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This French Toast Changed My Brunch Game đ Location Tucked away in Kreuzberg, Das Gretel is hard to miss with its colorful graffiti wall and wooden shuttersâyou'll smell the freshly baked bread from blocks away ⨠Address: Glogauer StraĂe 32, 10965 Berlin Transport: U8 to Kottbusser Tor, 5-min walk đł Three Must-Order Dishes ⨠ăGretel liebt French ToastăâŹ12 Texture revolution: â French toast coated in breadcrumbs, fried to golden crispness â 8 flavors available (sweet: banana caramel; savory: bacon cheese) Our order: Fruit yogurt sauce version â Ingredients: Greek yogurt + strawberry jam + salted walnuts + granola + Nutella â Pro tip: Fork a bite with all toppings for sweet-savory perfection ⨠ăCroissanterieăâŹ9 Croissant deconstruction: â 9 fillings (ham cheese/spinach feta/smoked salmon) â We chose "ham + Cheddar + honey mustard" â Highlights: Flaky layers, honey mustard cuts through cheese richness ⨠ăDaily Homemade CakeăâŹ6 Summer special: Passion fruit & pear cake â Tangy passion fruit cream + moist pear spong â Secret pairing: Serve with an iced Americano for refreshment đĄ Insider Tips Ordering hacks: Get "half-half flavors" for French toast (+âŹ3 for two flavors) Staff-recommended croissant filling: smoked salmon + cream cheese Best times: Weekdays before 10:00 for sunny window seats Weekends 11:00-13:00 require waitingâcall ahead to book Hidden perks: Free homemade scones with âŹ20+ spend (limited daily) 5⏠discount for following their IG đ Value Summary âŹ15-20/person (main + drink) Portion size: 30% larger than ďźfilling for guys Final thought: Rare "delicious without pretension" brunch in Berlinâthe crispy French toast is worth the trip! #BerlinLife #GermanBrunch #WhatIEatForBreakfast #BerlinRestaurantHunt #HiddenGemRestaurants