Currywurst and döner in Berlin: the best places to eat them

Two street foods define Berlin's food identity: currywurst, a grilled sausage sliced under a curry-spiced tomato sauce, and döner, the Berlin version of the kebab, born in the city's Turkish community. This guide presents a few well-known places, explains how to order and what prices to expect. Prices and hours are those observed in October 2026; they vary from one place to another and from year to year.

Currywurst, a Berlin invention

Currywurst is credited to Herta Heuwer, who is said to have created it in 1949 at a kiosk in Charlottenburg by mixing tomato sauce, curry powder and other spices. It comes in two versions: mit Darm (with casing, which snaps) or ohne Darm (without casing, the typical eastern version), often with chips (Pommes) or a bread roll (Brötchen). Expect a few euros for a portion; the beer is ordered separately.

A currywurst served in a tray in Berlin

Konnopke's Imbiss, under the elevated railway

The Konnopke's Imbiss stand under the U2 viaduct in Prenzlauer Berg

Konnopke's Imbiss, Schönhauser Allee (U2 station Eberswalder Straße), stands under the elevated railway and has been serving since 1930. It is the classic stop in Prenzlauer Berg: you eat standing, the sauce is homemade, and a queue at lunchtime is normal. Ideal before or after a walk around Prenzlauer Berg.

Curry 36, in Kreuzberg

Curry 36, Mehringdamm 36, is the other great sausage address. It is open late into the evening and sits opposite Mustafa's, so you can do both in the district of Kreuzberg. For an organic version, several Witty's outlets serve a currywurst made with organic meat.

Döner, born in Berlin

Döner kebab in a flatbread (Fladenbrot) was popularised in Berlin in the 1970s by Turkish immigrants; the city claims it as its own speciality. It consists of meat sliced from the spit (veal, chicken or a mix), salad, onion and sauce. You usually order it mit alles (with everything) and choose a sauce (Knoblauch, garlic; Kräuter, herbs; scharf, spicy). A classic döner costs about €5 to €7 in 2026.

A döner kebab served in Berlin

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap, Mehringdamm 32-33, is the city's most famous döner: grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, feta and a squeeze of lemon. It costs a little more than average (about €7 to €8) and the wait can reach half an hour in the evening and at weekends. If the queue is too long, there are excellent döners on almost every street.

Vegetarians

In Berlin vegetarian and vegan döner has its place: several stands offer a version with seitan or vegetables. Our guide to vegan restaurants in Berlin lists several.

How to choose

For a historic experience: Konnopke's (currywurst) or, at the weekend, a stroll around the Turkish market on the Maybachufer for Turkish specialities.
For a quick, cheap meal: a döner; see also our guide to the budget in Berlin.
For a full overview of local food: what to eat in Berlin.
After a night out: the late-night stands stay open; read Berlin at night.