Located directly on Oranienburger Straße in Berlin-Mitte, between the New Synagogue and Monbijoupark, Hummus & Friends serves Israeli cuisine that is as fresh and honest as the concept behind it: creamy hummus in many variations, all kosher, much of it vegan, and all at prices that are not a matter of course in this location.
Affordable Lunch in Berlin-Mitte: Hummus & Friends
Anyone looking for a cheap yet good lunch in Berlin-Mitte quickly faces a choice between fast-food chains and overpriced cafés. An affordable lunch in Berlin-Mitte often means fast food. Here, it’s different. Prices start from around eight euros, and for that, you get fresh, kosher, and vegan dishes prepared right before the guests’ eyes. Hummus & Friends is a relaxed restaurant in Mitte, known for its homemade hummus variations, salads, small dishes, and desserts. If you can’t decide: The restaurant offers a multi-tiered etagère with three different types of hummus, including Natural, Avocado, and Beetroot.
The international team from Berlin-Mitte focuses on homemade, fresh, and vitamin-rich cuisine. Only chickpeas from the Galilee region in northern Israel are used for the hummus. The bread also impresses: The pita bread is fluffy, fresh, and soft, which is not a given at hummus restaurants in Berlin. It’s also worth taking a look at the sandwich menu, as the Friends Sandwich, available from 12 to 18 o’clock, comes as a pita filled with hummus, salad, grilled vegetables, and tahini, served with a side salad.
Sharing is Caring: How to Eat Properly at Hummus & Friends
It’s best to order several small, satisfying dishes, share them, and enjoy the vegetarian specialties together. Authentic pita bread is always served with it. If you also fancy something warm: The oven-roasted vegetables and the selection of kosher wines are particularly recommended. Many dishes are intended for sharing anyway, making the place a good spot for colleagues or friends who want to eat together.
The ambiance is also right: The restaurant is beautifully designed with a lot of warm real wood. There’s even a terrace in the back for quieter moments, and the fresh vegetarian dishes are served simply but well-seasoned. The restaurant is located at Oranienburger Straße 27, 10117 Berlin, and is open Monday to Sunday from 11 to 23 o’clock.
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Price Level
Garlic Dip 3 Euros, three kinds of oven-baked potatoes 4 Euros, Friends and Ful 8 Euros, Hummus and Friends Special 9 Euros
Opening Hours
Daily 12:00 to 22:30
Public Transport
S Oranienburger Straße approx. 150 meters, U8 Weinmeisterstraße approx. 500 meters
Location
In the courtyard next to the New Synagogue, a few steps from Oranienburger Straße
Cuisine
Israeli, hummus in several variations, plus falafel, sabich, and shakshuka
Kosher
The kitchen is kosher certified and completely vegetarian
Seating
Large indoor area plus courtyard, fast service at lunchtime
Parking
In Spandauer Vorstadt, parking management with the city's highest tariff applies
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00–22:30
- Tuesday: 12:00–22:30
- Wednesday: 12:00–22:30
- Thursday: 12:00–22:30
- Friday: 12:00–22:30
- Saturday: 12:00–22:30
- Sunday: 12:00–22:30
