Tucked into Knaackstrasse in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, the Malzcafé takes its name from the old malt house that once occupied the building. It's the kind of neighbourhood café that has regulars who stay for hours — good coffee, simple food, and no pressure to move along.
The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, with a crowd that skews local rather than tourist. Come for breakfast or a long afternoon coffee. The tram stop right outside makes it easy to reach from anywhere in the Mitte–Prenzlauer Berg corridor.