19grams Alex sits beside Alexanderplatz, the busy transport hub east of Berlin's historic centre. Glass separates the café from the roastery, and the room has steel fittings, warm wood, a broad counter and space to sit with a house-roasted coffee.
Coffee
19grams serves its own roasted coffee as espresso and batch brew, with the production area visible behind glass. Staff can help you choose between espresso and filter beans to take home.
The house espresso is available with milk, and single-origin coffees change regularly. Ask what is being served that day.
Filter
Ask which beans are in the batch brewer. The roastery also offers public cuppings and training sessions that can be booked separately.
Food
Alex serves sandwiches, cakes and pastries throughout the week. It no longer serves brunch, including at weekends. Payment is by card.
Service & Room
The café has tables and Wi-Fi for weekday work; laptops are not allowed at weekends. The room is spacious but can get noisy when busy.
There is outdoor seating in good weather. Alex is the roastery café; Boxi, Chaussee and Schlesi are separate locations with their own menus and seating.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted 19grams
Alex serves house-roasted coffee and light food at its working roastery, with seating inside and out. Laptop use is limited to weekdays.