Aera
AERA is Berlin’s leading fully gluten-free bakery, founded by self-taught baker Ava Celik and now operating two locations in Charlottenburg and Mitte. What began as a small hobby baking project has developed into one of Germany’s most influential addresses for gluten-free bread, particularly known for naturally leavened sourdough loaves that aim for the crust, crumb, and depth of flavour of conventional artisan baking rather than functioning as a substitute for it. The bakery’s breads are also supplied to a growing number of high-end restaurants, providing chefs a serious gluten-free option for their guests. Both AERA locations combine bakery and café: come to pick up a loaf of seed bread, then stay for warm sandwiches, pastries, scones, and well-made coffee or drinks. Everything is produced in a dedicated gluten-free environment, making it as dependable for people with coeliac disease as it is enjoyable for anyone simply looking for excellent bread.
The Aera Grilled Cheese Sandwich is famously one of THE top grilled cheese sandwiches in Berlin
