Simple but done with care. The eggs are cooked low and slow until they're barely set, creamy, and pale yellow. The sourdough is a thick slice, toasted until it has some crunch but still soft inside, brushed lightly with butter. A sprinkle of fresh herbs (chives or dill) and fleur de sel finishes it. This is the type of dish that looks simple but reveals the kitchen's technique and ingredient quality. Reviewers note this as one of the 'must eats for a first-time visitor' along with the pancakes.
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The eggs on sourdough is a lighter option than the pancakes but just as good — perfect if you want something more savory or breakfast-like.
The sourdough is sourced from a quality local bakery — you can tell by how it toasts and the flavor. This dish is a great showcase of their ingredient sourcing.
These are the pancakes that put Annelies on the map. They're made from a buttermilk batter that makes them thick and tender, with a slight tang. The stack is generous — typically 3-4 pancakes depending on size. Served with a side of granola for texture and a pour of maple-berry syrup that's not too sweet. Food blogs and Instagram have made these the signature dish, and the presentation is indeed picture-perfect without being pretentious. The taste matches the look — a genuinely well-made pancake.
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The buttermilk pancakes are the signature dish — order these. They're worth the wait and the reason people visit Annelies.
Come on a weekday (Wed-Fri) to avoid the weekend lines. The pancakes taste the same but you won't wait an hour.
Annelies' interpretation of the breakfast sandwich — their version of an Egg McMuffin. A house-made sausage patty is placed between a warm English muffin with a soft egg and a slice of cheese, plus a house sauce that adds richness. It's warm, filling, and designed to be eaten with your hands. Reviews note this as another 'must-eat' alongside the pancakes and eggs, showing that the kitchen brings creativity to familiar breakfast templates.
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This is the breakfast sandwich to get if you're in a rush — warm, handheld, and satisfying. Grab it and walk to the park with coffee.
Annelies updates their specials frequently, adding new pancake variations, egg dishes, and toast combinations as seasons change. Examples have included berry-based pancakes, seasonal vegetable scrambles, and creative toast toppings. This is worth asking about when you visit — the specials often showcase the kitchen's creativity and ingredient sourcing.
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Ask the staff about seasonal specials when ordering — these rotate frequently and often represent the best of what the kitchen is doing with fresh ingredients.
This is the kind of dish that shows Annelies' creative approach to breakfast. It starts with soft scrambled eggs as the base, but adds a grater of smoked egg yolk on top (adding a smoky, umami note), and serves a small portion of house-made kohlrabi kimchi on the side for pungency. It's playful without being fussy — the components work together, and each element is there for a reason. This represents the type of seasonal or special item that keeps regulars coming back.
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This is the type of creative special that rotates seasonally — ask the staff what's available. Annelies is known for these inventive variations.
Annelies opened on Görlitzer Straße in Kreuzberg as a neighborhood café focused on all-day breakfast and lunch. The pancakes became the signature draw — buttermilk pancakes served with granola and maple-berry syrup, or creative variations like pancakes with smoked egg yolk and kohlrabi kimchi. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, so weekend mornings draw crowds. Food media has highlighted Annelies as one of Berlin's best brunch destinations, and the quality and creativity of the breakfast items justify the Instagram-friendly presentation. The café sources quality ingredients and the cooking shows care — nothing is generic or underthought.
Annelies does not take reservations — it's first-come, first-served. Expect long waits on Saturday and Sunday mornings (45-90 minutes). Come on a weekday for a shorter wait.
Arrive between 8-9am on Saturday or Sunday to get in the first wave. If you arrive after 10am, expect to wait over an hour. Alternatively, come on a weekday or late morning when the rush dies down.
Annelies is in Kreuzberg facing Görlitzer Park. It's a trendy spot on Instagram and among food media, so expect a mix of locals and tourists year-round. The food is good enough to justify the hype.
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