Berlin Trip : Baffels Café and More
I rarely get cold, but after standing at the Berlin War Memorial in the snow, rain and wind for an hour, I must admit that even I decided that two thin layers wasn’t really enough. My friend Łukasz had kindly acquired me a Titanic Brewery cap as a birthday present which kept my head dry which was handy. Since the Berlin trip, I have now switched to what I refer to my ‘big coat’ but which a friend commented was just a hoodie and not really a big coat. But, I don’t want to be doing that overheating lark, it’s bad for my skin. Anyway, I’ve digressed here because I thought I’d better pop to a cafe to dry out. It was busy when I got there, although it transpired to be one big group getting a takeaway so all was well with finding a seat and a place to drip onto the floor.
I love a bagel and am still just a little annoyed that JD Wetherspoon ditched the pastrami bagel, but I suppose I should get over that since they scrapped it about six years ago. But, back to the matter at hand. There was a warming coffee and the chicken filled bagel was delicious, lots of flavour and with just the right amount of crispiness to the bagel. There was a slight muddle as the staff member thought I was part of the big group, which is why I’ve been served it in a takeaway container and I heard her trying to say in German to the group that someone had definitely ordered a chicken bagel. Matter resolved I was dry after around thirty minutes, so this was a handy lunch stop. I had intended to walk around Berlin, but I ditched that plan and bought a 24 hour public transport pass instead.
Anyway, it’s a cosy little place with high tables and more traditional seating, with the service being prompt and efficient especially as there was only one person taking the orders and making the food. The prices were moderate and there was an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. There’s a toilet in the cafe which is handy, as not all Berlin locations seem to have some decadent facilities, and it was warm which was quite important when trying to dry off. I think they also serve waffles, although I never tend to eat those, but they had some cakes to choose from as well.
