Berlin Munchies

Every once in a while you just want to indulge in a vat of greasy, crispy, perfectly prepared fat. Frittiersalon in Friedrichshain will satisfy your cravings - but not your waistline.

Choose a monster burger from their creative menu (walnuts, honey, and gorgonzola or Texas salsa, for example). Their meat is certified organic and the ingredients highly customizable. If you’re veg, fear not. Frittiersalon offers plenty of savory veggie-friendly patties - soy, camembert, and a few others. The fries rock, and you’ll be wanting to try all of the ingenious dips. Seating might be hard to find during peak hours, but the wait is worth it.

Frittiersalon. 104 Boxhagenerstrasse, Friedrichshain.

The weekend brunch is infamous for its diverse buffet with a tendency to stir fry. However, the regular breakfasts are much nicer. Intimes’ strong point, however, is the relaxed atmosphere, particularly if you sit outside in summer. Outside this old school art-house movie theater, the Simon-Dach-Straßen Kiez is bustling, and this is the spot for people watching. However, be warned: The service can be somewhere between slow, negligent and downright unfriendly.

Corner Simon-Dach-Straße and Boxhagener Straße

Photo: Manhattan Breakfast