Supporting local businesses in Berlin
The Lockdown Edition
By Eileen Bernardi
There are several ways you can support local business during the shutdown which starts today for a great number of local shops and offices. We’ve put together a little list of local businesses who are (temporarily) changing their business model to cater to those of us self-isolating. You’re supporting local businesses, they’re providing access to those of us stuck at home. It’s a win-win.
Do you know a Berlin business offering at home services? We’d love to hear from you and will be regularly updating our list.
Meal Delivery
Here are just some of the restaurants and food trucks we know have started delivery and take-out specials. Please let us know of others, we’d love to add more.
Fraulein Kimchi and Humble Pie
The duo have teamed up to offer delivery of vacuum packed meals on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Hidden by Daniel’s Eatery-
Take-away meals to heat up at home
Take-away
My favorite vegan eatery is starting delivery soon.
Delivery and take-away options
Drink Delivery
We’ve scouted some of our favorite shops and they do in fact deliver.
Offering home beer delivery once a week.
Beer, wine and cider delivery and pick-up
Natural wines delivered to your door
Kombucha delivery
Shop local and online
countless Berlin boutiques and offer online shopping options. This is a great, contactless way to keep our favorite businesses afloat.
For kitchen supplies
Buy gift certificates
Buy vouchers now to be used later. Shops, spas, salons, cultural performances and classes.
Local online services to use now
Linden Education is offering great online courses to for grades 1-12
Berlin Creative online writing courses with the lovely Molly Moylan Brown
Donate
Local arts and cultural organisations who have had to cancel events will suffer enormously, as will the artists and freelancers who work for them. Consider donating to keep them afloat.
Do you know a Berlin business offering at home services? We’d love to hear from you and will be regularly updating this list.