Regenbogen Späti

Späti on Frankfurter Allee

Regenbogen Späti is located at Frankfurter Allee 42 in Friedrichshain, in the section between Frankfurter Tor and Samariterstraße, where the wide thoroughfare is lined by the ornate “Zuckerbäcker” buildings of Stalinallee. Samariterstraße subway station can be reached in a few minutes, Frankfurter Tor with its towers is similarly close in the other direction, and Simon-Dach-Straße with its bars begins a few cross streets to the south. The area is densely populated, and accordingly, there is a high demand for a shop that still sells something long after supermarkets have closed. From the outside, the Späti stands out with its colorful signage; inside, goods are stacked to the ceiling. Frankfurter Allee here is wide, bright, and loud, with trams, buses, and continuous car traffic; the residential blocks behind it, however, are quiet and green, making the shop an interface between both worlds. Rigaer Straße and the Samariter district with their pubs are also within walking distance, so the Späti is often on the way home for many evenings.

Kiosk, Mini-Market, and Bar in One

Regenbogen Späti is more than a mere beverage kiosk. In addition to beer, lemonades, water, and juices, the shelves stock snacks, sweets, tobacco products, and basic groceries, plus a liquor assortment that goes beyond the usual offerings of a kiosk. This is complemented by a small bar selection: cocktails can also be ordered to go, which is often used in Friedrichshain as a prelude to the evening. Purchases are made on-site, and prices are in the single-digit range. The decisive advantage is its continuous operation, making the shop the neighborhood’s solution for everything that would otherwise have to wait until the next morning, from a forgotten basic grocery item to a bottle for a spontaneous visit. The Späti can be reached by phone at 0176 24726448. Those coming specifically should know that the assortment changes, and a second look at the shelves is worthwhile. Payment is usually cash. For Friedrichshain, the shop is a typical representative of a Berlin institution: in the evening, the Späti replaces the supermarket; at night, the liquor store; and in between, it serves as a meeting point on the sidewalk. This very mix is what distinguishes it from a pure kiosk.