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Friedrichshain grocery stores
REWE voll pflanzlich on Warschauer Str. 33 offers a fully plant-based supermarket experience.
20 stores, plotted
Hoa Mai Asia-Supermarket
Hoa Mai Asia-Supermarket on Frankfurter Allee is where you go in Friedrichshain for candlenuts and Vietnamese coriander, two things that are hard to track down elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
Wochenmarkt Boxhagener Platz
Wochenmarkt Boxhagener Platz is where you go for the Saturday raclette, with fruit and vegetable stalls arranged by season around a garden of lawns and trees.
Zora Supermarkt · Friedrichshain
Zora Supermarkt on Boxhagener Straße is a Friedrichshain specialty shop where the Indian spice and sweets shelves share room with a Mexican food section. Samosas come out crispy and fresh, and paneer is sold loose by the kilo.
REWE To Go
REWE To Go at Warschauer Str. offers 24-hour access to essentials and grab-and-go meals, a reliable stop for any time of day or night.
Penny · Friedrichshain
Penny on Am Ostbahnhof in Friedrichshain opens every day of the week, Sunday included, and closes at 10 pm.
REWE voll pflanzlich
REWE voll pflanzlich on Warschauer Straße in Friedrichshain is a 100 percent plant-based supermarket, open 7 am to 11 pm Monday to Saturday.
Friedrichshain, in short
Friedrichshain, in eastern Berlin, blends residential streets with a reputation for its cultural scene. Historically part of East Berlin, it retains some of its pre-war architecture. The area is home to the East Side Gallery, a significant landmark along the Spree river. Travelers often visit for its alternative atmosphere and proximity to the river.
The neighborhood offers a practical approach to grocery shopping, catering to daily needs and specific interests. For instance,
Locals frequent the Wochenmarkt Boxhagener Platz on Gärtnerstraße for fresh produce and artisanal goods every Saturday. Daily shopping often happens at supermarkets like Edeka Kelz on Str. der Pariser Kommune 38, which stays open until 9pm. For those needing items late, several REWE stores operate with extended hours, and REWE To Go at S-Bahnhof Warschauer Str. provides provisions around the clock.
Friedrichshain sits east of central Berlin, easily reached by public transport through stations like Frankfurter Tor. It forms part of the larger Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough, offering a distinct character from its western neighbors. The area features a mix of standard supermarkets like Lidl at Warschauer Platz 14, discount options like PENNY at Am Ostbahnhof 9, and specialty stores such as Zora Supermarkt on Boxhagener Str. for global ingredients.
Market Day at Boxhagener Platz
Plan a Saturday visit to the Wochenmarkt Boxhagener Platz on Gärtnerstraße. This open-air market provides fresh local produce and artisanal items, making it a central part of the neighborhood's weekend rhythm.
Rushing for standard hours
You do not need to rush to complete your grocery errands before 9 pm. Several REWE locations in Friedrichshain offer extended hours, and REWE To Go at S-Bahnhof Warschauer Str. is available 24 hours for essentials.
Quick answers
What kind of grocery stores will I find in Friedrichshain?
You will find a range of options, including major supermarkets like Edeka Kelz, Lidl, and REWE, along with discount stores such as ALDI Berlin-Friedrichshain and PENNY. There are also specialty markets like Zora Supermarkt for global ingredients and Denns BioMarkt Berlin for organic selections.
Is there a market for fresh produce in Friedrichshain?
Yes, the Wochenmarkt Boxhagener Platz on Gärtnerstraße operates on Saturdays, offering fresh produce and other goods. Mini-Markt on Grünberger Str. 49 also provides a local market experience.
Can I find late-night groceries in Friedrichshain?
Yes, REWE at Am Ostbahnhof 9, REWE on Tamara-Danz-Str. 11, and REWE on Revaler Str. 33 all offer late hours, typically until midnight. For round-the-clock needs, REWE To Go at S-Bahnhof Warschauer Str. is open 24 hours.
Note: store locations on maps are approximate to their actual locations; distances are based on straight lines, and pins are nudged if store pins collide. Nearest station data is based on © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.