Berlin has a long, rich tradition of baking. Pausing for kaffee und kuchen – coffee and cake – is a long-standing custom and one that continues today. While Berlin has many traditional bakeries serving German specialities such as pumpernickel, rye bread and pretzels, a new wave of bakery and pastry shops is offering customers a fresh take on baked goods. We guide you through some of the best bakeries and cake shops in Berlin; whether you are looking for traditional German breads or something a little sweeter, these are the perfect places to stop.