Freischwimmer
Freischwimmer - vor dem Schlesischen Tor 2, Kreuzberg (at border with Treptow) (Brunch 8.20 euros)
While Roisin was whiling away her weekend in Dublin, Kelly Ann and I and a couple of our brunching companions cycled over to Freischwimmer at about 10.30. And it's a good thing we got there early, too, since we had to join the queue to await their 11am opening. Reservations aren't necessary if you take this approach. - Heidi
The Freischwimmer has plenty of seating - which is in high demand - all along the canal
My friend recommended Freischwimmer as his favorite brunch in Berlin, and I had always been incredibly curious about the little bars and restaurants lying on the Landwehr Kanal near my home, so I was thrilled to check it out. While a big crowd did pile up shortly after 10:30 waiting to get in, the place was actually more than big enough to accommodate all of us and still look practically empty.
The buffet looked lovely as we entered, and after bike rides and the long wait, we were eager to get started. Unfortunately for the first batch of people to show up, they had only 2 brown rolls amongst the masses of white in the bread basket, much to my chagrin, because I wasn't fast enough to get one of them. It was only by the time that we left that plenty of them were laid out. Way too late for my enjoyment.
However what I did particularly enjoy was the chocolate mousse, and the amazing pasta/lasagna dish. Wow! Good times. And while the large fish display looked amazing, none of our handicapped veggie crowd thought of taking the initiative to ask someone how the fish was, so all I can say is that it looked pretty. I am also madly in love with their drink menu, or more accurately, the Moskito (my non-alcoholic Mohito). I'm still raving about it and fantasising about returning some evening to plop down in a lounge chair or couch and drink a few more of them up.
Kelly Ann's tasty 'Moskito' (one of the many virgin cocktails on offer)
What I love most about Freischwimmer, apart from the Moskito, is the atmosphere. It felt like we were hanging out on the bayou, that is if your local bayou hangout is graced with a large canvas Bollywood mural facing it (complete with shagging turtles). Between the water, the entertaining mural, the very very entertaining waterfowl, and the generally chill atmosphere, I was in seventh heaven. Almost. See, it wasn't the best brunch we've had, nor very close to it. It was decent, but really we found that what we were there for was something that could be enjoyed any day of the week. I think it'd be a great place to hang out for hours on a summer evening, but as far as my brunching goes, I'd generally choose to go elsewhere. That said, if Mom and Dad were in town, and we didn't manage to make it there on any other day, I'd be happy to take them to Sunday brunch at Freischwimmer. It's just such a unique place, I can't help but recommend it. It's what summer is all about in Berlin. - Kelly Ann
Just a couple of our avian visitors during our brunch session at Freischwimmer
While Roisin was whiling away her weekend in Dublin, Kelly Ann and I and a couple of our brunching companions cycled over to Freischwimmer at about 10.30. And it's a good thing we got there early, too, since we had to join the queue to await their 11am opening. Reservations aren't necessary if you take this approach. - Heidi
The Freischwimmer has plenty of seating - which is in high demand - all along the canal
My friend recommended Freischwimmer as his favorite brunch in Berlin, and I had always been incredibly curious about the little bars and restaurants lying on the Landwehr Kanal near my home, so I was thrilled to check it out. While a big crowd did pile up shortly after 10:30 waiting to get in, the place was actually more than big enough to accommodate all of us and still look practically empty.
The buffet looked lovely as we entered, and after bike rides and the long wait, we were eager to get started. Unfortunately for the first batch of people to show up, they had only 2 brown rolls amongst the masses of white in the bread basket, much to my chagrin, because I wasn't fast enough to get one of them. It was only by the time that we left that plenty of them were laid out. Way too late for my enjoyment.
However what I did particularly enjoy was the chocolate mousse, and the amazing pasta/lasagna dish. Wow! Good times. And while the large fish display looked amazing, none of our handicapped veggie crowd thought of taking the initiative to ask someone how the fish was, so all I can say is that it looked pretty. I am also madly in love with their drink menu, or more accurately, the Moskito (my non-alcoholic Mohito). I'm still raving about it and fantasising about returning some evening to plop down in a lounge chair or couch and drink a few more of them up.
Kelly Ann's tasty 'Moskito' (one of the many virgin cocktails on offer)
What I love most about Freischwimmer, apart from the Moskito, is the atmosphere. It felt like we were hanging out on the bayou, that is if your local bayou hangout is graced with a large canvas Bollywood mural facing it (complete with shagging turtles). Between the water, the entertaining mural, the very very entertaining waterfowl, and the generally chill atmosphere, I was in seventh heaven. Almost. See, it wasn't the best brunch we've had, nor very close to it. It was decent, but really we found that what we were there for was something that could be enjoyed any day of the week. I think it'd be a great place to hang out for hours on a summer evening, but as far as my brunching goes, I'd generally choose to go elsewhere. That said, if Mom and Dad were in town, and we didn't manage to make it there on any other day, I'd be happy to take them to Sunday brunch at Freischwimmer. It's just such a unique place, I can't help but recommend it. It's what summer is all about in Berlin. - Kelly Ann
Just a couple of our avian visitors during our brunch session at Freischwimmer
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