--- title: "Delicatessen & spoon family" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/delicatessen-spoon-family" description: "The Löffelfamilie is an inseparable part of Leipzig's Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Today, there is a beer garden under the neon sign and flea markets and the Feinkost summer cinema are held regularly. The site of today's delicatessen was opened as a brewery in the late 19th century and later gave way to a food production plant. After the Second World War, the canned food production of the state-owned company Feinkost moved into the premises, marking the birth of the iconic spoon family. As part of the GDR party initiative \"Leipzig - City of Water and Light\", this neon sign, along with many other neon signs in the city, is now a listed cultural asset and a fixture in the hearts of Leipzig residents." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923581/2ddaa1d2bc220ec26aae05a7d9d3041eb9df7a0935c07025805c4ef0a87ec591/delicatessen-and-food-family-gastronomy-shopping-events-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Delicatessen & spoon family =============================== - Other attraction Delicatessen and food family, Gastronomy Shopping Events Leipzig Delicatessen and food family, Gastronomy Shopping Events Leipzig Delicatessen and food family, Gastronomy Shopping Events Leipzig Delicatessen and food family, Gastronomy Shopping Events Leipzig The iconic "Löffelfamilie" neon sign is a remnant of the eventful history of the delicatessen area, which is now a popular meeting place. The Löffelfamilie is an inseparable part of Leipzig's Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Today, there is a beer garden under the neon sign and flea markets and the Feinkost summer cinema are held regularly. The site of today's delicatessen was opened as a brewery in the late 19th century and later gave way to a food production plant. After the Second World War, the canned food production of the state-owned company Feinkost moved into the premises, marking the birth of the iconic spoon family. As part of the GDR party initiative "Leipzig - City of Water and Light", this neon sign, along with many other neon signs in the city, is now a listed cultural asset and a fixture in the hearts of Leipzig residents. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Hohe Str. (lines 10, 11). The destination is about 170 m on foot from there. By car: The Volkshaus Leipzig is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz, Peterssteinweg and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Festival - Show - Festival - Place of interest - Other attraction - Other attraction - Culture and event venue - Tours 75.35 km - Gravel bike Contact Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 36 04107 Leipzig