The Barn Café

The coffee is just okay—nothing extraordinary, but good enough to enjoy. The place itself is very small, with limited seating, around 5-6 tables at most, so finding a spot might be tricky, especially during busy hours. However, the atmosphere is very quiet, making it a nice place if you’re looking for a peaceful break. It’s more of a grab-and-go type of spot rather than a place to sit for a long time, but if you do manage to get a table, it’s a cozy little space to enjoy your coffee.

One of the best coffee places in Berlin! Great location, chilled atmosphere to make a quick coffee stop during the day. Amazing staff as well every one of them were so sweet and helpful when I was asking for recs. Will visit again for sure

The Barn Café in Berlin is an absolute gem! This cozy spot offers lovely street seating, perfect for enjoying the vibrant atmosphere. The coffee is outstanding, with delightful sour tones that reflect its local Berlin roasting. The service is great, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an amazing local coffee experience in Berlin!

I LIKE THIS CAFE ON AUGUST STREET It’s a Sunday afternoon with a very nice weather. I was walking in my favorite street and found this cute and lovely cafe, with some outside area and inside cute tables. The staffs are friendly and nice, he recommended one iced drink for me and made it for me within 3 Mins. I read my book and just chilled in the store . It was a lovely day.

What a lovely way to start the week! Everything about this cafe is heartwarming. I was greeted by a lovely lady at the front desk, and the barista also had a very relaxed energy. I ordered a flat white (my choice of dairy or oat milk) and had the panini (which was toasted). This coffee is the best I’ve had in Berlin. A robust and flavourful taste, I wish I’d asked what beans the barista was using! The caprese panini was crispy on the outside, and very tasty. But I must say, the highlight of my time at The Barn was Coucou the dog. You can see her sitting in the one photo. She came around to all the customers and gave us all a sniff and allowed us to pet her. For a few minutes, there was a lovely sense of community as everyone opened up and chatted to each other, thanks to her. I received bad news just before I came in here, and I want to say thank you for the atmosphere you have created in your store because I left feeling so much happier and calmer. See you soon!

The most acidic latte in Berlin. I really love it. 💘 If only there was a bathroom here, it would be perfect.

Best coffee! Amazing vegan orange bread! Honestly, the best flat white I’ve had and the staff was so sweet and great atmosphere. If I lived here, I’d be my regular spot.

2 lady staffs were so kind and willing to answer my questions. I Had really good conversations with them. Coffee tasted straight like mango juice with flower. Best experience in Berlin.

Good coffee and pastries but nothing special, the price seems high for the area. You enter the coffee shop through the first floor retail shops and can take an elevator to the top floor. The coffee shop itself was extremely crowded with people sitting and standing in every corner and kids running around. There is a cool outdoor wrap around balcony that gives you a nice view of the shops surrounding the store, but it has limited coverage during the rain.

Expensive coffee! 5€ for a latte. Tastes ok, nothing special. Service is basic. They make the coffee, that's it. I considered a piece of cake but 4.90€ for a sad small piece of orange cake - nope!

To say that I am disappointed with their Service, product, and Customer care is an understatement. I can't remember the last time I ever ran into a situation that got me so excited and angry at the same time. And that all for 14 Euro. My family and I stopped at your Cafe at the Alte Potsdamerstrasse 5 in Berlin. We ordered 4 cups of coffee, which I paid by CC upon ordering. Even though the place was not overly busy, it took about 15 min until the coffee was ready for pickup at the counter. Asking for milk seemed to be a bother and searching for some sugar (only Candies sugar that is usually used for tea) in a somewhat dirty bowl, used by all the guests took another couple of minutes and was a task. When we finally took our first sip, all 4 of us immediately thought that the milk was expired, since the coffee tasted extremely sour. When we took back our (still full) cups, the lady barista was not impressed and said that it was not the milk, but that the coffee bean itself was sour. When I asked for a refund, I was told that none of the 3 employees knew how to do a refund on the CC machine. They tried to reach the Manager over the phone ( Allan) who finally picked up the phone and told them for me to request a refund over your website. I NEVER HEARD SOMETHING SO RIDICULOUS. One of the employees told me that no employee knows the full name of the manager, but was nice enough to provide me with his cell #. When he tried (several times) to reach him one more time, so I could speak with him directly, the manager failed to pick up his phone. I finally reached that "Allan" - Manager this morning around 10:45 AM, He gave me the runaround, and told me to request a refund over the website since he is only responsible for operational issues. He continued to tell me that he was just woken up and I called him during his private time! Oh, did I mention that their employees (in Germany) only speak English and don't accept cash. https://www.tripadvisor.de/ShowUserReviews-g187323-d5818217-r868244519-The_BARN_Roastery-Berlin.html#

I normally like the barn! The iced latte is incredible. The one at rosenthaler Platz is miles better than this one. This one is too strong, too watery. Pretty disappointing. I wouldn't order it again here. Try another location of the barn!

Very friendly service and staff, that knows their coffee. Looking forward to tasting their blends that they sell in the coffee house.

You can take this as good or bad, but The Barn distinctly reminds me of some of my favorite coffee shops in my home of Portland, Oregon. It's got the aesthetic. It's got the attention to detail. It's got the rigidness. And it's also go the very, very, very good coffee. Five stars. I selected from their pour-over menu, and frankly I can't remember what I ordered. What I do recall is that the wait wasn't out of the ordinary, and when it was ready the barista volunteered quite a bit of info about what he had made, including the origin of the beans, the process he had gone through and the tasting notes. The information clearly hasn't stuck with me, but I find his passion admirable and his customer service on point. I'd happily go back on the regular, if I lived on the same continent.

Wanted a good coffee experience before exploring Berlin. Essentially, it's like any hipster coffee shop in Portland/Oakland/Brooklyn in the US. Minus that, this is place is legit good. Ample seating, nice decor, and great lighting. Didn't try any of the food but it all looked appetizing. Coffee is pricey but I'd say it's worth it. I loved the La Parcelita and ended up grabbing a bag of beans to go. :)

Absolutely, and by a landslide, the best coffee in the city. Consistently over the past 6 or so years delivering the silkiest, smoothest Black Gold I have ever tasted (and I have lived in Hawaii where they have the Kona coffee). Location could be more comfortable but the divine feeling of privilege your taste buds are allowed to experience when the flat white hits your nerves makes up for it. If you don't like the coffee here, you're most definitely and utterly a bogan. PS All the neg. revs here sound like Starbuck bums who don't appreciate quality not endure the time it takes to create smth special. Don't listen to that crap. tl;dr #1 一番コーヒー in town

It seems like a lot of the best coffee bars in Berlin are have foreign baristas? Or is it just me? Australian, British etc :) This place is for real coffee nerds no doubt. And the coffee (flat white) and carrot cake was amazing. My friend asked if she could get her coffee in a glass as that's what she prefers but this was not possible!? This was weird to me! They know a lot about coffee no doubt but don't be posh about whether to serve it in a glass or a cup. The coffee should taste the same, right? ;)

Very cute and cozy coffee bar with a great wooden interior. Gay friendly. The staff is very nice, coffee is great. Perfect place to start a day with a coffee and a newspaper... If you find a place to sit. There are not so many tables in there (unfortunately)

My favorite coffee shop during three day stay in Berlin! I came here after a disappointing experience at Factory Girl across the street. The Barn was everything Factory Girl is not- friendly, delightful, and hotspot for a delicious caffeine fix. They had a great iced latte which I enjoyed with my friends over a piece of chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was very decadent and I enjoyed the sweetness subdued by the iced coffee. We sat on their outdoor patio which was very fun among all the young people in the area. The service was very fast and friendly and I highly recommend coming here! There is a minimum for using a credit card (5 euros I think?) so either bring cash or order a well-deserved pastry for yourself!

Is it just me, or does this place emit a hipster vibe? Maybe it was the plaid shirts that alerted me. Then again, I didn't see any drinks on the menu containing Pabst Blue Ribbon.... The Barn has a creative theme and setup, but it's tiny. Makes me feel like I'm having coffee in a barn or shed that you can find in a Martha Stewart magazine. The seating and tables are low, which is perfect if I was having a tea party with my little nieces or some Hobbits. Not suited for two adult women, that's for sure. Also, my "chair" -- practically a step stool -- was wobbly and made my ass hurt. I did like the Rorschach art in my coffee, which was the best part, sad to say. I had fun trying to guess what artwork was in my drink. However, my Milchkaffee was not worth € 3. Without a doubt there isn't a shortage of cafes in Berlin that serve good food and hot drinks in a cool environment, where you can chill with your friends and mingle with others. I'd skip The Barn completely.

Wonderful coffee. The chocolate nut-bread was wonderfully dense and flavorful. Sat outside and enjoyed the neighborhood.

Best coffee in Berlin. They make an excellent cappuccino and an excellent cortado. They speak English and are extremely friendly. The place has a nice charm to it with beautiful wood work and presentation of food and drinks. I'd definitely try it if you're in the area or need a real cup of 3rd wave coffee. They know the origin of a lot of the beans they use and in fact do their own roasting.

Love the Barn. A cut above the rest of the already amazing coffee shops in Berlin. So good I import their coffee back to the UK via their online shop! Roasted every Wednesday! Coffee perfection!

Good coffee. But the service is super-slow! There are better coffee-shops around. More sparkle than his.

Excellent coffee shop located in Mitte close by to local restaurants and an adorable book store (Do you read me?). The decor is minimalist and reminded me very much of home in San Francisco but the latte and carrot cake I ordered was fantastic. We were staying near Alexanderplatz and it was about a 20 minute walk from the main station. It was a little odd that everyone in here was speaking English and appeared to be American being that we are in the heart of Berlin but I would recommend a visit especially if you are in the area. The one thing is the place is pretty small and so if you are a party of 3 or more, you might find it a little cramped.

I think it's interesting that the reviews for this place are so split. As far as I can tell, if you're reviewing the coffee, it gets 5*, if you are looking to make friends with baristas, it's 1-2. I'm reviewing for coffee. I have other friends, and don't need baristas to be my bestie just because I order something from them. They have a great selection roasts, and we have purchased beans to grind at home several times. They take coffee brewing seriously. It's kind of like a library. You (hopefully) don't go into a library and get ticked off because you're not allowed to shout and eat your lunch and spill ink everywhere. Come here, get your excellent coffee, go. Don't whine about not being able to sit all day with free wifi, or the fact that they don't have pumpkin spice lattes. That's just not what they're about. Very limited seating inside, a few spots outside, if you get there early enough to grab one it can be a great place to watch traffic go by (at a 4-way intersection with no traffic markings, which always seems perilous/exciting to me)

A place for fantastic coffee, cakes and sandwiches. This isn't average coffee - this is excellent coffee from people who care about. The food appears to be backed right there - lovely cakes as well as a range of sandwiches. The staff speak English too (my German is nicht zu gut) - and are pretty friendly. I was asked where I came from, and then we got into a great conversation about coffee here in Edinburgh. They use Square Mile Coffee - awesome stuff. The only downside is that the place is small. I suppose that's what gives it it's charm and ambiance too though. Well worth a visit.

Terrific selection of exotic beans and roasts to explore. The baristas are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to share suggestions for beans and roasts to try. Delicious pastries, too.

Coffee is good, Cold Brew is very good. The space is too tiny and they don't have wifi. The staff is friendly and the outdoor seating is cute. When arrived at 3:30 there was no pastries left. Overall it's not the best coffee shop in the world but the coffee is good. I recommend grabbing it and going.

On a beautiful fall day I was looking for the best coffee place in town and found The Barn. This place exceeds all expectations! The location is fantastic. They have some benches where you can sit on outside. We were accompanied by a lot of birds who obviously weren't strangers to The Barn's pastries. They kept on asking for more. I ordered a cappuccino and a scone. I loved every sip of it. How I would love to wake up with a cup like this every morning! Great staff. Loved the atmosphere.

5 stars for the best espresso i had in Berlin. Wanted to have breakfast at the barn, but it was so full that i decided to just order an espresso to take away. Because of the full house, the staff was a bit nervous, but still friendly. I bought the christmas roasted beans to take back home. It is good, but not as bitter/strong as a had hoped.

We ordered coffee and sat outside to wait, as that was the only seating available. Then someone bangs on the window and yells at us to come in and pick up our coffee. So, maybe they don't drop off coffee? Um, no. The two girls next to us get their coffee delivered with a smile. Arbitrary selection of the quality of service ain't my thing. To top it off, coffee was just ok.

Coffee shop is cute itself. I tried the cold brew on tap and the cappuccino. Coffee is only OK. Cappuccino tastes like normal coffee and the cold brew tastes like normal filtered coffee that is iced. Also, I do not want some hipsters shaming me for wanting to put sugar in my coffee. There is nothing special in the coffee that the sugar will "cover up."

Eh. I found this place by googling the best coffee in Berlin. Came across an article that listed this place. An article probably written by expats for expats. I found this place to be an annoying slice of Anglophilia. Clicky English-speaking people making it their home away from home. Fine but not for me. The coffee was good but not mind blowing as the article said. It's also the height of pretension to refuse milk to people who prefer it with their coffee. Definitely sticking to the local places.

Amazing coffee and continuous dedication to quality. Had more than 200 coffees here, and not a single one was bad. I recommend flat white, or latte, if you like it more milky (by the way, they use Brodowin, which is the best local organic milk). Good selection of summer drinks as well, although not as flexible as in some other places. But again, with them, less flexibility means more consistent quality. Friendly and very coffee savvy baristas. Origin of coffee is explained with card stories into extreme details. The place is small, cozy and warm, but beware - there is no toilet. Also, there is no wifi, but there is one in the area which will get you through 30 minutes every day.

5 stars for the coffee and the apple juice. Really good coffee! The pastries look good(I don't eat gluten so I can't tell you how they taste.). The landjaeger was tasty. But overall I find the place annoying. Seating is very limited, almost nonexistent. On a sunny day expect to find no seating outside on uncomfortable furniture wobbling on a bumpy sidewalk And the person who was working the register didn't even try to speak German. The guy after me had to switch to English to get his coffee. Now, I am a foreigner here in Berlin and my German is so-so, but I try as much as possible to speak German. Part of a nice cafe experience is having a nice place to read and hang out. This place ain't it. 1 star for the ambience.

Small and cozy, great coffee from their own roastery and fresh sandwitches.

This place is the epitome of bad service. Management refused to sell me a side of milk because "it doesn't go with the coffee." I tried to understand why I couldn't order a side of milk, but apparently it's the policy of this coffee shop not to sell milk or provide it. Get a sense for how bad the service is? On top of this, the one smug bigger guy with the glasses who works there was nasty and rude, adding to the the terrible customer service. I love hipster coffee but this place takes itself so seriously it sucks. Learn about customer service and maybe you won't have such a terrible star rating. HIGHLY DISCOURAGE PEOPLE TO COME HERE.

We had read that the it was a nice place to have some coffee, but we didn't realize what a-m-a-z-i-n-g coffee it was! Plus, it's really cozy and and the service was great!

Really delicious coffee. Soy milk options. Lots of little baked goods to nosh on. No restrooms. Lots of outdoor seating, minimal seating inside. Free wifi (thank you!). Near galleries and shopping.

Third wave coffee is all of the rage, and coming from San Francisco -- we were in search of non-Italian roast like coffee. The Barn is a favorite amongst some of my colleagues, but the bf found this all on his own as it was close to where we stayed in Mitte. Yes, this location is extremely small and it's quite awkward to maneuver around when the crowd grows, but we didn't have any issues with staff being snobby or aloof. In fact, it was here that we received recommendations on other coffee shops to visit and even some bar/food recommendations. We came back one more time before our trip ended, and our awesome non-German baristo (sorry, what's the word for this?) took the time to explain the difference in beans from South America and Africa. He even made us a cappuccino with the freshest cream to demonstrate how it can really elevate the flavors in coffee beyond a regular espresso. We bought some beans to bring home and will definitely come back to The Barn when we revisit Berlin.

Super nice staff! Best cappuccino I've had in a long time and it was so smooth it didn't even need sugar. They were out if their famous carrot cake (sniff), but their coconut oatmeal cookie was a delicious alternative!!

Lovely cafe in Mitte. Awesome coffee and sandwiches. The outside space is nice for when the weather is good. Inside it's a bit crammed. The staff is also super polite :) I will be back!

Good coffee, good vibe. In the heart of the Mitte and doesn't look like it has been discovered by the tourist crowd. Not much seeing so don't try to sit inside with a larger group.

I love the coffee here! They are one of the best third wave coffee in Berlin. They also have tasty cakes and sandwiches! I recommend here, everyone in Berlin should try the coffees!

Love Love Love! I went to this coffee shop at least 3 times on my travels in Berlin. The pastries are superb + the coffee is great!

Located in the Mitte, this local beat is great if you're looking for a cozy place for coffee and cake. It's tiny, seating 6-8 people on a good day, and it's a total hipster magnent from the staff's clothes to the food, tea and coffee. Did I mention the latte art? The coffee is delicious, and so it the pea oolong tea. We ordered a slice of chocolate cake, and a pair of smoked sausages with a slice of bread. We liked it so much, we went back the next day and tried the pasties de nata. Split one, could have eaten 6 by myself. If it's sunny, sit outside so you can have some space. Would go again!

Looking for coffee in Mitte, a neighborhood that still seems as foreign as the Congo, I remembered I had heard good things about the Barn. A tiny coffee shop tucked into a side street, it had a mix of metals and natural wood for decor. A few lovely cakes and sandwiches decorated the display case and a helpful barista tried to figure out if he should address us in English or German (that must be exhausting - switching languages all day). We picked a Milchkaffee, a piece of chocolatey torte and a sweet quiche. I was disappointed that a 2.50 euro of cake was one small solitary slice, but it was tasty. And the quiche, though only a few bites, was delightful. The coffee was the star however, the perfect mix of mellow milk and pick-me-up coffee. Watch yourself on the cute 3 legged wood stalls. I tottered, and one poor girl tumbled to the concrete floor. Ouch. They said that happens often (then why not get rid of them?). Also - a bit confused about wifi. Another review says free, but the network is listed as :for Staff only"

Best coffee I've ever had. I grabbed an americano on my last day in Berlin and wish I could visit every morning. Wonderful, friendly service.

Each time I move, I have to learn a new city. Having lived in six major cities over the past ten years, I find this to be no easy task. This includes having to find new barbers/doctors/dentists. It means having to locate the nearest ATM machine to me where I don't have to pay a fee. It means having to learn the quickest way to my place from every major neighborhood in the city to keep from getting ripped off by a cab driver. It means learning which streets to walk on during my morning commutes to lower my chances of getting hit by a car, stepping in dog shit, or getting yelled at by a mentally unstable homeless person. But the greatest challenge is learning about food culture in a new city. Food is something I find myself quite passionate about. Five years in San Francisco have taught me the difference between eating and eating well. I've read books and kept up to speed on food industry (from industrial farms to local, sustainable farming), understood food politics (subsidies and lobbies). I've stayed on farms, talked with restaurant owners, had friends who are chefs, asked tons of questions, and gotten lots of answers. Some of the cities in which I've lived have had a great understanding of food and have sought to exploit ways in which all humans should try to understand and consume their food. Some of the cities in which I've lived are just beginning to understand food culture. Berlin is a fascinating city not only because it's hugely progressive and well-educated, but it's rapidly changing, growing, and evolving. Part of this evolution includes making sure we as Berliners are doing things right, with foresight and with responsibility; towards improving our environment and our health. Food is becoming a big part of this. Cultural diversity, progressive ideals, and an amalgamation of new world philosophies (biodiversity, sustainability) and old world philosophies (such as halal and family traditions) towards food is a big reason we're seeing a rapid change in Berlin as a food city. Great things are coming. And great things need to start somewhere. The Barn in Mitte (map) is not just a café, it's a place that's helping us to change the way we look at coffee (and at food) in general. The owner Ralf encourages his staff to take pride in teaching patrons about coffee, talking about the origins of the coffee, where it's sourced, where it's roasted. Filter coffees have been part of a new trend of coffee. Traditionally seen as lesser than espresso-based drinks (particularly by the traditional coffee countries, Italy and France), filters have recently begun to take center stage as a more diverse way of consuming coffee, presenting different and often times more complex flavors than even standard espressos. Last weekend Ralf brought in guest baristas from London and Norway to bring some of their local coffees, to help teach the staff further about coffee and espresso prep, and to offer coffee tastings and lessons using some of the best coffees I've ever tasted. The food at The Barn is no different. Ralf prides himself in sourcing his ingredients from local farms, often times using non-homogenized milk, freshly-churned butter and locally prepared jams from local vendors, the quality in the ingredients is unsurpassed and you can taste it in their selection of freshly-baked baked goods, sandwiches, and freshly-squeezed juices. My largest struggle in moving to new cities is finding my café. I don't have many routines in my life, but my morning cup of coffee is a near obsessive routine. I take a long time to find my café and once I find it, it's difficult to tear me away. Of all the places I've found, since living in and including San Francisco, The Barn has provided a level of quality, service, and responsibility I have not seen in a café in a long time. They don't just serve you a cup of coffee, but they do a great job of changing the way we think about food. I've found my happy place in Berlin.

Had a cappuccino and a Bircher müsli, coffee was great, müsli was ok but a little bit too sweet for my taste, they also have a small but very delicious looking selection of sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

The best espresso in Berlin! They roast their own beans, and the attention to detail is amazing!

Easily my favorite coffee shop in all Berlin. My favorite is the flat white, but they really do any kind of coffee including Aeropressing, Single Drip or Woodneck. Which are mostly still unknown around here. What sets them apart from others like Godshot or Bonanza is that they have another great coffee almost every week - great in terms of Four Barrel, Intelligensia, Coffee Collective, etc.. The other two are great coffee places as well, but The Barn is constantly innovating here and trying out new things. It's another experience. Aside from the coffee they serve, they also have a great selection of sandwiches and pastries. And they are really nice too. :-) I'm a fan!

The coffee was great, my apple strudel was so so. Wish I knew more about coffee to say more than "it was yummy," but that's just about it I can say right now. Wish the store had more seating space, but I guess coffee like this just brings the customers coming.

Very friendly and helpful staff as well as good brews. Chatty customers and a cool interior design. The place is rather small, maybe that's why they don't have any washrooms. No card payments below 10€ or something...

To serve coffee in this super strict manner might not be the smartest thing to do in Berlin where the trauma of oppression still lingers. The establishment was basically empty on a frozen Tuesday morning. Why then did it take 20 minutes for 2 out of the 3 coffees to be served. And then another 10 minutes for the 3rd coffee? No laptops, strollers, smiles, and the threat to have the one bathroom taken away if we do not behave properly. Ich don't think so!!! The employees seem strangely brainwashed and are obviously part of some coffee cult. Not a gemütlich hangout. Coffee flavor itself was interesting, but not mindblowing. Happy I tried the place but will never go back. (I won't even start talking about the "no milk" rule . . . )

The absolute best coffee in Berlin. And if you ever go, you simply must try the chocolate tart. I almost got high on chocolate, it's that good. I love how the place is so tiny and intimate, and the staff speaks english which is so nice for a non-german girl to hear. If I lived a little bit closer, I would go there every day!!