If you bristle at judgy baristas or confusing laptop rules, Wilke cafe will be your safe haven. You could sit there all day adding teaspoons of sugar to your flat white and owner Carolin wouldn’t bat an eye. Started a year ago as a homage to Australian brunch culture, Wilke is a sanctuary in all the best ways: think cosy conversations over a shared piece of carrot cake (it’s freshly baked and really good). And if savoury is more your thing, there’s your classic straight-from-Sydney avocado toast, eggy hangover food and, of course, granola bowls. While the classics remain, the menu is changed often enough to give you a reason to make it your regular spot. The interior is warm and minimal and made sweeter by the knowledge that it was built with love by Carolin’s family. Convinced? You’ll find Wilke on popular Boddinstraße; a nice peaceful detour from the hustle and bustle of Hermannstraße. (Text: Jo Fraser / Photos: Becca Crawford & Savannah van der Niet)
Eschewing clubs and late nights, Jo Fraser has settled on writing about Berlin’s vast cultural offerings, tasty eats and quiet cafes.
Wilke, Boddinstr.10, 12053 Berlin–Neukölln; map|
Tues–Fri, 8–18h, Sat–Sun 9h30–18h
@wilkeberlin
