berlin cafés – Signorina Yv

Lychener Str., mid block just south of Helmholtzplatz hides Signorina Yv.  It’s a mixture of vibes, neither homey nor exclusively posh, resting comfortably in between the Standard Hotel and your typical Parisian bar.  An elderly couple enjoy the rare sunshine, sunglasses on, still chic.  A young mother looks after her son, her demeanor is as if with a history in modeling.  An oversized gray sweater accented with a green scarf cycles by.  A light blue suit walks in, the silk peeking out of his coat pocket speaks volumes.  A roll of paper in hand, he takes a seat, a teddybear as his companion on the white bench by the window front.  Touches of red and pink accent the space.  The soft music, the sparkling glasses, wooden furniture, flowers, the smell of freshly ground coffee – all quite disarming; One can spend hours in this little space…say with an Auster or a Fforde? Friends chitchat at the counter, each customer greeted with a smile, and the owner waves to locals strolling by.  Morning croissants are fantastic here with some jam and the coffee??…well the customers keep coming back all day long so INCLUDE YOURSELF!