In the middle of the chaotic half of Fuldastrasse (that is, the half in Donaukiez) is the most charming bakery – no! Boulangerie! – of Neukölln. Its name is Le Brot. On the sidewalk, the entrance is flanked by those special-charming white-black woven bistro chairs that you always think must have some ultimate French name you just don’t know. Inside, it’s cozy, personable, small. Light wood, no seating, friendliness and baked goods. And what baked goods! If you bite into the leafy croissants, you’re immediately in France. But not in Oh-lala-Paris, but in a village square, somewhere in the countryside, where there is exactly one café, one butcher and this very bakery, where everything tastes like vacation and sun and that certain je-ne-sais-quoi. Baguettes, chocolate rolls, brioche, quiche, madeleines – everything in the display looks and smells fantastic, and is soft, juicy, crunchy. Le Brot is a neighborhood bakery without airs and graces. Though it does have a small refrigerator in case you forget the organic eggs or butter for Sunday breakfast. Of course, you can also get a coffee, nutty and mild. Have it to take away, or to enjoy on the woven bistro chairs, watching the hustle and bustle in the street and maybe even thinking you’re on vacation for a moment. Le Brot is especially recommended for those at home on Easter weekend. Because there’s filled brioche: sour cherry, vanilla and chocolate. La classe, les classiques!
Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Robyn Steffen
Le Brot, Fuldastr.54. 12043 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Mon–Fri 8–18h, Sat 8–16h & Sun 8–14h
@lebrotberlin
