Discover Berlin: Cee Cee’s City Tips from Coffee to Aperitivo

Rocket + Basil brings freshness to Berlin with a pastel café and a cosmopolitan menu created by sisters Sophie and Xenia von Oswald. Dishes mix Asian and Middle Eastern spices with Western classics – from cardamom porridge to Persian kuku, pistachio-rose cake and tahini-halva brownies. 

Rocket + Basil, Lützowstraße 22, 
10785 Berlin–Tiergarten
@rocket_and_basil

Ora at Oranienplatz is a former 150-year-old pharmacy turned bistro and bar, beautifully restored by Christoph and Lukas without losing its old-world charm. Amid vintage cabinets, jars and flowers, it feels warm and effortless – a stylish hub for both lunch and late nights. The food mirrors the space: simple, soulful and full of care, with highlights like Christoph’s sourdough bread and seasonal spreads.


Ora Restaurant & Wine Bar, 
Oranienplatz 14, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg
@ora.berlin

Right on the Spree, Mina is a hidden gem for Italian-Levantine cuisine with bold flavours, sunset views and surprising twists on classics. Now home to the first 032c Summer Residency, it brings together food, fashion and culture with dishes like black crab ravioli, truffle burgers and raspberry Campari sorbet served on 032c-branded plates.

Mina, Mühlenstraße  64, 
10243 Berlin–Friedrichshain
@mina_restberlin @032c

Slice Society on Torstraße brings authentic New York pizza to Berlin with thin, crispy slices, punchy tomato sauce and house-made pepperoni. Alongside classics like the hot-honey Pepperoni Pie, you’ll find surprises like the vegan Tomato Pie, plus homemade drinks and soft serve with bold twists. 

Slice Society, Torstraße 173, 
10115 Berlin–Mitte
@slicesociety

Highsnobiety’s new flagship on Unter den Linden turns the digital phenomenon into a physical destination where street style meets luxury and tradition meets modernity. With concrete, steel, glass and terrazzo, the space feels monumental yet calming – a true pilgrimage site for the fashion-conscious.

 

Highsnobiety Flagship Store, 
Unter den Linden 40, 
10117 Berlin–Mitte
@highsnobiety

 

Tucked away behind leafy courtyards in Charlottenburg, Lotta Tagesbar is a hidden retreat that celebrates regional flavours from morning to night. In its bright, minimalist setting, guests enjoy homemade specialities like sourdough with pickles, fresh waffles or the signature “Croque Wilmina”. Later in the day, the café shifts into an aperitivo spot with wine, cocktails and refined small plates. For those who want to take the taste home, Lotta also offers jams, granola and pickled vegetables alongside products from local roasters and producers.

Lotta, Pestalozzistraße 55A, 
10627 Berlin–Charlottenburg
@lotta.tagesbar

At BRLO Brwhouse, fine dining meets craft beer in a five-course collaboration featuring top Berlin chefs and breweries. With seasonal dishes paired by beer sommelier Sophia Wenzel, this event promises a bold, flavourful start to the Berlin summer. 

Brlo Brwhouse, Schöneberger Straße 16,
10963 Berlin-Kreuzberg
@brlobrwhouse

Trio is no ordinary tavern. Just behind the Volksbühne, Eva Alken, Clemens Roesch and Vadim Otto Ursus serve South German and Alpine classics like goulash, fried chicken and apple strudel, prepared with top-quality ingredients and without unnecessary frills. Honest food, cosy charm, and a welcoming bar make Trio a place you’ll want to return to again and again. 

Trio, Linienstraße 13,
10178 Berlin–Mitte
@trio.berlin

Sunlight breaks through Berlin’s skyline, and Yun’s new store at Breitscheidplatz has the instant answer: you’ll get designer frames, lenses and even an eye test in just 20 minutes. The light-filled space nods to Berlin’s architecture and lets you play with 20 custom tints for the perfect pair. 

Yun, Kurfürstendamm 11,
10719 Berlin–Charlottenburg
@yunberlin

Pluto is more than a wine bar. It is a place to linger, connect and lose track of time. Inspired by French caves and Spanish pintxo bars, its warm, unpretentious setting pairs experimental and classic wines with seasonal, product-driven dishes. Pluto feels lived-in, ever-evolving and above all like a bar built for friends to share with friends.

Pluto, Kastanienallee 27, 
10435 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg
@plutoberlin

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