Konditorei Rabien

Since 1878, Konditorei Rabien in Steglitz has been baking according to family recipes: As a former Potsdam court confectionery, it is now one of Berlin's most traditional patisseries. Up to 60 cakes daily, handmade Baumkuchen, and an atmosphere that truly brings the craftsmanship to life.

Konditorei Rabien: Almost 150 Years of Confectionery Art in Steglitz

If you’re looking for a patisserie in Berlin that didn’t just open yesterday, you can’t miss Klingsorstraße 13 in Steglitz. Konditorei Rabien was founded in 1878 and began as a royal court confectionery in Potsdam. In 1952, the Rabiens left the GDR and moved to West Berlin. Thus, the establishment carries a history that goes far beyond the usual café operation. To this day, the patisserie remains family-owned, which you can feel: here, things are baked, not scaled. The legendary Baumkuchen is handmade with exclusively natural ingredients. Thanks to the separately whipped egg whites, it is wonderfully airy and juicy. No wonder, then, that the Original Rabien Baumkuchen is known and loved as far away as Japan and Los Angeles.

Cake Buffet and Café Operations: A Visit Worthwhile

Rabien offers a daily cake buffet with around 60 fresh varieties. Those who stand before the counter for the first time will need a moment. Particularly popular are the classic Baumkuchen, the Sanssouci Torte, Carrot Cake (Rüblitorte) and Lemon Cream Cake, alongside pralines, cream cakes, and fruit tarts, all freshly and carefully crafted by hand. The seasonally changing selection ensures variety and surprises. Guests can relax in a small café area with indoor and outdoor seating. Rabien has received multiple awards for its outstanding confectionery products and is a well-established address in Berlin for all who refuse to compromise on cake quality. So, if you want to enjoy genuine Berlin patisserie cake in a café, you should no longer ignore Steglitz.