For All You Backpackers; Ten of my Favorite Places to Eat in Berlin (on your kind of budget)

In absolutely NO particular order

Sophieneck - Grosse Hamburger Strasse 37
You're sure to run into tourist, but for €6.90 you can get some mean Thüringer Bratwurst, sauerkraut and incredible potatoes.

PIZZA NOSTRA - at the corner Lychenerstrasse/Danzigerstrasse
These are real Italians, this is incredible food and the Italian beer is not bad. Be prepared to pay almost nothing

Kaiser Soze - Tucholskystrasse 33
Be sure André is your waiter and be prepared to have him tell you why what you are ordering is not the best. Unless you order the Ziegenkase Salat, which is my favorite on the menu. Currently he only likes to serve it with a Rosé wine. I know, it's not the coolest thing in the states right now, but it's all the rage here. So, deal with it, because he doesn't like to serve something he doesn't think goes together.

Monsieur Vyong - 46 Alte Schönhauserstrasse
I hate to even admit it, because I get SO annoyed in the summer when so many of America's best and MOST low maintenance greek system back packers cover the tables like ants at a picnic talking about how "tight" the cafes in Amsterdam were and how they almost slept through their stop in Fuda because they were so hung over... You get my point. But the truth is that it is delicious food. The spring rolls shouldn't be missed and the fruit shakes are incredible. And if you happen to be there on a day when they are serving Watermelon shakes, consider your day made.

Konnopke's Imbiss - Schönhauser Allee 44a
Currywurst with pomme frittes and a local beer. A must have experience from one of the oldest fast food spots (imbiss) in Berlin.

Kuchi - Gipsstrasse 3
Best Friends roll and the South African Chardonnay. Not the cheapest meal you'll eat, but one of the yummiest.

Döner - Stop at any place on the side of the road selling them, make sure it costs at least €2.50 and not much more, get all the sauces and enjoy one of Berlin's best treats.

Paparazzi - Brunnenstrasse 144
Owned by the same people that run Bocca di Bacco (Friedrichstr. 167/168) which is MUCH more expensive (and absolutely worth EVERY penny) it has excellent homemade Italian, it's not cheap, but it's delicious and the wine list is outstanding.

Mai Thai Snack - Stargader Strasse 11
A €5 event, no MSG, delicious and an incredible location for people watching. Have it a la mode, the eis laden 100 meters away (direction Schönhauser Allee) will complete you.

Cupcake Bakery - Zionskirchstrasse 36
FAIR WARNING - The staff here are not here to serve or please. Expect to feel like a major inconvenience and if you try to take pictures expect a strong warning in the form of screaming from the owner, it's no joke, she has epilepsy, but is NOT at all gentile in her communication method and I have seen more than one customer scolded down to inches by her. But if your skin is thick and passion for cupcakes is strong, the cupcakes are delicious and the location is quaint.

And one to grow on...
103 - Kastanienallee 49
It's one of my absolute favorite places in Berlin. The Rucola salad and Thom Kha Gai are worth giving a limb for, the wine is excellent, the people are SO typical Prenzlaurberg, as is the staff... I think they are trained by the lady at the Cupcake Bakery. Don't expect fast or friendly service and DO expect a fantastic view of Berlin's see and be seen culture.