Die Stulle Carmerstrasse 10, 10623 Berlin Charlottenburg
Tel. 030 31179403
Montag & Donnerstag bis Sonntag 9-17:30 Uhr
First: what is a Stulle?
The word you will see on our sign
A Stulle is a Berlin word for a slice of bread with something on it. Not a sandwich — there is no second slice on top. Other German regions say Bemme, Bütterken or simply Butterbrot. Berlin says Stulle, and the word carries something the English translation loses: the idea that excellent ingredients need very little done to them.
Practically speaking, it is an open sandwich built in layers on good bread. Ours sits on sourdough we make in house, with an eighteen to twenty-four hour fermentation. That long rise is the whole point — it is what gives the bread its slightly sour finish, its irregular crumb and a crust that cracks instead of crumbling.
If you understand the bread, you understand German breakfast. Everything else is a topping.
Evidence
What you can check for yourself
18–24 h
fermentation time for the sourdough almost everything here is built on
Order a classic Stulle
Sourdough with cured salmon, avocado, goat cheese or seasonal vegetables. The most direct route to understanding the local food culture.
Or a bowl
Quinoa, roasted vegetables, avocado, seasonal produce. Filling, and the safest choice if you are travelling and want something light.
Cake, at any hour
“Kaffee und Kuchen” is a real institution here, traditionally in the afternoon. Our apple cake was named the city’s best by the Berliner Morgenpost.
Coffee
We work with Bonanza Coffee Roasters, a Berlin roastery known for very light roasting. Expect clarity and acidity rather than bitterness.
Independently checkable: 4.4 out of 5 from more than 1,700 Google reviews (as of September 2026). All dishes and prices are on our menus.
What German breakfast actually looks like
And how it differs from what you might expect
| You might expect | What you will get |
|---|---|
| A large cooked plate | Bread-led plates. Eggs appear, but as a component rather than the centre. |
| Bottomless coffee refills | Coffee ordered by the cup. Specialty roasters are the norm in Berlin, and the coffee is usually very good. |
| Pancakes and syrup as standard | They exist, but sweet items sit alongside savoury rather than replacing them. |
| Breakfast served all day | Many places do serve it all day. Kitchens in Berlin often close in the late afternoon. |
| Table service everywhere | Yes — you sit down, you order, you pay at the end. Do not queue at a counter unless told to. |
| Open seven days | Not always. Many independent cafés close one or two days a week. Ours are Tuesday and Wednesday. |
Why we can speak to this
From our own kitchen
This guide is written from behind the counter rather than from a weekend visit. We serve breakfast in Charlottenburg every open day, and most of what confuses visitors is predictable: what a Stulle is, why there is no second slice of bread, and why the coffee tastes sour rather than bitter.
We bake our own sourdough and make our spreads, dips and granola in house, so we can tell you exactly what is in a dish — which matters more than usual if you are travelling with an allergy and cannot read the German menu.
Where we have limits, we name them. We are not a certified gluten-free kitchen, and we close at 17:30, so we are a breakfast and lunch place rather than a dinner one.
Author
die Stulle – Lecker Essen Manufaktur, Carmerstraße 10, 10623 Berlin-Charlottenburg. We bake our own sourdough, make our spreads, dips and granola in-house, and work with Maisterei for gluten-free baking. What you read here comes from daily service, not a press kit.
What to order
If you only have one breakfast in Berlin
A classic Stulle
Sourdough with cured salmon, avocado, goat cheese or seasonal vegetables. The most direct route to understanding the local food culture.
A bowl
Quinoa, roasted vegetables, avocado, seasonal produce. Filling, and the safest choice if you are travelling and want something light.
French toast
Our version sits on gluten-free brioche with vanilla mascarpone, caramel and torched banana. It is not subtle and it is not meant to be.
Porridge and granola
We make our granola in house. Worth ordering if you want to see what a German kitchen does with breakfast cereal.
Cake, at any hour
Kaffee und Kuchen is a real institution here, traditionally in the afternoon. Our apple cake was named the city’s best by the Berliner Morgenpost.
Coffee
We work with Bonanza Coffee Roasters, a Berlin roastery known for very light roasting. Expect clarity and acidity rather than bitterness.
Dietary requirements
Gluten-free and vegan in Berlin
Berlin is one of the easier European cities for both, but standards vary enormously. In our case, nearly the entire menu is gluten-free — the only exception is the pancakes. The gluten-free sourdough comes from Maisterei, a Berlin specialist, and it behaves like real bread rather than like a compromise.
One honest caveat for coeliac travellers: we are not a certified gluten-free kitchen, because we handle wheat flour for those pancakes. We use separate boards and a separate toasting surface and adjust the order of preparation. Tell us when you order and we will tell you exactly what we can and cannot guarantee.
Vegan dishes are part of the regular weekly menu rather than a footnote, and they change every week with the season.
The menu changes weekly — see what is on this week.
View the menuWhat it costs
Realistic ranges for Charlottenburg in 2026
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Coffee, cappuccino, flat white | €3.20 – €5.00 |
| Open sandwich on sourdough | €7.50 – €16.00 |
| Bowl or porridge | €9.00 – €15.00 |
| Breakfast plate for two | €24.00 – €40.00 |
| Homemade cake, per slice | €4.50 – €7.00 |
| Typical total per person, with coffee | €12 – €20 |
Practical notes for visitors
The things nobody tells you
- Card payment is widely accepted in Berlin now, but not universally in small businesses. We accept cards. Carrying some cash is still sensible elsewhere.
- Tipping is modest. Rounding up or roughly five to ten percent is normal. Say the total you want to pay when handing over the money, rather than leaving coins on the table.
- Tap water is not usually served free. Order it and expect it on the bill.
- You seat yourself in many cafés, but at busier places wait to be seated. If in doubt, ask.
- Closing days catch out most visitors. Many independent places close one or two weekdays. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Reservations are worth making at weekends between 10am and 1pm, particularly for groups of three or more.
- Dogs are welcome in most Berlin cafés, including ours.
Getting here
Carmerstraße 10, 10623 Berlin
We are in Charlottenburg, in what Berliners call the City West — the part of the city that was the centre of West Berlin before reunification. It is walkable from several places visitors already go.
| From | How |
|---|---|
| Zoologischer Garten | Ten minutes on foot, or one stop on the S-Bahn to Savignyplatz. |
| Kurfürstendamm | Around eight minutes on foot from the Uhlandstraße end. |
| Charlottenburg Palace | Bus or U-Bahn, roughly twenty minutes. |
| Berlin Hauptbahnhof | S-Bahn direct to Savignyplatz, around fifteen minutes. |
| Brandenburg Gate / Mitte | S-Bahn direct, around twenty minutes. |
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Where should I have breakfast in West Berlin?
The area around Savignyplatz, Kantstraße and Kurfürstendamm in Charlottenburg has the highest concentration of breakfast cafés in Berlin. We are at Carmerstraße 10, a few minutes from Savignyplatz S-Bahn station.
What is a Stulle?
A Berlin term for an open sandwich — one slice of bread with toppings, no second slice on top. Ours are built on house-made sourdough with an eighteen to twenty-four hour fermentation.
Is there gluten-free breakfast in Berlin?
Yes. In our case nearly the entire menu is gluten-free, with pancakes as the only exception. The gluten-free sourdough comes from Maisterei in Berlin. We are not a certified gluten-free kitchen, so tell us when ordering if you are coeliac.
Is vegan breakfast easy to find?
In Berlin generally, yes. On our menu, vegan open sandwiches, bowls and cakes are part of the regular weekly rotation rather than a separate section.
Do I need to book?
On weekdays usually not. At weekends between 10am and 1pm a reservation is strongly recommended, especially for three or more people. For larger groups call +49 30 31179403.
What are your opening hours?
Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 9.00 to 17.30. We are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Our team serves international guests every day and there is an English menu.
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