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Father Carpenter
A brunch café and coffee roaster on Münzstrasse in Mitte, serving seasonal filter coffee and espresso with a breakfast and lunch kitchen.
At a glance
- Type
- Brunch café and coffee roaster
- Area
- Mitte, Berlin, Germany
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- fathercarpenter.com
Good to know
- Brunch
- Speciality coffee
- Breakfast and lunch kitchen
- Coffee beans to buy
Why we recommend it
Father Carpenter is a café and coffee roaster on Münzstrasse in Mitte, close to the busy shopping streets around Hackescher Markt and Rosenthaler Strasse. It is one of the city centre's most popular places for brunch, and a relaxed place to slow down after a morning in the shops outside.
The coffee menu changes with the seasons. Father Carpenter roasts its own coffee and lists seasonal filter coffees alongside espresso, with tasting notes for each, such as a natural-process Ethiopian coffee described as tasting of ripe strawberries, cream and rose hips. If you are curious about speciality coffee, ask the staff to recommend a filter. The kitchen serves breakfast and lunch dishes, from eggs and sandwiches to sweeter plates, and the full menu is available on the website.
The café suits brunch with friends, a relaxed breakfast before a day of sightseeing in Mitte, or a coffee break while shopping. Weekend mornings are the busiest time, and there may be a wait for a table, so arrive early or come on a weekday. Groups should be prepared to split between smaller tables when it is full.
The café opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The kitchen closes earlier, at 3.30pm on weekdays and 4pm at weekends. On public holidays the café is open from 10am to 4pm. Coffee is also sold to take away and as beans.
The café's combination of good coffee and a proper kitchen sets it apart from coffee bars that serve only pastries, and it is one of the better choices in the centre if you want to sit down to a real breakfast. If you are staying nearby, a weekday breakfast here before the shops open is the most relaxed way to enjoy it. Vegetarians are well catered for on the menu, and the staff can advise on dishes for other dietary needs. Coffee to go is also available if you are in a hurry.
Father Carpenter is a short walk from Weinmeisterstrasse station on the U8 and from Alexanderplatz and Hackescher Markt. Münzstrasse and the neighbouring Alte and Neue Schönhauser Strasse are lined with fashion and design shops, and Monsieur Vuong, the Hackesche Höfe and Zeit für Brot are all within a few minutes on foot. Museum Island is around fifteen minutes away, making this an easy start to a day of museums.
Father Carpenter FAQs
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; public holidays 10am to 4pm.
When does the kitchen close?
At 3.30pm on weekdays and 4pm at weekends.
Is it good for brunch?
Yes, it is one of the most popular brunch cafés in Mitte.
Does it roast its own coffee?
Yes, Father Carpenter roasts its own coffee and offers seasonal filter coffees and espresso.
Is there a wait at weekends?
Weekend mornings are busiest, so arrive early or visit on a weekday.
Can you buy coffee to take home?
Yes, coffee beans are sold.
What is the nearest station?
Weinmeisterstrasse on the U8.
What is nearby?
The shops of Münzstrasse, the Hackesche Höfe and Monsieur Vuong.