goldies

At Goldies in the heart of Kreuzberg, everything revolves around one dish: fries! The secret to perfect fries lies in their preparation. And anyone who thinks fries are simply sliced and fried potatoes will be proven wrong at Goldies. Following the Belgian model, Goldies’ fries are handmade and combined with all sorts of fancy ingredients. The menu includes fries with pulled duck leg, hoisin plum mayo, vegetable strips, and duck crumble, or the vegan version ‘Odessa’s Beets’ with beetroot, horseradish mayo, white cabbage and carrot salad, and dill – for an extra charge, you can also get a vodka shot and a pickle.

Of course, Goldies also offers the classic fries with a sauce of your choice – however, you won’t find any preservatives or flavor enhancers here. Even with the simple fries, it becomes clear what makes these gourmet fries so special: crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. Furthermore, since its opening in 2017, the menu has also been expanded to include selected salad variations.

The sophisticated interior design also proves that Goldies is not just a simple snack bar. A vibrant yellow floor, industrial-style neon lights, and minimalist furnishings with occasional decorative highlights create a modern ambiance.

Incidentally, behind Goldies are chefs Kajo Hiesl and Vladislav Gachyn – two chefs who met at the former Michelin-starred restaurant VAU and also cooked together at the 3-Michelin-starred AQUA restaurant in Wolfsburg. These two pioneers brought their knowledge from fine dining to Berlin to make something as simple as fries unique.