Melek Pastanesi

The Turkish bakery on Oranienstraße operates non-stop, filling its display with spinach strudel, sesame rings, almond croissants, and walnut baklava. The selection is vast, prices remain in the single digits, and anyone looking for something warm after a night out at the clubs near Kottbusser Tor will find the quickest solution here.

Bakery on Oranienstraße

Melek Pastanesi is located at Oranienstraße 28 in Kreuzberg, between Oranienplatz and Kottbusser Tor, right in the middle of the district’s most famous nightlife street. The Kottbusser Tor subway station is just a few minutes away, and Moritzplatz is similarly close in the other direction. Bars, Spätis (late-night shops), and snack bars line the surroundings, and late at night, the sidewalk in front of the door is well-filled. The display is visible from the street, making the shop recognizable even for first-time visitors. Parking is practically nonexistent in this area, but several night bus lines stop in the immediate vicinity. The clubs in the area are only a few hundred meters away, which is why the path here is the last stop for many after a long evening. If you walk from Oranienstraße towards the Spree, you’ll pass Engelbecken and Moritzplatz; in the other direction, the street ends at Kottbusser Tor.

Spinach Strudel, Simit, and Walnut Baklava

Melek Pastanesi’s display is wider than its narrow front suggests. There are spinach strudels and other savory pastries, Turkish-style sesame rings (Simit), almond croissants, and a whole range of Baklava variations, including the walnut version. In addition, there are cakes, small pastries, and drinks to go. Prices remain in the single digits; a piece of pastry costs less than a coffee in the surrounding cafes. Payment is made at the counter, most guests take their bag with them, and pickup and delivery are also possible. The continuous operation is crucial: the bakery works without interruption, which is why fresh pastries are still in the display at three in the morning. For a list of addresses without closing times, this is a special case, as hot baked goods are otherwise rarely available in Berlin at this hour. The shop can be reached by phone at 030 61201958. The display changes several times during a shift because items are baked continuously instead of everything being put out at once. A second look is therefore worthwhile even for regular customers.