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I moved to Berlin from South America 3 months ago, and I experience rudeness in every single place I go all the time, specially public spaces. Just a disclaimer: I'm white, so l assume things can get…
I moved to Berlin from South America 3 months ago, and I experience rudeness in every single place I go all the time, specially public spaces. Just a disclaimer: I'm white, so l assume things can get pretty worse for non-white people. I'm learning German and trying to integrate with the culture. I have bad experiences in all kinds of places: super market, hospital, coffee shops, groceries stores, Uber or just simply walking in the streets. I try really hard to respect all cultural differences there are and general social rules like always walking on my right, never walk on the biking lanes, never assume someone speaks english and just ask first etc. But still, I seem to get mistreated most of the time for reasons I still don't understand. Just to give you a few examples:
I was asked to be quiet by the Uber driver because he was talking on the phone. I had a family member in the car with me, and we were discussing about our next stop. He was on the phone the whole time and started speaking louder as we started speaking as well. I notice that every single Uber driver here talks on the phone, and sometimes it's pretty difficult to understand if they're talking to me or to the person on the phone.
I was waking in a narrow street near Mitte and trying to avoid a group of teenagers blocking the sidewalk. This made me go to the left side of the sidewalk, which infuriated this man that was walking by. He started walking at me and pushed me back to where I was (behind the teenager group). He kept staring at me and gave me an elbow bump at the end.
I had to go to the hospital once (Charité), but no one there speak english. I tried explaining my problem using Google Translator, but the nurse said she didn't understand, started speaking louder and complaining something in German that I didn't understand, eye-rolled me and refused to admit me.
A supermarket attendant was asking me if I needed the receipt, but as I still didn't understand how to say that in German, I politely said (in German) "I'm sorry, but I don't speak German very well". She then asked me if I live here, to which I said yes, and then she said "you live here and no German?!", with her eyes staring at me with full rage. She said all that in German and I was happy because I understood everything she said to me, specially considering this happened during my 3rd day in Germany. (:
This is one of the many things that happened to me and it keeps happening every time I need to interact with people in Germany. I'm not saying that Germans are rude, which is why I asked if this is something specific to Berlin. I really don't know, because as I mentioned, I've been here for just 3 months.
I really wanted to share this here because maybe I'm doing something wrong, and would appreciate any help on what to do to make my interactions with the German society less miserable.
Maybe I'm not doing anything wrong and will just have to accept being mistreated on a daily basis.
I was asked to be quiet by the Uber driver because he was talking on the phone. I had a family member in the car with me, and we were discussing about our next stop. He was on the phone the whole time and started speaking louder as we started speaking as well. I notice that every single Uber driver here talks on the phone, and sometimes it's pretty difficult to understand if they're talking to me or to the person on the phone.
I was waking in a narrow street near Mitte and trying to avoid a group of teenagers blocking the sidewalk. This made me go to the left side of the sidewalk, which infuriated this man that was walking by. He started walking at me and pushed me back to where I was (behind the teenager group). He kept staring at me and gave me an elbow bump at the end.
I had to go to the hospital once (Charité), but no one there speak english. I tried explaining my problem using Google Translator, but the nurse said she didn't understand, started speaking louder and complaining something in German that I didn't understand, eye-rolled me and refused to admit me.
A supermarket attendant was asking me if I needed the receipt, but as I still didn't understand how to say that in German, I politely said (in German) "I'm sorry, but I don't speak German very well". She then asked me if I live here, to which I said yes, and then she said "you live here and no German?!", with her eyes staring at me with full rage. She said all that in German and I was happy because I understood everything she said to me, specially considering this happened during my 3rd day in Germany. (:
This is one of the many things that happened to me and it keeps happening every time I need to interact with people in Germany. I'm not saying that Germans are rude, which is why I asked if this is something specific to Berlin. I really don't know, because as I mentioned, I've been here for just 3 months.
I really wanted to share this here because maybe I'm doing something wrong, and would appreciate any help on what to do to make my interactions with the German society less miserable.
Maybe I'm not doing anything wrong and will just have to accept being mistreated on a daily basis.
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Best Food in Berlin (2026)
🍽️ Where to Start
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everythin… 🍽️ Where to Start
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everything from artisanal cheese to fresh pasta. Try the famous bratwurst at Konnopke's Imbiss, a classic currywurst stand under the U-Bahn tracks at Schönhauser Allee.
🥟 Must-Try Street Food
Currywurst is a Berlin icon, and the best is at Curry 36 in Kreuzberg (Mehringdamm 36), open daily until late. For a modern twist, head to Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Mehringdamm 32) for their legendary vegetable kebab, a local favorite with lines out the door. Prices range from 3 to 5 euros.
🍜 International Flavors
Berlin's food scene is incredibly diverse. For authentic Vietnamese pho, visit District Mot in Mitte (Torstraße 167), where bowls start at 10 euros. For Middle Eastern cuisine, try the Yemeni restaurant Bait Al Mandi in Neukölln (Karl-Marx-Straße 131), serving fragrant lamb mandi for around 12 euros.
🥨 Traditional German Fare
For hearty German classics, book a table at Zur Haxe in Friedrichshain (Wühlischstraße 1), known for its crispy pork knuckle and potato dumplings, mains around 15 euros. Another gem is Max und Moritz in Kreuzberg (Oranienstraße 162), a rustic pub serving schnitzel and sauerbraten since 1902, with mains from 12 to 18 euros.
🍰 Sweet Treats and Cafes
Indulge in Berlin's famous cheesecake at Café Einstein Stammhaus in Mitte (Kurfürstenstraße 58), a Viennese-style café open from 8 am. For a modern twist, visit Brammibal's Donuts in Neukölln (Weichselstraße 13), offering vegan donuts in flavors like matcha and salted caramel, around 4 euros each.
🌿 Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Berlin is a paradise for plant-based eaters. Try Kopps in Mitte (Linienstraße 94), a fine-dining vegan restaurant with a seasonal menu, mains around 18 euros. For casual eats, go to 1990 Vegan Living in Kreuzberg (Wiener Straße 22), serving Vietnamese-inspired bowls and pho for 10 to 12 euros.
🍺 Best Evening Spots
End your food tour at a traditional beer garden like Prater Garten in Prenzlauer Berg (Kastanienallee 7-9), open from April to September, serving hearty snacks and local beers. For a more modern vibe, head to Klunkerkranich on the rooftop of Neukölln Arcaden (Karl-Marx-Straße 66), offering panoramic views and a rotating selection of food trucks.
💶 Budget Tips
Eat like a local by hitting up the weekly street food markets, such as the one at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain every Saturday, where you can grab a falafel wrap for 5 euros. Many restaurants offer Mittagstisch (lunch specials) from 11 am to 3 pm, with dishes like currywurst and fries for under 8 euros.
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everythin… 🍽️ Where to Start
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everything from artisanal cheese to fresh pasta. Try the famous bratwurst at Konnopke's Imbiss, a classic currywurst stand under the U-Bahn tracks at Schönhauser Allee.
🥟 Must-Try Street Food
Currywurst is a Berlin icon, and the best is at Curry 36 in Kreuzberg (Mehringdamm 36), open daily until late. For a modern twist, head to Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Mehringdamm 32) for their legendary vegetable kebab, a local favorite with lines out the door. Prices range from 3 to 5 euros.
🍜 International Flavors
Berlin's food scene is incredibly diverse. For authentic Vietnamese pho, visit District Mot in Mitte (Torstraße 167), where bowls start at 10 euros. For Middle Eastern cuisine, try the Yemeni restaurant Bait Al Mandi in Neukölln (Karl-Marx-Straße 131), serving fragrant lamb mandi for around 12 euros.
🥨 Traditional German Fare
For hearty German classics, book a table at Zur Haxe in Friedrichshain (Wühlischstraße 1), known for its crispy pork knuckle and potato dumplings, mains around 15 euros. Another gem is Max und Moritz in Kreuzberg (Oranienstraße 162), a rustic pub serving schnitzel and sauerbraten since 1902, with mains from 12 to 18 euros.
🍰 Sweet Treats and Cafes
Indulge in Berlin's famous cheesecake at Café Einstein Stammhaus in Mitte (Kurfürstenstraße 58), a Viennese-style café open from 8 am. For a modern twist, visit Brammibal's Donuts in Neukölln (Weichselstraße 13), offering vegan donuts in flavors like matcha and salted caramel, around 4 euros each.
🌿 Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Berlin is a paradise for plant-based eaters. Try Kopps in Mitte (Linienstraße 94), a fine-dining vegan restaurant with a seasonal menu, mains around 18 euros. For casual eats, go to 1990 Vegan Living in Kreuzberg (Wiener Straße 22), serving Vietnamese-inspired bowls and pho for 10 to 12 euros.
🍺 Best Evening Spots
End your food tour at a traditional beer garden like Prater Garten in Prenzlauer Berg (Kastanienallee 7-9), open from April to September, serving hearty snacks and local beers. For a more modern vibe, head to Klunkerkranich on the rooftop of Neukölln Arcaden (Karl-Marx-Straße 66), offering panoramic views and a rotating selection of food trucks.
💶 Budget Tips
Eat like a local by hitting up the weekly street food markets, such as the one at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain every Saturday, where you can grab a falafel wrap for 5 euros. Many restaurants offer Mittagstisch (lunch specials) from 11 am to 3 pm, with dishes like currywurst and fries for under 8 euros.
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solid guide. i'd add that the döner scene is more than just mustafa's, even if that one is iconic. head to rüyam gemüse kebap in neukölln, their döner with grilled veggies and feta is around 7 euro and honestly beats the queue at mustafa's for me. the bread is baked fresh right there
for a real hidden gem, check out the breakfast at haus hiltl in mitte. it's a swiss-style spot with incredible homemade bircher muesli and fresh pastries, around 12 euro for a big plate. quiet in the mornings before the lunch rush hits, and the courtyard seating is lovely when it's warm
one thing the guide missed is the african food scene. try mokum in kreuzberg for a proper ethiopian platter with injera, the combo for two is about 25 euro and the berbere spice mix is unreal. get there early on weekends or you'll wait
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