Eiscafé rendezvous in Gera closes its doors after 60 years!

Eiscafé rendezvous in Gera closes its doors after 60 years!

in Thuringia, with the upcoming end of the "Eiscafé rendezvous" in Gera Dunkle clouds. After almost 60 years of successful business, the traditional ice cream parlor announced its closure on August 31, 2025. The decision was not easy for the operators, especially the owner Alexandra Spanaus, and is due to health, personnel and economic reasons. Until the closure, however, the café remains open to the loyal guests who can also give up culinary orders, book catering and redeem it, such as thueringen24.de reported.

The "Eiscafé Rendezvous", which is located at Dornaer Straße 25 in Gera, is undoubtedly one of the most popular starting points in the region. Geraer can still enjoy here, known for its variety of classic ice cream types and hearty dishes such as Schnitzel and Mozzarella, in the summer season. The opening times are from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., whereby Friday is an exception and is open until 9 p.m. Customers appreciate the great service and the friendly atmosphere in the café, which has a Google rating of 4.6, as [also determines Restaurant Guru] (https://de.restaurantguru.com/eism

difficult times for gastronomy

The closure of the ice cream parlor is part of a larger trend in the catering trade, which has been contrasted with strong challenges since 2020. Between 2020 and 2023, around 48,000 restaurants had to close, and 6,000 bankruptcy registrations came. The sector shows the first recovery signs, but the record inflation and the associated price increases increase many companies. Inflation was 2.5 % in January 2024 and adjustments are necessary. Gastronomy businesses are required to transfer additional costs to their dishes and drinks, such as [guestprodo.com analyzes] (https://www.gastprodo.com/magazin/gastronomie-auf-dem-prufstand-die-groben-her challenge-2024/).

With the return to VAT of 19 % from January 1, 2024, foods served in the locally served, traders expect higher prices for consumers. The increased claims of the guests, high food prices and the lack of personnel also represent further challenges. To counteract this, many restaurateurs rely on digital solutions and offer employees such as fuel vouchers.

Despite all these challenges, the gastronomy remains a dynamic sector in which there are also opportunities for further development. So while Gera will soon have to do without a traditional café, it remains to be seen how the region's catering landscape will continue to react to the challenges.