5 Best Dog-Friendly Cafés for Expats in Berlin (2025)

Berlin’s café culture is world-class. But if you’re an expat with a dog, it’s not just about the beans—it’s about where you and your pup feel welcome. 

From Reddit threads to Yelp reviews to Google Maps shoutouts, we did the legwork (and leash-work) to find the top spots where your dog gets a bowl and you get a vibe.

These five cafés are the real deal: They offer English menus, relaxed outdoor spaces, and a reputation for being pet-positive, not just pet-permissive.

For working remotely or brunching on the weekend, these are the places Berlin's dog-loving expats rave about.

🐾 The Expat-Dog Café Checklist

We rated cafés based on five criteria expats do care about:

⭐ High Google Maps reviews (4.5+ avg)

🌍 Mentioned in English on Reddit, Yelp, or Google

🐕 Dog-friendly infrastructure (water bowls, outdoor space, chill staff)

🗺️ Listed in top dog café searches

🧾 English menus and international crowd

Every café below scored a perfect 4/4 A4ord Score. And no, that’s not easy.

☕ The Best Dog-Friendly Cafés in Berlin (Expat Vibes Edition)

1. Die Espressonisten – for serious coffee and calm dog energy

📍 Zimmerstraße 90, 10117 Berlin
📞 +49 30 36409494
🌐 espressonisten.de

Image: expressonisten.de

Mentioned on Reddit as a “quiet zone for caffeine snobs and French bulldogs,” Die Espressonisten is a specialty café where your pup will be just as welcome as your Chemex order. Google Maps reviewers frequently mention “super friendly toward dogs” and “excellent service in English.”

Pros

Large terrace, perfect for bigger dogs

Staff bring water bowls without being asked

Great spot for working or quiet meetups

Cons

Interior is more reserved—best for chill dogs

Espresso-only crowd, no food menu

🗯️ "Best filter coffee in Mitte—and they love dogs." – Google Maps
🐾 Best for the... precision brew lover with a calm canine companion.

2. Macondo – for a bilingual brunch with your four-legged bestie  

📍 Gärtnerstraße 14, 10245 Berlin
📞 +49 30 54735943
🌐 macondocafebar.com

Image: macondocafebar.com

From Latin fusion cocktails to arepas and espresso, Macondo has built a reputation on Reddit and Yelp as “the one place where both my dog and my Spanish get compliments.” The leafy terrace is often full of dogs lounging under tables while their humans sip mojitos.

Pros

Friendly, multilingual staff

Dog-friendly menu (they keep treats behind the bar)

Chill, vibrant, and inclusive for newcomers

Cons

Weekends can get loud

Wait times for tables in peak hours

🗯️ "This is our go-to café with our golden retriever and our toddler." – Yelp
🐾 Best for the... brunch + bark scene, with a splash of salsa.

3. Oslo Kaffebar – for minimalists, MacBooks, and mutts

📍 Eichendorffstraße 13, 10115 Berlin
📞 +49 1578 5206625
🌐 oslokaffebar.co

Image: oslokaffebar.co

Described on Google Maps as a “peaceful freelancer heaven,” this spot pops up on Reddit’s /r/berlin every time someone asks “quiet cafés with dog-friendly vibes?” Its Scandi design and laid-back staff make it ideal for working alongside your pup.

Pros

Water bowls provided outside

Quiet, low-key energy

Great coffee and strong Wi-Fi

Cons

Limited indoor space

Not ideal for overly energetic dogs

🗯️ "They’ve got cold brew, oat milk, and an actual dog corner." – Reddit
🐾 Best for the... remote-working expat with a hushed hound.

4. Café Krone – for cozy brunch and canine crowd-watchers

📍 Oderberger Straße 38, 10435 Berlin
📞 +49 30 35125772
🌐 krone-berlin.com

image: krone-berlin.com

Krone is the go-to brunch spot in Prenzlauer Berg. Known among reviewers for being “dog-first, baby-second,” this leafy gem is filled with expats chatting in English and sipping flat whites while their dogs chill on the patio.

Pros

Huge sunny terrace

Bowls + biscuit stash for regular pups

Laid-back vibe, even during peak brunch

Cons

Busy weekends = tight table turns

Not much shelter if it rains

🗯️ "They remembered my dog’s name after two visits. Instant regular." – Yelp
🐾 Best for the... expat who’s made Mauerpark their weekend ritual.

5. Ben Rahim – for espresso elitists with elegant dogs

📍 Sophienstraße 7/7A, 10178 Berlin
📞 +49 30 28886034
🌐 benrahim.de

Image: benrahim.de

Tucked away in Hackesche Höfe, Ben Rahim is an espresso-only bar with major Berlin cool factor. It appears frequently in English-speaking reviews for its “Arab-style espresso perfection and calm patio with quiet pups lying in sun patches.”

Pros

Premium beans, expertly brewed

Calm outdoor seating

Espresso nerds AND dog lovers in one place

Cons

Not a place to linger

Limited seating

🗯️ "If your dog behaves and you like cardamom lattes—this is it." – Google Maps
🐾 Best for the... minimalist with a leash and a curated palate.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I bring my dog inside the café?
Yes—Berlin is dog-positive. But for larger breeds, outdoor seating is more comfortable.

Do these cafés offer water or snacks for dogs?
Absolutely. Most offer bowls automatically. Some keep treats at the counter—ask politely.

Are these cafés good for digital nomads?
Yep. Oslo and Die Espressonisten are great for working, with solid Wi-Fi and chill ambiance.

Will the staff speak English?
These are expat hubs—English menus, English-speaking staff, and English-speaking patrons everywhere.

So, What’s Your Flavor?

For brunch: Macondo or Café Krone

For espresso: Die Espressonisten or Ben Rahim

For productivity: Oslo Kaffebar

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