Familiencafé Zaunkönig

The Family Café Zaunkönig in Wedding: Neighborhood Hub with Playroom Character

Anyone looking for a genuine children’s café in Berlin that operates not by concept but by conviction will find the right address in Wedding. Owner Stefanie Kietz, a mother of two sons herself, opened the family café Zaunkönig in February 2017 because she couldn’t shake the feeling: such a place is missing in this neighborhood. So, she created it herself. The result is a children’s café that feels less like a service and more like a living room shared with half the neighborhood.

Inside, there’s a wooden play corner with a small house for the youngest, as well as a colorful climbing structure with a slide for older children. This makes the café appealing to children of various age groups. Young mothers with babies come for breakfast, as do grandparents with kindergarten and school children, but also neighbors without children who simply want good coffee and cake.

Organic Cuisine and Homemade Classics

When it comes to food, the children’s café consistently focuses on quality. The menu features vegetarian and vegan options, including homemade cakes, waffles, soups, and quiches, along with organic coffee and fresh juices. The café sources its coffee from the Berlin roastery Ridders. In general, all products are sourced regionally whenever possible, and the offerings are exclusively vegetarian and vegan. The cake highlights are also particularly popular: Signature pieces include the “Cold Dog”, “Death by Chocolate”, and the gigantic “Spreewelle”. Additionally, breakfast is served until 17:30, making Zaunkönig a destination for relaxed late risers. A family brunch is also offered on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00.