Last updated: July 23, 2023

You don’t need to justify your cravings here.

Berlin has a variety of terrific and diverse food, but sometimes you’re just in search of a little bite of home (or you’ve stumbled upon this post to see what the fuss is all about). Lucky for U.S. Americans, Berlin actually has many U.S. American food spots.

Not every single one of the following eateries serve just American cuisine, but I tried to round up some of my favorite spots, along with a few places I’ve been recommended and have yet to visit. Of course not all of these foods are perfectly authentic, but if you’re missing cuisine from the states, many of these come very close to the real deal!

I decided to divvy these spots up based on their U.S. region. Let me know if you try any of these spots or have new ones to suggest. This post is frequently updated to take into account closures, name and location changes, and new restaurants.☺

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NORTHEAST

Katie’s Blue Cat

Ngoc Duong and Olivia Wood are the owners of this English-American specialty cafe that combines British, American, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand recipes. They hoped to create a space where English-speaking travelers feel at home, and locals feel welcome in a cozy atmosphere that has a Brooklyn, NY vibe. I’ve had the homemade bread and cheddar cheese plate here, and thought it was delicious. They also sell items in bulk.

Friedelstraße 31, 12047 | Neukölln

Fine Bagels

The great-great grandfather of the owner of Fine Bagels decided to move from Warsaw to NYC in 1897 simply because, “The bagels are better.” Now relocated in Berlin, and four generations later, their family remains devoted to bagels, and Jewish-American baked pastries.

I think my favorite combo is The Goat or The Sticky Goat on their rosemary sea salt bagel. It’s also attached to an English bookstore called Shakespeare and Sons. Read more about my favorite English bookshops in Berlin here.

Warschauer Str. 74, 10243 | Friedrichshain 5, 7,8 19, 23, 25

Benedict

Go for a classic NY breakfast and order a delectable Eggs Benedict. Although the prices are more expensive, you get a fresh mimosa and unlimited bread basket with this order. Plus sweet pancakes! Benedict gets pretty popular (1 hr+ waits) so visit on a weekday or arrive early if you can.

Uhlandstraße 49, 10719 | Charlottenburg

Masha’s Bagels & Delicatessen

Masha’s is another classic spot in Berlin for finding NY style bagels. Their bagels are pretty standard and totally worth a visit. I’ve visited just once, and ordered their everything bagel with egg, cheddar, and bacon. It was a great start to my day!

Bouchéstraße 15, 12435 | Alt-Treptow

Want more Berlin bagel recommendations? Read more here.

The Bird

With quality beef imported from the USA, The Bird is a must for beef fans (as long as you’re okay with getting your hands dirty). The owners proudly run a NYC style bar and kitchen, and there are plenty of burger options, with a few vegetarian, chicken, and steak alternatives thrown in the mix. They’re actually primarily a steakhouse, but their burgers definitely seem to be the most popular.

Not a classic American burger, but excellent if you want to be reminded of American portion sizes, and you think bigger is better! All burgers are served on English muffins which might be controversial to avid burger fans, but I actually don’t mind.

I always enjoy their Breakfast Burger and also recommend the Bronx Jon. The Lousy Hunter is a good choice for vegetarians, and the Drunk Ghetto comes with a shot of spirit of your choice.

Am Falkpl. 5, 10437 | Prenzlauer Berg

Barcomi’s Café & Kaffeerösterei

Cynthia Barcomi launched Barcomi’s in Berlin in 1994, and has been serving popular East Coast treats like homemade bagels and cheesecake ever since. Try one of their daily-made cakes like their brownie marble cheesecake or their classic New York cheesecake. Their NY Cheesecake recipe is proudly unchanged since 1994. They also have in-house roasted coffee, giving homage to Cynthia’s upbringing in Seattle. Truly one of my favorite spots in Berlin!

My go to order: Garlic bagel with cream cheese and greens

Bergmannstraße 21, 10961 | Kreuzberg

Manifest Taproom | Plus Kitchen

Plus Kitchen, located in Manifest Taproom is the place to be to enjoy New York deli-style dishes. From NYC brisket topped with caramelized onions and cheddar to Buffalo chicken complete with coleslaw and ranch: your cravings will be taken care of here. They have a rotating menu so you might catch another tasty American style sandwich on offer like buttermilk fried chicken or pastrami. Delicious!

Oderberger Straße 15 | Prenzlauer Berg

Style Stallone Sandwichbar

This Kreuzkölln sandwich bistro has an excellent cheesesteak, and although it’s not exactly what you’d get in Philly, it’s a great interpretation, and worth the visit.

Reuterstraße 57, 12047 | Neukölln

Round & Edgy

This fully plant-based cookie shop sells NYC-style cookies, plus salted caramel bread pudding, peanut butter fudge banana pudding, and other flavor combinations that are hard to find sold outside of the USA. Yum!

Rochstraße 3 | Mitte

OOH! Cookies

Ooh! Cookies proudly serves ‘real New Yorker’ cookies. The cookies are ooey gooey and delicious. Go for their chocolate chip or cinnamon roll cookie variation.

Dorotheenstraße 43 | Mitte
Alte Potsdamer Str. 7 (Located in The Playce) | Mitte

SOUTH

Dirty Dog BBQ

Located inside Berlin’s newest indoor food market, Manifesto, this barbecue certainly has potential. They mainly focus on American Southern food and have quite an extensive menu with items like tri-tip steak, waffle fries, Texas cheesesteak, Cajun fried shrimp, sliders, Surf & Turf, Cobb Salad, coleslaw, and mac & cheese. I’ve only tried the mac & cheese which I added some barbecue sauce to. I liked it! It tasted like Velveeta which I think means they nailed it. Their whole menu is pretty tempting so I’ll definitely be back.

They have some solid meat free options too like a pulled jackfruit BBQ sandwich, buffalo cauliflower bites, and oyster mushroom steak. You can also finish up your hearty American meal with a New York style cookie at OOH! Cookies, which is also located in Manifesto Market.

Alte Potsdamer Str. 7, (Located in The Playce) | Mitte

Kid Creole

Located in Berlin’s deep south(east), this Creole kitchen with Louisiana roots has a big Cajun menu with many highly rated options to choose from. You can find a few types of jambalaya and gumbo here, alongside dishes like French Quarter Catfish and Cajun’s Gator, which yes is actually alligator. Where else are you going to find that in Germany?

Bölschestraße 10, 12587 | Friedrichshagen

Lino’s Barbecue

Lino’s Barbecue proudly serves Texas BBQ and aims to make anyone, especially Texans feel at home. The owner Lino was born in Houston, and learned how to smoke meat at Stiles Switch BBQ in Austin. Lino’s menu is very meaty with their homemade jalapeño sausage being one of their most popular dishes. Drop in on the first Friday of the month for Pastrami Friday where you can enjoy their special menu which includes only pastrami based entrées like their pastrami beef ribs and pastrami cheddar sausages.

Texans living in Berlin I’ve conversed with have said that, “Lino’s isn’t the same as home, but the closest you can find to Texan BBQ in Berlin.” Give them a try!

Malplaquetstraße 43, 13347 | Wedding

Blackbeards

Blackbeards has a kind and welcoming staff, with good choices for those looking to have a BBQ feast. I will say I was not a fan of their mac & cheese, but everything else was tasty.

Pappelallee 55, 10437 | Prenzlauer Berg

Nola - Homemade Fried Chicken

Nola is a new(ish) fried chicken spot in town that cooks up Southern delicacies like Nashville hot wings, chicken & mash, BBQ spare ribs, and biscuits. Finish your meaty meal with a sweet dessert like banana pudding or sugar cookies.

Torstraße 173, 10115 | Mitte

Smoke & Barrel

Formerly named Pignut BBQ, this Southern restaurant located in Arminius Market Hall serves Alabama-style BBQ which includes items like a Southern Belle brisket and Alabama Banana Milkshake. I have not visited, and the reviews are a bit mixed (although they seem to be trending more positive in recent months!), but they look tasty to me! I’d like to try them soon.

Arminiusstraße 2-4, 10551 | Moabit

Big Stuff Smoked BBQ

Big Stuff Smoked BBQ has excellent quality to price ratio. Pick from their plates which range from servings of one to three types of meat ranging from around €12 to €21. Each plate comes with quality cuts of meat, potatoes, beef chili, pickles, various pickled vegetables, and three types of sauces. I especially enjoyed their pork belly cut. Find them in the popular Markthalle Neun Tuesday through Saturday.

Eisenbahnstraße 42/43, 10997 | Kreuzberg

Humble Pie

Nashville hot chicken on a handmade buttermilk biscuit! Yum! A must visit for Southern comfort food lovers: the chicken is hot and tasty, the biscuits are great, the pies are heavenly, and there’s even vegan options. They’ve also got pie! You can find them at street markets around Berlin. They were on a bit of a hiatus for awhile, but seem to be somewhat up and running again! Keep up with them on IG.

MIDWEST

The Poutine Kitchen

I could not find any solely Midwestern eateries in Berlin, but I will keep looking (although you’ll find some partially Midwestern spots in the ‘Etc’ section below)! The Poutine Kitchen, which is Canadian, is a great place to try in the meantime. They serve some pleasantly squeaky cheese curds that are downright tasty, and I was super happy with my food when I visited. Plus they have pumpkin pie à la mode in autumn!

Arminiusstraße 2-4, 10551 | Moabit

WEST

California Pops

The owners of California Pops were inspired by California lifestyle when they created this organic Popsicle shop. With a mix of California charm, West Coast and South American flavor inspirations, and a European style of making ice cream, there’s plenty to enjoy here.

Eberswalder Str. 32, 10437 | Prenzlauer Berg

Taco Love

As a Latina, I am always looking for new Latin food in Berlin. This compact taco spot has my favorite tacos in Berlin that I’ve tried so far, and these tacos taste just like the kinds of tacos I’d get at a creative taqueria back home in SoCal. If you miss the kind of quality tacos (and salsa!) you get when your state borders Mexico, then this is the place for you. All the tacos here are delicious (I’ve tried all of their vegetarian and vegan ones), and I think The Cowboy and The Priestess might be my favorites. They just started serving meaty tacos too, so I’ll have to give those a try soon as well.

U Eberswalder Straße, 10435 | Prenzlauer Berg

The Priestess / Photo via Taco Love Berlin

Poké Pelelina

This family owned Hawaiian poké bowl eatery expertly creates bowls mixed with fresh fish, vegetables, rice, and special sauces like a togarashi and volcano. They put a lot of heart in their food and incorporate flavorful and quality ingredients.

Graefestraße 75, 10967 | Kreuzberg

Ma’loa

Ma’loa is a Hawaiian poké chain in Germany. With several Berlin locations they blend together Japanese, Polynesian, and West Coast ingredients. You can make your own bowl, or pick from pre-designed options like their Maui tuna bowl or their Molokai salmon bowl. Find Berlin locations here.

Roamers

I thought Roamers was Australian for the longest time, until I finally visited. Roamers actually has a Californian owner, and upon entering you get a rustic California cabin meets Arizona desert type feel. It’s a cute brunch place with plenty of options for everyone, especially avocado lovers (like myself). I felt like I was at a hipster cafe somewhere off the 101, which is honestly nice to find so far from home.

Pannierstraße 64, 12043 | Neuk̈ölln

ETC.

For eateries that don’t fit into just one U.S. region.

Magic John’s

Ugh I could go on and on about Magic John’s! They serve both New York and Detroit-style pizza, along with great garlic knots. I have not tried their Detroit pizza, but wow their NY stuff is amazing. Do yourself a favor and get a slice of their truffle pizza and an order of both types of knots. I can also vouch for their ricotta, pepperoni, and butternut pizza, but a slice of their truffle pizza with a sprinkling of red chili flakes really takes the cake.

Keep in mind that there’s only outdoor seating, and that it can be limited at times, so you might have to stand while you eat, the NYC way.

Oranienburger Str. 48, 10117 | Mitte

truffle and pepperoni pizza with garlic knots

American Food 4 U Store Berlin

Although there are a couple American food stores in Berlin, this is the one I’ve visited the most and I’ve had consistently good (albeit pricey) visits. Here you’ll some popular American comfort foods like ranch dressing, root beer, taco seasoning, Betty Crocker products, Takis, Hot Cheetos, and more! It’s basically a typical American grocery store’s junk food aisle with a few other hard-to-find products like baking soda sprinkled in. They also have an online shop. I’m most familiar with their Alexanderplatz location, but they have a couple stores in Berlin and Potsdam.

Dircksenstraße 97, 10178 | Mitte
Kurfürstendamm 224, 10719 | Charlottenburg

The Neighborhood

Despite having only opened up sometime in the second half of 2020, they’ve already managed to steal the hearts of many Americans in Berlin. The San Diego chef cooks up some awesome American treats like mac and cheese, chicken wings, tater tots, BLTs, Bloody Marys and plenty more!

I tried their sliders, Cajun mac, and Buffalo wings on my first visit, and I found their mac and cheese to be especially great. Since then I’ve tried a mix of other items and confidently say that their vegan items are excellent. The tacos and Buffalo cauliflower were delicious and must orders for plant-based peeps who visit, especially the cauliflower. Next time I’d like to give their breakfast a try, their bacon, egg, and cheese and hash browns sound good to me. For a drink I’d recommend the ‘She’s Fresh’ if you like spicy cocktails.

Möckernstraße 91, 10963 | Kreuzberg

Chicago Williams BBQ

Not exactly Chicago style barbecue, but Chicago Williams does an awesome job of mixing together Northern and Southern styles of barbecue. I haven’t visited quite yet, but I’ve been really recommended their spare ribs, and I hear their mac & cheese is delish and authentic. Lots of tasty plates including Southern fried chicken sandwiches, chicken and waffles, and Philly Cheesesteaks.

Marburger Str. 16, 10789 | Charlottenburg

Lonely Hearts Cafe

The Lonely Hearts Cafe is the only place I know of in Berlin where you can find a big ol’ quality American breakfast. Their American Slam comes with two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup, butter, bacon, fried eggs, and hash brown. They’ve got a vegan and vegetarian adaption as well, plus egg sandwiches on English muffin and British breakfast plates.

Mahlower Straße 32 | Neukölln

Cookies and Cream

This is cute little neighborhood spot cheerily serves soft American-style cookies, alongside coffee, tea, cakes, ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream. They also have seasonal specials like homemade pumpkin pie in autumn.

Holding the title of Berlin’s first cookie cafe, all their cookies are made with a lot of heart from their peanut butter, dark chocolate, salty peanut, and bacon flakes cookie called The American Dream to their quality vanilla bean and sugar cookie, Queen V.

Kremmener Str. 8, 10435 | Mitte

The Big Dog

Hot dogs, chili cheese fries, and BBQ beer sauce! Along with tasty German wurst, you’ll find a few American inspired dishes like American Dream fries and Hawaiian hot dogs. Give ‘em a try!

Ebertstraße 3, 10117 | Mitte

Liberty Pizza

Thick, crispy, and cheesy. For years Liberty Pizza has been known for having the best thick crust American-style pizza in Berlin. Plus, they’ve got some great sides like pizza bread, mozzarella sticks, and chicken wings. Very reasonably priced for the amount you get, and you have so many customization options.

A must if you’re in the neighborhood and missing this take on pizza. You can call ahead to place an order, but they’re also very quick. Be aware that they’re basically just take out only, but just head to a green space or bench nearby to eat. I can’t wait to revisit!

Potsdamer Str. 3, 14163 | Zehlendorf

Sofia’s Greasy Spoon

This new spot in Manifesto Market is home to chicken and waffles, Kansas City sandwiches, curly fries, root beer floot, ice cream sandwiches, and more. The prices are definitely steep, but I do plan to give them a try soon. Manifesto Market is slowly growing into a hub for American food and I’m not complaining about it.

Alte Potsdamer Str. 7 | Mitte

Der Hot Dog Laden

Hot dogs, anyone? Der Hot Dog Laden has been serving up street food since just a couple years after the wall fell. Today most hot dogs will set you back just €3-4 and some change, and they’re well known for their chili hot dog specials which are offered up ‘American-style.’

Goltzstraße 15, 10781 | Schöneberg

A Never Ever Ending Lovestory

Although not American, this brunch spot has a big and tasty variety of pancakes, French toast plates, and egg dishes: the kind you’d normally find at a trendy US brunch spot. Keep in mind that although delicious, your pancake order will just come with just one big fluffy pancake and toppings, not the usual stack.

Kantstraße 25, 10623 | Charlottenburg

Atelier Dough

Atelier is a donut shop selling a variety of sweet treats including an American-style old fashioned donut.

Glogauer Straße 9 | Kreuzberg

Diners

I haven’t visited an American-style diner in Berlin thus far, but there’s a surprisingly large number to choose from, although most have just average reviews. Route 66 Diner in Wilmersdorf seems to be the highest rated one within the ringbahn and they also claim the title of original 50’s diner in Berlin. Plus I hear their milkshakes are pretty dang good. Flame Diner in Marienfelde has very good reviews, but requires a bit of a trek depending on where you live in Berlin.

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Where to Find the Best American Food in Berlin