Cafes & Restaurants
After a historical exploration on Museum Island Berlin, you'll be in need of a break!
Adding a culinary stop to your journey will certainly enhance your vacation experience.
Below, we have carefully curated a list of cafes and restaurants on and near the Museum Island Berlin, based on recommendations from those who have experienced them firsthand.
Our suggestions will elevate your Museum Island visit to the next level...
Cafes where you can take a break near Museum Island Berlin:
Dom Cafe:
A wonderful spot to take a coffee and dessert break.
! Visitor tip: ‘You must not conclude your visit without enjoying the daily served homemade desserts of this place accompanied by the Spree river.’
Address: Berliner Dom, Am Lustgarten 1, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Daily at 11 AM and closes at the same time as the Cathedral.
Bandy Brooks:
You can satisfy your hunger with ice cream and crepes.
! Visitor tip: ‘You must definitely taste the flavor of Belgian chocolate ice cream and the deliciousness of Belgian-style waffles.’
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Every day of the week from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Bistro Lebenswelten:
A bistro cafe located within the Humboldt Forum, offering healthy and vegan options. It's a place with quality meals that can satisfy your appetite on a budget.
! Visitor tip: ‘While preparing your salad just the way you like it at the open buffet salad bar, you should sip your coffee amidst the historical scenery in the inner courtyard of the Humboldt Forum. Rest assured, this place will enable you to satisfy your appetite with fantastic flavors without putting a strain on your wallet.’
Address: Schloßpl. 1, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Every day of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cafe Wilhelm:
It is a cafe with lovely snacks and delicious dessert options, located within a 10-minute walking distance to Museum Island.
! Visitor tip: While taking a coffee break at this culinary stop, you must definitely try the Apfelstrudel, which will be a fantastic companion!
Address: Am Kupfergraben 4a, 10117 Berlin
Opening Hours: Every day of the week from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM // Monday closed.
Restaurant where you can take a break near Museum Island Berlin:
Restaurant Baret:
During the daytime, it's a cafe with a small lunch menu and delicious coffees; in the evenings, it turns into a restaurant that will delight your night with a more extensive menu.
! Visitor tip: ‘You absolutely must see Museum Island from this rooftop. When you experience Chef Octavio Osés Bravo's interpretation of dishes with this view, you won't regret it at all.’
Address: Schloßpl. 1, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Except on Tuesdays, working hours are as follows: 10.30 AM to 6.30 PM // Tuesday: Closed.
Bandy's Currywurst:
You can get all varieties of Berlin's traditional taste, Currywurst, from here. Additionally, you can complement your menu with Berlin's famous beers.
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Every day of the week from 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM
Ephraims:
It is an original German restaurant. You can find the most delicious version of German cuisine here.
! Visitor tip: ‘You won't be able to get enough of the taste of schnitzel in the restaurant's authentic atmosphere! Don't forget to treat yourself to an original draft German beer alongside your meal.’
Address: Spreeufer 1, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Every day of the week from 12.00 AM to 11.00 PM
Trattoria Pizzeria San Nicola:
If your preference is for Italian cuisine, you will love this restaurant.
! Visitor tip: ‘Pairing an Aperol Spritz with Pizza Quattro Stagioni or Spaghetti Bolognese will undoubtedly immerse you in an authentic Italian ambiance in Berlin. Following the meal, be sure to leave space for the Tiramisu.’
Address: Nikolaiviertel, Spreeufer 3, 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Every day of the week from 12.00 AM to 10.00 PM
Cafes where you can take a break within Museum Island Berlin:
The cafes have the same opening hours as the museums they are located in.
-Café at the Altes Museum
-Café at the Bode-Museum
-Allegretto Café at the Neues Museum
-Cafe Walther König in the Alte Nationalgalerie.
-Café & Restaurant Cu29 (James Simon Gallery)