Kaffee in Berlin series: #8 Barcomi's Deli

Barcomi's Deli

Tucked away in the Sophie-Gips-Hof is a treasured large coffee and cake house. Though not as busy as the Hackescher Höfe, this courtyard has a more local feel and is ideal for a weekend brunch or an afternoon coffee and cake. Directions here:

 

There is an abundance of seating inside for the winter months and outside in the calm courtyard opposite Gestalten.

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I have previously written about the Sophie-Gips-Höfe, that it was originally a factory for bike chains and then sewing machines. The full post can be found here:

Barcomi's Cappuccino (C) MJT

The café itself seems to be based on an Austrian tradition with New York style feel. There is a page worth of coffee beans to choose from, and it has been one of the few coffee houses I have found to serve a condensed milk "cortado" (as they name it).

Cortado at Barcomi's (C) MJT

I can also recommend sharing the three dips lunch, or a bagel. To date I have resisted the temptation to try the cakes, though I'm sure that wont last long and I will follow up this post with a dedicated cake one.

Bagel at Barcomi's (C) MJT

Another great quality or touch that I appreciate is not having to ask for water, as each coffee drink comes with sparkling water to cleanse the palette. 

Espresso at Barcomi's (C) MJT

Overall a very calm, traditional coffee and cake house.

Coffee: ★★★★

Service: ★★★★

Atmosphere: ★★★★☆

Recommended Drink: Cortado (condensed milk)

Price: €2,80 (€3,80 doppel)

Best quality: condensed milk coffee "cortado" or the cakes