Five Elephant Mitte
Mitte
Specialty coffee café and bakery housed in a renovated 1900s belt shop, featuring terrazzo-style counters with brass inlays inspired by original 130-year-old floors. Known for sustainably sourced coffee and signature cheesecake.
Space & Design
Housed in a converted belt shop from the 1900s, this café's renovation preserved and drew inspiration from the building's heritage. The centerpiece is a terrazzo-style bar with brass inlays that references the 130-year-old floors discovered during construction. Sacred-geometric lighting vents add contemporary architectural detail.
Technical Setup
- Two-group Modbar espresso unit
- Miniature Mahlkonig EK-43 grinder
- Bunn Smartwave batch brewer for filter coffee
Coffee Program
The coffee selection focuses on meticulously roasted single-origin beans, including:
- Washed Ethiopia Idido espresso
- Washed El Soccoro batch brew
- Rotating selection of Companion teas
Heritage
Opened in December 2016 as an expansion of the original 2010 Kreuzberg location, this café represents the evolution of Berlin's specialty coffee culture. The space reimagines the classic milk bar concept through a contemporary lens, balancing historic architectural elements with modern coffee preparation techniques.