Berlin’s best cheap eats: 17 restaurants from just €4! ( Updated Feb 2026 )

Berlin is one of the best cities in Europe for food. Despite the soaring price of accommodation, you can still enjoy Berlin on a budget. In this post, I have summarised my 14 best cheap eats in Berlin. PS For more Berlin inspiration, checkout my guide to 29 free things to do in Berlin , How much does it cost to visit Berlin and the 7 best budget places to stay in Berlin.

I have also included a Google Map guide to all the places featured in the guide for you to download onto your phone and use for your trip!

1. Best falafel rolls in Berlin: Try Sahara Imbiss

Address: Wildenbruchstr. 85, 12045 Berlin, Germany

Prepared with fresh ingredients, Sudanische takeaway, Sahara Imbiss, is one of my favourite Berlin cheap eats since 2010. Encased in a freshly toasted pita bed roll, with a choice of fillings ranging from their delicious falafel made on the premises to halloumi, kofta, chicken or fohl beans, all topped up with their signature peanut sauce. For €4, it is a steal. Don’t leave Berlin without eating here.

We dined in their outlet near Treptower Park in Neukolln but they also have 3 separate outlets in Kreuzberg and one in Schöneberg. Checkout their website for more details.

Staying on the topic of sandwiches you can get a haloumi wrap for as cheap as €1.50 at Al Andalos in Neukolln.

2. Best Currywurst in Berlin: Curry 61

Address: Oranienburger Str. 6, 10178 Berlin, Germany

If you are coming to Berlin, you can’t leave without having the city’s iconic dish, the Currywurst. It’s basically a diced up classic german wurst with a lot of ketchup and dollops of curry powder on top – might not sound too appetising but it’s tasty. One of the decent places to try is CurryMitte on Torstrasse (perfect if you are going to Pawn Dot Com) or Curry 61 in Hackescher Markt (Curry 61 also have a decent vegan version).

3. Gyros Family

Address: Akazienstraße 2, Berlin, Germany.

If you are looking for the best Gyros in Berlin, then Gyros Family located at Akazienstrasse 2 in Schöneberg is a great value choice. Their Gyros in pita costs just €6.50 and is bursting with flavour and yes it comes with fries like all good gyros places ( Looking at you, O Thanasis in Athens !)  There also have Halloumi version and a vegan meat based Gyros which is fantastic.

 

4. Best Banh Mi in Berlin: Try ROLLS Asian Street Food

 

Address: Prenzlauer Allee 176, 10409 Berlin, Germany

I’m also a huge fan of the Vietnamese sandwich -“bánh mì” : A product of French colonialism in Indochina, this sandwich mixes ingredients from the French like their crispy fresh baguettes, pâté, jalapeño and mixes them with native Vietnamese ingredients such as coriander, cucumber, and pickled carrots and daikon (đồ chua). For me, for taste and flavour this is the best sandwich in the world.

 

My favourite place for Banh Mi is Saveur de Banh Mi ( Veteranenstr 13, 10119 ) in Berlin Mitte– they have these fantastic crispy baguettes and really fresh ingredients -the result is a very satisfying, filling Banh Mi. Other favourite places to eat Banh Mi in Berlin is ROLLS Asian Street Food ( Prenzlauer Allee 176) in Prenzlauer Berg. I used to love the Banh Mi at  Co Co Banh Mi Deli just off Rosenthaler Platz (Rosenthaler Str. 2) but it has lost its edge in recent years. 

5. The best sandwich in Berlin? Try the köfte sandwiches at Izmir and Kral Kavurma Kofte

Address: Reichenberger Str. 10, 10999 Berlin, Germany

Talking about sandwiches, given that the city is also home to the biggest Turkish community outside Turkey, this is a great place to try authentic Turkish food. Reputed to be the home of the doner sandwich, I have to admit that I’m not a fan of the humble doner. It’s too greasy for me and I’m also never quite sure what layers of lies in that nondescript rotating wheel of frozen mystery meat. However I do recommend trying a köfte sandwich. Made from Turkey’s beloved meatballs, sandwich between freshly oven roasted rolls with a dressing of delicious herb sauce. The place to try a Köfte Sandwiches is İzmir köftecisi Restaurant near the colourful square of Kottbusser Tor. The baguette is crispy and fantastic, meat well seasoned and delicious and the pickles, parsley on top perfectly blends with the meat. Wash it down with an Ayran- total cost is around €6! They also do a fabulous halloumi sandwich so keep that in mind.

I recently tried the köfte sandwiche at Kral Kavurma Kofte and was blown away by the quality of the baguette, meat-smoky and delicious and also fillings-onions, salad and sauce blends perfectly with the meat. Price: €6 ( Note: This place is showing at temporarily closed but hopefully they will reopen soon )

6. Best pho in town: Monsieur Vuong

Address: Alte Schönhauser Str. 46, 10119 Berlin, Germany

Their menu changes daily so there’s always new dishes to try but I usually plump for the tried and tested Bún bò Huế or bún bò, a popular Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli and beef. It is delicious, easy on the wallet and usually wash this down with some Tiger beer. Prices start from €12 for a main.

7. Best burger in Berlin? Tommi’s, Shiso Burger and Burgermeister

 

Tommi’s: Invalidenstraße 160, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Shiso Burger: Oranienstraße 13, 10997 Berlin, Germany

Burgermeister Kreuzberg: U1 Schlesisches Tor, Oberbaumstraße 8, 10997 Berlin, Germany

The best burger in Berlin is a matter of huge debate amongst foodies in Berlin and I have some hardcore burger loving friends like Felipe Tofani who did a 52 week Burger Challenge… where he sampled a burger every week for a year! 

My go to favourite burger places are Tommi’s, the Icelandic burger joint- great burger, amazing fries and the choice of sauces is a winner for me. I also have a soft spot for Shiso Burger after trying them in Hamburg – I love their take on the traditional burger, combining it with fresh ingredients like shiso leaves, miso and kimchi. I also do love Burgermeister- when I first lived in Kreuzeberg I was fascinated by the quality, price of burgers ( was €5 then back in 2012) and the incredible location which is a repurposed 19th-century public toilet under the Schlesisches Tor subway tracks.

 

8. Taqueria El Oso

Address: Schönhauser Allee 176C, 10119 Berlin, Germany

Cost: Choice of 3 tacos starts from €10. Checkout their menu here for prices.

All the Mexican food I have tried in Berlin had been a disappointment till I tried Taqueria El Iso. For me this is the closest thing to real Mexican food- great flavors, quality of ingredients and the sauces. True, they are cheaper places to eat but if you are looking for the real deal, come here. Located in Markethalle Pfefferberg which was closed down to water damage, they just reopened a week ago and from the reviews, seems like they are back with a bang. 

9.  The Bird in 5 Falkplatz (Burger)  

Cost: A burger + some drinks: 13- 20€

The bird is another favourite amongst Berliners if you love American style Burgers and service is good compared to Berlin standards. It is one of the places you bring your friends to make sure they’ll have a great experience, while visiting Berlin. Ambiance is loud but super nice.

The dishes are pretty massive, so I recommend saving your appetite. It might also be a good idea to reserve a table as the place is often full. And please avoid the Napalm wings (you’ll regret it).

 

10. Alt Berliner Wirtshaus Henne

Address: Leuschnerdamm 25, 10999 Berlin, Germany

If you love chicken, this place is probably going to serve one of the best chickens you’ve had. This traditional German restaurant has existed for over 100 years, and they’ve been using the same chicken recipe for over 100 years. Their chicken recipe is a well-kept secret (I tried to get it, but I quickly understood it was  their secret).

Before you go, you should know that they only serve one main dish, and that is their chicken. They also have some side dishes such a potato salad, cabbage salad and German sausages.

For beer lovers, they have great German beer (they also have good snaps). An absolute must go if you want to eat great traditional and great chicken.

I recommend to reserve a table as well, as this place is often full. You can check out more here.

11. Cafe Engelberg

Address: Oderberger Str. 21, 10435 Berlin

Healthy and homemade food with a touch of French elegance. Cost: Breakfast: 6-12€, Lunch: 10-16€

Cafe Engelberg is in a very nice area, and the atmosphere is super relaxing. It is a lovely Scandic decorated café where they serve tasty homemade food with fresh local products. Last time I was over for lunch, they’d just gotten their regional eggs delivered. You should try them out for a healthy and tasty breakfast/ lunch. I was also impressed by the French touch on their dishes. If you’re in Berlin on a Sunday, also try out their brunch. There is so much yummy stuff to try out. I also loved their hot chocolate and their apple crumble.

12. Vietnam Village

Address: Oderberger Straße 7

Cost: Lunch/dinner with starter: 10-16€

There are many good Vietnamese restaurants in Berlin. This unpretentious little restaurant is one of them. And it will seduce you with service, great quality of food and low prices. It’s on the same street as Cafe Engelberg. During summer, this place is exposed to the sun all day long, due to its orientation. The street terrasse is an amazing place to hang out on warm summer days.

They serve great homemade spring rolls and have a tasty crispy cream duck served with vegetables and rice. There are also lots of tasty vegetarian options. I always take my vegetarian friends there as I know they won’t be disappointed. I also recommend their fresh mango lassi.

13. Top tip: Visit a Späti

If the weather is nice, especially in the summer, locals love to grab a beer and go to the park. The beer’s here are also nice and cheap and range from €1-3. You’ll find beers at a Späti. Also known as spätkaufs, these late-night stores are an icon of the Berlin streetscene. Some of the spätis during the summer will have often have tables outside for you to drink beer. Some they even have their own bathrooms. Sometimes they even have their own impromptu raves. They pretty much replace any bar if you’re super strapped for cash. My favourite Späti in Mitte is the one on the beginning of Weinbergsweg -cheap beers with lots of outdoor benches plus its perfectly located to watch the crowds and chaos of Rosenthaler Platz.

14. Salone Market

If you are visiting Wedding, do checkout Salone Market (Genter Str. 66 )- probably Wedding’s best african restaurant. Run by the affable Denis who is originally from Sierra Leone, the restaurant focuses on West African cuisine. You can sample here dishes like Tilapia Fish, Cassava leaf stew and also their excellent Black Eyed Bean with grounded peanut butter sauce. I had the latter with rice and Denis also served some ‘scharf’ hot sauce on the side. Prices are extremely reasonable and portion sizes are huge ( I had the food to takeaway ) -good for sharing.. You can also purchase exotic delicacies such a spicy plantain chips plus even buy Tusker lager here.