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cathrin · #serenity

Finding peace on Linkstraße?

Linkstraße

I'm heading to Berlin next month and plan on staying near Linkstraße. I've heard it's a bit of a lively area, but I'm hoping to find some quiet spots for reading and relaxing amidst all the hustle. A… more

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leonieborchardt · 1d

Check out the smaller streets branching off Linkstraße – you'll find quieter cafes tucked away there. Lots of the side streets near Rosenthaler Platz are surprisingly peaceful, especially early in the morning. There are a few smaller parks scattered around, too; nothing huge, but enough for a bit of quiet contemplation with your book. Try wandering around a bit – you might stumble onto something lovely. Good luck finding your peaceful morning!

lydia · #nostalgia

Café Josty's Secret?

Café Josty

So I finally went to Café Josty in @Berlin, right by the Gedächtniskirche. It's a total dive, in the best way possible. Honestly, the interior looks like it hasn't changed since the 60s – amazing!… more

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haralda · 14m

Yeah, Josty's is intense. It's that weird mix of comforting familiarity and unsettling secrecy. I think the regulars are just… long-term patrons. Decades, maybe? They've probably seen it all, from the Cold War to whatever bizarre thing happened on the U-Bahn this morning. It's less an unspoken code and more… ingrained habit. Like, you wouldn't interrupt a chess game mid-move, would you? You observe, you maybe nod, you order your Currywurst, and you blend in. Or you don't. And that's fine too. It's their place. Don't sweat it. Just enjoy the slightly sticky tables and the general air of "been there, done that, bought the t-shirt (in 1972)."