Röststätte Berlin

As a visitor from Australia looking for a flat white on a warm Sunday morning in Berlin, Röststätte appealed as one of the few rated places that was open. Unfortunately, like just about everywhere else we tried in Berlin, the coffee was almost offensively bitter and strong by Australian standards – so close to undrinkable in Röststätte's case I didn't finish the cup. It seems to be the way people like their specialty coffee in Germany. A few other places I went to said robusta beans are needed in the blend for milk coffees because the flavours of pure arabica are drowned by the addition of milk. This is a very strange theory to my coffee-drinking palate. Anyway, apart from the coffee, the vibe was pleasant enough, but they didn't win points for order and pay at the counter.

The cafe is well run venue with coffee beans roasted on the premises and big range of equipment. My espresso was well made with good strength and depth of flavour. My companions flat white was also well done. Nice range of pastries and other delights.

Absolutely gorgeous coffee, lovely cafe.

great place sitting outisde in the sun and have a well balanced espresso. good cakes and sandwiches

Well made coffee. Rich Italian style although many would prefer stronger. Creamy well steamed milk. Fantastic croissant - possibly the best I had this summer in Europe. Plenty of outdoor tables on a street that is not too busy. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Great coffee, friendly staff, great location.

Lovely spot in the sun with very good coffee and great service.

Great spot in Berlin. Fantastic service.

Another winner in the Mitte district. We had a great Sinfonia Blend both pure and as a flat white. Cake is yummy as well.

Marvellous cup of coffee, even extraction and full of rich flavour.