A reading café combines two of life's pleasures, good coffee and a good book, and Berlin has several. Quiet and welcoming, a reading café here invites you to settle in with something to read. This overview gathers Berlin locations for bookish afternoons.
Cafes with shelves of books across Neukoelln, Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg let you borrow or buy while you sip, some doubling as second hand bookshops. Comfortable corners, good light and a relaxed attitude to lingering set the mood. Many host readings and book groups, adding a literary buzz to the coffee.
Browse the addresses below to find a reading café across Berlin, from bookshop cafes to quiet corners.