Hedayat Persische Café & Buchhandlung ( Haus der Kunst und Literatur) — Restaurant in Berlin

This Persian bookstore offers a unique experience, combining Persian books with food, sweets, drinks, and specialties. The atmosphere is wonderful, filled with art like pictures, cards, and figurines, which adds a charming touch.

While the cakes were exceptional—we particularly enjoyed the chocolate cake and love cake—the drinks and main dish were disappointing. The iced teas and homemade lemonades were overly sweet to the point of being undrinkable, and the main dish with pomegranate sauce had a very strange and unpleasant taste. Unfortunately, it felt like a waste of money.

The space is undeniably hipster and Instagram-worthy, making it worth a visit if you're selective about what you order. However, the staff’s attitude left something to be desired—they came across as indifferent and slightly annoyed, which detracted from the...

We stumbled upon Hedayat Café on a sunny winter afternoon, completely unplanned, and it turned out to be such a delightful find. The unique decor and concept immediately caught our attention—what could be better than the scent of books mingling with the aroma of good food, tea, and coffee?

The café exudes a warm, inviting atmosphere, with beautiful Iranian art and paintings adorning the walls, adding to its charm and cultural depth.

The lady who took our order was incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. We tried the Adasi Polo and Lubia Polo - both wonderfully authentic, full of flavor, and refreshingly light, without being oily. Every bite brought back fond memories of my days in Tehran.

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For years, I had wanted to visit the “Hedayat” bookstore. But although I had been to Berlin several times, it never happened. This time, unfortunately, I managed to go only after Mr. Moarefi had passed away.

The café space is relatively small, though it seems the management is working on expanding it. Despite the small size, there were quite a lot of customers — mostly Iranians, but I also saw a few Chinese visitors.

The lady who was in charge of taking orders, serving, and even selling the books was just one person. She couldn’t possibly handle everything on her own, and in my opinion, this café really needs at least two or even three...