Create meetup in Berlinchevron_right
Select a place on the map to change the location.
I want to meet
Verified required?
wants to take a walk at fmd_goodCentral Park
wants to visit a museum at fmd_goodThe Print Room
wants to take a walk at fmd_goodOld Town Gardens
explore Berlin Guides
bar_chart Trends in Berlin
For immigrants and people with an immigration background: are you considering to leave Germany?
Since this subreddit has a prevalence of non-German participants, I'm asking you: have you started considering this possibility?
View Poll
I've been here 12 years and I'm not leaving, but I'm definitely more anxious than I used to be. The thing that gets me is how normalized some of the rhetoric has become in everyday conversation, not just in politics. I live in Neukolln and even here I've had strangers make comments to me on the U-Bahn that would have been unthinkable five years ago. But leaving means starting from zero somewhere else, and I'm not convinced any European country is actually better positioned on this stuff long term.
not planning to leave but i've definitely started doing the mental math of where i'd go if i had to, which i never did before 2023. what gets me is how many germans i know will say "afd is just protest votes" while ignoring that their local cdu councilor is cosigning the same talking points. if you're in berlin and worried, join a tenant union or a nachbarschaftshaus group, it helps to see the other side of the city that isn't online doomscrolling
I moved here from India six years ago and the thought has crossed my mind, but less because of the AfD and more because of how long it takes to feel like you actually belong. You can have a permanent job, pay taxes for years, speak decent German, and still get treated like a temporary guest at the Burgeramt or when you try to rent a proper apartment. The political shift is unsettling, sure, but what wears me down more is the daily friction of being seen as an outsider even when I've done everything "right." I know people who left for Canada or the Netherlands and they describe a lightness that I recognize I'm missing here.
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