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CHUBBY CHEEKS — JAPANESE MOCHI ICE CREAM BALLS NEAR GLEISDREIECK PARK
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CHUBBY CHEEKS — JAPANESE MOCHI ICE CREAM BALLS NEAR GLEISDREIECK PARK

Ice cream that won’t melt down your hand as you eat it, that’s packed full of flavor and covered in a soft, chewy dough. No, it’s not a dream – this is Chubby Cheeks Mochis. Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice flour dough which is usually filled with red bean paste. Chubby Cheeks is Germany’s first manufacturer of this tasty treat and began when husband and wife duo Juliana and Hans tried mochi in New York in 2017. Having returned to Germany, they still craved the heavenly ice cream balls and so decided to make their own, launching the project in November 2017. From their Kreuzberg window outlet you can choose from a huge range of 14 flavors including pistachio, coffee, coconut, salted caramel and classic chocolate and vanilla (psst…pistachio and salted caramel are Hans’ favorites). But that’s not all: the pair have also developed a vegan range with flavors including mango, mint and lemon, raspberry, passion fruit and chocolate. Whichever sort you pick, all mochis are gluten-free and made with natural flavors. These little bites of happiness are the perfect summer treat – stop by the Möckernstraße store window and get a mochi (or five) to enjoy under a tree in Gleisdreieck Park just opposite.

Text: Lottie Mac / Photos: Sophie Döring

Chubby Cheeks Mochis, Möckernstr.100, 10963 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Tue–Sun 13–21h

A selection of flavors is also available at Oak & Ice: 
Schönhauser Allee 52, 10437, Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Mon–Sun 13–19h
Wilmersdorfer Arcaden, Wilmersdorfer Str.46, 10627, Berlin – Charlottenburg; map
Mon–Sat 12–18h

@chubby_cheeks_mochis

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FRANK — CAFE FOR CREATIVE CUISINE FROM AROUND THE WORLD AVAILABLE TO PICK UP IN STRIKING SURROUNDINGS

FRANK — CAFE FOR CREATIVE CUISINE FROM AROUND THE WORLD AVAILABLE TO PICK UP IN STRIKING SURROUNDINGS

Lunch at Frank, which opened in late April 2021, will transport you around the globe. The imposing cafe on Prenzlauer Berg’s Schönhauser Allee offers monthly changing menus inspired by different global cuisines, with one or two specialities served each day of the week. Founders Olli and Daniel are engineers and interior architects by trade, and this is evident in the design of the cafe. The two mastered the craft of welding over lockdown, thus much of the furniture in the space has been made and designed by the pair personally. High ceilings and harsh metals contrast with warm woods and huge windows, flooding the room with light.

So what about the food? Options you can expect include an octopus burger with habanero and zucchini (Fridays), wild garlic risotto with whole grain barley, green asparagus, broad beans and rhubarb (Tuesdays) as well as “Korean Fried Chicken” with chili sauce and gan jiang mayo (Saturdays). All this is accompanied by French pastries made on site, delicious coffee from Röststätte Berlin and fresh juices such as the Lässiger Rainer which is packed with coconut water, orange, carrot, chamomile, turmeric, black pepper and agave. But that’s not all: the chefs behind Frank have worked with Sicilian gelateria Duo to create some unique ice cream flavors, such as asparagus and a delicious miso and sake topped with nuts. We can’t wait till things open up properly and we can spend hours just sitting in the space, but until then the team will gladly serve up your lunchtime treat to go – it’s the next best thing! 

Text: Lottie Mac / Photos: Lee Edward & Annika Hillig

Frank, Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119, Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Open for takeaway Mon–Sun 8h30–18h

@frankcafe.de

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TOKI AT VOO STORE — CAFE SERVING COFFEE FROM AMSTERDAM AND SNACKS FROM BERLIN

TOKI AT VOO STORE — CAFE SERVING COFFEE FROM AMSTERDAM AND SNACKS FROM BERLIN

There’s now one more reason to drop by Voo Store’s backyard oasis: the coffee and snacks from Toki. Food and drink in the shop used to be provided by Companion but in December 2020 the Amsterdam-based cafe took over the reins, having already built up a large fan base in the Dutch capital since launching in 2015. The Toki team haven’t just brought their concept, but their coffee too, which is made at the Friedhats roastery in Amsterdam. Pastries and snacks, on the other hand, are made here in Berlin by Cee Cee regulars La Maison and Black Isle Bakery. Head to the frontage of the cafe and you’ll likely find John, who worked at Toki in Amsterdam and is now running the Berlin outlet single-handed. If it’s a hot drink you are looking for, John will take great pleasure in preparing the perfect cappuccino or hand-filtered coffee for you, while colder refreshments include Bouche kombucha and craft soft drinks from Japanese company Kimino. Current rules limit the service to through-the-window drinks and snacks but we are looking forward to taking a seat in the Hof very soon! 

Text: Annika Hillig / Photos: Sophie Doering

Toki at Voo Store, Oranienstr.24, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Tue–Sat 10–17h (currently open for takeaway from the window)

@tokiho.amsterdam
@voostore

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JULIUS — ERNST RESTAURANT’S CASUAL LITTLE BROTHER FOR FINE LUNCHES AND SNACKS TO-GO

JULIUS — ERNST RESTAURANT’S CASUAL LITTLE BROTHER FOR FINE LUNCHES AND SNACKS TO-GO

Fine-dining destination Ernst attracted international attention when it opened in 2017, and not only because of its exclusive concept and “hidden” location in Wedding. The cuisine from talented founders Dylan Watson-Brawn and Spencer Christenson was so sought after that you could wait months for a table at the 12-seat restaurant. Luckily there’s now a second place you can taste the duo’s cuisine: Julius, the small, casual brother of Ernst that opened right across the street. The new neighbor does things a little differently, with a more accessibly priced menu and a walk-in dining policy (currently offering food and drink to-go). While Ernst is all about long, elaborate menus, Julius lets you order individual dishes at whim. The grab-and-go offerings change weekly, and recall the Japanese influences that Ernst is known for, like the brioche with green tea and verbena, the Japanese orange tarte and the chirashi bowl.

What hasn’t changed is the quality of the ingredients, which are sourced from the same artisan suppliers that Julius’s Michelin-starred sibling uses, such as Erdhof Seewalde in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for the dairy produce. Restaurant manager and partner Inga Krieger was thrilled when the large-windowed space in the white building opposite Ernst became available, having been on the lookout for a second location for some time. As for the interior, the linen curtains, glazed front and dark wood furniture make this light, bright space an inviting place to dine. Outdoor seating is to follow as soon as conditions allow – we’ll be the first in line for a space on the terrace to enjoy a home-brewed, non-alcoholic blood orange, grapefruit and juniper honey drink or the self-roasted, hand-filtered coffee from Shoji Hara in the evening sun! For now, we’ll have to be content with the takeaway options: this weekend you can pick up the likes of donuts with white chocolate and cherry blossom for a little taster…

Text: Annika Hillig / Photos: Julius

Julius, Gerichtstr.31, 13347 Berlin–Wedding; map
Thu–Sun 10–19h

You can currently pre-order the menu online for pick-up and delivery from Thursday to Sunday. 

@julius.ernst.berlin

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DIE BRODSTÄTTE: BAKERY FOR SOURDOUGH BREAD, DANISH CINNAMON BUNS AND MORE

DIE BRODSTÄTTE: BAKERY FOR SOURDOUGH BREAD, DANISH CINNAMON BUNS AND MORE

Looking for the perfect fresh sourdough bread? Here’s another spot to check out: Die Brodstätte, the Kreuzberg bakery formerly known as The Bread Station, which has just opened up a new shop in Prenzlauer Berg. Like its older brother, the new location offers a range of daily-baked bread and other delicacies, with particular care placed on quality ingredients. Located right next to the Tchoban Foundation museum in Kollwitzkiez, the second shop is housed in a modern building with a glass façade that bathes the shop in beautiful light when the sun shines. Inside you will find classic Danish cinnamon buns and Semla brioches which are perfect for enjoying at Teutoburger Platz across the street. The name Brodstätte hints at the Danish roots of the owner Magnus, who is originally from Aarhus, though he didn’t want to limit himself to purely Danish bakes. Instead, he focused on quality, collaborating with the Zeller Mühle in Baden-Württemberg who mill flour to order using their stone mill.

Now to the bread: there are seven different types, with the light wheat sourdough bread particularly popular with customers. We found the emmer bread extremely tasty, with a dark crust and moist dough that is best enjoyed with a little butter. These baked goods can be accompanied with your daily coffee, made here with beans courtesy of local roasting company Kaffeepur. Whilst you are there: grab a semla brioche (a traditional Swedish pastry with a creamy filling) along with a Danish raspberry slice or, if you can wait until after Easter, one of the sweet pig ear pastries. 


Text: Annika Hillig / Photos: Sophie Döring

Die Brodstätte, Christinenstr.19A, 10119 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Tue–Thu 8–19h, Fri–Mon 8–17h

Planufer 92D, 10962 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Tue–Thu 8h–13h, Fri–Mon 8–17h

@brodstaette

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