On the whole, the food in Berlin was consistently better than what I have found elsewhere. I was there in 2009, and so the dollar was in the tank compared to the euro, but even so, prices were also pretty good.
I do really miss the small corner bakeries and all the different varieties of brotchens. Also the coldcuts - its very difficult to find ham, for instance, that is anywhere near as good as I found in Germany; 95% of what is in U.S. supermarkets is basic boiled Virginia or Polish ham.
Coldcuts is exactly what I mean, but not just ham, also the ones made like sausages we call 'Aufschnitt' - not sure whether it's German or French in origin.
Most typical to what I mean is probably Lyoner (which in English Wikipedia is translated as Bologna/Baloney, however at least the picture doesn't look like Lyoner to me) and Leberkäse. First one originated in Lyon, France, second one in Bavaria. If you get the chance, try some pan fried Leberkäse once.
I do really miss the small corner bakeries and all the different varieties of brotchens. Also the coldcuts - its very difficult to find ham, for instance, that is anywhere near as good as I found in Germany; 95% of what is in U.S. supermarkets is basic boiled Virginia or Polish ham.