8 Cafés in Leipzig You Should Know

Leipzig has a long coffee-house tradition and a varied café scene. Between the Old Town, the arcades and the districts outside the centre, you will find places for a quick espresso as well as for a long afternoon over coffee and cake. We introduce eight cafés from our list of the best so that you know where to start.

Eight Cafés from Our List of the Best

The following cafés are included in our list. For each one you will find the address and a link to the listing. It is best to check opening hours and offerings shortly before your visit.

Café Central

You will find Café Central at Reichsstraße 2, 04109 Leipzig, in the heart of the city centre.

Kaffeehaus Riquet Café

The Kaffeehaus Riquet Café is at Schuhmachergäßchen 1, 04109 Leipzig.

Café Kandler Thomaskirchhof

Café Kandler Thomaskirchhof is based at Thomaskirchhof 15, 04109 Leipzig.

Café Maître

Café Maître can be found at Gottschedstraße 1, 04109 Leipzig.

Café Kollwitz

Café Kollwitz is at Kollwitzstraße 54, 04315 Leipzig.

MEIN LIEBES FROLLEIN

You will find MEIN LIEBES FROLLEIN at Fichtestraße 15, 04275 Leipzig.

Café Puschkin

Café Puschkin is located at Menckestraße 27, 04155 Leipzig.

roots. Pflanzencafé

roots. Pflanzencafé is at Könneritzstraße 88, 04229 Leipzig.

You will find all cafés in Leipzig in our list of the best. If you are mainly looking for coffee, take a look at the coffee shops in Leipzig, and for a first start to the day, the breakfast spots.

💡 Tip: Several of the cafés mentioned are close together in the city centre. This makes it easy to combine a café crawl on foot.

Café Crawling in the City Centre

Leipzig's city centre is compact and easy to explore on foot. Café Central on Reichsstraße, the Kaffeehaus Riquet on Schuhmachergäßchen, Café Kandler on Thomaskirchhof and Café Maître on Gottschedstraße all share the postcode 04109. A route through the Old Town is therefore quickly planned. If you prefer somewhere quieter, you will find alternatives off the beaten track in the districts outside the centre, such as Café Kollwitz or Café Puschkin.

Practical Tips for Visiting a Café

• Avoid peak times: At weekends and in the early afternoon, popular cafés can get crowded. During the week you will usually find more peace.
• Booking: For larger groups, it is worth enquiring in advance.
• Check opening hours: They differ from café to café and can change on public holidays.
• Special diets: If you eat vegan or gluten-free, ask about the menu before your visit.

📍 Discover more: Explore further recommendations for Leipzig on our city page.

Conclusion

Leipzig has the right café for every taste, from the coffee house in the Old Town to the address in the neighbourhood. With these eight places, you have a good starting point for your next coffee break.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find cafés in Leipzig? Particularly many cafés are in the city centre, for example around Thomaskirchhof, Reichsstraße and Katharinenstraße. You will find all the listings in our list of the best.

Can you book in Leipzig cafés? That depends on the individual café. It is best to ask directly, especially if you are coming with a larger group.

Where can I get good coffee? You will find a selection in our list of coffee shops in Leipzig.

Are there cafés that serve breakfast? Yes, you will find addresses for starting the day in our list of breakfasts in Leipzig.