It’s all too easy to walk right past % Arabica: There’s no advertising, no sign, not even a logo to draw attention to the beautiful new café that is tucked away in a Kreuzberg courtyard. A lack of customers is not something this place needs to worry about, however, as the company — originally from Japan — has built up an international reputation for serving an excellent cup of coffee. Founded in 2013 by Kenneth Shoji, % Arabica follows the third wave coffee movement, prioritising quality, taste and fair production conditions. This concept also applies to their small yet fine selection of food. Toasted banana bread with rhubarb compote or crispy granola with homemade yoghurt go great with an Americano, an espresso or a matcha latte. The next time you’re strolling down Reichenberger Straße and pass by number 36, take a peek into the courtyard — your curiosity will be rewarded. (Text: Lisa Staub / Photos: Pamina Aichhorn)
% Arabica, Reichenberger Str.36, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Mon-Fri 8-18h, Sat-Sun 10-18h
P.S. Ahead of the Berlin Coffee Festival, % Arabica is organizing an espresso martini party on 30.8.2018 (19-21h), including a Ninety Plus Coffee tasting. RSVP by 28.8.2018.
