Isla

Isla Coffee Berlin: Zero Waste Meets Trendy Breakfast in Neukölln

If you’re looking for a trendy breakfast in Berlin that’s more than just pretty plates for your feed, you should remember Hermannstraße 37. Isla Coffee is an oasis of calm at a busy intersection on Hermannstraße and also a consistent answer to the question of how good specialty coffee and sustainable breakfast can go together. Because while many cafés use sustainability as a marketing term, Isla focuses on measurable processes. The café uses its own systems to actively reduce food, water, and packaging waste, thereby simultaneously elevating coffee quality in Neukölln.

Behind it is a seasonal vegetarian brunch menu that meets the charm of an old building, developed by vegan chef Sophie Hofmann. On Sundays, everything comes together: French Toast, Eggs Benedict, and rye bread from Albatross Bakery are real highlights on the weekend menu. In addition, there’s specialty coffee, homemade cakes, and bread and pastries from Albatross.

Specialty Coffee and Sustainable Brunch Culture

Particularly nice are the window seats facing the street, the coffee from Vote, and the vegan chocolate cake with tahini frosting. If you want to come in early in the morning: Monday to Friday, the café is open from 8 AM to 5 PM, and on weekends from 9 AM to 6 PM. The ambiance itself contributes to the experience. Wooden tabletops with a view of Hermannstraße and a pleasantly modern interior ensure that you stay longer than planned. The breakfasts and snacks are not only sustainable and healthy but also delicious, and vegan options such as various nut and hemp milk varieties are also on the menu. Furthermore, Isla is just a few steps away from the Boddinstraße subway station. In short: a breakfast spot in Neukölln that takes a stand without losing its lightness.