JaNi´s American Diner in Leipzig

We ordered from home. Four burgers with fries. The first shock was the price of €104. The second shock was opening the packaging. Everything is just a mess. Only the fries were ok. I absolutely cannot recommend eating out here. I don't know who was responsible for handing out the food, but it certainly went wrong. One star could be given to the fries.

I had the Elster Burger 🍔, it was absolutely inedible. Neither the burger patty, which was sold to us as homemade, nor the bun... everything was a straight 6. I don't know where these good reviews come from. It just wasn't edible. The price is a complete disgrace. Never again, simply not recommended!!!! I'm happy to pay money for good food...104€ for 4 burgers with fries.

A quick trip to America - then you're right here

Quite tasty, but not cheap. Had something to take away. Salad was without dressing. And expensive

Super tasty and very nice service

Very friendly staff. You feel like a regular guest, you are escorted to the table and served very quickly. Burgers very tasty. Cool idea: ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise at the table for self-service (as well as kitchen roll instead of expensive napkins). Also clever: just go to the reception desk to pay. Little tip: Maybe the table number. attach to the table (or on the small bucket). Food very tasty. Gladly again!!!

The diner is really well decorated, people have thought about the topic and there is something to discover in every corner. The service was very attentive and friendly. Food was good, I had a burger, but there are better ones, that's why only 4 stars. Small minus, we were there for our birthday and were asked about it, but there was neither a congratulation nor a small greeting. But otherwise it was a nice evening

The prices are rather high but the ambience and the food are still great.

No free tables will be kept free for spontaneous guests. Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. all tables are supposed to be reserved. Unprofessional!!!

We were guests at the campsite and had fries to take away one evening, we paid the hefty price of €8.50, unfortunately the fries weren't cooked properly... The next evening we came back after a long day through the Leipzig Zoo and, as the advertising on the street promised, we wanted to take soft ice cream and iced coffee with us to the campsite. Unfortunately, apart from a snappy announcement from the waitress, "everything is full, that won't work if you don't reserve a table", we were thrown out again. Our conclusion: where you save money with friendliness and service, it will fall at your feet at some point!

A really great restaurant furnished with attention to detail. Simply to feel good. The entire team is warm and offers great service. It's a nice and family atmosphere. Keep it up.

Nice little diner on a campsite. Burgers and price/performance were good. Conditions quick and friendly. Personally, the atmosphere was a bit overloaded for me. Sometimes less is perhaps more. Nevertheless, we would like to come back.

Tasty, staff very friendly and special requests are also fulfilled.

Hamburger too expensive for the size offered. Over €3 extra for sweet potato fries compared to normal ones is also healthy at €22 for a 200g burger.

You can actually say that this restaurant is a piece of the United States in Germany. The interior design, the ambience, it's just so beautiful. You feel a little closer to the USA. The food (noticeably also available in typical American sizes) was really delicious and served with flair. We would be happy to come back when the opportunity arises!

Very great shop😍 We were there for dinner one day. The burgers are super tasty 🤤 and made with a lot of love. The entire staff is super nice and friendly❤️ We were there for breakfast on Sunday. That was also very tasty 👍 Thank you very much, keep it up 👍

Very nice service. Advance reservation is definitely necessary. Delicious food and great ambience.

The food was delicious, the quality was top, and the portions were just right. The staff were exceptionally friendly and really looked after us. Price-performance is perfect - here you get really good food at fair prices. We will definitely be back and can only recommend JaNi’s Diner!

Super delicious food, top service and authentic ambience

Great ambience and the food was good too. Tip: reserve a table

The citizens offered are more or less similar. In terms of taste, this is just below average. More expensive than other, better community stores. You can't taste any of the alcohol in the cocktails. Only tastes like juice/cola (depending on what you order). In terms of price, like the citizens, the cocktails are expensive and, considering that there was little alcohol in them (was there any in them at all?), far too expensive. Ambience is of course cool. But as a guest I read so many rules of conduct on how I should behave 🙈 typically German😅

The burgers are a disaster! There were four of us and we each ate burgers. Three normal-sized 200g, one 500g. In all of them the buns were dry and cold and the paddy was cooked absolutely to death. Gray, dry minced meat, not a drop of juice left in it - disappointing! And in a diner. Every McDonalds burger is juicier.

I know diners from America and I have to say that this diner impressed me. The selection is plentiful and tastes really great. With heart and love in the preparation. Thumbs up and keep it up.

A great original American diner, just like you've seen in many old films and series.

Actually 6 out of 5 stars! The ambience is simply amazing - it couldn't be more American. The staff is in a good mood, super friendly and always attentive. What was particularly nice was that our little dog was there, and one by one everyone from the team came over to greet him. There was even a special “dog menu”! A huge thank you for this great evening. We'll definitely be back!

Highly recommended. Nice service, delicious food

Typical American feast, a change from Greek, Chinese and Co. The dishes were great, there is enough choice for everyone, including vegetarians/vegans. The ladies are very, very friendly, extremely professional and the atmosphere there is first class. An absolute must visit for anyone who likes American food. Thank you for the hospitality, I'll be back 👍🏻

A fantastic evening in an original American atmosphere and great food.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend this restaurant. The food was disappointing and did not live up to expectations. In addition, the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The building is getting old and urgently needs renovation. What was particularly annoying were the excessive prices, which in no way corresponded to the quality offered. However, the staff should be highlighted positively: The service was nice and friendly, which unfortunately couldn't save the overall impression. Overall, there are significantly better alternatives in this price range. Sorry, but it's my personal opinion.

Delicious burger, great ambience, friendly service...highly recommended 👍🏼

Great store, I can only recommend coming here

It was very tasty, we will definitely be back. Super nice reception.

After a concert at Haus Auensee, we took the opportunity to have something to eat here. We had also pre-booked a table. If you don't show up, you'll be charged a no-show fee of 15 euros per person - a bit iffy in a diner! Well, there were all of us ;-) According to the unanimous opinion of our group of six, the food was nothing special. The burger buns were quite dry, almost crumbly. What I found much worse was the grilled burger pattie. That was really annoying because there was no enjoyment. The clear plastic tablecloth was sticky. The prices were quite steep for that (great cooking - which I'm happy to pay for, a burger really doesn't require anything, except maybe the pattie, which was far too dry). However, the service was very quick and friendly, for that 5 stars. My rating goes against the trend, sorry, but that's exactly how I experienced it!

As always beautiful. Prices have increased. Innovation: If you don't show up when a table has been booked, you have to pay 15 euros as compensation.

Came across it by chance! Absolutely brilliant there! Great staff, Tango Tony - thanks for the great evening!! Great food! Ambience perfectly American! And really good country music

Great team. Fast, friendly, competent.

The following review reflects our subjective impressions: Our visit was requested by a child who had a request for a restaurant, liked eating burgers and wanted to try a restaurant that was unknown to us. We arrived at 5 p.m. with 9 people (4 adults, 4 children under 8, 1 baby; a holiday Thursday in February) and had reserved well in advance. I can't say anything in detail about the reservation because it was taken over by other people in the group. Since the children were still storming the playground, we were about 10 minutes late - but the restaurant was still almost empty. It was only at this point that we were informed that we only had the table until 7 p.m. (i.e. 2 hours) and that the next guests would then need it. From this point onwards, the pleasantly planned gourmet evening was over and we were stressed. Eating out with small children is generally a challenge - even more so when there is a time limit. The tone of the service also seemed rather rough to us, in a less charming way. We felt rushed. The menu and the selection were ok for us, there are various children's menus. We see the prices in the upper midfield. The issue of drinks was problematic: the children's menus contained a small barrel of soda. However, if children don't like these, then most other drinks suitable for children can only be ordered from 0.5l. While they waited, the children were given pens and something to color in. The orders were served quickly, which is the most positive aspect of the evening. The food was ok, solid in quality and taste - but not a revelation. Eating out, which was supposed to be a small celebration for us, was not very enjoyable due to the time pressure. As parents, we have to feed, motivate the children to eat, mediate and maintain general order before we can eat ourselves. It's difficult to do this comfortably in 120 minutes (including arriving, choosing, ordering, waiting, eating, various trips to the toilet, getting dressed, paying). At 6:45 p.m. we were finally informed that we should pay and leave within the next 10 minutes. Not everyone had finished eating and drinking yet. That's just how it is with children and should have a place in a dinner in a diner. Actually, some people would have liked a dessert and/or hot drink, but that was now cancelled. Chewing and gulping down the remaining drinks that were almost full, we got dressed and cleared the field. Apparently the table had been reassigned for exactly 7 p.m. because the next guests were already waiting. [If we make a reservation for 5 p.m. and have 2 hours to spare, but the table is given away again at 7 p.m. - at what point is the clearing and cleaning scheduled?] We felt literally thrown out and scared away. This was not the beautiful experience we imagined for the wishing child and society. For us, personally, the price-performance ratio wasn't right.

We were there for a birthday dinner. The ambience takes you straight to the USA. The food selection is plentiful and the burgers are spot on. The original cheesecake was the crowning glory of the evening. Reservations are strongly recommended. The staff was super polite. We'd love to come back!

Great food and friendly service, we always like to come back.

Mega delicious food and a beautifully decorated diner!

Delicious food and friendly service. We'd gladly return.

We had dinner there in the evening - reservations are strongly recommended, the diner is well attended 😊 Nice service, delicious food (we had burgers), the ambience is also great in the large wooden house.

Absolute recommendation! Everything fresh and super tasty! Large reasonable portions. Super clean and child-friendly toilets. Also one of the first restaurants to offer children something to play and paint with. It was great

Friendly and customer-oriented staff. The dishes are very tasty. It's not cheap at the diner, but the good taste keeps us coming back. Thanks to Tony and Jana for the great hospitality.

Nice American diner on the campsite. Unfortunately often fully booked. The food seems great.

The parking lot could be "drained" a little more... but otherwise everything is fine...

In general it was a really nice visit and I would definitely come back. The drinks just tasted good and you really couldn't complain. My problem, however, was the chili con carne, which firstly tasted very salty and was sometimes closer to bean soup than chili. Still a really great visit and I'm looking forward to the next time.

Stylish shop, great service and very tasty burgers. 👍

Excellent for dog owners Dogs get a blanket and water and before you can order something to drink, the menu for the dog is there

It was our first time here in this new location, but we already knew the diner. Overall, it was a very nice evening for our "extended family", the atmosphere is absolutely appealing, the dishes were very tasty and were stylishly prepared and served. Being on first name terms with the operators might be a bit strange for some people, but I think it's cool. The children were immediately provided with painting materials. There are still 2 points of criticism - therefore one star less for the service: It is not okay that you are not allowed into the restaurant with a stroller. If the dining room is overcrowded, you can point this out in person, but prohibition signs? What is absolutely impossible is the threat of a €15 fine if one of the reserved seats remains vacant. This has never happened to me at any other American diner.

The negative point is the really high price for simple food. The quality is good, but doesn't justify the price. The atmosphere is cool, the service is very nice and quick.

We ordered two surprise menus. It was super tasty and they were served up great by the chef. The other burgers were of course also highly recommended. It was very entertaining and we also had a nice conversation with the boss, Jana. We'll be back.

I filled myself up like I was on vacation 👍😎

Wonderful, always happy.... Staff was really top (friendly and very funny)

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. It was a special experience for us and we would love to come back

Very tasty food. Very nice atmosphere and super friendly service

It was incredibly tasty, went really quickly and the waitresses were super friendly on site... it wasn't the last time we've been here.

I was here on a walk. Super tasty, great facility. Incredibly great location if you love these bungalows and their flair as much as I do. I'll be back!

Really great atmosphere, very nicely done But you have to reserve it in advance otherwise things will quickly look bad!! Really great, great service, super nice 👍 The food is really very tasty We found drinks to be a bit overpriced🤷‍♂️ Toilets are super clean👍 Broadly speaking, here we come. Again and will recommend it 👍👍

Well made, stylish, top service

The ambience in the Janis American Diner is divided into two parts: downstairs you feel like you're in a typical diner, but the upper area is more reminiscent of a Texas roadhouse. For food: We ordered a 0.5l cola, 5 drumsticks and a baked potato. Unfortunately, with a total price of €24.20, no side dishes were included, not even a small salad or something similar. We find this disappointing given the high prices (5 drumsticks €10.60, 1 baked potato €8.50, 0.5l cola €5.10). The drumsticks were simple chicken thighs dipped in barbecue sauce. While the sauce was quite tasty, the chicken inside was unfortunately quite tasteless and tough. The baked potato was about the size of a hand and filled with sour cream, although the portions weren't exactly generous either. However, the cola was perfect. Overall, I wouldn't visit the restaurant again because I just wasn't impressed with the taste. But tastes are different – ​​you have to know…

Cool atmosphere and we were really pleasantly surprised. Really good for a restaurant on a campsite. Many guests also come here from outside the campsite. We recommend making a reservation for the evening as it is really busy. We were served very friendly and children are also welcome here and given something to paint/play with. Dogs get a cozy cushion on the floor and you can even order a dog menu, our four-legged friend pounced on it. Our food was also delicious and there were some very cool/unusual dishes and drinks. However, the prices are tough, so a star deduction.

A really nice atmosphere in this beautiful American wooden cabin, everything is already decorated in an American way and it really feels American. Great selection of food, there are small and large burgers that fill you up, it was very tasty and would recommend this restaurant😋

One of the best diners I've ever visited. The service is extremely friendly, very humorous and open. You feel like you're at home! Even though we were there an hour before closing time, we weren't served hastily or quickly "eaten breakfast". There were 2 of us and we each ordered the mixed platter and burger. Both were hot, crunchy and fresh. The prices are very fair for the pirtion sizes. Drinks range from 0.5L to 1.8L What I was missing was a little more “diner” feeling in the form of 50s/60s music 👍🏻 We'll definitely be back! 🫶 Own opinion: Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the normal fries; they could have been a little crispier.

Very, very nice service. Mega delicious milkshakes and super good and tasty food. Lots of choice and something for everyone. The cheese fries were absolutely amazing!

Were there for the second time. Great ambience, nice service. We'll definitely be back. 😀

Absolutely lovingly designed and lived-in shop. Definitely worth it.

Very tasty, great service ♡ You have to order a table in advance as there is always something going on. If you don't eat here, it's your own fault! :) We would like to sit upstairs, hope it works. Kind regards and see you soon

Wow, this equipment - pure America. Delicious burgers, friendly service, the evening was an experience 😍

We were satisfied and can't say anything negative about our visit. Everyone was friendly and took a healthy interest in our well-being. The food was delicious (cheeseburger) and came quickly. The cheese fries weren't that convincing for me (especially with a price increase of €3.xx?). Next time I'd like to try different ones. The online reservation was also very easy, as was the processing of it. The price is already more expensive...

Service very friendly Food and drinks very tasty Great value for money

Very pretty restaurant decorated with a lot of love and friendly and nice staff. The food is good with prices that are unfortunately completely acceptable for today's times. I would have been there much sooner, but there is no advertising directly on the main street. We'll be happy to come back, thank you very much.

Great food! First class service and dogs are welcome. There is even a menu for the furry friends. We've been guests at JaNi's for many years and today we were there with our dog for the first time. Thank you dear ones!!

I was traveling to Leipzig for work and was there for the first time but definitely not the last time... The whole ambience blew me away and then the food... top class!!!! Highly recommended!!!!

Great food, top value for money, really typically American. The decoration is really impressive. The onion rings come on a mini grill. Here, people were and are really racking their brains about how to make a visit a special experience for young and old. We have eaten here several times. Always full, we always had reservations. Paying with a piece of paper and a number at the cash register in front is also a cool thing. You get up and move forward. Nobody can leave without paying and the staff doesn't have to collect. This saves time and money and is also very hygienic. Many and and see you soon!

Highly recommended. However, in the afternoon with reservation:)

Rarely have I had such a great burger 👌

Nice diner, friendly service, the food also tasted good. 1 star deducted because my food was only lukewarm. It can happen, but it still tasted good. Can definitely be recommended. Gladly again 😃

Finally!! Did we manage to go to the diner? I'm a big USA fan, even though I've never been to the States. I was so happy to finally be there, it's so cool. You are welcomed so warmly and immediately addressed as “you”, which creates a relaxed atmosphere. The lady at the entrance and our waitress were very nice, spoke happily and answered all questions. I had a little Dr. Pepper ordered, um I looked at the waitress, well that's big and she said the big one is 1.8l. Americans like it big 😁The food was a hit, Mac N' Cheese was very tasty for the first time, only the portion was too big for me, the onion rings, the breading was delicious, the Nutella shake was my favorite, the American Mint was Minty for me 😁 I also got an original Jani's Diner Collage jacket 🤗 We feel very comfortable with you and would be happy to come back. Greetings Maria

Service and food are great. The operator always comes up with something. Clear recommendation

Best USA ambience and fantastic burgers.

We were at the campsite for a week. Me and my dog ​​felt very comfortable there. Everything is really done for the dog. I've never seen a special menu for dogs either. The food is also great as is the service.

Hardly any chance of getting a table without a reservation.

Service is handled quite well. Food looks great and tastes great too. The kitchen does a good job. It's a bit hidden, but once you find it, the location is even better because you have peace and quiet. The prices are quite high.

We are thrilled with everything!! Super tasty spare ribs and the different burgers are awesome. The starters, especially the onion rings and mac n cheese were to die for. Service and location great!!!

Visiting Leipzig, good review for food and service

Very tasty food with a wonderful and sufficient portion. Good and nice service for a fair price. We had a large portion of spare ribs for two. Awesome

The ambience was all ok. The service also friendly. I remembered the food a little differently at another branch. But the chicken parts were good, the burger was unfortunately only lukewarm, but it was hot outside, so it was ok, but the quesedillas weren't great in terms of price-performance ratio. Portion too small and more filling salad. Otherwise you can eat and drink there, and just look for classic things on the menu.

This place surprised me. Very Americana inside the diner. Good burgers.

We had dinner with a group of 11 people. The waitress was already overwhelmed with the drinks order and so it dragged on through the evening. I had the 500g spare ribs, the meat was dry and the potatoes too. At the end we had to have them I also have to pay for drinks that were brought incorrectly. So my conclusion is that I don't have to have that again.

Thank you for lovingly organizing a 66th birthday in a suitable Route66 environment. The 11 family members of three generations ate the dishes, including the surprising ones, with great appetite. Already during the previous discussion of the details, anticipation could be felt on both sides.

Service top Food top Locally top Nothing more to add 😊

Great atmosphere and really delicious food 👍

Been there twice. You should definitely reserve in advance. 😄 Everything was very tasty, an absolute highlight is how they treat children and dogs there. 🥰

There's nothing nicer than stopping by there on a spontaneous bike ride. Janis Diner looks inviting and warm. So satisfy your hunger a bit. A nice atmosphere and nice service. The food tastes good... That's how I like it.

Food was very tasty The employees are very nice Good service

We spontaneously stopped by for dinner without a reservation. Upon request, we were assigned a free table. The service was friendly, quick and courteous. Our dogs were also given special attention: they were immediately given water and there was even an extra dog card, from which we also ordered something for the two bullies. But it wasn't just the four-legged friends who enjoyed it - our food was delicious, plentiful and authentic. We were completely satisfied with our visit and would like to come back.

You always manage to surprise my daughter and me and today with a really cool salad. We just love it here, the people, the atmosphere, everything is just great. All time favorite!!!!

Dearest Jana and team, of almost 2 months we dared. Thanks to your incredible passion, your great ideas, your passion and your great team, you conjured up the greatest day of our lives for us. 😘 We now remember so fondly every single moment, all weather variations (except frost and snow) 😉, super great food (from a very, very good chef and team) and simply the most amazing, emotional, heartwarming day ever. We can't thank YOU enough ❤️😘 Please never stop, let your heart continue to create great things and please stay exactly as you are. Kind regards Amende family and dog 😉

Great place, delicious food, nice service!!!