mogg is a New York-style deli at Karl-Marx-Straße 101, 12043 Berlin, Germany, in Neukölln, known for house-cured, smoked pastrami and American-Jewish comfort food. Founded in 2012, it originally occupied the former Jewish girls’ school at Auguststraße 11–13 in Mitte. The restaurant has moved: head to Neukölln for lunch, not the historic school building. Sandwiches and cheesecake remain the central reasons to visit.
What to Expect at mogg
Make pastrami the starting point. Mogg’s published deli repertoire includes a straightforward pastrami sandwich and a Reuben, alongside matzah ball soup, seasonal salads and New York cheesecake. Its longer-standing menu also features shakshuka: two eggs baked in tomato and red-pepper sauce, seasoned with cumin and accompanied by grilled challah. These dishes explain the restaurant’s appeal better than a generic brunch label; ask which classics are available when ordering at the new address.
The architectural story belongs to the former Mitte premises, not the Neukölln dining room. That red-brick school, designed by Alexander Beer in 1927, combined a restrained modernist exterior with colorful Art Deco tiling in communal areas. Mogg’s original setting helped connect its New York deli identity with Berlin’s Jewish history. Treat Auguststraße as a separate architectural outing rather than expecting those interiors with your sandwich today.
- Pastrami sandwiches: The defining order, built around house-cured and smoked meat.
- Reuben: Another sandwich in the deli’s established repertoire.
- Shakshuka: Eggs, tomato-pepper sauce, cumin and grilled challah.
- Matzah ball soup: A comfort-food alternative to a sandwich lunch.
- New York cheesecake: The classic dessert to leave room for after your main.
mogg at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Karl-Marx-Straße 101, 12043 Berlin, Germany; formerly Auguststraße 11–13. |
| Neighborhood / Area | Neukölln; no longer at the Mitte address. |
| Operating Hours | Monday–Saturday, noon–8pm; Sunday, noon–6pm. |
| Admission & Ticket Prices | No admission ticket; food and drinks are purchased separately. Consult the official website for updates. |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 45–75 minutes for a seated meal. |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | U7 Rathaus Neukölln; approximately five minutes on foot. Public transport is the simplest approach. |
| Official Website / Phone | mogg official website; +49 176 64961344. |
The deli publishes these hours and its new address on its official homepage; use that address when arranging your visit.
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Arrive around the noon opening for an early lunch, especially if you want time for dessert before afternoon sightseeing. Sunday service finishes earlier, so avoid treating it as a late-dinner option. There are no attraction tickets or timed-entry slots: use the reservation link on the official homepage or contact the restaurant directly for a table. Before paying through an older booking listing, check that it identifies Karl-Marx-Straße rather than Auguststraße. The restaurant’s own relocation notice is the clearest address reference.
Take the U7 to Rathaus Neukölln and continue along Karl-Marx-Straße. Nearby pairings include the Rathaus itself, roughly five minutes away, Heimathafen Neukölln’s performance venue, around five to ten minutes away, and contemporary-art center KINDL, approximately ten to fifteen minutes away. Allow extra walking time at crossings. Wheelchair users and families bringing strollers should contact the deli about entrance thresholds, maneuvering space and toilet access before traveling; photographs of the former school do not establish access at the new premises. Check station-access arrangements with BVG when planning a step-free journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are mogg’s hours, and when should I arrive?
Published hours are noon–8pm Monday through Saturday and noon–6pm Sunday. Noon suits an early lunch; Sunday is better planned as lunch or an early meal.
Is there an admission charge, and should I reserve?
There is no admission charge; you pay for your order. For table reservations, follow the official website’s reservation link, particularly when coordinating a group meal.
How much time should I budget?
Allow 45–75 minutes for a sandwich or hot dish, a drink and cheesecake. Keep a longer window if combining lunch with a nearby exhibition or performance.
Is mogg suitable for families and wheelchair users?
Families can plan a casual deli meal, but should request high-chair and stroller arrangements directly. Wheelchair users should establish step-free entrance and accessible-toilet arrangements for the Neukölln location before booking.
When browsing more top-rated restaurants in Berlin, consider pairing your visit with nearby highlights such as A Mano (2.4 km away).
