Currywurst
A sliced sausage with curry ketchup and a bread roll, eaten standing up at a snack stand. It is the standard quick lunch and works at any hour.
Berlin
What to eat in Berlin
- Currywurst
- Döner kebab
- Berliner Pfannkuchen
- Eisbein
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Döner kebab
Meat shaved from a spit into bread with salad and sauce. The Berlin version has a strong claim to be the origin of the street food, and stands serve it late into the night.
Berliner Pfannkuchen
A jam filled doughnut that Berliners call a Pfannkuchen, found in every bakery. It is eaten fresh in the morning and on New Year's Eve.
Eisbein
A pickled and boiled pork knuckle served with sauerkraut and pea puree. It is heavy food for a cold evening in a traditional pub.
Königsberger Klopse
Veal meatballs in a white caper sauce, served with boiled potatoes. It is a classic home dish that old Berlin restaurants still list.
Berliner Weisse
A low alcohol sour wheat beer, served in a wide glass with a shot of raspberry or woodruff syrup. Locals drink it on warm afternoons.
Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.
What a meal costs
- Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- €15
- Three courses for two, mid-range restaurant
- €70
- Coffee
- €3.87
Besides the sights
- A boat trip on the SpreeBoats leave from near Museum Island and pass the government quarter and the cathedral from the water. Evening trips suit the long summer light.
- A night out in Kreuzberg or FriedrichshainBars here stay open late and clubs run through the weekend. Queues and door policies are common, so go in a small group.
- Tempelhofer FeldThe runways of the former Tempelhof airport are now a huge open field where people cycle, skate and fly kites. It is open ground with a lot of sky, and a good place to be on a clear evening.
- Brunch in Prenzlauer BergWeekend brunch is a local habit, and the cafes fill by late morning. Arrive early or book a table.
- A swim in a Berlin lakeIn summer many locals take the S-Bahn to lakes such as the Wannsee or the Müggelsee. Bring your own towel and food.
Markets in the stop base