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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Organic
Buffet
Beer/Wine
Take-out
German
Berlin vegetarian cafe serving as a meeting place for young political activists and punks, and kinda like a beer house. Some items are pay-what-you-can within a given range. From Tue-Thur you might find a daily vegan soup plus vegetarian quiche and different sweets. From Fri-Sun a buffet. Also sells cakes on the weekend. Open Tue-Thu 15:00-01:00, Fri 13:00-02:00, Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-23:00. Kitchen closes at 10pm.
75 Reviews
First Review by SarahLouise
somebody456
Points +16
Nice and ok price - Edit
Leftist, queer-friendly place with cheap coffee and vegan cakes :)
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ChantelleB
Points +365
Great atmosphere and food - Edit
Dog friendly, good music and atmosphere. We had the vegan brunch which was 13€ and a huge portion. Next time I am going to take tupperware in case there are leftovers.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-27
Pros: Dog friendly , Vegan, Lots of seating
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OskarHenriksson
Points +348
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
The vegan weekend breakfast platter was both affordable (13€) and very tasty, with lots of small bowls with everything from scrambled tofu to fennel salad to coconut pudding. The place has a nice vibe to it, but the staff felt quite unhelpful and uninterested in their customers.
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ChantalPoulin
Points +2898
Tasty generous and cheap vegan brunch - Edit
The brunch plate on W-E is big enought for 2 persons and is very tasty. I didn't find anything not vegan but can't be sure. Forget the buffet they don't do it anymore.
Read moreCool ambiance.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-11
Pros: Brunch plate
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AnnikaL
Points +948
Fully vegan place with brunch options - Edit
Tried this place with some friends for brunch and it was good.
Read moreWent here on a Saturday morning to try their brunch and it was good but not amazing. The brunch or “Früstuckteller” I ordered came with different small bowls of small dishes like tofu scramble, couscous salad and spreads. Though it was nice to try different dishes I would have preferred something more cooked as the only thing now was the scrambled tofu. I did enjoy the vegan hot chocolate I ordered!
Even though the “Früstuckteller” probably wasn’t my favorite, I would still recommend going here and I wouldn’t mind going back, but would just order something different. I liked the vibe and it was very cozy but also bigger than I expected. We reserved a table and would also recommend doing so if you’re a bigger group!
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ghansman
Points +1099
Okay spot for a weekend lunch - Edit
Affordable vegan lunch. Set menu style that includes several different items. Order your food and drinks at the counter as there is no table service. Quick, healthy meal in a enjoyably busy spot. Food itself is decent enough - like having summer picnic potluck in the park with friends; but, while it might look like a lot in all the little dishes, in total it's what you'd get in a bowl-type meal elsewhere though not the same quality.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-24
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MayOFIN
Points +138
Vegan brunch 5/5 - Edit
We took morning menu, it was superb. Athmosphere is fantastic. Relaxed, cozy. (reviewed April 2023)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-02
Pros: Food, Athmosphere
Cons: Quite popular
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maltman23
Points +4409
Pay-what-you-like buffet on weekends - Edit
Edit 2023:
Read moreThough no longer pay-what-you-like, and there is no longer a buffet since the beginning of the pandemic, this place is still really wonderful.
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I love this place! On weekends they have a great buffet, which is mostly vegan, but some dairy -- clearly marked. Lots of salads and spreads which are very tasty. You pay what you like for the food. The optional drinks are available for a fixed price.
The atmosphere is a bit funky, which I like (such as, not all of the tables and chairs match).
The staff is friendly and helpful, and they are totally fine speaking English for the German-impaired.
Updated from previous review on 2015-09-01
Pros: decent food, pay what you like, comfortable and interesting atmospher
Cons: sometimes kind of crowded
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Dandido
Points +6727
Laid-back Leftist Cafe with Delicious Vegan Breakfast - Edit
Cafe Morgenrot is a large cafe in the heart of trendy Prenzlauer Berg.
Read moreIt is run by a collective and is a leftist political meeting spot. The menu even includes "right-wing" discrimination as one of the types of discriminations they don't want in the cafe - right next to racist, sexist and homophobic discrimination.
I had wanted to go here for a long time and finally got the chance about a month ago. I had the vegan breakfast plate (12€) and a cappuccino (3€). They were both absolutely fantastic, especially the breakfast plate. It contained so many different things, including spreads, a chickpea salad and vegan scrambled eggs, and I loved all of them.
The food was great, but what really made me love this place was the vibe. It was non-pretentious and laid-back. You order at the counter and pick up the food and drinks yourself when it's ready. The people at the table next to me were having lively, interesting conversations about topics I don't remember. The music was a mix of things and awesome as well. Some of the things played were chill, old school rap, funky 8-bit-ish electronic music, world music and Africa by Toto. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The vibe combined with the amazing food makes this place a 5/5 for me. I will definitely come back!
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-31
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pigweeding
Points +64
Great place, show up early if you want baked things - Edit
I’ve been here twice during my current trip to Berlin, very happy with it both times. There’s a good selection of food, lots to drink, and a venue downstairs with excellent loud music.
Read morePros: Big breakfast plate. , Berlin, condensed into one place.
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minzietaler
Points +118
Brunchtastic - Edit
Great Value for a vegan sunday brunch - many vegan options and delicious scrambled tofu.
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LottiKarotti
Points +1039
Love it! - Edit
I love the place, it's very queer and open. The vegan cheesecake (so creamy and delicious!) and the iced coffee were fantastic! I will definitely go there again! I love it!
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Like the atmosphere , Delicious cake
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maggsd
Points +2096
Relaxed place - Edit
Been there on an afternoon, got an hummus plate and a coffee. Liked both. Left happy. Great! :)
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effi
Points +492
Sehr gutes Frühstück - Edit
Das Cafe Morgenrot bietet am Wochenende Frühstück/Brunch zum fairen Preis und mit bester Qualität. Die Atmosphäre ist gut und der Kaffee gut.
Read morePros: Vegane Optionen , Veganer Brunch , Politischer Ort
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cazorla19
Points +176
Always in my mind - Edit
Vegan Buffets before covid we're amazing, the place was slammed by us, youngsters, to get one. Vibe is great, the place has some me historical background as well.
Read moreLast time I went there I had a hummus and hot drink. Was pretty good, I enjoyed it.
Pros: cool vibe, vegan brunches, location is great
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SarahNiamh
Points +240
Coffee and cake - Edit
Really cosy café, we didn’t expect it to be vegan, but all of their cakes are vegan, and the atmosphere is great. We tried the carrot cake - yum! We had cappucino and hot chocolate with oatmilk.
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bethos
Points +128
Leckerer Brunch - Edit
Sehr leckeres veganes Brunch. Leider habe ich den Buffet nicht probiert (Corona), aber der Frühstücksteller war abwechslungsreich und kreativ.
Read moreAls Feedback: Meine Freundin hat mehr Süßes auf dem Teller gewünscht. Hat mich aber nicht gestört.
Tolle Atmosphäre, tolle Leute, tolle Einstellung
Pros: Lecker, Kreativ, Abwechslungsreich, Preiswert
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Fricka
Points +1332
Great place - Edit
A very inclusive, political place that is also vegan-friendly. The vegan cakes are great and it's really recommendable for any time of day. Still have to make it to their legendary brunch.
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maraczi
Points +510
Cool little place - Edit
Nice little place to have a beer, the staff can be a little rude sometimes and a customer once got a bit racist towards my boyfriend, who’s from Australia- not the places fault, but just not a huge fan from the people going there (which is weird because the concept of the place is exactly the opposite!)
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bongbong733
Points +14279
Chilled cafe&bar with delicious brunch buffet - Edit
The atmosphere in this alternative cafe is truly "different":
Read moreSelf-service, generally chilled, sometimes a bit slow, many colorful costumers, only vegan and vegetarian food and drinks. There are dark, shadowy areas as well as seats next to the large windows.
I love how this place embraces diversity🌈 and also offers diversity here.
All is home-made, hand-made food, with many vegan options:
All cakes and muffins are vegan 🍰🧁, they even have savory snacks like nachos with vegan 'cheese' or breakfast with vegan 'scrambled eggs'.
Regarding the beverages, there is a choice of various milks (organic cow milk or vegan: soy, oat, almond) for coffee latte, matcha latte and chai latte etc. ☕️🍵 Besides, there are teas, juices, soft drinks as well as alcoholic drinks since this location turns into a bar (German "Kneipe") at night. 🍻🍷🍹
Their brunch buffet is amazing - most of it is vegan - and it is delicious! Over the many years that this place has existed, they have come up with so many good-tasting vegan spreads and salads. There is only some cheese, yogurt and milk, which is not vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-15
Pros: good food, fun atmosphere
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sustainably.vegan
Points +386
Really cool cafe and bar - Edit
We came here for some cocktails and small items to eat and really liked. The alternative style of the place makes it really chilled. The menu is vegetarian with many vegan options. Moscow mule, nachos with salsa and olives were a delight. Cakes were looking great but we didn't try them as it was too late...
Read morePros: Almost only vegan, all cakes are vegan, Cocktails can be veganized
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ReginaKe
Points +385
Alternative café - Edit
Their buffett can get very crowded on the weekends so it is bettee to get there some minutes before they open. Food is okay but you sometimes have to wait a little bit to get your chance.
Read moreDuring weekdays they offer good vegan cake. In the evening I once had a cocktail which wasn't mixed very well but could easily get a new one.
I like the atmosphere, especially sitting outside on the street in summer.
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edgarsdotter
Points +580
Probably last Alternative place in Prenzlberg - Edit
If you don’t come for the food just come for the support. While our Prenzlberg went through a lot of gentrification this is one last alternative place.
Read moreYou can go there for a nice and affordable lunch. They don’t serve this fancy vegan/vegetarian hipster food but healthy and basic stuff.
It’s one of my favourites in my Kiez.
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AnnaLeonieM
Points +48
No vegan food on Sunday afternoons - Edit
I guess you either really love that place or you don’t. I don’t, since we came here on a Sunday afternoon to grab some food, but there was no vegan food at all beside the tiniest bit left overs from the buffet - Like nothing, even after I asked! I can’t even say they were really friendly or welcoming. Coffee is ok, but I sadly just don’t see why I should ever come here again..
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TaraTigerBrown
Points +42
Ridiculously Delicious - Edit
My husband has been going to this place for many year and couldn’t wait to take me. It was as delicious as he said but has become very popular so felt very squeezed in and had to wait quite awhile in the line to get food. The space doesn’t scale for the number of customers being served. We were there on a Sunday so perhaps it’s the busiest day. Definitely be in line when it opens. Incredible value for the quality of an all you can eat buffet.
Read morePros: Variety of vegan options in the buffet, Three non dairy options for coffee drinks, Very reasonably priced (11 euro)
Cons: Sunday - long lines and crowded, Patrons were a bit aggressive to get to buffet, A bit awkward getting to the food
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veganessica
Points +343
Best Café vibe in Berlin - Edit
This café place is by far the most welcoming in all of Berlin. Nice alternative-leftie vibes, vintage furniture, good music, affordable food and drinks and very welcoming and friendly staff
Read moreI love to have a vegan cake and a beer at this place
Pros: Best vibes, Great vegan cake collection, Very affordable food and drinks
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davedk
Points +731
Super brunch! - Edit
Went there for a Sunday brunch and can highly recommend it, 95 % vegan options! The alternative vibe of the cafe is lovely as well as their prices!
Read morePros: Nice brunch, Nice atmo
Cons: dairy options
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