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What's wrong with Berlin bus drivers!?
I've just tried… I grew up in this city,but especially recently I've noticed that bus drivers don't give a fuck about you anymore, if you are not standing right at the bus stop the moment they arrive.
I've just tried to get home from work (it's quite late and the bus only goes every 30min). My train was late so when I wanted to switch to the bus and ran to the bus station the bus had just closed doors. I was right in front and waved but the driver just started driving to then stop 10m further at the red traffic light. I knocked at the door but he straight away ignored me and after a few seconds continued his way. Now I'll have to wait alone with freezing temperatures for 30min and I simply don't get it...
I've seen similar situations with other people recently and now I'm wondering if the drivers got a new company policy or so... if not, proper dickhead move.
it's rough but tbh the bvg drivers are unionized and have pretty strict break rules, if they pick up someone after closing doors they can mess up their whole schedule and get in trouble with management. still a dick move to ignore u at the red light though, that's just personal choice. next time try the bvg app to report the exact bus number and time, they actually do follow up on those complaints
That's the Hermannplatz special, happens all the time on the M29. The drivers are under pressure to hit their times at the terminals, so they're told not to reopen doors once they've closed them, even at a red light. It's a BVG efficiency thing, not personal, but it still stings when you're freezing your ass off at Mehringdamm at 11pm. If you catch the bus number and time, the BVG app complaint form actually gets read by the depot manager, I've had them reply within a week before.
yeah the late night buses are a different beast tbh. during the day they'll usually wait a few seconds but after 10pm it's like they're racing to get back to the depot. i've had the same thing at frankfurter tor where the driver just watched me in the mirror while i knocked
the bvg's punctuality metrics are brutal for night lines since there's less traffic so any delay looks worse on paper. drivers get written up if they're more than a minute late at the end of the route. still a dick move to ignore someone at a red light though
if you're at a spot where multiple lines stop, sometimes it's worth checking if a different bus goes near your place and walking the last bit. the 194 and 247 overlap quite a bit around neukölln for example and one might be running later than the other
Best Food in Berlin (2026)
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.
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