Coffee has been under-appreciated in Berlin for too long, but no longer are industrial lattes or measly cappuccinos acceptable, especially since an increasing number of specialist cafes are taking the time to do things properly.

Five Elephant coffee roastery and cafe is leading the specialty revolution from its base in the beautiful tree-lined Reichenberger Straße, where owners Kris and Sophie roast and sell their selectively sourced beans in-house on their Dietrich hi-tech roasting machine.

The trump card here, aside from a mean espresso , is the Philadelphia Cheesecake, a North Philadelphian family recipe that it is rich but not heavy like the New York variant, with a winning combo of sweet, sour, soft and crunch. It’s easily a contender for the best in town; the perfect reason to check out this haven of delectable aromas and fine baked products post-haste.