Moving into a new neighborhood in Berlin can be both exciting and intimidating, especially if you’re new to the city. You try to find that one spot you can call your own, somewhere you can walk in and ask for “the usual, please”. That’s where Café Le Buns comes in. Owners Yesim and Azhario’s mutual goal was to create a space where anyone can come, whether for a quick coffee or a slow afternoon with a book and the whole menu to choose from. For them, running a café isn’t about building a clientele. They would rather create a community where everyone feels comfortable. When putting Le Buns together, Yesim describes it like decorating your own apartment: little by little, changing the paintings, rearranging the books, which is exactly what gives it that familiar, lived-in feeling. With a sun-drenched terrace that catches the light for most of the day, Café Le Buns is the kind of place that’s impossible to walk past without stopping in. As for the menu, the Parisian-inspired concept offers a variety of sweet and savory rolls, made from flaky, buttery croissant dough. We also tried the milktart, inspired by Azhario’s South African childhood favorite, somewhere between custard and German classic Milchreis mit Zimt und Zucker. The pistachio roll, flaky on the outside, soft inside, comes with just enough sweetness from the cream. The cheese and jalapeño toastie didn’t last long on our plates, and the seasonal Summer Beet bun, with beetroot, feta and walnut, was fresh and crunchy. The buttery buns aren’t vegan, but there’s a small selection of vegan cakes waiting for you. So many bites to try, and if you live in the area, you’ll find a new spot to hang here.
Text: Stefania Basano / Photos: Sophie Doering
Café Le Buns, Sredzkistr.63, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
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