THE BARN’s original café occupies a tiny room on Auguststraße, a gallery-lined street in central Berlin north of Museum Island. Reclaimed wood, a tight counter and shelves of beans leave little room between ordering and watching a coffee being made. Pavement seats extend the café into the street when the weather allows.
THE BARN began here in 2010, before opening larger cafés in Berlin. The original is a compact place for a hand brew and cake between gallery visits.
The Barn has around ten Berlin cafés. Auguststraße is the compact original; the Potsdamer Platz shop is a convenient stop near the museums, and Kranzler Eck brings the same roaster to a historic West Berlin coffee address on Kurfürstendamm.
Coffee
THE BARN roasts single-origin coffees lightly, with flavours changing by producer, origin and season. Espresso and milk drinks are available; tell the staff if you prefer a darker roast.
Filter
The Hario brew bar serves hand-brewed coffee, with a changing selection of origins. Beans and brewing equipment are also available to take home.
Food
THE BARN makes sandwiches and cakes in its own kitchen, with vegan options. The small café is better suited to a light meal than a long group lunch.
Service & Room
Indoor seating is limited and a queue can fill the space near the door. Outdoor tables offer more room in good weather; takeaway is useful when busy.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted THE BARN
The Auguststraße original serves single-origin coffee and kitchen-made cakes in a small gallery-district café. Larger locations offer more seating.
