EINSTEIN Unter den Linden in Berlin

I had a really good double espresso and some sparkling water. The place was nice and fairly quiet inside during lunchtime, although the outdoor seating was completely full. However, I have to say—I spent about two hours there because I arrived early hoping to get some work done, but I found out there’s no Wi-Fi connection. So, it’s not a great spot for working, but it’s definitely a good place for a short meeting or quick coffee.

Saw this in the Lonely Planet Berlin guidebook. So pleased we found it!

Very friendly and accommodating toward Americans! The vibe and atmosphere was similar to a diner, however, the food was of the highest quality and delicious. The Schnitzel was massive and tasty. The Goulash was surprisingly good, tender, and hearty. The bathrooms were clean and the service was excellent and very friendly. Never rushed or ignored. It’s walking distance from the gates, a very safe and authentic place for a meal in Berlin. Not very crowded and no reservations required.

I was very surprised by this place! I thought the quality would be alright, but it’s honestly outstanding. We had a classic afternoon tea and it was superb!

Typical German cafeteria...Modernist style

Great apfelstrudel, very different to ones you eat in restaurants. Incredibly fruity-spiced. Wonderfully done, ambience was great too!

Very nice place to take a relaxing break.

Delicious, crowded, a little noisy, but the food is delicious, I recommend visiting and trying their dishes

Cappuccino with a glass of water but without cinnamon and cocoa. Oh well. The taste is not particularly better than a cappuccino from a fully automatic machine.

Was there for breakfast at the weekend. You were greeted and served very friendly. The breakfast selection is very large. The breakfast on the cake stand was more than enough for one person and the quality was very good. Very fresh rolls and bread and a croissant. If you come later, you should book a table in advance as it is very popular. Even though the price is a bit higher, in my opinion everything went together very well. I'd love to come again.

We were absolutely thrilled. The staff is friendly, attentive and accommodating. You just feel at home and welcome. We read through the history of the café and were immediately in a positive mood. No wonder this restaurant has been around for so long. Any time again when we come to Berlin.

€1 is charged to use the toilet.

Absolutely great. Service and everything was really nice!

The food was nice, geared towards a big lunch rather than a quick light lunch. Club sandwich was good and we had the Ceasar salad starter as a main and it was also great. Felt it was quite expensive overall.

I can't rate the food because we only had something to drink. Espresso was good. Service nice

The staff were lovely, the food was great but the tables were way too small. Made for quite an uncomfortable experience... But the food was good, if a bit pricey.

Main courses typically about 30 Euros and upwards. Mains arrived suspiciously quickly. Pleasant and huge portions.

Lives from the hyped reputation as a celebrity bar. Coffee and food are good but too expensive. Staff sometimes arrogant if you are not a celebrity. Luckily there are many places in Berlin where it's nicer.

Kaiserschmarren is really good, tcha tea too. But this insistence on the required tip, even though the service is included. it's just scandalous. we won't go anymore.

Viennese coffee house in the middle of Berlin. Great breakfast. Brilliant Wiener Schnitzel. Perfect service. During session weeks, you can meet the entire Bundestag here for breakfast before 9:00 a.m.

I loved the authentic decoration there, it felt so old fashioned and warm. The staff was really friendly. The desserts were also delicious and fresh

Today there was only one coffee but it was really very good. Since it is a coffee house, it lives up to its name. However, it is relatively expensive. The ambience is quite classy but a bit older. The service is quick and courteous. In my opinion, it was a bit too fast that the waiter did many things at the same time, including serving the guests.

I can definitely say that it is one of my favorite places. It is a place frequently visited by both local people and foreign tourists. We ate Apple Schtrudel, they served it with vanilla sauce and cream. For those who don't like too sweet, I recommend eating it with cream. In addition, all employees speak English, so I do not think you will have any problems with communication.

The place is good, regular service. The prices are extremely expensive and the coffee...don't even bother ordering it.

The coffee is very bad, it is roasted. The eggs and bacon are not bad at all, but they are still expensive. It is a good place, but not to enjoy a coffee.

Einstein unter den Linden is an absolute must for me every time I am in Berlin. This café is simply sensational – the atmosphere is pleasant and the guests are always in a good mood. The staff is very friendly, even if it takes a little longer, which is understandable given the popularity of the café. The quality of the food and drinks is excellent and you just feel completely at home there. A clear recommendation for every visitor to Berlin!

Been here several times, everything was always very good and recommended.... Thanks for the lovely evening!

Breakfast was good, but also quite expensive. A coffee alone cost €6.

Real old Austrian restaurant. We had lunch here. It wasn't quite what we were expecting but tasty nonetheless. Would visit again for dinner. Waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable.

One of the best strudels I have ever had, but I also have never been to Austria.

Very great atmosphere, with nice service and lots of nice impressions.

The smaller Einstein Cafés, of course with a reduced menu, are more recommended and more rustic!

It's actually a shame, very friendly service but the food is just nothing. I've been living in Berlin for several years and actually avoid Unter den Linden because most of it is overcrowded with tourists. Today we were nearby and thought we would test it out. The prices are extremely exorbitant, if you are asking such high prices then the quality should also be consistent. I had the cheese spaetzle for €28 and they were completely tasteless. Even salt and pepper couldn't save much. In every Bavarian restaurant in Berlin you can get better ones for less than half the price. Unfortunately not recommended for a full meal, you can make coffee and cake.

We wanted to stop at Einstein for coffee and cake... Unfortunately we didn't like the uncomfortable atmosphere at all... not the least bit inviting... when we got the menu and saw the prices we lost our desire for coffee and cake... €15 for apple strudel, €8 for a tea... Guys...where else is this going??? The waiter was very nice, but it wasn't worth it at all for us!!!

Das Café Einstein hat ein sehr angenehmes Ambiente. Ein echtes Kaffeehaus in Berlin. Der Service ist aufmerksam und vollendet. Unser Rührei mit Lachs war auf den Punkt. Sonderwünsche wurden erfüllt. (Ohne Kräuter) Der Sekt ist großartig.

The cake certainly has its price, but I can never pass up something that is so good and tasty. Then add a “brown” and the evening can begin.

Nestled in the heart of Berlin, Einstein unter den Linden offers a delightful dining experience steeped in tradition and elegance. The restaurant's ambiance is special, with its classic decor and warm lighting creating a welcoming atmosphere. My visit for breakfast was a treat for the senses, as I indulged in the Sylter Frühstück, a delectable assortment of shrimps, gravlax with horseradish, smoked halibut, radish, lemon, and a basket of freshly baked bread accompanied by creamy butter. The quality and generous portion left me impressed and eager to return for more. The in-house baked bread was a standout, and the coffee proved to be a satisfying complement to the meal. Despite the overall positive experience, the service left something to be desired, as our waitress came across as pushy, particularly when it came to tipping. Despite this minor setback, Einstein unter den Linden remains a must-visit establishment for those seeking a taste of traditional cuisine in an unforgettable setting. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu offerings.

The Viennese schnitzel is excellent and highly recommended.

The reception was good and the placement also worked. It was very busy and it took some time to place our order. We chose the Cesars Salad and the Wiener Schnitzel and had 2 drinks. The salad was a bitter disappointment in terms of presentation, taste and careless preparation. I'm sorry, but at 25.00 euros for a Cesars salad, I expect that the croutons don't just end up on the edge and that the fried chicken strips are just thrown on top. The dressing was bland and I doubt it was handmade. There was also no shaved parmesan on top. The Wiener Schnitzel was not crisp but lukewarm and wobbly. Just carelessly boiled potatoes on the plate, done. OK. The lemon was tied in a gauze that kept the seeds back, the cranberries were in a small jar. I wouldn't have written a comment if we hadn't had to pay €141.00 for takeaway level. Our demands were at least at the “Figlmüller” level in Vienna, especially since it was cheaper and really quick there. The service was OK, not outstanding. At my Italian restaurant around the corner I feel more valued and not robbed for good food. I'm happy to pay more, then the performance has to be good.

The service was very nice and attentive. We had cheesecake and apple strudel. Both very tasty. The coffee was good too. Of course, the prices speak the language of the situation. You should take this into account when visiting.

Ich bin sehr enttäuscht von der Qualität der Kösespätzle gewesen.

Excessively expensive, bottle of water 0.75 for €9.9

A lively space with lots of varied choices. Food was very tasty and portions were large. A special last lunch of 2024.

El servicio fue excesivamente lento, nuestra mesa no era servida con la misma atencion que las otras mesas con clientes alemanes

This toilet olle is very rude!!

Service war sehr nett. Ambiente wie immer sehr schön.

Service was excellent. Wine was good. Food was really generous but nothing special for the rather inflated price. Very expensive meal that wasn’t memorable in any way.

It is a very nice place on a pleasant and beautiful street like Unter den Linden. (I read a book set in Berlin, it was a cafe that the woman living there went to very often, so I was curious about the atmosphere and went there) It has the atmosphere of an old, classic style patisserie. It's quite busy, it's obvious that there are people who love it :) We ate Apple Schtrudel, they served it with vanilla ice cream - the ice cream was also good - it was very nice, Americano was also good.

Einstein as always high quality food, but really steep prices

Expensive and the service takes a lot of getting used to

Apple strudel was very good and so was the hot chocolate with rum! Very nice service!

The thing called Kaiserschmarrn is original. This is the only place in Berlin where I found it in 13 years. Wonderful. €18 though.

Wir waren nach dem ZDF Morgenmagazin hier zum Frühstück. Das Einstein ist ein grosses Cafe mit Recht vielen Kellern, wir wurden schnell und freundlich bedient. Das Bircher Müsli war gut und das Egg Benedict auch! Gerne wieder!

Nice rustic cafe/restaurant with a feeling of a bygone era. Very nice and good service.

Good place for breakfast. Advisable

Alles soweit in Ordnung. Würden wieder kommen. Waren zum Frühstück da.

Very fine ambience and busy cafe with a twist of Germany, I am not entirely sure if the food is the value for money!

Sehr leckeres Essen direkt im Zentrum. Angenehme Atmosphäre. Preislich etwas höher angesiedelt.

Das Einstein ist auch an „vollen Tagen“ unglaublich hinterher. Essen und Service waren wirklich hervorragend und sehr nette Mitarbeiter die an ihrem Job wirklich Freude haben, wo gibt es das heute noch in der Gastronomie… 😉

Wonderful place to celebrate Christmas. Food & wine was excellent and service was fantastic.

Einstein is the place that I MUST visit when I'm in Berlin. Friendly service, good food, good coffee and delicious cakes!

Gorgeous tasty food at reasonable price. Would highly recommend

Klasse Lage. Sehr gutes Essen, besonders natürlich Wiener Schnitzel und ganz besonders Kaiserschmarren, für welchen man 20 Minuten Extrazeit einplanen muss, weil er völlig frisch zubereitet wird (was eine Seltenheit in Restaurants geworden ist, was sich aber in jedem Fall lohnt!). Super-freundlicher Service, der uns beide noch einen Tisch organisierte, obwohl das Lokal schon völlig ausgebucht war. Wir haben dort zwei Mal hintereinander gegessen und waren wie schon bei mehreren früheren Besuchen vor Jahren erneut rundum zufrieden. Super Restaurant!

Just once, I asked the service staff so I could pay the bill. The waiter turned around and said sternly, "I'm looking after ten tables, you have to wait" and he kept us waiting on purpose.

If you are from abroad definitely don't go, the waiters are very rude and very disrespectful. We asked for the bill and 10 minutes went by without him bringing it. We asked about it again, he warned us with swear words and when I told him to calm down he hit me hard on the shoulder and said okay, okay and probably cursed in German. Then he brought the bill late and banged on the table like it was our fault. And he kicked us out of the restaurant. Eğer yurtdışından geliyorsanız kesinlikle gitmeyin çok terbiyesizler garsonlar çok saygısız. Hesap istedik 10 dakika geçti getirmedi. Tekrardan istedik kötü bir dille bizi uyardı ve sakin olması söylediğim de beni omzuma sert bir şekilde vurarak tamam tamam diyip muhtemelen almanca küfür ettil. Sonrasında hesabı geç getirdi ve sanki suçlu bizmiş gibi masaya vurdu. Ve bizi kovdu resturanttan. If you are coming from abroad, definitely do not go, the waiters are very rude, very disrespectful. We asked for the bill and 10 minutes passed without him bringing it. We asked for it again, he warned us with bad language and when I told him to calm down, he hit me hard on the shoulder and said okay, okay and probably swore in German. Then he brought the bill late and hit the table as if we were to blame. And he kicked us out of the restaurant.

Central ubication and typical continental food. I ordered a vegetarian option that consisted of different breads and cheese. The service was polite, but they work slowly ( i don't know if it was a sporadic thing if it is usually like this), that's why I would recommend it go with time. Nonetheless, the caffe was elegant and charming, and I would definitely recommend it.

I came here because it was recommended in a New York Times piece, and this experience was enough for me to never trust a New York Times recommendation again. Point blank and most importantly: the food is terrible. I had criminally flavorless scrambled eggs and overcooked salmon. The breads were fine, but you can get better at a chain bakery. The environment is underwhelming. I know part of the appeal of this place is the history, but this looks like an old diner in need of a coat of paint and some wall decor. The staff is cold and abrupt, which is generally to be expected of Germans — so that just is what it is — but it was very clear that the maître d’ was turning away certain people and not others. I simply cannot understand why anyone would recommend this.

The cake is delicious. They mixed up the bill with another table (overpaid). There were almost no people in the establishment, so you should have been wary :)

Estábamos tan necesitados de refrescos y estos eran de primera clase. La jarra de chocolate caliente con crema batida servida a un lado estaba genial y los pasteles estaban todos deliciosos. Tuve Sachertorte fue fantástico, mis amigos tenían strudel de manzana y tarta de queso que también eran deliciosos. Nos sentimos consentidos, no era barato pero era de calidad y valía cada centavo. Es agradable también porque usted es anfitrión sentado y esperado en.

Classy, ​​a bit expensive but everything is nice

Super Service, tolle Location, entspanntes frühstücken

Sehr schlicht und dennoch edel eingerichtet. Es passt alles perfekt zueinander. Der Service war sehr aufmerksam und das Essen absolut phantastisch. Gerne wieder. Kleine Nebensache: Wir waren zu viert und können alle behaupten, selten eine so charmante Dame im Sanitärbereich erlebt zu haben. Kurz zusammengefasst - ein tolles kulinarisches und stilvolles Erlebnis. Vielen Dank.

Sehr netter Aufenthalt in einem wirklich großartigen Restaurant mit leckerem Essen und sehr freundlicher und kompetenter Bedienung, jederzeit wieder!

Mega! I only had one chocolate there, but it was perfect! The service was great, even though we only ordered a small amount. I'm looking forward to my next visit to Berlin with you!

Nette Atmosphäre, sehr aufmerksamer Service und das Essen war sehr gut. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Muy cerca de la Puerta de Brandenburgo. Es un sitio con clase. Al entrar no parecía un restaurante, si no más bien un lugar donde tomar el té, pero cuando trajeron la comida, todo cambió. Pedimos un plato de Wiener Schnitzel (especie de filete empanado) y un plato de Viennese Goulash, y ambos estaban deliciosos. Es verdad que es un poco caro, pero eso ya lo intuyes cuando entras. El camarero que nos atendió chapurreaba español y nos vino muy bien.

Sachertorte was delicious, service could be improved, but the shop was also full

I never talk this big about any restaurant but this is the most racist place in Berlin! I visited here today with my two sisters and my mom. The old waiter met us when we arrived and showed a table for us to sit. He was not very welcoming but I thought he is just tired or something else. Then we waited in the table for 15 mins and nobody came to take our order. I called a waiter and he said the old waiter needs to take the order and he’ll let him know. Then I saw them talking and the old guy didn’t even look at our table. He just went to other tables. Then he passed our table a couple of more times and everytime I tried to talk to him, he even didn’t look at us. My mom wears a hijab. He has been so racist and made my mom feel bad. We left the place and he even didn’t look at us. I am warning people wearing hijab planning to go to this place. Please do not go if you don’t want to be humiliated!! It’s 2024 and there are some racist people around.

I would have expected more from a café with such prices. But it takes forever until orders are taken and drinks and food are brought to the table. The café latte (at least delicious) was drunk before breakfast (vegan pancakes) arrived. The pancakes were so black on the bottom that I had to ask for new ones. This was accepted without resistance (but also without any regret), but it took a long time until the new ones arrived. Incidentally, the pancakes didn't come with the apple elderberry compote that was on the menu, but rather a blob of coarse applesauce and a few blueberries, a stalk of currants, a few pieces of pineapple and pieces of melon. Unfortunately, that didn't go well with the pancakes. Others had no more luck with their choice of food: eggs with ham were eggs with KOCH ham, breakfast eggs were almost raw and the hard-boiled egg they ordered was still liquid, you almost had to look for the braised tomatoes on the bread with avocado cream with a magnifying glass... It's also loud and not very comfortable in the store. And to top it off, there is a tip plate on the toilet. Really cheeky with the prices. In any case, I won't be coming back.

Very bad. Wanted to eat there as a family but were told not to. Children not welcome!

Apple strudel for 12.90 and not tasty at all. Cheap cocoa €6. Long waiting time to pay. Never again.

Waren bisher immer sehr gerne da, erst gestern, Essen ok, guter Service. Wollten heute kurz einen Kaffee trinken, leider trafen wir auf einen unfassbar flegelhaften Kellner. Zunächst ließ er uns in der Wartezone stehen, als wir höflich fragten, ob ein Tisch frei sei, schnauzte er uns an, wir sollen gefälligst warten und als wir dann verärgert das Lokal verließen, drängte uns ein weiterer sehr unfreundlicher Mann aus dem Lokal mit den Worten: dann gehen Sie!

Uforskammet modtagelse, der var ledige borde og kø. Da nogen rejste sig, spurgte vi om vi kunne få bordet - som de første i den lille kø, fik vi en ubehagelig og ualmindelig irettesættelse- vi kommer der aldrig mere.

The apple strudel is perfect, little dough, good feel with apple and raisins. And I recommend a coffee with milk in a mug.

Chocolate with cream really delicious 👍🏼

This German cafe has the ambiance of a fine dining chain, but unfortunately, the food falls short. We tried the cream soup, which was delicious, but the accompanying bread was extremely dry. The Caesar salad, despite the staff’s commendable effort to accommodate our dietary needs (no cheese or vinegar), was overly saucy and unpleasantly watery. The Kaiserschmarrn was another letdown, far from the quality we expected. On the positive side, the staff were kind and attentive, and the restaurant’s toilet facilities were impeccably clean, with a dedicated cleaner maintaining them after each use (though tips are optional). While the service and cleanliness impressed, the overall food quality makes it hard to recommend this cafe.

Peu fréquenté lors de notre dîner l’ambiance était un peu triste Accueil sympathique de la serveuse Plats copieux mais quelconques Prix élevés pour la qualité des plats Nous ne recommandons pas ce restaurant

Good spot for a small bite as you walk the street

Bin immer wieder gern ins „Einstein unter den Linden“. Sie haben einen ausgesprochen höflichen und professionellen Service, das Ambiente und das Essen sind klasse.

The coffee and chocolate are delicious!

I loved the authentic decoration there it felt so vintage and warm. The staff was really friendly. The desserts were delicious and fresh too

Very very nice team Again and again

Place steeped in history with many old pictures of political figures. Good coffee and good food.

Not cheap, but inexpensive. Nice atmosphere with coffee house charm. Here time stands still a little and the hustle and bustle outside. Reservations are recommended as they are often quite full. Recommendation: Kaiserschmarrn. A visit is worth it. Has nothing to do with the other Einstein cafes in Berlin.

guter Service. auf wünsche wird eingegangen. Kuchen schmackhaft.

A charming, cozy cafe with a large selection of desserts in the center of Berlin. Everyone is very attentive, the coffee is prepared very quickly. My recommendations!

Nice relaxed atmosphere, attentive polite waiters, unfortunately quite expensive and relatively cramped Big point of criticism: how can it STILL be the case in such an expensive shop that there is a service lady in front of the toilet who expects money and then looks at you annoyed if you don't also get money as a customer after an expensive coffee and cake paid for the toilet?!

We had a great evening as a group! The food was excellent, especially the mushroom risotto, and the atmosphere was just great. We had a lot of fun and will definitely come back. Many thanks to the whole team!

I was at Einstein Unter den Linden on Saturday evening and it was highly recommended. Service was very accommodating and the porcini mushroom risotto and schnitzel were very tasty. The food more than lives up to the prices!

Great staff! Great Kaiserschmarrn! Absolutely recommended