Café Wintergarten in Literaturhaus

Sedate dining in cerebral surroundings
Noteworthy for: This was the former home of German explorer, Richard Hildebrandt.

Word to the wise: The cafe is a short walk from the Käthe Kollwitz Museum, making it a thoughtful refuelling spot after the exhibition.
Housed in an Italianate villa off the Ku'damm, the Literaturhaus is dedicated to promoting and preserving German authors and their work. With a line-up of readings and lectures, there is a huge library, reading rooms, excellent bookshop and this al fresco cafe.

It's simply furnished, and they serve hearty bistro fare. Try the rigatoni with cheese or the spicy beefsteak. Attached, is a conservatory and terrace, great for summer months, which fills up with chic Charlottenburg types having an afternoon glass of white. It's best for a coffee break however, and a taste of their excellent cheesecakes.