No Milk Today in Berlin is a vegan café that works for a better tomorrow. By serving locals a sweet collection of plant-based confections and concoctions, the café inspires cruelty-free and compassionate eating. This cozy space is located in Kreuzberg, a neighborhood that is known to be a capital of culture. Within this hub of hip and experimental lifestyle, No Milk Today is no exception to the trending scene. No…
Tucked away in a quiet side street off Prenzlauer Allee, AtayaCaffe is bringing a combination of Sardinian sunshine and Senegalese flair to this corner of Prenzlauer Berg. Berlin HappyCow ambassadors J-Veg and Kyttiara went to check it out and enjoy a slow breakfast. Stepping into this cosy cafe decorated with Senegalese wall hangings, we immediately felt at home as we were welcomed with warm smiles. Our taste buds already began…
A veggie gem in historic Mitte! Just the other day I read the following sentence: Kudos if you can locate this chic herbivore haven right away. I couldn’t agree more…it was not easy, and it turned out to be a real quest to find it. We came across strange corridors, blacks doors and even a restaurant-kitchen that turned out not to be Cookies Cream. But when we finally saw a…
A few years ago I came across an article in a magazine about a vegetarian hotel in Berlin. Of course I was curious so I looked in to it and found The Almodovar Hotel listed on HappyCow! We knew that whenever we would go to Berlin we had to stay at The Almodovar Hotel. It is situated in the heart of the Berlin Scene District of Friedrichshain. A very hip…
When we were planning a trip to Berlin everybody told us; ‘That is such a great city!’ ‘It is hip & happening in Berlin!’ This, of course, made us even more curious. And I have to admit, Berlin is hip & happening in all kinds of ways. There is a vibe in Berlin that says; ‘We can make change. We are looking for a new, greener, healthier lifestyle!’ And they…
On 11th October 2014, Ohlala in Berlin celebrated their fourth Birthday. Unfortunately I missed the party they threw to celebrate this milestone, but I was lucky enough to be invited to join the team for dinner a week later! I caught up with them, shared some delicious food and heard a bit about what exciting projects they’re working on next. Since it opened in 2010, Ohlala has been a cornerstone…
Berlin is a city of dreamers and bohemian living. Here, alternative lifestyles are the norm so vegetarians and vegans are very easy to find. The city isn’t stereotypically German. It’s definitely not all bratwurst and beer. Although if you are after beer, it’s reassuring to know that most German beers are vegan by default. People from all over the world flock here to enjoy the vibrant music, art and culture…
This Easter weekend, Momos in Berlin, Germany, celebrated their first birthday. I joined the party, met the owners and tried their speciality dish for the first time. Located on a small, leafy side street off Schönhauser Allee in Prenzlauer Berg, you probably wouldn’t find this place unless you were looking for it. You also wouldn’t expect to find that it’s run by two Germans, Marc and Martin. Both have been…
Based in Berlin, Germany, Boris Lauser is a Spiritual Life Food instructor, gourmet raw food chef, culinary artist, and Ayurvedic yoga massage therapist. Lauser traveled the world for years, and it was in Asia where he had his first experience with raw food. He did a 10 day Vipassana meditation silent retreat in Myanmar, an intensive training to become an Ayurvedic yoga massage therapist at The Sanctuary on Koh Phangan…
Berlin, Germany is home to not only the world’s largest vegan grocery store chain (Veganz), but also is home to the world’s first vegan avenue (Schivelbeiner Straße). With over 16 all-vegan restaurants springing up over just the past 2 years, Berlin has quickly become one of the world’s hot spots for vegans. Join HappyCow’s Ken Spector as he interviews Jan Bredack, the CEO and Founder of Veganz grocery store, and…