Small but fine: Farewell to the smallest café in the world in Mönchevahlberg

Small but fine: Farewell to the smallest café in the world in Mönchevahlberg

In the small community of Dettum in the Wolfenbüttel district, the end threatens a very special café-the "Café T-As". Bärbel Brackmann, the operator, has announced that after nine years in the shop on September 30, 2024, she will close her doors. The news triggers mourning and nostalgia, because the miniaturized café has a special place in the hearts of many people from the region.

The "Café T-As" is not just a gastronomic operation; It is a symbol of community and conviviality. Bärbel has served their famous cakes and cakes on just 8.47 square meters since 2016. The small café offers space for three guests and has a terrace that offers space for up to 19 more people. This time -honored facility has held the record since May 2018 as the smallest café in the world - a title that has made it a attraction for many.

an emotional farewell

The decision to close the almost 70-year-old owner was anything but easy. As she revealed in an interview with the "Braunschweiger Zeitung", there were numerous offers to take over her café, which she rejected. "The café is right next to our living room - if I saw our guests, it would hurt too much," she said. This strong emotional attachment to your business and the many regular guests, some of which come from other cities and even from abroad, are undeniable.

Bärbel Brackmann not only sold desserts in her little café, but also made friendships and created memories. The cozy afternoons who spent their guests there will live on in many heads. And even though the official closure of the "Café T-Asse" is imminent, their words leave space for hope: "Maybe in the future I will bake one or the other cake for my loyal friends."

The meaning of the "Café T-As" goes beyond the mere sale of dishes. The café culture in Germany is deeply rooted, and small cafés like the "T-Assen" are essential components of community life. Here people meet to chat, relax and enjoy life. So it is not only an economic, but also a social loss for the community if this special café closes.

Bärbel Brackmann always greeted her guests with a smile and spoiled them with often homemade delicacies. Your resignation from business means the end of an era that has played an important role for many people in the region. The closure of the "Café T-Ass" is a further indication of the challenges that small, family-run companies face-especially at a time when many eating habits and the consumer behavior of people are changing.

The memories of the countless beautiful hours in your café will remain. The "Café T-Assen" is not only valued for the dishes that have been served, but also as a place to come together and the exchange. It is the place where stories told, laughter shared and the little joys of life were enjoyed. While Bärbel Brackmann is retiring, the hope that the mindset and community, the "Café T-Assen" have shaped, also live beyond the closure.