Silo's close-set tables and red shopfront sit on Gabriel-Max-Straße, near Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain, east of central Berlin. The small room gets busy, and people wait by the door or outside. Choose it for a full breakfast with specialty coffee; the lively pace is less suited to a quiet hour over one drink.
Coffee
Silo helped launch Fjord Coffee Roasters and also serves Field Coffee. Espresso, flat whites and filter coffee sit alongside matcha and a miso caramel hot chocolate; decaf and oat milk are available. Bags of beans are sold to take home.
Filter
Ask about the day’s brewed coffees, which pair well with breakfast. Silo’s links to Fjord and Field also offer beans to explore; a quieter bar may be better for a long tasting session.
Food
Breakfast includes mushrooms on toast, avocado dishes, French toast, banana bread and the café’s well-regarded bread. The menu changes seasonally; the room can get hot, noisy and crowded, and prices are high for Friedrichshain.
Service & Room
The outside tables help when the weather holds, but inside seating stays tight and the soundtrack and kitchen noise are part of the package. Silo takes walk-ins and uses a waitlist when full; at busy times tables may be needed back after 90 minutes. Bring a card, as cash is not accepted. For coffee without breakfast, an early visit is the easier fit.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Silo Coffee
Silo pairs a full breakfast menu with a substantial coffee selection. Allow for a wait at busy brunch times; tables are close together and the kitchen makes the room lively.