For a long time, delicious bagels were one of the few culinary delights that Berliners had to travel to New York for – or at least to Friedrichshain, which felt a similar distance away, depending on your perspective. But things are happening in the city. Beste Bagel is the name of the latest store dedicated to endless squiggles, and the name says it all. Located at the northern end of Potsdamer Straße, it offers brightly colored tiles, creamy cream cheese, and, most importantly, perfect bagels. Suppose Tiergarten is too far away for a good breakfast. In that case, you’re in luck: Lap Coffee (Life Among People) on Rosenthaler Straße, known, among other things for its changing food collaborations, currently has three classics from Beste Bagel on offer: cream cheese (+Lox) or a vegan version with cucumber. Plus, Lap’s excellent coffee – Matcha and chai latte are also available! If you fancy something sweet, you should definitely try one of the “cubes” made from croissant dough: you can choose between Pistachio cocoa, salted caramel and hazelnut cocoa. What could make you feel more metropolitan on an early winter morning like this? The small, reasonably new store also offers other reasons to visit: changing art, lovely staff, and a concept full of charm: “creating small spaces where everyone can enjoy Life Among People;” sounds a lot like the East Coast.
Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Luna Schaffron
Beste Bagel, Potsdamer Str.68, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
Tue–Sun 09–16h
Lap Coffee, Rosenthaler Str.62, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map
Mon–Fri 8h30–17h, Sat–Sun 10–18h
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