Mattea

Mattea is a warm, retro-styled brunch café and aperitivo bar in the heart of Berlin's historic gay quarter in Schöneberg, near Nollendorfplatz, done out like a cozy, softly-lit living room with a big sun terrace for the warmer months. By day, it's one of the neighborhood's best brunch spots, an à la carte crossover menu of grilled cheddar waffles, eggs Benedict, shakshuka, and healthy bowls, with vegan and gluten-free options, locally roasted coffee, and homemade lemonades, all built on regional, organic ingredients. As dusk falls, out come the sparkling aperitivos, highball cocktails, and cool draft beers. Friendly, quality-focused, and genuinely welcoming, it's a lovely, low-key spot to eat, work, or meet in gay Schöneberg.