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COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY AND REALLY GOOD COFFEE — JOIN US TOMORROW FOR THE OPENING OF THE CEE CEE (POP-UP) CAFE
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COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY AND REALLY GOOD COFFEE — JOIN US TOMORROW FOR THE OPENING OF THE CEE CEE (POP-UP) CAFE

Cee Cee has some exciting news: we are opening a (pop-up) cafe! And not only is it just around the corner from our new studio, but it is probably in the sunniest corner of the city – the perfect location for sipping on a flat white, an iced matcha latte or a cheeky glass of wine. For six months, Cee Cee will take over what you might know as Akkurat cafe, one of our most beloved neighborhood spots. The opportunity came to us by surprise, but how could we resist creating a place to compliment our only-online existence. We want Cee Cee Cafe to be a playground – a friendly space for our community to meet, to realize collaborative projects and discover even more of the people, food, drink and creativity that our city has to offer. The cafe’s great coffee and pastries will stay the same, but from now on you can look forward to brunch (this weekend and in the future), pop-up events and much more!

To kick things off, this Friday (09.06.2023 17–22h) we will have an opening party and we’d love to see you there. Join us for drinks from some of our favorite Berlin providers: cold beers from our good friends at BRLO, fun wines from Nature’s Calling, kombucha from a former Cee Cee designer and now co-founder of Bouche, cooling beverages from LemonAid, non-alcoholic cocktails and wine from The Mindful Drinking Club, and last but not least some spritzes (is it even a summer party if there isn’t spritz?). Hot from the grill, the guys from Munchies will be selling Birria Beef and Veggy Birria Tacos while Crane’s Canteen will be serving up Elotes (Mexican corn) – a delicious cheesy dish the Cee Cee team can’t get enough of right now. Besides cheese (-y corn) we will be serving tunes, sunshine and good vibes. We can’t wait to see you there!

If you want to run your own brunch month, hold a pop-up evening or just want to tell us your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you. The cafe is about community, curiosity and co-creating a summer of delicious fun.

Text: Chloe Galea / Photos: Robyn Steffen / Graphic: Chloe Galea

Cee Cee Cafe, Besselstr.13, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Mon–Fri 8h30–17h, Sat & Sun 10–16h. Opening 09.06.2023 from 17h.

@ceecee.cafe

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HOMEMADE BAGELS AND DESSERTS AT THE CHARMING ODD CAFÉ

HOMEMADE BAGELS AND DESSERTS AT THE CHARMING ODD CAFÉ

There are two bears at Odd Café. There’s one that lays overturned, with its paws holding the glass of a table. Another, smaller, is made of china and roams amongst the bagels in the counter cabinet. The place is not named after these small oddities, but rather the odd, coincidental trio of friends that came together to start the cafe in April 2023. Despite all odds, the trio – Sanghyun No and Jonghwan Kim from South Korea (and the people behind Swordmaster Noodle), and their friend Ivana Stanic from Serbia – met and decided to open this neighborhood cafe together.

While the space has charming handmade furniture – repurposed table legs stand alone holding stone tabletops, mismatched chairs, even a rocket and typewriter – it’s intention and design keep the space sleek and bright. Brighter still is the service: the team are clearly enjoying running their new space and it seeps into the friendly service. For a savory treat, bagels are handmade onsite by Ivana. Our favorites are the salmon and cream cheese, and the goat cheese and honey. They’re perfectly seasoned and make an easy breakfast with a friend, or for an un-messy remote working breakfast if you decide to set up and work here for the day. If you’d like something sweet, they have cakes also made in-house, including a whisky honey cake, basque cheesecake, apple cinnamon blondie or a classic chunky choc-brownie. Their Lotus latte is made with Biscotti (yum) and they have a Bonbon espresso, which is Sanghyun’s take on a Vietnamese condensed milk coffee. All the coffee uses a single origin Ethiopian Sidamo bean – Sanghyun’s preference and a favorite among coffee enthusiasts. Their teas are also special – hand packaged themselves, they have a special Sujeong Cha tea which is a reinterpretation of the traditional Korean Sujeong cinnamon tea, Jeju Baram green tea and Jeju Dol which is made from organic brown roasted rice and green tea. Between their sweets, bagels, sunny terrace and neighborhood-cafe service, there’s many reasons it’s not so odd to visit Odd.

Text & Photos: Savannah van der Niet

Odd Café, Zelterstr.6, 10439 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Wed–Sun 8h30–17h30

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AUSTRALIAN BRUNCH AND COFFEE CULTURE MEETS PARISIAN BISTRO STYLE — LUC

AUSTRALIAN BRUNCH AND COFFEE CULTURE MEETS PARISIAN BISTRO STYLE — LUC

Avo toast and a creamy flat white are solid staples in breakfast and brunch these days. Did you know that they originated in Australia? These roots are shared by the owner and namesake of Luc, a cafe in Prenzlauer Berg. Lucian is his name, and he moved from Sydney to Berlin in 2017, settling in Prenzlauer Berg where he opened Café Lac in September 2021. “Speciality coffee, pastries, food and music served by legends” is what the menu says. Of course, the Aussies are legendary not only for their beaches and flat whites, but also for their banter, which at this place comes included with your order. Also on point is the homemade food: How about a hearty open-faced pastrami sandwich with homemade chimichurri, butter-vegemite toast with poached eggs and mustard mayonnaise, toasted banana bread? Or the double-baked pistachio frangipane croissant accompanied by a vegan iced coffee or matcha served with Luc’s famous cold milk foam? All speciality coffees are made with filtered water and fine coffee blends from Sincerely, with whom Luc have created their own blend: Luc Blend of Legends – damn right. This fine food and drink is served in style: the cafe’s “Parisian chic” interior is decorated with marble tables and counters with glass cabinets. Oh, and if you like the music, you can follow Lucon Spotify for that French bistro feeling with your espresso at home.

Text: Alison Musch / Photos: Robyn Steffen

Luc, Stargarder Str.72, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Mon–Sat 9–16h (closed on Wednesdays) & Sun 10–16h

@cafeluc.berlin

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MATERIAL — CAFE TURNED BAR SERVING COFFEE, NATURAL WINE AND EXPERIMENTAL BAKES
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MATERIAL — CAFE TURNED BAR SERVING COFFEE, NATURAL WINE AND EXPERIMENTAL BAKES

Not far from Kollwitzplatz there is a cafe turned wine bar turned…well let’s just say it’s a nice place with lots of potential. Material is its name, and you might already know it as somewhere where you can buy Spanish natural wine from a guy called Carlos. Both the natural wines – filling one of the walls – and Carlos remain but since April 2023 they have been joined by Ebrahim who has helped turn the space into a haven of natural wine and coffee. The quality of the drinks is so good that Material works both as a cafe and as a wine bar. Ebrahim and Carlos couldn’t be more different in their ways, but encountered together they make the most wonderful and harmonious company. Carlos talks about his natural Spanish wines and their makers – all of whom he has met personally over the years – in just the kind of subtle, serene way you’d want in this environment. Ebrahim, meanwhile, is brimming with ideas, thoughts and stories. His love of experimentation is reflected in the interior: a colorful mix of vintage furniture, exposed brick walls, bright tiles and small details. The design somewhat resembles Kajumi, Ebrahim’s first cafe which he opened in Helmholtzkiez in 2020.

As with Kajumi, Ebrahim and Carlos created a lot of the furniture at Material themselves. There’s the large wooden table in the middle of the room that the pair transformed into a centerpiece using leftover tiles from the kitchen. Then there are the funnel-shaped cups and plates with playful illustrations by Ebrahim’s girlfriend Anchi Bub. As for the coffee, the Farben Kaffee served comes from Ebrahim’s own roastery in Brandenburg. You order it according to color: the brown coffee has chocolate and hazelnut notes, the yellow brew is sweet and sour, while the blue brims with floral flavors. The pastries are made by the 11-strong team working in an open kitchen. The philosophy is all about breaking the rules: the team experiment with different textures and techniques to create their multi-layered laminated doughs and in-house sourdough. “Making it simple” is the motto, but the baked goods are anything but ordinary. The cafe (well, cafe-bar) is set to open on 01.05.2023 with a selection of four comfort food dishes, including croquetas made with leftover sourdough and whipped ricotta with aubergine, oysters on the side and roasted nuts. Whether you come with company or alone, for a morning coffee or a post-work wine, Material offers the perfect place to unwind, discover and – most importantly – savor…

Text & Photos: Robyn Steffen

Material, Schönhauser Allee 156, 10435 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Daily 8–1h

@materialberlin

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GARCIA — FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE SERVING HOMEMADE CAKES, SANDWICHES AND MORE

GARCIA — FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE SERVING HOMEMADE CAKES, SANDWICHES AND MORE

Nothing beats a friendly neighborhood cafe, and we’ve found a place in Moabit that definitely deserves that label. Located on Waldstrasse – one street parallel to Beusselstrasse – Garcia is a haven amongst the industry of the area, with a red awning and sign welcoming locals, businesspeople and families alike. The space was opened in 2015 by couple Konrad and Marila, who were expecting a child at the time. They were looking for local playgrounds when they landed on the idea of opening a cafe – and so another baby (of sorts) joined the family. The space is homely and rustic, with a seating room featuring a communal table with a vase overflowing with flowers and a long bench by the window. The other area has shelves that act as a small shop (which is also online) where the pair sell goods they love: specialty coffee accessories, a Garcia porcelain collection of crockery and vases, wines thanks to Konrad’s sommelier background, and an impressive collection of Tony’s Chocolonely flavors.

Konrad and Marila also sell the coffee beans they serve on rotation, including from Right Side and Flying Roasters. To eat, you can try one of the cafe’s many homemade goods, sweet or savory: croissants, granola, citrus tart, pastel de natas, cinnamon scrolls, sandwiches and a soup of the day. Our tip is to get there early (the cafe opens at 8am) and grab one of the terrace seats – it’s the perfect place to (hopefully) soak up the morning sun.

Text & Photos: Savannah van der Niet

Garcia, Waldstr.59, 10551 Berlin–Moabit; map
Mon–Fri 8–17h, Sat & Sun 10–17h

@garcia_kaffeebar

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