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If I could describe Maxway Coffee in one word, it would be 'gloomy.' Perhaps unfortunate that I visited on such a sunny day that by contract the poorly lit interior made me feel I was being deprived of the day. In contrast to the cafe I had visited earlier that day which allowed in enough light to make the whole place feel airy and vibrant. Maxway's dark wood and marble surfaces along with low-key lighting is perhaps better suited to an evening visit than broad daylight where you feel like you've crawled into a cave. 
<br/>The seating is all stools in the main area so not particularly comfortable. The back area has some more comfortable armchairs for lounging, but to get there you have to go even deeper into the cave until all signs of the outside world disappear. To be fair there is outdoor seating on the street outside which would be the go-to for a lot of people given that the weather is reasonable.

The drinks menu is about as straight-cut as it gets. The core cafe standards and nothing more. Well you can add a little booze to your espresso which is a little out of the ordinary as it's usually served in restaurants and cafe bars. As for food there's a selection of cakes and tarts. If you have any dietary requirements then walk the other way!  
<br/>Overall Maxway does nothing particularly badly, but nothing particularly well either. It's as middle-of-the-road as you get, which might just be exactly what you're looking for.

Rating Details

Workability

2/5

Although there is wifi and toilet facilities, the seating is so uncomfortable that you won't want to stay for longer than absolutely necessary. The environment is quiet as long as nobody is ordering coffee. The counter is squeezed into the main area so you'll be sitting very close to the whining roar of the coffee machine unless you head to the back room which isn't very suitable for working due to the low coffee tables.

WiFi

Available Captive portal

Plug Sockets

none

Laptop Policy

restricted

Vegan Options

2/5

don't mention vegan-friendly on any food item and looking at what's on offer I just don't think this is a consideration. The coffees can, however, be made with oat or soy milk

Gluten Free Options

2/5

if you're after a sweet treat, this isn't the place for you. Drinks are however, as you'd expect, gluten-free

Health Focus

1/5

this just isn't a consideration here. Cakes, cookies and pastries only

Croissant

3/5

** definitely fresh with a good flavour, but not very well laminated as the structure was very dense

Cakes & Pastries

3/5

A good selection with some interesting options like a biscuit cake covered with fresh strawberries encased in jelly. The craftsmanship and presentation is nothing special though.

Drinks

3/5

nothing outstanding but perfectly acceptable

Size & Layout

Table Sizemixed
Indoor Seats5

Three four-person high tables and two high-stool window seating areas.

Style

airy dark R&B minimal electronic

Music Details

Volume: quiet

Interior

Dark wood and marble surfaces with low-key lighting. Warm lighting, textured and moody, baroque.

Vibe

Gloomy atmosphere, better suited for evening visits.

Location & Contact

Kirchstraße 2, 10557 Berlin
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