New operator for Café Rosengarten wanted - closure since 2024!

New operator for Café Rosengarten wanted - closure since 2024!

The Café Rosengarten in the Pankow Bürgerpark remains closed for the time being because the district office Pankow is looking for a new operator. As the district office , the closure must be attributed to the inability of the previous operator to open the café in May 2025, due to significant renovation costs of around 1.5 million euros.

In the past few months, negotiations between the previous operator and a potential subsequent tenant failed, since the high renovation costs for electrical lines, waste water and fat separator were not caught. In view of these structural shortcomings, only a limited offer, such as coffee and cake, or the use of a food truck could be considered.

according to Development city The creeping renovation backlog for technology and lines is the main reason for the temporary closure of the café. The responsible district is also confronted with financial challenges, which are tightened by a budget lock. These circumstances make it unrealistic to implement larger gastronomy concepts so that only preliminary solutions such as a toilet car or the sale of snacks can be discussed.

long -term perspectives and challenges

The need for renovation is underlined by various technical defects such as dilapidated electrical cables and outdated fat separators. The high financial burden is an important hurdle for the district. The predecessor company gave up the operation of the café in 2024 after the insolvency of the old operator had become foreseeable. Previously, a restaurant chain had shown interest in the takeover, but this also failed due to the inadequate structural substance.

A comprehensive gastronomic operation is currently not implemented, in particular with the necessary permits for a change in use to the gastronomy. These include not only the building permit, but also a restaurant concession and different official permits. It is therefore recommended to have experts such as Planeco Building

The Pankow Bürgerpark remains in search of a suitable gastronomic offer and hopes to find a solution soon that revives the area and offers a meeting point for all generations.