After 48 years: Café Guglhupf in Munich finally closes its doors!

After 48 years: Café Guglhupf in Munich finally closes its doors!

Kaufingerstraße 5, 80331 München, Deutschland - The traditional Café Guglhupf In the city center in Munich will close. On June 30, 2025, the final end for the popular Bavarian café, which was opened by Alfred and Gusti Eisenbarth in 1977. The siblings Marc and Irmi Eisenbarth, who have been managing business since 2019, have decided to give up the café due to increasing rents and exploding operating costs.

The reasons for this difficult decision are complex. In addition to the high rents and operating costs, rising purchase prices, tax burdens and the shortage of skilled workers also put a strain on the business. In addition, changing consumption behavior in gastronomy, which is a central economic factor in Germany, does not improve the situation. Statista reports that catering in 2022 generated over 67 billion euros, which underlines the importance of the industry. Despite the financing aids during the pandemic, this was not enough for the café.

tradition and modernization

The Café Guglhupf was once known as one of the largest individual cafes in Munich. With its Bavarian style, shaped by wooden panels and flower patterns, numerous guests attracted. The classics include nut, marble and egg liqueur Guglhupf and homemade ice cream in over 50 varieties. In recent years, the gastronomic renewal among the siblings has led to a modernization of the offer with vegan food and extended opening hours to keep the café competitive.

The sale of the café was never seriously considered. The siblings wanted to preserve the tradition of their father, who successfully continued the café in difficult times. Nevertheless, the restaurant was heavily burdened during pandemic and the father's illness. It remains unclear what will happen to the premises after the closure. The owner Monachia Grundbesitz GmbH & Co. KG regrets the decision and has discussions about a possible further use.

outlook for the future

Despite the final chapter for the Café Guglhupf, part of the tradition is preserved. The Oktoberfest Guglhupf, known for the Bavarian festivals, will continue to be represented at the Oktoberfest. The siblings Marc and Irmi Eisenbarth can look back on an impressive career that the family has shaped over four decades, and they continue to work to keep Bavarian culture and gastronomy alive in Munich.