Café Pilz is a warm, plant-forward corner of Neukölln where the flavors of the Levant are reimagined through a fully vegan and vegetarian lens. You walk by and the smell of spices, fresh herbs, and olive oil grabs you by the nose and drags you inside. People come for the food, but they end up sticking around because the plates just keep coming.

Menu’s a banger. Creamy hummus that’s way too easy to demolish, aubergine dip with that real smokey punch, potatoes that are all crispy and torn up, and mezze that changes with the season (so you don’t get bored). It’s not fussy food, but wow, the flavors pop—nothing bland or sad about it.

Inside, the place is cozy, even a bit chaotic sometimes—plants everywhere, wood everywhere, sunlight pouring in from big windows. You get that “everyone’s welcome” feeling, whether you’re at one of the long tables with a crew or tucked away in a corner for some solo munching. The staff? Genuinely friendly, not that fake “I’m only nice for tips” kind of thing. Regulars swear by it—every plate’s fresh, every time, no surprises (well, except that vegan labneh, because how is it that creamy?).

So yeah, Café Pilz is for people who want to talk, share food, and eat stuff that’s thoughtful but not pretentious. Vegans, vegetarians, or just curious eaters—all welcome. If you want inventive Levantine eats without the whole white-tablecloth thing, this is your spot.