The history of a corner

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The history of a corner

If you can imagine a steam laundry at the turn of the century – the pounding, the smell, the heat, this was what this building was originally used for. After that, horses and wagons of a haulage contracting firm were put into the building. But that wasn’t the end of it.

In 1924 Gertrud and Ernst Balzer who came from West Prussia, purchased the back part of the “Sophieneck” and from that point onwards ensured quiet sounds and lovely smells. The married couple opened a bakery and, nine years later, had a daughter named Traudel Balzer.

In about 1926 Ernst Balzer opened a store to sell bread and right beside this, approximately, where the “hill” next to the entry door is, was Otto Berg Burials, a shop selling coffins.

There was a little pub in the round window corner, owned by Mother Erdmann. Four tables, always covered with a white tablecloth. She offered meatballs, fish, eggs and cucumbers. Until the beginning of the forties, Mother Erdmann always wore blue dresses, had silver grey hair and stood endlessly behind the bar.

After Mother Erdmann, the room was used as a store room for the funeral parlour.

This lasted until 1961. Then the wall came. The house was left unattended due to bad public housing management.

But family Balzer continued baking – Traudel Balzer, the daughter of Ernst and Gertrud Balzer inherited the bakery from her parents. In 1984, she decided to relocate her bakery into Sophienstrasse 30 instead of Sophienstrasse 28. Why? This was because of the slow refurbishment of the whole street.

In 1986 after the end of the refurbishment, the restaurant “Sophieneck” opened. It includes the rooms of Mother Erdmann, bakery Balzer and the funeral home. In 1994, a new team took over the management of the “Sophieneck”.

These are people who love and know the area. People who always wanted to give the old ruins a new life and open a restaurant in them. And continue the history of a corner...

Sophieneck

Große Hamburger Straße 37 / 10115 Berlin

SOFT DRINKS

FRUIT JUICES

0,2 l 2,30 € 0,5 l 4,00 € Tomato 0,2 l 2,40 € 0,4 l 3,90 €

MINERAL WATER

Fizzy table water 0,2 l 2,10 € 0,5 l 3,50 € 1,0 l 4,90 € Fizzy table water 0,2 l 2,10 €

still 0,5 l 3,50 € 1,0 l 4,90 € Loona Mineralwasser Lightly Sparkling bottle 0,25 l 2,30 € bottle 0,75 l 5,30 € Loona Mineralwasser Still bottle 0,25 l 2,30 € bottle 0,75 l 5,30 €

DRAFT BEER

BEER MIXES

Alster (Beer shandy) Diesel (Beer with coke)

Krefelder (Dark beer with coke) 0,3 l 2,80 € 0,5 l 3,90 €

BOTTLED BEER

Schöfferhofer - blond / dark / clear

wheat beer 0,5 l 4,10 €

Störtebeker Schwarzbier

0,33 l 3,10 € Stöertebeker Bernsteinweizen

wheat beer, organic 0,5l 4,30 €

Stöertebeker Bernsteinweizen

wheat beer, alcohol-free 0,5l 4,30 €

Stöertebeker Bernsteinweizen

wheatbeer, malt 0,5l 4,30 €

Jever Fun, alcohol-free

0,33 l 2,90 € „Berliner Weiße“ with raspberry- or woodruff flavour³

0,33 l 3,50 € Grapefruit flavoured wheat beer

Our recommendation :

W e i n g u t F r i e d r i c h K i e f e r / K a i s e r s t u h l

Due to the excellently produced burgundy wines. Baden, Germany’s most southern wine-growing region, is often described as a “Burgundy Oasis”. The heart of the region,

the “Kaiserstuhl”, is located in the Rhine Lowlands between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains, approximately 15 km west of Freiburg.

The small volcanic mountain range is covered by fertile sandy soil which settled here thousands of years ago. Theeasily warmed sandy soil and the almost Mediterranean climate - featuring the warmest average temperatures in Germany - offer ideal growing

conditions for the grapes.

In 1851, Friedrich Kiefer established his wine estate. The founder’s great-grandson and present owner, Lutz Grafahrend, is continuing this long wine-growing tradition with love

and enjoyment. The Kiefer Estate carefully cultivates its own vineyards, as well as those of the neighbouring winegrower’s cooperative. Thanks to the regular grape pruning,

yields of 40 – 60 litres per hectare are achieved. Low yields are a vital requirement in producing excellent wine. Over the past few years, the Kiefer Wine Estate

has significantly grown in size in order to occupy the best hillside reaches of Eichstetten. Forthe Kiefer Wine Estate, the ecological-friendly soil cultivation is important. The predominantly old grapevines produce limited yields and wines

rich in extracts.

German White Wine

R i e s l i n g

QBA dry / 2012/ Herrenbuck / spicy and invigorating with a fine acidity 0,1 l 3,20 € 0,2 l 5,10 € Carafe 0,5 l 11,90 €

W h i t e B u r g u n d y

QBA dry / 2012 / Herrenbuck / pleasant and finely fruity 0,1 l 3,30 € 0,2 l 5,20 € Carafe 0,5 l 12,10 €

G r e y B u r g u n d y

QBA dry / 2012 / Herrenbuck / robust in flavour 0,1 l 3,20 € 0,2 l 5,20 € Carafe 0,5 l 12,10 €

L a t e B u r g u n d y W e i s s h e r b s t

QBA semi-dry / 2011 / Eichstetter

Similar in style to a Rose, fruity, sweet, burgundy aromas with a balanced play of mild acidity and subdued sweetness

0,1 l 3,20 € 0,2 l 5,20 € Carafe 0,5 l 12,10 €

German Red Wine

L a t e B u r g u n d y

QBA dry / 2011 / Eichstetter

Cherry aroma, delicately spiced, subtle remaining sweetness 0,1 l 3,20 € 0,2 l 5,10 € Carafe 0,5 l 11,90 €

GERMAN WHITE WINE

Vineyards Glock/ Sponheim

Müller Thurgau

QBA dry / 2014 dry, mild tartness, medium-strength body

0,2 l 4,80 € 0,5 l 10,80 € bottle 1,0 l 19,80 €

AUSTRIAN WHITE WINE

Winery Landrichter & Pfeiffer Lower Austrian wine district

Grüner Veltliner

Dry/ 2014

Typical wine from this wine district with a strong, fruity bouquet,

fresh taste, slightly peppery with a pleasant acidity

0,2 l 4,80 € 0,5 l 10,80 € bottle 1,0 l 20,10 €

ITALIAN WHITE WINE

Pinot Grigio

Alpha Zeta / 2014

Typical round North-Italian dry, smooth and mild

0,2 l 4,90 € 0,5 l 10,90 € bottle 1,0 l 16,90 €

FRENCH WHITE WINE

Chardonnay

Vin de Pays d’Oc / 2014

- dry, balanced, fine bouquet - 0,2 l 4,80 € 0,5 l 10,80 € Bottle 0,75 l 16,80 €

Cider

SPANISH WHITE WINE

Rioja

Azabache / 2013

- dry, harmonious hints of vanilla and honey -

0,2 l 4,90 € 0,5 l 10,90 € bottle 0,75 l 16,90 €

SPARKLING WHITE WINE

Rotkäppchen

Freyburg/Unstrut - dry or medium dry

0,1 l 3,10 € bottle 0,75 l 19,80 €

Prosecco /DOC

Weinschorle

white or red wine mixed with sparkling mineral water 0,2 l 4,30 €

GERMAN RED WINE

Dornfelder

Heinrich Vollmer / Pfalz QbA dry / 2013

0,2 l 5,10 € 0,5 l 11,90 € bottle 1,0 l 21,40 €

FRENCH RED WINE

& ROSE

Syrah

Domaine de LA BAUME/2013

The 200 years ago in Béziers in

Languedoc builded Domaine La Baume is pretty well known due to its many years of experience in winemaking. This round, fruity Syrah, who is charming with its aromas of mellow red fruits, grapefruit and black pepper, convinces again of an outstanding Savoir-faire. A mild explosion of aroma in the finish with pleasant tartness.

0,2 l 5,20 € 0,5 l 11,90 € bottle 0,75 l 17,20 €

FRENCH ROSÉ

Les Rivages

VdP 2013 dry and fruity

-0,2 l 4,90 € 0,5 l 10,90 € bottle 1,0 l 21,10 €

ITALIAN RED WINE

Chianti

D.O.C.G / 2014

dry, hearty, strong

0,2 l 4,80 € 0,5 l 10,80 € bottle 0,75 l 16,80 €

SPANISH RED WINE

Rioja

Preferido` / 2014

berry-like aroma with a hint of oak 0,2 l 4,90 € 0,5 l 11,90 € bottle 0,75 l 16,80 €

Albae Tempranillo

Kellerei Hacienda Albae / 2014 Tierra de Castilla

dry, full-bodied, very soft and velvety, delicately fruity reverb

0,2 l 5,10 € 0,5 l 11,20 € bottle 0,75 l 17,10 €

CHILEAN RED WINE

Merlot

Cono Sur Torconal / 2014

dry, very balanced, velvety soft on the palate

The Merlot grape brings out the deep dark, not so much tannin, but instead bring out more alcohol than the wines from Cabernet Sauvignon. It is with great smoothness and fullness of flavor.

0,2 l 4,90 € 0,5 l 10,90 € Carafe 1,0 l 21,20 €

Cabernet Sauvignon

Babor

Valle del Maipo, / 2012

- strong, fruity black current aroma 0,2 l 5,10 € 0,5 l 11,20 € bottle 0,75 l 17,80 €

COFFEE

Cup of coffee1 2,20 €

Large cup of coffee1 _{3,10 €}

Café Latte1 _{2,80 €} Latte Macchiato 3,10 € Cappuccino1 _{2,40 €} Single espresso1 _{2,20 €} Double espresso1 _{3,50 €} Decaffeinated coffee 1,90 € Decaffeinated Café Latte 2,50 €

Dutch coffee1 _{4,30 €}

with 2 cl advocaat & cream

French coffee1 _{4,30 €}

with 2cl Napoleon (cognac)

Irish Coffee1 _{4,30 €}

with 2cl Paddy & cream

Pharisäer 4,30 €

with 2 cl Rum & cream

MILK, CACAO &

CHOCOLATE

Hot chocolate (mug) 2,60 €

with cream 2,90 €

with 2 cl amaretto 3,90 € with 2 cl amaretto & cream 4,20 € with 2 cl rum 3,90 € with 2 cl rum & cream 4,20 € with 2 cl vodka 3,90 € with 2 cl vodka & cream 4,20 € Hot milk with honey 2,60 € Hot or cold milk 2,00 € HOT SPECIALITIES

Hot lemon 2,50 €

Grog (with 4cl rum) 4,80 € Jagertee (Bavarian sweet grog) 3,80 €

TEA SPECIALITIES

by Eilles

Darjeeling Royal 2,50 €

Black tea - First quality tea from the foothills of the Himalayas.

Earl Grey 2,50 €

Black tea flavoured bergamot.

Peppermint 2,50 €

Herbal tea – Delightfully refreshing.

Camomile 2,50 €

Herbal tea – Fine cut camomile blossoms, pleasantly mild.

Herbal Garden 2,50 €

Herbal tea – A carefully selected blend of beneficial herbs. Refreshing taste.

ORGANIC TEAS

Bio Rooibos Pure 2,90 €

South African rooibos in purest condition, delicate with a copper cup.

Bio Früchte Fruit 2,90 €

Natural infusion with a full-bodied taste.

Bio Vervenia Herbal Infusion 2,90€

Stimulating infusion – can as well be used like a digestif after an enjoyful dinner.

Bio Darjeeling Green 2,90 €

A green tea from the highlands of Darjeeling full of character with a soft-tart note.

Extra honey 0,70 €

Mulled wine

red / white 3,20 €

All prices include VAT

WHISKY

Jonny Walker Red label 2,10 €

Glenfiddich 3,60 € IRISH Paddy 2,40 € Bushmills Malt 3,60 € BOURBON Makers Mark 2,30 € Jim Beam 2,10 € Jack Daniel‘s 2,60 € Woodford Reserve 3,20 €

The Best Ever

See also our Single Malt Whiskey List.

COGNAC & BRANDY

Goldbrand 2,00 €

Goldkrone 2,00 €

Napoleon V.S.O.P. 2,20 €

Jacobi 1880 V.S.O.P. 2,20 €

Metaxa 2,10 €

Remy Martin V.S.O.P. 3,80 €

GRAIN WHISKY & KÜMMEL

Nordhäuser Doppelkorn 2,50 €

Fürst Bismarck 2,50 €

Gilka Kaiserkümmel 2,10 €

Malteser Kreuz Aquavit 2,50 €

VODKA Gorbatschow 2,40 € Moskowskaja 2,50 € HERB-FLAVOURED LIQUEURS & BITTERS Jägermeister 2,00 € Karlsbader Becher 2,00 € Kümmerling 2,00 € Fernet Branca 2,00 € Branca Menta 2,00 € Ramazotti 2,00 €

TEQUILA & RUM

Sierra white or brown 2,30 €

Bacardi light 2,50 €

Havana Club 3 year old 2,30 €

Havana Club 7 year old 3,60 €

LIQUEURS Advocaat 2,00 € Cherryliqueurs 2,00 € Amaretto 2,00 € Baileys 2,50 € Batida de Coco 2,00 €

GIN, CALVADOS & FRUIT BRANDY Obstler 2,10 € Williams Christ 2,10 € Zwetschgenwasser 2,10 € Calvados 2,20 € Gin 2,20 € Grappa 2,30 € Cointreau 2,20 € APERITIVE Martini bianco,

extra dry or rosso3 3,30 €

Sherry Sandemann Fino 5cl 3,20 €

Royal O' Porto 5cl 3,40 € ANISEED-BASED SPIRITS Ouzo 2,10 € Sambuca 2,10 € Pernod3 _{2,10 €} www.sophieneck-berlin.de info@sophieneck-berlin.de Tel.: +49 (0) 30 2834065 Fax.: +49 (0) 30 2834065

Cocktails

Margarita

Tequila, Cointreau and Lime Juic 7,00 € Tequila Sunrise

Tequila, Orange Juice and Grenadine 7,00 € Apple Whiskey sour

Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice and Brown Sugar 7,00 € Sophieneck ( Moskow) Mule

Wodka, Ginger Ale and Lime Juice 7,00 € Campari Sekt

Campari, Prosecco and Orange Juice 7,00 € Aperol Spritzer

Aperol, Prosecco and Mineralwasser 7,00 €

Cocktails without Alcohol

Pink Lady

Orange Juice, Ananas Juice, Lemon Juice and Grenadine 6,00 € Ginger Twist

Ginger Ale, Vanille Sirup, Lime Juice 6,00 €

Longdrinks