Coffee Cake & Food

In the heart of Charlottenburg, not far from Helmholtzstraße, the Back Snack Bar shows that a snack to go in Berlin doesn't require compromises: coffee specialties from the Berlin coffee roastery meet freshly topped baguettes, seasonal lunch dishes, and cakes from Canadian baker Timi.

Coffee Cake & Food: Charlottenburg’s Secret Lunch Break

If you have to get up early in the morning, this is the place for you. The café at Helmholtzstraße 27 opens its doors as early as 7:30 AM. This means: cappuccino, latte macchiato or frozen latte from the Berlin coffee roastery, before the rest of the city is even awake. In addition, there are freshly topped French baguettes, served with homemade creams. Options include tuna cream, curry chicken, and Mexican chicken. This is not a quick sandwich, but a real snack to go with high standards.

Because the lunch menu changes seasonally, it’s always worth visiting again. The menu includes falafel bowls, stuffed baked potatoes, ciabatta burgers, panini, salads, and pasta with homemade pesto variations. The café describes itself as woman-run, and you can truly feel that: the atmosphere is familial, informal, and yet well-thought-out.

Cake, Coffee, and that Special Something

Accompanying the coffee is also the highlight for all sweet tooths: cakes and cookies from Canadian baker Timi, who, according to regular guests, enchants all of Berlin with his brownies and sweets. So, if you’re looking for vegan options, healthy dishes, or simply a good cup of coffee with something sweet, you’ll find it here in a café that knows what it’s capable of. Guests praise the fresh ingredients, the friendly service, and prices that seem almost cheap for the quality offered. With an average rating of 4.5 stars, Coffee Cake & Food is no longer an insider tip, but simply a reliable address for the best snack to go in Charlottenburg.