A vegetarian-vegan-Afro-Italian café in Prenzlauer Berg? You better believe it! For just over one year, Atayacaffe has been serving the underserved kiez just north of the Prenzlauer Allee S Bahn station. After just one bite of their “African Bowl” — a generous serving of couscous served with two vegetable stews that taste of tradition and love — we knew we had to spread the word. From traditional Italian pasta dishes — think lasagna or ravioli — to Senegalese specialties like yassa “Dakar”, savory vegetables in a light, tangy mustard sauce, plus refreshing hibiscus iced teas and freshly made smoothies, Atayacaffe is a colorful and homey place owned by husband and wife team, Elisabetta and Bachir. Dishes representing both of their childhoods appear on the menu, and ingredients from Senegal and Sardinia are used to recreate the taste of home. Any way you slice it, this is a hidden gem not just for vegans and vegetarians, but anyone who values quality food, made fresh, with love. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photo: Matteo Avanzi (top right), Devan Grimsrud)
AtayaCaffe, Zelterstr. 6, 10439 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg; map
Mon-Sun 10–19h
