Isla

Delicious meal + coffee. Very kind service. Top quality across the board! Not sure why there are some harsh reviews..I would be a regular if this was in my hometown. Truly brightened my morning, thank you !

One of the best coffees in Berlin and a nice selection of alternating dishes. They always have unique option with tasty flavors— but I do miss the shredded mushroom dish. For now the savory pastries, sauce for the seasonal veggies, and friendly employees are my favorites.

Perfect Americano? As cozy as Berlin Little cafes can get. Americano is on point. No more no less. Soft boiled eggs on the toast were great. It has a unique taste that I never tasted before. Maybe it was the green salsa. If you're around here I would say it is a must. Especially the eggs. It will set a new standard for eggs on toast for you. Thank you Kate and Amy!

I was delightedly surprised by the Poached Eggs on Toast, particularly the salsa verde they make there. I haven’t been wowed by a breakfast in a long time, but this was a treat. Very nice staff.

Incredible food, friendly staff, cute environment, good coffee (not specialty) What more could you ask for!! Can’t hype it up enough, especially the food! Actual vegan options :) Definitely limited indoor seating so hard to get a table on a rainy day Idk if it’s worth traveling to but if you’re in the area I’d say isla is must try breakfast spot for a smaller group 1-4ppl Killer place

Its a great flat white, and the space is nicely set up. They dont have a lot of food options. Keep in mind that they only accept card, no cash.

Lovely café where you are not allowed to use your laptop or other heavy devices, so everyone is talking to each other! Service is very kind. Chocolate cake with the peanut butter cream is delicious.

The cake is delicious and the coffee very good. Careful as there is no WiFi and limited space for coffee. No cash allowed.

Isla is a super cute hipster cafe and a speciality coffee shop. They have really delicious sandwiches in the morning. I tried the pea hummus, cheese, and spinach sandwich. Delicious!!! I hope to try the others another time. Besides being a cafe during the week, they also have brunch on the weekends. They have an outside seating area in their backyard that looks amazing for nice days. The neighborhood around is quite different (I read a previous review angry at the gentrification) making Isla somewhat of a refuge in this gritty area of Hermannstraße and Columbiadamm. What makes this cafe extra special is their commitment to sustainability and the circular economy through reducing waste and creating holistic production cycles. "Owners Peter Duran and Philipp Reichel (who's also behind Café 9) share a personal commitment to sustainability and social responsibility: values which they've brought to life with Isla. By adapting the ideas of a circular economy and putting them to work through systems analysis and consolidation -- they've created a new model for food service waste-management. The most tangible example of their processes starts with steamed milk left over from lattés and other espresso-based drinks. Isla keeps this milk to make fresh ricotta cheese and bread pudding served during weekend brunch. While any café can claim sustainability, Isla is using practical, measurable processes to reduce waste -- all whilst increasing the quality of Neukölln's coffee offerings." (Source: http://ceecee.cc/en/isla-coffee-berlin-kaffee-co-mit-gutem-gewissen/)

Lovely little café and friendly staff! Simple and cozy for brunch or a really nice cup of coffee. They also offer oat milk as alternative. Of all the coffee shops I visited in Berlin, Isla is one of the best with reasonable price. It's not that busy or crowded and the atmosphere is rather relaxing - you can take your time reading or chatting for quite a while here. Recommend to anyone looking for nice coffee near Hermannplatz!

I do believe my partner and I hit the jackpot choosing an Airbnb in Berlin's Neukölln neighbourhood. There were tons of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of our flat. Isla Coffee (IG @islacoffeeberlin) on Hermanstraße was hands down my ultimate favourite from the number of specialty coffee shops we visited during our one week stay in Berlin. The closest U-bahn stop is U8 Bodinstraße; the U7 Rathaus Neukölln is also conveniently close. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly barista and the heavenly scent of coffee. Yep, in that moment, I knew I was in heaven. Luckily, we made it an hour before they would stop serving brunch (only available on weekends). For coffees, we each got a Piccolo with oat milk (Oatly) for an extra €0.30. One of the things I LOVE about living in Europe is the fact that vegan milk is inexpensive. Here in LA, almond/soy/oat/hemp milk is an extra $1 at most places; you're lucky if it's less than a buck. Moving on, for brunch, we devoured three items: cardamom pastry (delicious); sourdough toast (from local Albatross Bakery) topped with housemade butter and rosemary salt and a side of two perfectly poached eggs; vegetarian chilaquiles. Everything was utterly delicious. Isla Coffee is not to be missed if you're in Neukölln/Kreuzberg. The workers are all friendly and speak English. Such a delight of a specialty coffee shop with an inviting and warm interior and A+ coffee. I'll be sure to pay them another visit when I'm back.

One of my favorite coffee shops in Berlin! They have an ​amazing selection of drinks, delicious sandwiches and pastry, and don't even get me started with the interior! This coffee shop allows you to feel the atmosphere​ of Berlin while enjoying a cup of delicious​ coffee. Must visit when in Berlin :)

Atmosphere: 5 Location: 5 Drinks: 5 Pastries: 2 Conveniently located in front of U8 Boddinstr It's a nice place for coffee I tried their pasties 3,4 times (cookies, brownies etc...) and disappointed every time :(

Coffee is great. Basically my yardstick for great coffee is whether I need to add sugar, and at Isla you don't. They get their pastries from Albatross, and these are also fantastic. They also do brunch and have a few daily meal specials- my last included onsen/sous vide eggs and made for a fantastic relaxed breakfast. The interior super cute.

I used to get my hair cut by locals here before it was a café. The first time I went to the corner of Boddin and Hermann was by accident at some cruel hour of the morning many years ago. I was afraid, but enthralled by the "raw" "realness". "Time to starving-artist this place in preparation for the prams" I thought--and so I did. Many untervermietervertag later and I can gloatingly say "mission accomplished". Down the street, to the left, and to the right, and you couldn't tell the difference from Prenzlauer Berg today! If it weren't for the four other "oriental" (their term) hair dressers within a 3 minute walking radius I would lament the loss of another "real" establishment to the claws of the greedy foreigners who are driving up the rents in "The Schillerkiez". There's nothing particularly terrible about the product or service at this establishment--but it stands exemplary of the quite recent and rather atrocious gentrification of this area.

Really really nice spacialty coffee place in Neukolln (where else?!). I love the roasts they have and the interior makes you want to stop for a minute from your daily run. The only thing on the minus side is the staff. I know it gets very busy, especially during the weekends, but they tend to forget about your orders or if you have already paid. If that changes then it's gonna be a 5-star place

Nice location, but the breakfast menu does not have a lot of possible choices. I ordered a brioche with cherry jam and honey seeds. Looked and tasted very interesting. This Café is in my opinion for people, who are tired of a normal breakfast (bread, jam etc) and want to try something new.