A Guide to Berlin’s Best Market Halls and Street Food
Last updated: October 2, 2024
If you spend more than a minute or two on my blog you know I’m a big fan of trying and writing about food, particularly food in Berlin. This post has been a long time coming so without further ado, here are 20+ market halls, street food stalls, and weekly food markets that are worth checking out in Berlin.
Market Halls
These are indoor food halls open year-round selling mostly made-to-order food at fixed stalls. Some of these markets also sell quality grocery items like produce, meat, dairy, and grains.
Markthalle Neun
Unsurprisingly, Markthalle Neun graces the top of this list. Easily the most well-known of Berlin’s remaining historic market halls, Markthalle Neun is particularly known for Street Food Thursdays, where around two dozen local eateries (some with fixed stalls, others just there on Thursdays) gather together to sell their respective food and drink, ranging from small bites to full on meals. This takes place nearly every Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Since the market can be quite busy during this period, I recommend arriving a bit earlier in the evening if you can (around 5 PM) to get to visit a few stalls before crowds of people start making their way in. Since many of the fixed stalls are open throughout the week, I prefer visiting on a Friday or Saturday around noon when nearly all of their stalls are open and have fewer people present. On Sundays, they have a weekly farmer’s market in the mornings.
There are many fantastic eateries to try here, but I think my favorites are Heisser Hobel for the incredible Käsespatzle, Rosa Canina for the €2 scoops of creatively flavored ice cream, and Heidenpeters for locally brewed craft beer. If you’re looking to expand your Turkish food repertoire then trying manti (Turkish dumplings) topped with chili sauce, garlic, and yogurt at Manti Berlin is a good way to go. You can also find amazing Chinese dumplings at Bao Gao Club! Sironi is also quite good, they’re an Italian sourdough bakery and their tomato focaccia is very tasty. If you see Jian Bing Town on Street Food Thursdays, definitely give them a try!
It’s honestly hard to go wrong, there are so many stellar spots here! You can find the list and hours for fixed stalls here.
Try: Käsespatzle from Heisser Hobel
Eisenbahnstraße 42/43 | Kreuzberg
Mon-Wed: 12:00-18:00, Th: 12:00-22:00, Fr: 12:00-18:00, Sat: 10:00-18:00
Markthalle Pfefferberg
Markthalle Pfefferberg is a small market hall that is home to some high-quality food. The taco spot, Taquería El Oso is especially well-known for serving up authentic, but harder-to-find taco combinations like nopales con queso (cactus with cheese) and tacos de quesabirria con consomé (cheese and beef tacos fried then served with broth). Their salsa bar is drool-worthy on its own honestly! Berlin is not known for their Mexican food though so the line here can get very long in the evenings.
There are a few other spots here like a Mexican mini market, ramen, and an Indian burger eatery called Gully Burger, that makes a tasty and spicy samosa chaat. The mezcal margaritas at the bar here are also really nice. One of the stalls is a pop-up stand so there’s always something new being cooked up! Give ‘em a visit!
Try: Tacos at Taquería El Oso, Mezcal Margaritas from the bar
Schönhauser Allee 176 | Prenzlauer Berg
Tu-Th: 12:00-23:00, Fr-Sat: 12:00-0:00, Sun: 12:00-23:00
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Taquería El Oso
Arminiusmarkthalle
Originally opened in 1891, this refurbished market hall is home to specialty grocers consisting of a cheese market, butcher shop, and bakery, as well as various international food vendors. This includes Italian, German, Indian, and Peruvian cuisine. It’s a genuinely cozy space and deserving of a visit, especially if you’re in the area! The poutine spot that used to be here has sadly closed down, but last time I had some seafood and wine that was quite good. I’d also recommend the cheese market. A few of the spots here operate more as traditional restaurants and offer table service.
Try: Cheese and charcuterie from Käseinsel
Arminiusstraße 2-4 | Moabit
Mon-Sat: 8:00-22:00
Manifesto
Manifesto is a lush indoor market located in The Playce, a new mall in Potsdamer Platz. While Potsdamer Platz is historical, it’s also known as a tourist-heavy area with not a ton of interesting spots, especially food-related ones. Now that Manifesto is here, I think that might start to change! While they don’t have the cheapest options, many of the booths do sell smaller bites as well. For a savory option, try the sweet chili garlic Korean fried chicken from Chi Kin or the cold peanut pork noodles from Shaniu’s. If you’re in the mood for something sweet try the rolled cold stone ice cream from Delabuu. Many of the stalls here also have individual locations in other parts of the city.
Bonus: This market also has WiFi and is a laptop-friendly spot.
Try: Cold Peanut Pork Noodles from Shaniu’s
The Playce, Alte Potsdamer Straße 7 | Mitte
Mon-Sun: 11:00-22:00
Marheineke Martkhalle
The Marheineke Markthalle is an original Berlin market hall that is popular in the neighborhood for its produce, cheese, bread, and deli market. You’ll find an assortment of stalls selling goodies to take home like artisanal Italian products and quality tea, plus a handful of choices if you’d like to have a quick meal. The Mousakka from Olgas is decadent and makes for a delicious and indulgent meal. Die kleene Aubergine has plenty of options for plant-based folks, but stay away from their empanadas which (in my opinion) are just way too bready.
Try: Mousakka from Olgas
Marheinekeplatz 15 | Kreuzberg
Mon-Fr: 8:00-20:00, Sat: 8:00-18:00
Food Stands
These are clusters of fixed outdoor food stalls, open year-round, selling street food.
Holzmarkt 25
Although Holzmarkt 25 is listed as open most of the day, you’re almost guaranteed to find fresh food from Thursday to Sunday in the afternoon and early evening. Typically you can find very good wood-fired pizza, baked goods, drinks, and other small snacks. Lately, there’s been a great Indian stall there too that does a nice samosa chaat. You could also bring your snacks and sit out along the Spree and enjoy their cool urban space.
Check in on their website to find out about fun food events that take place on their grounds. The most interesting food here is present during wintertime when they have their alternative Christmas/winter market takes place.
Try: Pizza
Holzmarktstraße 25 | Friedrichshain
Sun-Th: 8:00-22:00, Fr-Sat: 8:00-1:00
Ostbahnhof Stalls
Behind the Ostbahnhof S-bahn station is a group of permanent food stalls selling some of Berlin’s tastiest street food. The Panda Meister stall is my favorite! It’s a pretty solid budget eats spot and the lady who runs the stall is so sweet. My go-to order is fried veggie or pork dumplings paired with a chicken bao bun. Be sure to douse your dumplings in the different sauces they have available.
Another great stall is Corndog Ninjas. They sell mouthwatering Korean cheese and corn dogs coated in your choice of regular flakes, crunchy spicy mix, potatoes, or honey crunch mix. Pair it with a sauce of your choice and enjoy. I’ve also eaten at the Two Hungry Bears stall and devoured their Chili Parmesan fries. There’s plenty to like here!
Try: Bao Bun + Dumplings from Panda Meister
Hours vary per stall, so solely Panda Meister is listed below.
Hermann-Stöhr-Platz 9-11 | Friedrichshain
Mon-Fr: 10:30-21:00, Sat-Sun: 12:00-21:00
Hermannplatz - Neukollner Wochenmärkte
This weekday market is available at Neukölln’s Hermannplatz. This square is oftentimes teased for being a less-than-picturesque part of the city, but it’s not so bad. They’re home to a small, but buzzing food and produce market that takes place most of the week. From Peruvian tamale to German wurst, you’ll find plenty of quick bites that are sure to satiate you if you’re hanging around Neukölln or just passing through.
Try: Peruvian tamale
U Hermannplatz | Neukölln
Mon - Fr: 10:00-18:00
Treptower Park
When arriving at Treptower Park via the S-Bahn head towards the Spree then proceed to walk deeper into the park. You’ll soon find an assortment of permanent food stalls that are the perfect addition to a summertime chill session along the water. In the warmer months, you can assume that at least a few stalls will be open any day of the week, but Friday to Sunday is your best bet to get your pick of food. Not every stall is a hit but there are still some good options including an Italian stall, a Venezuelan place, a fish and fries stall, and a Currywurst booth. Take your food and sit alongside the river or take your meal deeper into the park and people watch from a grassy spot.
Try: Arepas from La Casita
Treptower Park, Puschkinallee 15 | Treptow
Mixed hours, but Friday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 is when most stalls will be open, especially in warmer months.
YAAM
YAAM stands for Youth African Art Market. They’re a beach club and hang-out spot along the Spree in Friedrichshain, a quick walk from Ostbahnhof. They’re a cool place and the kind of spot you can vibe at for a while with a beer while listening to Reggae music and chill beats. I’m not entirely sure when they start/stop selling food, but if you visit sometime in the afternoon on a warm day (particularly late April to late September) then you should find something good. Weekends in the summertime are a pretty safe bet. These days they typically charge a €5 cover charge in the daytime, which goes up at night when the clubbing officially begins.
I haven’t been here since 2016, but a friend who visited recently confirmed the cover charge and assured me that the food is still great!
Try: Fufu
An d. Schillingbrücke 3 | Friedrichshain
Mon-Th: 13:00-Late, Fr-Sun: 14:00-Late
Food Markets
These are outdoor markets selling a mix of street food, locally pre-made or pre-packaged food, and farmer’s market items like produce, dairy, meat, and grains. Most of these markets are open weekly or bi-weekly unless otherwise indicated.
Wochenmarkt am Boxhagener Platz “Boxi”
I never realized how much incredible food Boxi Market had until recently, but you can easily spend a whole afternoon here test-tasting the stalls, watching live music, and shopping for trinkets. There’s sooo much good stuff here, from grilled cheese to gözleme to empanadas! I think my favorite prepared food stall is either the grilled meat stall on Krossener Straße (get the sliced skewered pork with garlicky pickle salad) or the Latin American sandwich spot on Gärtnerstraße which has an excellent cheesy and spicy sub.
If you’re looking to take some food to go to enjoy later the pierogis on Gärtnerstraße are delicious! The strawberries at the fruit stand on Boxhagener Platz are also delicious, and so is the Käsekuchen sold at Oma’s bakery. The Teto Tofu stand along inner Krossener Straße also has an amazing sesame lemongrass chili oil that is so worth taking home. I’ve also been seriously meaning to take some fresh pasta or cheese to go too!
If you need a moment to rest your legs from doing rounds around the square you can head to the center and chill on the grass, get a glass of wine at Macondo, or try some vegan Spaghettieis at Balaram.
Try: Grilled Cheese, BBQ Station
Gärtnerstraße 23-24 | Friedrichshain
Sat: 9:00-15:30
Thai Park
Thai Park is perhaps my favorite food market in Berlin! At this outdoor street food market, you’ll find plenty of stalls selling delicious Thai food. You can try SO much here including:
Thai tea, coffee, and juices
Fried and grilled pork, seafood, and chicken
Various dumplings, both fried and pan-seared
Fresh food like summer rolls, papaya salad, and mango salad
Made-to-order hot dishes like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, plus other noodle and rice dishes
Plenty of desserts including mango sticky rice and coconut milk ice cream
It is a wonderful place and one of my favorite warm-weather spots in the city. They typically open around Easter weekend and stay open until early October. Be sure to pack a picnic blanket, hand sanitizer, water, cash, and sunblock. There are public toilets available on Brandenburgische Straße. I typically arrive around sometime between 11 AM and 2 PM and have the best weekend lunch ever.
Tip: In the mood for thrifting? On weekends there’s a vintage flea market that takes place on the other side of the park.
Update: Thai Park has moved a bit! They’re now located just outside of Preußenpark on Württembergische Straße, rather than inside the park. Not as ideal, but you can still bring it inside the park to picnic it up.
Try: Dumplings, Meat Skewers, Thai Tea, Pad See Ew, Mango Sticky Rice
Württembergische Straße | Wilmersdorf
(Typically) mid-April to early October
Fr-Sun: 10:00-20:00
Neuköllner Wochenmarkt Maybachufer (Turkish Market)
The bi-weekly Neukölln Market is often referred to as the ‘Turkish market’ because of all the great Turkish food and vendors you can find here. I typically grab a few delicious dips and herbs to go to enjoy at home, but there’s also plenty of street food to savor at the market including gözleme, türlü, salep, and falafel. On top of that, you’ll find all sorts of items at competitive prices including flowers, fabric, fruit, vegetables, spices, and tea.
Try: Salep, Dips
Maybachufer | Kreuzkölln
Tu + Fr: ~10:00-18:00
Neuköllner Flohmarkt “Nowkölln Flowmarkt”
Every second Sunday you’ll find the Neuköllner Flohmarkt available, selling plenty of crafts, clothing, knick-knacks, and food. Although their food isn’t meant to be the star of the show, there were some seriously drool-worthy bites for sale the last time I was at this market. Be sure to give Jian Bing Town a try if they’re there, their Chinese crêpe is out of this world. The market is also located along the iconic Maybachufer, ensuring that there are plenty of nice cafés and interesting streets in the surrounding area.
Try: Jian Bing Town
Maybachufer 36 | Neukölln
”Usually every second Sunday from April to October: 10:00-17:00”
First date this year: March 24, 2024
Ökomarkt am Kollwitzplatz
The eco market at Kollwitzplatz is home to a mix of produce, bottled and packaged food, and of course delicious fresh goodies. Falafel from 1001 Falafel is one of the few places I’ve tried here (and it was very good!), but there’s plenty to enjoy! I’m also very interested in the mochi stall that’s sometimes here, but that vendor only visits sometimes so I haven’t caught them quite yet.
Try: Falafel from 1001 Falafel
Wörther Straße | Prenzlauer Berg
Th: 12:00-19:00, Sat: 12:00-19:00
Mauerpark Flohmarkt
In the middle of Mauerpark’s well-known Sunday flea market, you’ll find a terrific food market. There are around a dozen or more stalls and food trucks selling a diverse array of cuisine. Every stall I’ve tried has sold some banging food. Gnocchi lovers will be beyond pleased with the Santa Mamma Gnoccheria stall. They always lure me in with their samples and they’re hard to resist, I end up ordering something nearly every time. The gnocchi is served with an absolute mountain of parmesan and the friendly staff keeps me returning again and again. Usually parked right by them is a stand named Kuem Ja Korean Fresh Food which sells a delicious vegan crispy kimchi pancaked that you can add bulgogi to, if desired. The new(ish) mac n’ cheese stall at Mauerpark also looks incredible, but I haven’t had time to stop yet.
Be sure to spend some time roaming around the general market as well! You’ll find a wonderful mix of goods including beautiful local art, quirky trinkets, and interesting vintage items. If you’re visiting in the warmer months the market can get quite busy so consider arriving before noon or after 4 PM for a chiller atmosphere, as it can get very busy. At around 3 PM karaoke takes off at the adjacent open amphitheater. The market is open year round and if you’re willing to brave the cold then you’ll be rewarded with a much more chill market.
Try: Kimchi Pancake from Kuem Ja + Sage or Pesto Gnocchi (with Parmesan!) from Santa Mamma
Gleimstraße 55 | Prenzlauer Berg
Sun: 10:00-18:00
Street Food auf Achse
Just down the street from Mauerpark is Street Food auf Achse. On Sundays, you’ll find a cluster of food trucks inside the inner courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei. American fried chicken sandwiches, Turkish dumplings (manti), Korean Kimchi Burgers, Uzebek samosas, and Venezuelan empanadas are just some of the diverse mix of cuisines you’ll find here. Although they’re growing in popularity, it’s still typically much more chill than Mauerpark’s market. Also, they post on Facebook every week announcing the food trucks that’ll be present that Sunday, which I appreciate.
Try: Guten Dag Korean Fried Chicken
Schönhauser Allee 38 | Prenzlauer Berg
Sun: 12:00-18:00
Wochenmarkt Winterfeldtplatz
Winterfeldtplatz absolutely comes alive on a Saturday morning! This part of Berlin has so much beauty and character. The market is home to an impressively diverse mix of food stalls, oftentimes selling food from Turkey, Thailand, Germany, China, and France — to name a few countries. The produce sold here can be of really great quality and is frequently seasonal, be sure to take your time perusing the local fruit, herbs, and vegetable stalls. I’m always impressed by the various lettuce and salad varieties they’ve got for sale. There are also plenty of crafts, clothing, and quality goods on offer as well.
Try: Cheese stall, Dim Sum
Winterfeldtplatz | Schöneberg
Wed: 8:00-14:00, Sat: 8:00-16:00
Bötzow Markt
This eastside farmer’s market has an array of tasty food options including the delicious Santa Mamma Gnoccheria that can also be found on Sundays in Mauerpark. They typically have four types of sauces and are very generous with samples so you can easily figure out what appeals to you. Ask for Parmesan! Other great options include the Bratwurst, baked goods, ice cream, and cheese stall. This market is smaller so you don’t need to go out of your way for it, but if you live somewhat close it’s totally worth a visit. It’s also quite a local’s market, with virtually no tourists.
Try: Sage or Pesto Gnocchi from Santa Mamma Gnoccheria
Pasteurstraße 32 | Prenzlauer Berg
Sat: 9:00-15:00
Santa Mamma Gnoccheria
Neuer Markt am Südstern
This neighborhood market is a sweet spot! Choose from stalls selling Roman pizza, Korean food (Kuem Ja from Mauerpark), burgers, Latin street food, and more. Just like Mauerpark’s market I highly recommend the kimchi pancake from Kuem Ja; bulgogi is a nice addition too. The dramatic Südstern Church acts as the gothic backdrop of this market. You can take your food into one of the many neighboring green spaces and have a picnic.
Try: Roman pizza from San Pietrino, Kimchi Pancake from Kuem Ja
Südstern | Kreuzberg
Sat: 10:00-16:00
Kuem Ja
Donnerstags Bauernmarkt
I’ve walked through this bi-weekly market what feels like a dozen times, but I have yet to stop here. There’s not too much I can say past they have quite a few options and they’re centrally located directly next to the Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station so it’s rather easy to access. I have heard good things about the tacos here so I’ll probably try those first! I decided to include them because they’re located so centrally and seem to have plenty of interesting stalls.
Try: Tacos
Hackescher Markt | Mitte
Th: 9:00-18:00, Sat: 9:00-18:00
Bite Club
Bite Club happens sporadically throughout the year, typically somewhat consistently during the summer, and normally at either Gleisdreieck Park or Arena Berlin. Currently, it seems like their events are taking place at Arena. They usually have a nice assortment of alternative and hipster food trucks paired with chill music and vibes. There is a €5 entrance fee, and the food is a tad pricier, but they’re worth visiting at least once.
Try: Mama Shabz Pakistani food
Eichenstraße 4 | Treptow/Kreuzberg
Keep up with their locations and hours here.
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