8 1,000 Spätis (late-night stores) all around Berlin. There is a Späti in nearly every corner of Berlin. The concept of Späti started in East Germany where it was designed to cater the needs of late-night workers who were not able to buy essentials during the day. Today, Berliners can’t imagine life without a Späti, where you can buy drinks or whatever you need at any time of a day or night just around your corner!