Chapter One

Sorry but I just don't get the hype. I was told this was the absolute best coffee in Berlin. Maybe that shouldn't have been said because that contributed to why I gave it 2 stars. I had tried other coffee shops in Berlin and this is nowhere near the top two - sorry, not sorry.

The baristas were very friendly and spoke excellent English. The baked goods looked amazing and made the store smell amazing. Unfortunately we were too full to get any so I can't review that. What I can review is the awful coffee. We had a cappuccino and it was awful. The flavor was really acidic and burnt. I find that cappuccinos are usually a lackluster drink that can often mask any type of bad coffee...but that's not the case here. Nothing helped. Even sugar didn't help.

The amount of hipsters everywhere and sitting outside with their rolled up tight jeans, their cameras, their beards, their hats etc just made me seem like they must have just spread the word that this was a cool hipster place and so they all congregated perpetuating the awesomeness of it. Maybe it was the baked goods, maybe they just like this particular type of coffee and it's considered excellent to their taste buds. But as coffee snobs...this just didn't live up to our expectations not just of "the best coffee in Berlin", but also good coffee in general.

My partner decided I should add this one tidbit: it's not the best coffee but it isn't the worst. She said she wouldn't go out of her way to get it but she would probably drink it if she was in the area.

Also, for such a busy place with so much patronage, I was expecting a washroom. I guess there isn't one to discourage loitering...oh wait, everyone loiters here anyway.

A nice alternative coffee shop on the edge of a believed bohemian area. It's small inside with few seats. The range of coffee is good with a choices of brewed coffee if u choose the "brühkaffee" (see pics)

The choice of cakes / cookies was limited, which was a shame because the Germans know how to make amazing cakes. I had a cookie with cranberries which was soft and delicious. Also I tried one with peanuts which was quite hard and crunchy.

The flat white was not disappointing but I wished I had tried a 'brühkaffee'!!!

One of Berlin's best specialty coffee shops --must visit!

They are especially strong with brews (siphon and V60), always having 4-5 different single-origin coffees for tasting.

Note that seating inside and outside is very limited, and there is no toilet.

Maybe a better place for coffee fanatics? Since I'm no expert in coffee, let's just say I enjoy the latte while the matcha soja is alright but nothing special.

I think this is a cool hipster coffee place with nice staff and quality coffee. Prices are good and seating is ok. I came here because it was marked as one of Berlin's best coffee places.

Definitely my favorite coffee place in Berlin.
Super friendly and helpful staff, very experienced. One of the owners I a certified WBC judge. This girl knows her stuff!


Large variety of different coffees since they buy coffee from different roasters.

It's a must when in Berlin.

Atmosphere: 5
Service: n/a
Drink: 5
Pastry: 3

My Pick:
filter coffee
croissant with banana cream

Extra:
-tiny coffee shops with very few seats
-my favorite coffee place in this area

Will I come back again?
for sure!

This is a fabulous coffee house. If you don't speak German that's fine, they speak perfect English. The selection of roasts is phenomenal and the espresso is perfect, bold and strong. There isn't a lot of room to sit inside, but most people take out anyway so the sitting room that is there is generally open.

They also have a great selection of Danishes and croissants. Very fresh and soft. Not to mention the guy who served me my latte did a lovely design in the foam (it's something small, but definitely a lovely touch :)).

Yesterday was my first but defo not last time at Chapter One Coffee in Berlin. Loved the interior and set up of the shop and they even have a few chairs outside to catch some sun while enjoying your coffee. As I love my freshly brewed filter coffee ala V60, Chemex or Areopress I was delighted to avail of their filter option. To top this even a bit more you are able to choose from 5 different coffee blend origins. I went for the Ethiopian one which was absolutely divine. Its kind hit you on the rich semi dry taste but leads to a fresh and citrusy finish. Along with the filter we ordered a Matcha latte which was finally made to the standard and quality taste we used to drink our Matcha but weren't lucky in Berlin yet. This ,the excellent coffee, well have to give the other 4 options a try and the friendly service will make us come back soon.

Cozy space on a side street. Excellent coffee (I had an americano with no sugar or milk...this is what I normally drink and the one here was great) and one of the best croissants I've ever had (I prefer it to many that I tried in Paris even, but is a slightly different style, not as crisp on the outside)....had a plain croissant but they also had interesting flavours like kiwi. Was only visiting Berlin but wish I could go back soon to try the other croissants! A very nice experience.