Best Street Food Restaurants in Leipzig
At 997, Japanese craftsmanship meets modern sophistication. Carefully flambéed tuna, butterfish rolls and grilled dishes with steak, salmon or prawns are freshly prepared and elegantly presented. Be sure to try the delicious homemade lemonades!
The iconic silver Chilimanili food truck brings authentic tacos to the streets of Leipzig. Fresh ingredients, loving preparation and friendly service make every event a gastronomic highlight.
The Kohi Café combines Japanese aesthetics with fine tea culture: Matcha rolls, fine teas and delicate pastries are served in a tranquil, minimalist ambience. A quiet retreat in the middle of the city, perfect for savouring, reading or taking a deep breath.
At Le Petit Franz, French bistro culture meets cosy flair: cheese, lamb, snails, tarts and rosé are on the small but delicious menu. With live music in the open air, you can experience the Mediterranean lifestyle in the centre of Leipzig.
Hearty street food meets creative cuisine at Paps: smash burgers, taco de carnitas, and more are freshly prepared. The restaurant in Connewitz impresses with its relaxed atmosphere, open kitchen and a clientele that loves good food without the frills.
The house speciality is jacket potatoes – also known as kumpir in Turkish. These are filled to your heart's content at Don Kichot, often in variations with avocado, rocket and whatever the green garden has to offer, but also with chicken or beef. You will be well looked after here.
Authentic GDR classics such as Jägerschnitzel with spirelli, solyanka, letcho or broiler are served here in generous portions. The ambience exudes charming retro flair. Be sure to order a Czech beer with your meal.
Kelia is a quiet retreat with a focus on fresh bowls, fine salad compositions and exquisite desserts such as the popular matcha crêpe cake. Stylishly furnished, you can sit and feast both indoors and outdoors - if you prefer to eat at home, you can have your food delivered quickly.
Street food concept that combines vegan cuisine with Asian and urban flair. The menu offers a variety of dishes such as crispy tofu burgers, vegan dumplings, udon bowls, katsu curry or gyoza with peanut dip - all fresh, colourful and full of flavour.
The Pata Negra offers numerous tapas variations as well as an excellent selection of wines, beers and, above all, cocktails. If you can't decide, it's best to order one of the generously stocked "Platos Principales" with Manchego and chorizo. It's guaranteed to fill you up!
Spicy broths, authentic toppings and a Tokyo-like atmosphere: Ramen 1974 brings a Japanese street food feeling to Leipzig. Dimmed lighting, fabric banners and steaming bowls create a real Japanese feeling - ramen and bowls with soul are served here.
Authentic dishes are served here, some of them artfully presented. The staff are friendly and make every visit particularly pleasant. The seating in the back courtyard is also very nice in summer. It can get crowded on Friday evenings, so it's worth making a reservation.
Café Maître brings French cuisine to Leipzig: the menu includes stroganoff, croque, tartes and onion soup. The beautiful art deco ambience invites you to linger - and outside, the lively hustle and bustle of Karl-Liebknecht-Straße provides a delightful backdrop.
Spain in Leipzig's Auewald forest: Mediterranean flavours meet seasonal ingredients at Caracan. Whether it's spicy chorizo or even paella from the giant pan, you can feast unexpectedly well right next to the sports field. Book in advance for the paella.
At Barena, Persian hospitality meets flavoursome variety: generous portions, fresh herbs and an inviting atmosphere make the restaurant the ideal place for authentic enjoyment. Delicious: minced meat skewers, saffron rice with chicken or doogh, a yoghurt drink.
This is where history, brewing culture and gastronomy come together: In the rustic restaurant, guests can look forward to hearty Saxon-Bavarian cuisine with classics such as pork knuckle and veal sausages and freshly tapped beer from the in-house brewery.
eyal impresses with modern Levantine cuisine that is not only flavourful but also visually stunning. The atmosphere invites you to share the artfully prepared dishes - falafel and harissa cauliflower are highlights not to be missed.
The Kleine Leckerei invites you to a stylish brunch: homemade salads, banana bread, scrambled eggs and fine pastries await you on the buffet - lovingly prepared and seasonally varied. A cosy spot for anyone who appreciates good food and charming details.
The menu offers a sophisticated tapas format: from the pumpkin and coconut soup "Swimming Hokkaido" to rice paper rolls, steamed dumplings or edamame to the creative rolling tofu version with Chinese cabbage and nori - all vegan, varied and flavourful.
More than just an insider tip in a backyard: Salumeria Italiana impresses with its industrial-chic ambience, shelves full of authentic Italian delicacies to take home and the huge pizzas that you can eat on site. A culinary mini-vacation!.