One of Budapest’s legendary “ruin” bars, Szimpla has a cafe & bar in the heart of Berlin‘s coolest neighborhood. On a corner of Boxhagener Platz (popular for its weekend markets), the Szimpla cafe offers brunches and a lively atmosphere in the early evening. It’s one of my favorite cafes in Friedrichshain and thanks to a recent expansion, there’s now plenty of tables and cozy couches to enjoy a relaxed night out. Things only get messy when you overindulge in the Hungarian alcoholic specialty, Pálinka (a very potent fruit-flavored brandy).
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A Bit of Budapest in Berlin
One of Budapest’s legendary “ruin” bars, Szimpla has a cafe & bar in the heart of Berlin‘s coolest neighborhood. On a corner of Boxhagener Platz (popular for its weekend markets), the Szimpla cafe offers brunches and a lively atmosphere in the early evening. It’s one of my favorite cafes in Friedrichshain and thanks to a recent expansion, there’s now plenty of tables and cozy couches to enjoy a relaxed night out. Things only get messy when you overindulge in the Hungarian alcoholic specialty, Pálinka (a very potent fruit-flavored brandy).
