Apels Garten

Apels Garten is a traditional restaurant in the heart of Leipzig, serving some of the most delicious Saxon dishes, which can be enjoyed either in the cosy restaurant itself or on the spacious terrace.

• Web:

  apels-garten.de

• E-mail:

  info@apels-garten.de

• Address:

  Kolonnadenstraße 2, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 9607777

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri & Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–3pm

Auerbachs Keller

One of Leipzig's most renowned dining spots, Auerbachs Keller, started as a beer hall dating back to 1538. Today, it serves splendid traditional Saxon cuisine. Goethe, a regular patron, immortalised the venue by setting a scene from Faust — where Faust dines with the devil — within its walls. Visiting Auerbachs Keller, especially the Fasskeller (Barrel Cellar) where the scene from Faust is recreated, is essential when in Leipzig.

• Web:

  www.auerbachs-keller-leipzig.de

• E-mail:

  info@auerbachs-keller-leipzig.de

• Address:

  Mädler-Passage, Grimmaische Straße 2-4, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 216100

• Opening hours:

  Mon, Thu & Sun noon–10pm; Tue & Wed 5pm–10pm; Fri & Sat noon–11pm

Bayerischer Bahnhof

Bayerischer Bahnhof is, just as the name implies, an old railway station. It has a great welcoming atmosphere and, of course, a long list of beer to choose from. The food is German and comes at reasonable prices.

• Web:

  www.bayerischer-bahnhof.de

• E-mail:

  info@bayerischer-bahnhof.de

• Address:

  Bayrischer Platz 1, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 124 576 0

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–10pm, Sat & Sun 11am–10pm

Café Hin & Veg

If vegetarian cuisine is what you're after, look no further than Café Hin & Veg. This vegan restaurant offers an extensive menu of fresh and creative meals. The ambiance is kind and warm, and the staff are fluent in English.

• Web:

  www.cafehinundveg.de

• E-mail:

  info@cafehinundveg.de

• Address:

  Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 112, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 12466590

• Opening hours:

  Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun 9am–6pm; Fri & Sat 9am–8pm; Tue closed

Chang

Visiting Chang is like having a holiday within a holiday. The food and the atmosphere make you feel as if you have jumped on the plane and landed in Thailand. Stop by for fresh and powerful flavours.

• Web:

  www.chang-leipzig.de

• E-mail:

  chang-leipzig@gmx.de

• Address:

  Gottschedstraße 18, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 2535147

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 5:30pm–10pm, Sun closed

Drogerie

Drogerie is a cosy restaurant that offers a menu of elevated German dishes, continually updated to take advantage of seasonal ingredients. The restaurant pairs its exquisite meals with a selection of both local and international wines.

• Web:

  www.drogerie-leipzig.net

• E-mail:

  info@drogerie-leipzig.net

• Address:

  Schillerweg 36, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 22286466

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight, Sun closed

Barfly

This late night bar you will find on the corner of trendy Karl-Liebknecht and Arndtstraße; it attracts a relaxed and slightly older crowd. Barfly is a popular hangout for staff from other bars and clubs. In the summer time you can sip a tasty cocktail in the outside seating area.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/barfly_leipzig

• E-mail:

  contact@barfly-leipzig.de

• Address:

  Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 79, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 176 599 209 40

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 5pm

• Subway:

  Tram: 10, 11 (stop Südplatz)

Bayerischer Bahnhof

Bayerischer Bahnhof pub and brewery is located in the building that once served as Leipzig’s main train station. Converted into a brewpub in 1999 after the derelict building was sold, it now offers a variety of German beers, specialising in different versions of the local Gose beer. Among the unique offerings is Regenschirm — a 19th-century cocktail that mixes Gose with cumin liqueur.

• Web:

  www.bayerischer-bahnhof.de/en

• E-mail:

  info@bayerischer-bahnhof.de

• Address:

  Bayrischer Platz 1, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 1245760

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–10pm, Sat & Sun 11am–10pm

Bellini's

Bellini's enjoys a prime location just off the market square, complete with a spacious terrace. It's an ideal spot to sit outside late into the evening, sipping cocktails and watching the world go by.

• Web:

  www.bellinis-leipzig.de

• E-mail:

  info@bellinis-leipzig.de

• Address:

  Barfußgäßchen 3, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 9617681

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu noon–midnight, Fri & Sat noon–2am

Café Cantona

Have a relaxing evening and enjoy some cold beers and a burger at Café Cantona, which is located close to the city centre. This is a place you can visit for breakfast, coffee, lunch, dinner or for a drink alone.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/cafe_cantona

• E-mail:

  info@cafecantona.com

• Address:

  Windmühlenstraße 29, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 225 430 2

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–1am, Sun 9am–8pm

Cafe Luise

One of the typical venues in Gottschedstrasse, the Luise, features trendy customers, good music and simple food as well as, of course, a wide variety of drinks to get you going. If you wake up with a hangover on Saturday, why not come back to the scene of the crime for the lovely breakfast buffet, served only on Saturday mornings.

• Web:

  luise-leipzig.de

• E-mail:

  info@luise-leipzig.de

• Address:

  Bosestraße 4, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 961 148 8

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 9am

Dark Flower

For those with a taste for the alternative (and also black clothing), this is the place to go in Leipzig, with a range of different club nights featuring electro and alternative music to rock and 1980s classics.

• Web:

  www.darkflower.de

• E-mail:

  marko@darkflower.de

• Address:

  Hainstraße 12-14, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 163 633 001 1

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Sat from 10pm

Bohemian Kids Café

Bohemian Kids Café serves up speciality coffee and homemade cakes with a personal touch, plus breakfast and lunch. Located right next to the city's oldest erotic shop, this cosy spot is the brainchild of Bara and Michael, former law students turned passionate café owners.

• Web:

  www.bohemiankidscafe.de

• Address:

  Universitätsstraße 18, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 24782405

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm

Café Puschkin

Café Puschkin is a retro cafe with an eclectic interior and inviting terrace, serving comforting pub fare like burgers and currywurst, plus lighter options. Stop by for coffee and breakfast, get a drink later in the evening.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/cafepuschkinleipzig

• E-mail:

  info@cafepuschkin.de

• Address:

  Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 74, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 3910105

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–2am

Dankbar Kaffee

Dankbar Kaffee in Leipzig's Wandstraßen quarter revitalises the historic setting of the former Café Fleischerei. This café blends its century-old butchery's charm with modern touches, offering vegan-friendly breakfast and lunch, alongside coffee, cakes, and evening cocktails.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/dankbarleipzig

• Address:

  Jahnallee 23, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 25693547

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–6pm

Grato Espressobar

Grato Espressobar in Leipzig Zentrum-Süd offers a minimalist Italian vibe with a menu that includes craft coffee, alcoholic drinks, and a variety of snacks and treats. Enjoy a creative meal or a simple, comforting bite in a stylish setting.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/gratoleipzig

• Address:

  Münzgasse 18, Leipzig

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat closed, Sun 9am–6pm

Kaffeehaus Riquet

Kaffeehaus Riquet is a traditional Leipziger coffeehouse with a beautiful century-old Art Nouveau interior and a lovely atmosphere, serving a wide range of coffees, teas and cakes.

• Web:

  www.riquethaus.de

• E-mail:

  cafe@riquethaus.de

• Address:

  Riquethaus, Schuhmachergäßchen 1, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 961 000 0

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–7pm

Opern Café

Opern Café is a cosy café offering a wide selection of coffees, along with various food and beverages. With its extended opening hours, you can enjoy lunch, dinner, or a coffee break during your sightseeing adventures.

• Address:

  Oper Leipzig, Augustusplatz 12, Leipzig

• Phone:

  +49 341 4428430

• Opening hours:

  Open on performance days from 3pm