At a glance
This Mensa has cooked itself right into the hearts of the students of HTWK and HfTL Leipzig, and the atmosphere here is one of the best among the Mensas of Leipzig.
In the Mensa Academica, a diverse selection of meals is available daily, with the option to customize individual components to suit personal preferences.
Furthermore, a pasta counter and a colourful and varied salad buffet are part of the offer. The front cooking area with wok & grill, the vitamin-rich smoothies and various cold drinks round off the Mensa’s offer.
The cafeteria offers sandwiches, cakes & warm snacks, among other things.
Guests can read, study and work in the cafeteria hall until the evening hours.
Barrier-free eating
- Access to counters appropriate for wheelchair user
- Access to dining-hall appropriate for wheelchair user
- Handicapped accessible toilet

Mensa und Cafeteria Academica
Access via HTWK Leipzig / Lipsius Building
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 145
04277 Leipzig
Opening hours
Cafeteria
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
currently closed
Mensa
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
currently closed
Mensa
- free choice of various main components and side dishes
- pasta station with different sauces
- grill or wok dishes (including vegetarian & vegan options)
- daily vegetarian and vegan dishes
- salad bar
- fruity smoothies, milk/yogurt drinks
- desserts (including vegan options)
Cafeteria
- various tea varieties and specialty coffees from fair trade
- sandwiches, flaguettes, focaccia, warm snacks
- cakes, tortes, cookies, muffins, croissants
- homemade smoothies & salads, also available for takeaway
- juices & cold beverages
- chocolate and various fair trade candy bars
- plastic-free chewing gum made from tree resin
Your way to us
Nearest university or academy
HTWK: approx. 0.0 km
Close-by student halls of residence
Hall of residence Tarostraße: approx. 2.2 km
Hall of residence Am Bayrischen Bahnhof: approx. 2.6 km
Bicycle parking
Bicycle parking spaces are available in front of the library and the Lipsiusbau.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair access to the dining hall and the food counter is ensured via a lift on the ground floor of the Lipsiusbau. The restaurant has disabled friendly lavatories.
Your contact person

Ms. Becker