--- title: "Coffee house Riquet" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/gastro/coffee-house-riquet" description: "The former commercial building was built in 1908 and 1909 on behalf of Riquet & Co. and was one of the most modern and original new buildings in Leipzig at the time. The two copper-driven elephant heads flanking the entrance door to the coffee house are the trademark of the Riquet company. Since its restoration, you can once again admire the listed interior of the corner store in all its beauty.Unfortunately, none of the more than thirty coffee houses that once existed in Leipzig still exist. That is why the Riquet has been trying to revive the Leipzig coffee house tradition since 1996. With the Leipziger Lerche, the Kaffee Riquet, the Elefantenkaffee and the Pharisäer, real specialties are offered here." language: "en" type: "CafeOrCoffeeShop" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923988/2f981d3c4cd2ed98025204158ff781d30e796fed4da81a1f36c9c793c51259d7/caf-riquet-caf-s-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Gastro" --- Share Coffee house Riquet =================== - Café - Other, Regional Kitchen The Riquet is one of the few remaining coffee houses in the city center and boasts a mix of Art Nouveau and Chinese architecture. The former commercial building was built in 1908 and 1909 on behalf of Riquet & Co. and was one of the most modern and original new buildings in Leipzig at the time. The two copper-driven elephant heads flanking the entrance door to the coffee house are the trademark of the Riquet company. Since its restoration, you can once again admire the listed interior of the corner store in all its beauty. Unfortunately, none of the more than thirty coffee houses that once existed in Leipzig still exist. That is why the Riquet has been trying to revive the Leipzig coffee house tradition since 1996. With the Leipziger Lerche, the Kaffee Riquet, the Elefantenkaffee and the Pharisäer, real specialties are offered here. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Price info €€ Read more Specialties Leipziger Lerche, Kaffee Riquet, Elefantenkaffee, PharisäerLeipziger Lerche, Kaffee Riquet, Elefantenkaffee, PharisäerAlouette de Leipzig, café Riquet, café éléphant, PharisienLeipziger Lerche, Kaffee Riquet, Elefantenkaffee, PharisäerLeipziger Lerche, Kaffee Riquet, Elefantenkaffee, Pharisäer Read more Cuisine types - Other - Regional Kitchen Eligibility - Suitable for any Weather - For Groups - For Forms - for individual guests Languages German, English Infrastructure - Bicycle Parking - Pastry Shop Kitchen offers - Breakfast - Lunch table Hygiene and infection safety measures - Heed the hygiene instructions - Regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, door handles and handrails Directions & Parking facilities In the immediate vicinity of the stops "Markt", "Augustusplatz", "Hauptbahnhof" and "Thomaskirche". Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - EventCC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Concert CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Exhibition CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Concert - Place of interestCC-BYTourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V./ Anna Schalling, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge | - Retail CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Church CC-BYwww.leipzig.travel, Daniel Almendinger | - Retail - ToursCC-BYPhilipp Kirschner, www.pkfotografie.de, LEIPZIG REGION | 79.30 km - Cycling CC-BYPhilipp Kirschner, LEIPZIG REGION | 17.07 km - Cycling CC-BYPhilipp Kirschner , LEIPZIG REGION | 28.48 km - Cycling Tenant/Operator Schuhmachergäßchen 1 04109 Leipzig