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Isla Coffee
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
zeneco-friendlylocal
About the Vibe
Tucked away on Hermannstraße, Isla Coffee is your escape from the neighborhood's usual chaos. This zero-waste café uses locally made furniture and lush greenery to create a Zen-like atmosphere perfect for sipping some of Berlin's best third-wave coffee. The menu reflects their circular economy philosophy—think ricotta made from leftover milk and creative plant-driven dishes that change with the seasons.
Known For
- •zero-waste practices
- •third-wave coffee
- •labneh toast
- •bread pudding from leftover milk
Best For
solo brunchcoffee datesweekend breakfast
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 11, 2026
A Zero-Waste Sanctuary in Neukölln
Isla Coffee is exactly what Neukölln needed—a calm oasis on one of the city's busiest streets. The space feels like a personal sanctuary with its minimalist decor and abundant plants, making it easy to lose track of time while nursing a perfectly pulled espresso. What really sets this place apart is their commitment to sustainability; knowing your bread pudding was made from leftover milk and your cup from recycled beans adds a nice layer of purpose to your morning ritual.
The brunch menu is inventive without being pretentious. The labneh toast is a standout—creamy, perfectly balanced, and served with house-made bread that you'll want to take home. Coffee nerds will appreciate the rotating selection of beans from top local and international roasters, and the staff genuinely geek out about origins without being snobby. It's the kind of spot where you can bring a book and feel completely at ease, or grab a quick takeaway coffee that actually tastes like it was made with care.