Shisha pipes, mint tea, and backgammon are the staples of Horus, the local Egyptian cafe on Hasenheide. The neighborhood’s Arab community spends afternoons and evenings here, toting waterpipes and gossiping. The cuisine is authentic and reasonably priced. You might feel a little awkward if you walk in alone, but the crowd is welcoming and provides an important glimpse into a major Berlin subculture.
Horus. Hasenheide, Kreuzberg.