The kitchen makes its own brioche, cutting it thick and soaking it overnight in a custard base. When cooked, it's custardy inside with a caramelized exterior. Almond cream (made from ground almonds and oat milk) provides richness, and seasonal cherries add tart freshness. This is comfort food refined.
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Arrive by 11am on weekends or expect a 30-45 minute wait. The French toast is the first item to sell out.
The wine program is central to Sfera's identity. Wines come from small producers in France, Italy, and Spain who focus on organic farming and minimal intervention. Expect orange wines, funky skin-contact whites, and light natural reds. Staff offer thoughtful pairings by the glass, and prices are fair for Berlin.
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Ask the staff for a flight of three by-the-glass pours. They love introducing diners to natural wine without the commitment of a bottle.
A vegetable-forward lunch dish. The potato salad is creamy but not mayo-heavy (likely cashew or other neutral base), tangy from mustard and vinegar. Smoked tofu brings umami and a subtle barbecue note. Fresh dill and parsley lighten it. This can serve as a standalone lunch or a side to the morning pastries.
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Order this when you want to stay for a while. It's light, fresh, and pairs perfectly with natural wine or coffee.
A lighter option than French toast. The brioche is sliced, toasted until crispy, then crowned with whatever fruit is in season (strawberries, peaches, berries). The crème fraîche is cultured cashew, giving a tangy richness. A drizzle of honey completes it. Simple but brilliantly executed.
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This is the quickest brunch order — if you're in a hurry and don't want to wait for the full French toast experience, get this.
Waffles get the vegan treatment — millet flour adds crunch and a subtle nuttiness. The hollandaise is made from aquafaba (chickpea water) whipped with vegan butter and turmeric, tasting remarkably close to the real thing. Sautéed mushrooms and greens sit on top. This is brunch engineering done right.
Tips from diners
Good savory option if you skip the sweet pastries. The hollandaise is the real star — ask the staff how they make it.
Opened in April 2023 in the Rixdorf neighborhood near Böhmischen Platz, Sfera is a neighborhood café built entirely around plants. The brunch menu rotates seasonally — French toast with almond crème and cherries, toasted brioche with fruit and vegan crème fraîche, potato salad with smoked tofu. Natural wines from Vinofactum and 8greenbottles, coffee from Passenger roasters. It's upscale vegan without the preach.
Sfera operates breakfast/brunch hours only — they close by 4-5pm most days. Come morning or early afternoon; no dinner service.
The space is casual but fills quickly on weekends. Large groups (6+) should call ahead to reserve a section.
Expect €30-40 per person with drink and pastry. It's on the pricier side for vegan brunch but worth it for the quality. Coffee is not included — order separately.
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