Best location for a Costa Coffee in Berlin

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for coffee shop / specialty café sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Berlin — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    €12-55/sqm
    Local competition index
    54/100
    Break-even
    12-24 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Costa Coffee in Berlin

    1. 1

      Neukölln

      Low competition, strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: €12-22

      92
    2. 2

      Friedrichshain

      High footfall, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €16-28

      86
    3. 3

      Charlottenburg

      Strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €25-42

      78
    4. 4

      Prenzlauer Berg

      Strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €20-35

      78
    5. 5

      Kreuzberg

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €18-32

      74
    6. 6

      Mitte

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €30-55

      58

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Costa Coffee; the figures above are category estimates for Berlin, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Costa Coffee in Berlin: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Costa Coffee in Berlin?

    Neukölln scores 92/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Berlin, ahead of Friedrichshain (86/100) and Charlottenburg (78/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Berlin rank highest for a coffee shop?

    Neukölln (92/100), Friedrichshain (86/100), Charlottenburg (78/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in Berlin?

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around €12-55/sqm. Costa Coffee franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a coffee shop in Berlin take to break even?

    Typically 12-24 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 35-55%.

    How competitive is Berlin for this category?

    The local competition index is 54/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Berlin should a Costa Coffee franchisee avoid?

    Mitte scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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