Dr. Kochan Schnapskultur
This small shop embodies traditional German liquor culture; there are schnapps and fruit brandies from family farms and independent distilleries for sale, among other items to pique a tippler's interest.
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Stretching east of Mitte’s Rosenthaler Platz, fashionable boutiques continue into Prenzlauer Berg. This area is well known for its collection of designer boutiques, secondhand shops, and original designers. The busy Kastanienallee is packed with shops and boutiques, as is the more quiet area around Hemholzpatz.
This small shop embodies traditional German liquor culture; there are schnapps and fruit brandies from family farms and independent distilleries for sale, among other items to pique a tippler's interest.
One of the city’s best farmers' markets sits on the pretty Kollwitzplatz square in Prenzlauer Berg. During its smaller Thursday and bustling Saturday markets, you’ll not only find a superb selection of organic produce, meats, cheeses, and pantry items, but also an array of prepared foods and sellers offering handmade home goods and gifts.
This is a smaller Sunday market tucked on a neighborhood square in Prenzlauer Berg, but one that many locals say is Berlin’s best, especially for its wide selection of vintage and secondhand furniture, housewares, books, and records.
A must-visit for shoe lovers, this shop has an impressive collection of exotic and vintage footwear, including suede heels, leather-trimmed boots, embroidered flats, and men’s work boots—all spanning the last six decades. Because of its diverse collection, the shop also regularly works with film and theater stylists.
This secondhand shop, on one of Prenzlauer Berg's liveliest streets, offers a well-curated selection of designer clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. You'll find stylish labels like Acne, Nike, Marni, and Miu Miu. Be prepared for somewhat steep prices.
A food-lover’s paradise, this epicurean shop sells a wide range of products, from gourmet, artisanal pantry ingredients and kitchen tools to an extensive collection of cookbooks and food magazines. Handmade breads, pastries, and chocolates are available to satiate your appetite. There's also a nice selection of cheeses, as well as fine wines and craft beer. A second outpost is in Charlottenburg, at Wilmersdorfer Strasse 102/103.
With an odd assortment of retro furnishings, this ice-cream café and waffle shop takes over the entire corner of a Prenzlauer Berg sidewalk, especially on sunny days. Head to the second story and you’ll find a shop that captures young Berliner style, with vintage pieces, bold prints, and skinny fits, as well as shoes and jewelry. There's a second outpost on Oderberger Strasse as well as one in Mitte, plus outlet shops in Wedding and Neukölln.
Just off the lovely Zionskirchplatz, this shop is home to Berlin designers Anna Franke and Janine Weber. Their collection has a whimsical, feminine style and incorporates flowing fabrics and clean cuts. The shop also carries beautiful bags and accessories from Scandinavian and German designers.
The enormous Sunday flea market at Mauerpark, a favorite among hipsters and tourists, is absolutely packed in nice weather, turning the intersection of Bernauer Strasse and Oderberger Strasse (where the unofficial market outside the market begins) into a veritable Times Square of fun- and sun-loving young people. Head out early to find the best pickings, as most of the selection here is junkyard mixed in with the occasional handmade or repurposed product.
Melanie Dal Canton (MDC), stocks her elegant beauty shop with hard-to-find labels like Malin + Goetz, Biologique Recherche, and Berlin's Frank Leder. She takes time with every client, offering recommendations, and when you need even more care, there's a treatment room in back for facials and manicure/pedicures.
This sleek, multilevel concept store showcases a revolving collection of eclectic European and international designers, spanning high fashion, avant-garde labels, street wear, and accessories. Look for interesting limited-edition and capsule collections as well.