Coffee enjoyment in the center of Leipzig
Our Excursion through the Cafés in Leipzig We start of course in the heart of Leipzig: downtown. And it starts in the traditional Café KandlerIn the centre of Leipzig, the coffee house can be found at the Thomas-, as well as at the NikolaikircheTake a seat and treat yourself to a cup of freshly brewed coffee. A little treat is a must for real coffee enjoyment in Leipzig. The traditional house serves Original Leipziger Lerchen and as a speciality of the house: The chocolate Bachtaler.
Impressive and delicious it continues with the Kaffeehaus Riquet. Just because of the special architecture The café is worth a visit. The Riquet & Co. commissioned the building in 1908. Therefore, the design reflects the long trading tradition of the company to East Asia and the Orient The two-storey curved roof tower is reminiscent of classical Chinese architecture. Parapets, pillars, main cornice and round gables are decorated with beautiful colorful mosaics decorated in Art Nouveau style. Two copper-embossed elephant heads represent that trademark of the Riquet company In this great ambience you can enjoy the coffee specialties of the house – a exotic elephant coffee , or delicious coffee Riquet – together with a piece of homemade cake relish.
Another recommendation is this Café Corsowhich as Family business has stood for coffee enjoyment in Leipzig for over 100 years and is lovingly handcrafted first-class cakes, pies and pastries It is also one of the few remaining pastry shops that Baumkuchen in exclusively artisanal production generated.
The traditional cafés in Leipzig city centre are joined by the hip Bohemian Kids CaféNot far from the university, Bara and Michael have turned their passion into their profession and provide many students with the necessary dose of caffeine. In the café you will find inviting music , and a hustle and bustleIn addition, you can not only recover from university stress, but also your first pink latte But you can also equip your own kitchen here. Whether cups, coffee equipment or simply a delicious bar of chocolate - the Bohemian Kids Café got it all!
coffee delicacies in the north of the city
Also the Leipzig North has a lot in store for coffee fans. In the self-proclaimed Gohlis neighborhood café, the Schwung & Schwebe, not only await you really delicious coffee from our own coffee roastery, but also fresh, delicious, homemade food to suit your taste. The café is therefore a place to enjoy, relax and also ideal for a coffee chat. The owners Jens and Max consider it particularly important to regional partners to work together with people who love what they do – just like they do it.
It continues with that Le Caphe – the first and only family-run Vietnamese café in Leipzig. Here you can Vietnamese direct trade coffee and enjoy delicious homemade cakes and tarts. Upon prior reservation, the 2-person team also offers daily breakfast with homemade spreads.
Our next recommendation also has a Far Eastern touch: the Jeepney Café in Gohlis. Here you can freshly brewed filter coffee from the rare, Philippine Liberica or Excelsa coffee beans The operator Janellsa also offers homemade pancakes, delicious granola or Filipino rice bowls If you still have a sweet tooth, you must definitely try one of the sugary Cupcakes try.
Coffee spots in the east of Leipzig
Things are getting really sharp in the Leipzig East. More precisely in Espresso Zack Zack right on Lene-Voigt-Park in the district of Reudnitz. In the extremely popular Coffee bar are next to high-quality coffee specialties, snacks and sweets, as well as accessories for the espresso machine and freshly roasted coffee. The owner of Zack Zack, Ralf Hauenschild, has been working in the catering and coffee business for over 15 years. His love for Italian espresso is evident in every guest who enters his coffee bar, which has been open since 2015, to indulge in all their coffee cravings. If you don't have time to linger, you can come in during the week from 8 a.m. caffeinated stimulants and take delicious pastries with you on the way to work, university or the park.
living room atmosphere you can enjoy the cozy Café Bubu at Täubchenweg. In this extraordinary coffee shop you should feel just as at home as in your grandma’s living room, because the owners have turned the café into their second home Enjoy sweet and salty treats and delicious coffee – if the weather is good, also in the pretty backyard – and look forward to the delicious breakfast offer, which is simply unbeatable in quality and taste.
Specialty Coffee, home-baked cakes and hearty snacks are available in the Café TRAGO. Enjoy your freshly ground coffee either outside on the patio at Stannebeinplatz or inside at the large table and on the many window sills.
Cafés in the south of Leipzig
Always following our noses, we find ourselves searching for the best coffee spots in the city, in the southern part of Leipzig.
You should definitely make a stop here in Café Grundmann do, because it is the last real Viennese café in Leipzig and therefore a must for coffee fans. Here you can have your coffee in the Art Deco ambience The restaurant has been run by master confectioners without interruption since 1919. In addition to coffee and cake, there is also a creative breakfast offering and something for the big and small lunchtime hunger. All dishes can be in sunshine on the patio in front of the restaurant. And of course end your lunch break with a coffee.
Espresso, Ristretto, Doppio, Machiato, Flat White, Cappuccino, Americano, Pour Over, Aeropress and many more. Until you browse the coffee menu of the Uptown Coffee Bar tried it, it might take a while. Over the counter you can only coffee from freshly roasted beansIt is important to the operator that his guests Coffee break enjoy and take your time. He regularly invites various musicians that create the right atmosphere.
A touch French coffee enjoyment do that Café Maître to the southern suburbs of Leipzig. With a cup of coffee you can make yourself comfortable on the wicker chairs outside, read the newspaper, chat with friends or colorful hustle and bustle of the Karli You can simply spend hours in this charming café. Not only French flair you can experience there, you can also try all the delicacies that our neighboring country has to offer. Because in the in-house patisserie Freshly homemade chocolates, baguettes, croissants, brioches, macarons and of course quiches are produced every day.
Coffee and Cake in West Leipzig
The coffee exploration tour takes us further into the Leipzig WestOn the way out of the city, coffee lovers cannot miss Café Dankbar over. Because it is a true all-rounder and not a classic caféHere you get not only delicious breakfast, but also a weekly changing lunch menu as well as selected wines and cocktails. The homemade granola is particularly recommended. Also recommended: table reservations! This is the only way you can be sure of getting a seat. It is also worth noting that the café has been serving regional partners which always ensures fresh ingredients.
If you don’t just like drinking coffee, but literally celebrate it, then you are in the Leipziger Brühbar You are in the right place. Because here you can expect in-house roasts according to the Scandinavian roasting profile. This creates special taste experiences and the beans of the respective coffee plantations get their own "sensory fingerprint"In the brew bar, people not only enjoy drinking perfect coffee, but also discussing it. Not all coffee is the same!
If you love not only coffee but also plants, you should definitely visit the urban jungle in Roots Plant Café Here you can expect delicious Coffee, homemade cakes and, as the name suggests, Plants plus pots, decorations and care tips. So you can take a piece of jungle feeling home with you.
The variety of cafés in Leipzig is as extensive as the delicious hot drink itself. We can only recommend a visit to these and other cafés for real coffee fans!
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