you can find on every street corner in Vietnam. Topped with delicious pork belly, lots of crispy fresh vegetables and plenty of herbs, it is the typical lunchtime snack. Of course, banh mi are also available in Berlin, if only because of the large Vietnamese community in the city. They taste particularly delicious at Banh Mi Stable in Mitte. In addition to the classic, you can also have your sandwich topped with chicken saté or marinated tofu and feel like you're in Vietnam for a short time.
Where: Alte Schönhauser Straße 50, Mitte
When: Monday to Saturday 12 - 8 pm
Tip 5: Eat your way through the southern states of the USA at nola
Homemade sandwiches inspired by the southern states of the USA, that's nola. Because where can you get better sandwiches than in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans? Not only does the name nola refer to the city on the Mississippi, but the range of chicken, tofu and lemon mayo sandwiches will take you straight there. And all without having to wait. You can conveniently order the sandwiches via the website and pick them up ready-made.
Where: Torstraße 137, Mitte
When: Tuesday to Friday from 12 noon, Saturday and Sunday from 3 pm
Tip 6: Start the day with sandwiches at 44 Brekkie
A good sandwich is a much better way to start the day. That's what the owners of 44 Brekkie thought too. So if you want to start your exploratory tours through Prenzlauer Berg with a bite to eat, you should make a stop here. Breakfast sandwiches, salmon and world-famous scrambled eggs await you. Plus an espresso and a delicious brownie to finish. Enough of an experience for one day. And your trip hasn't even started yet.
Where: Rykestraße 44, Prenzlauer Berg
When: Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm
44 Brekkie
Tip 7: Eat your way to seventh heaven at Munchies
If you're overcome by munchies, i.e. a ravenous appetite, Munchies is the place for you. Because then it has to be quick and taste delicious. Here you can get sandwiches, tacos, fried chicken and more on your plate in no time at all. Everything is 100% halal and so good that you'll want to tuck in. But wait, you have to have some table manners, even if the food is delicious.
Where: Schenkendorfstraße 1, Kreuzberg
When: Daily 12 - 10 pm
Munchies: website in process of being renovated
Tip 8: Immerse yourself in new worlds of flavour at All About
"Air, love and lots of coffee": the owners of All About have forgotten the most important thing in their motto. Because it's not just about coffee here. It's exquisite and tastes deliciously of chocolate, hazelnut and sugar cane. But the egg drop sandwich plays the starring role for us. Creamy scrambled eggs, cheese and savoury mayonnaise on brioche bread. If you're still thinking about coffee, you're beyond help.
Where: Uhlandstraße 52, Wilmersdorf
When: Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 5pm
Tip 9: Eat seasonal and regional at Sorrel
What's on your plate (or between the slices of bread) at Sorrel is guaranteed to be seasonal and regional. This has two advantages for you. Firstly, we always cook with fresh and delicious ingredients. And secondly, you can enjoy the changing menus. Because when the season changes, so does the offer. But it always remains delicious. We would particularly like to recommend the sourdough bread, which is served with many dishes. It simply tastes great at any time of year.
Where: Pannierstraße 40, Neukölln
When: Sunday to Wednesday 10am - 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am - 11pm
Tip 10: Eat relaxed at Silo from breakfast to lunch
Friendly, relaxed, one of the best brunches in the city and has been since 2013. Silo is simply part of Berlin. And if you like lavish feasting from breakfast to lunch, you probably already know it anyway. Everyone else should quickly close the knowledge gap. Ideally with one of the vegan sandwiches that are lovingly prepared for you here.
Where: Gabriel-Max-Straße 4, Friedrichshain
When: Daily from 9 am
Silo
Tip 11: Transport yourself directly to Southeast Asia at Saveur de Bánh Mì
Finally, it's off to Vietnam once again, at least in terms of taste. The Saveur de Bánh Mì may be unremarkable from the outside, but the sandwiches are spectacular. With fresh coriander, sweet pickled radish, a spicy sauce and, of course, chicken, they will transport you straight to Southeast Asia. You can also order the delicious sandwiches in advance and eat them in one of the neighbouring parks when the weather is nice. It doesn't get any more holiday feeling than this.
Where: Veteranenstraße 13, Mitte
When: Monday to Saturday 11.30am - 7pm
