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Schim:Pause

4.9 155 reviews 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Dunckerstraße 85, 10437 Berlin, Germany

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Located in the heart of Berlin at Dunckerstraße 85, Schim:Pause stands out as a charming coffee shop that has captured the hearts of many with its cozy atmosphere and exceptional offerings. Customers rave about the rich and flavorful coffee, with many claiming it to be the best they’ve experienced in the city. Notable mentions include their black sesame cream coffee and aromatic matcha latte, delivering an experience reminiscent of visiting streets in Seoul.

Reviewers like Maria Muga and Kate Kim appreciate the carefully crafted menu, featuring delightful desserts and generous sandwiches that highlight fresh ingredients. The Bulgogi sandwich, in particular, garners significant praise for its generous portion and freshness. Customers also note the delightful service provided by the friendly owners, although some mention the lack of restroom facilities, slightly affecting longer stays.

Despite the minor inconvenience, patrons like Beckett Neal and Jenna Kim affirm that the remarkable flavors and welcoming ambiance make visiting Schim:Pause a rewarding experience, while the perfect blend of music and caffeine creates a lovely spot to unwind and indulge.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Dessert
Seating

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Schim:Pause before visiting.

Reviews for Schim:Pause

4.9

155 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 155 reviews

Schim:Pause is widely praised for its exceptional coffee, noted for rich, flavorful beans sourced from a reputable Leipzig roastery. The café’s cozy and intimate atmosphere, combined with attentive and friendly staff, creates a welcoming experience for visitors. Specialty drinks, including unique offerings like black sesame cream coffee, as well as fresh, generously-sized sandwiches, receive consistent commendation. Additionally, the pet-friendly environment adds to its charm. Common feedback highlights the small physical space and the absence of restroom facilities, which can limit longer visits. Despite occasional slower service due to a lean staff, customers appreciate the overall quality and care evident in the menu and ambiance, making Schim:Pause a favored spot among coffee enthusiasts in Berlin.

Maria Muga

Aug 22, 2025

Very small and nice cafe with good coffee and small delights. The staff is extra nice and the service is excellent. You can tell that everything has been set with care and at its perfection. As a downside, I could say that they don’t have toilet, so it is difficult to stay longer. However, it was a nice experience besides I had to go home to use washroom.

Kate Kim

Aug 04, 2025

Great cafe with delicious coffee, desserts, and sandwiches!! It has a great cozy atmosphere and of course is pet friendly!! I love to try and new drink every time I visit and I haven’t been disappointed! I loved their specialty: black sesame cream coffee, cappuccino , matcha latte, and of course their grapefruit juice is the best!

Beckett Neal

Jul 14, 2025

AMAZING coffee!! The best I’ve had in Berlin. The beans they used for the espresso were so rich and flavorful. French toast was 10/10, super yummy and not too sweet. The owners were very friendly and played great music :) Can’t wait to come back!

Jenna Kim

Jul 13, 2025

The coffee is GREAT. It's so rich that cannot be found easily in Berlin. The sweet drinks are authentic like having a drink in Seoul, I recommend their signature coffee with black sesame cream on it. The Bulgogi sandwiches is generous size with fresh ingredients. Highly recommend

amitcarp

Jul 13, 2025

One of the best, if not THE best coffee I had in Berlin. Their beans are from a Leipzig based roastery called GEMI which blew me away. The korean meat sandwich was also great and super fresh with all the veggies. The owner was very nice, but he was operating everything alone so things can be a bit slow. Definitely worth the wait though.

Go Outside

Jul 03, 2025

What a great coffee shop! You can choose beans for the hand brew from 7 different ones. They serve coffee beans from Gemi Roasters, so you can find something for your taste. Food is also delicious and the owner is very friendly! Highly recommended!

Thong Nguyen

Jun 21, 2025

Cute little coffee shop, a bit cramped if you seat inside but alright. Cappuccino is great and quite strong compared to other places. Highly recommend: bulgogi sandwich.

S M92

Jun 15, 2025

No doubt: the best matcha in Berlin! After tasting it I was very surprised: it tastes so sweet (yum) but contains no syrup or sugar. Turns out their matcha has a touch of vanilla: you will LOVE it. It's just a tiny restaurant with a small menu, but both my drink and the sandwich were absolutely delicious. You'll regret it if you don't go!