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    Opinionated About Dining 2023

    Annelies

    Café · Kreuzberg, Berlin

    Restaurant in Berlin, Germany

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    The Read

    Constrained-Window Café

    Chef

    Matthew Maue

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Annelies is worth prioritising for a daytime Kreuzberg café meal, especially if value and credible food recognition matter more than a formal dinner setting. It is not the answer for late-night plans, but it works well as a polished early-day anchor before moving on to Berlin restaurants or bars.

    About Annelies

    In Berlin, the useful constraint is timing: Annelies is a café to plan around earlier in the day, not a fallback after dinner. The decision is simple: go for a casual café visit during its published hours, skip it if the occasion needs evening service or a long dinner arc.

    Annelies is best treated as part of a Berlin day plan rather than a destination-night-out. Pair it with daytime plans in the city or use our full Berlin restaurants guide if the day turns into a broader food crawl.

    A daytime café pick with a verified value credential

    The reason to prioritize Annelies is that it is a Berlin café from Matthew Maue and has a clear recognition signal: Opinionated About Dining ranked it #79 in its Cheap Eats in Europe list in 2023. That does not make it a special-occasion restaurant in the classic sense. It makes it a smart choice when the goal is a casual café stop with a verified value credential.

    The right expectation is café first: casual, daytime, not built around a formal dinner plan. If you need an evening meal, compare it with other options such as Restaurant Jolesch, Mariona, or RosaCaleta instead. You can also compare Annelies with Caphe Hoa 2 or Parma di Vinibenedetti when deciding what best fits your plan.

    Plan it before the evening, not after standard dinner hours

    This is not the Berlin answer for late-night eating. Annelies is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, it is closed Tuesday. For longer Berlin planning, keep our full Berlin hotels guide and our full Berlin bars guide close.

    Bottom line: choose Annelies when the brief is a credible Berlin café visit during daytime hours, with enough recognition to justify prioritising it. Do not force it into a dinner or late-night slot. If the rest of the group wants a more formal restaurant experience, cross-shop first, then use this as the daytime café choice.

    The takeThis is a morning-to-midafternoon destination built around a focused dining ritual. It is best for late breakfasts and brunches when the kitchen is fully engaged, for solo visits and for casual daytime meetups with friends. The compressed service window — no evenings or drinks program — means the crowd skews local and purposeful; guests tend to plan their mornings around the cafe rather than drop in on a whim. If you want uncomplicated, well-executed daytime fare in a quietly lived-in Kreuzberg setting, this is the spot.
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    Restaurant contextBerlin, Germany

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 10 am–4 pm · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    Görlitzer Str. 68, 10997 Berlin, Germany
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Annelies reads like a neighbourhood secret that prefers to be discovered slowly. Set on Görlitzer Strasse in Kreuzberg's SO36 pocket, it deliberately keeps a low profile — open from 10 until about 4, six days a week — and that temporal restraint shapes everything. Rather than chasing trendy presentation, the café favours a considered, culinary-minded approach to daytime service. The result is relaxed and intimate: a small-format place that feels quietly charming, frequented by the kinds of regulars who value a reliable ritual over spectacle.

    Best For

    This is a morning-to-midafternoon destination built around a focused dining ritual. It is best for late breakfasts and brunches when the kitchen is fully engaged, for solo visits and for casual daytime meetups with friends. The compressed service window — no evenings or drinks program — means the crowd skews local and purposeful; guests tend to plan their mornings around the cafe rather than drop in on a whim. If you want uncomplicated, well-executed daytime fare in a quietly lived-in Kreuzberg setting, this is the spot.

    Ordering Tips

    Plan your visit to match the cafe's tight schedule: Annelies opens around 10 and closes by 4, and it is closed on Tuesdays. Because the menu is explicitly morning-focused, prioritize the signature items: Buttermilk Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs on Toast, the Breakfast Sandwich and the Homemade Sausage Egg McMuffin. Expect a straightforward daytime menu rather than evening offerings — the compressed window is part of the proposition, so arrive during service hours to avoid disappointment.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, laid-back, and tastefully decorated with a cozy interior featuring a fireplace for colder months and a sunny terrace overlooking Görlitzer Park; described as calm, homely, and relaxing with a hip, welcoming atmosphere.

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    Vibe

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    Best For

    BrunchCasual HangoutFamily

    Experience

    TerraceStandalone

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Buttermilk Pancakes
    • Scrambled Eggs on Toast
    • Breakfast Sandwich
    • Homemade Sausage Egg McMuffin
    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    10 am–4 pm
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    10 am–4 pm
    Thursday
    10 am–4 pm
    Friday
    10 am–4 pm
    Saturday
    10 am–4 pm
    Sunday
    10 am–4 pm

    Location

    Görlitzer Str. 68, 10997 Berlin, Germany · Directions

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to go if this does not fit

    If the issue is timing, move to Restaurant Jolesch or Mariona for a more dinner-appropriate plan. If the issue is keeping things casual, Caphe Hoa 2 is the cleaner alternative.

    For broader Germany planning beyond Berlin, compare café and restaurant options such as 12 Apostel Berlin, 136 (Fusion), 1990 Vegan Living, 19grams Alex, [CANTINACCIA] in Heidelberg, [KOOK] 36 in Deggendorf, [m]eatery in Dresden, [m]eatery in Hamburg, [maki:'dan] im Ritter in Durbach, [w]einklang in Nuremberg, Abraço Bakery in Manhattan, Apotek 57 in Copenhagen.

    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Berlin

    Annelies is the daytime café choice in this set: easier, lighter, more value-led than a restaurant built around a longer meal. Restaurant Jolesch and Mariona make more sense when the brief is dinner, a longer sit, or a meal that feels planned around the table rather than the day.

    For a casual Berlin crawl, Caphe Hoa 2 and Parma di Vinibenedetti are the easier cross-shops if the group wants something quick and low-ceremony. RosaCaleta is the better pivot when the mood calls for a fuller restaurant feel rather than café pacing.

    Choose Annelies for a daytime meal with a stronger recognition signal than the average café. Choose the peers when timing, group size, or dinner energy matters more than café value.

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    AnneliesBerlinCafé
    2023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #79
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    MarionaBerlinNo published awards;
    RosaCaletaBerlinNo published awards;
    Caphe Hoa 2BerlinNo published awards;
    Parma di VinibenedettiBerlinNo published awards;

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Annelies good for a special occasion?

    Only if your special occasion fits a casual daytime café, because Annelies is open 10 am–4 pm Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, closed Tuesday. The OAD Cheap Eats in Europe ranking (#79, 2023) makes it a sharper value play than a formal celebration spot.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Annelies?

    Annelies is a daytime café, with published hours from 10 am to 4 pm on its open days. It is not listed for dinner service, so if you want an evening meal, look elsewhere.

    Can Annelies accommodate groups?

    Annelies is a café in Berlin. For group plans, keep the visit casual and plan around the 10 am–4 pm service window.

    Does Annelies handle dietary restrictions?

    Verified dietary or allergy accommodation details are not available here. If you have a serious allergy or specific dietary need, check directly with Annelies before planning your visit.

    What should I order at Annelies?

    Verified signature-dish details are not available here. The practical reason to go is the café setting, the connection to Matthew Maue, the value signal from the 2023 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe ranking.

    What are alternatives to Annelies?

    Restaurant Jolesch, Mariona, RosaCaleta, Caphe Hoa 2, Parma di Vinibenedetti are other options to compare when deciding whether Annelies fits your plan.

    Can I eat at the bar at Annelies?

    Verified bar-seating details are not available here. Treat Annelies as a café first, plan around its 10 am–4 pm service hours on open days.