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50 years of café in Esens: A piece of history on Marktstrasse!
Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the café on Marktstrasse, Esens, former Snoek-Meyer bookstore.
50 years of café in Esens: A piece of history on Marktstrasse!
The café on Esenser Marktstrasse is celebrating half a century! It's hard to believe that the old Snoek-Meyer bookstore, which existed in these rooms for over 110 years, has become a popular meeting place for coffee lovers. As the NWZonline According to reports, the café was opened at Whitsun 1975 by Fritz Stolte and his wife Tomma. Before the opening, books, leather goods and tobacco were available for purchase in the former business premises, a veritable treasure trove for customers at the time.
The management changed several times over the years. The café was originally run by Heinz Benter before Herta and Hartmut Trautmann took over the helm in 1978. In 1998, Petra Jendrilek renamed the café “Alt Esens”, followed by Jessica Smidt in 2000. From 2003 to 2008, Emma Kirschke ran the growing cafistro, until Cyrus Overbeck took over responsibility for six years and finally Bettina Hähner opened the studio café “De Plaat” in 2020.
A place for connoisseurs
The Café Esenser-Stadt-Schkür, which is run by the Menßen family, invites visitors to relax in a cozy atmosphere with homemade cakes. The reviews on thelocal highlight the friendly service, although some guests also criticize the atmosphere and service. Anyone who visits the café will find a private museum with antiques and can be transported back in time while enjoying a fine coffee.
Speaking of coffee – the German coffee culture has real highlights to offer. Especially in northern Germany, people love filter coffee. It is often served in a convivial atmosphere with cake or pastries, a sign of North German hospitality. The Food product knowledge describes how this gentle coffee is typically prepared and what variants there are. The passion for a good cup of coffee is strong in Germany, even if our coffee does not have the same level of international recognition as Italian or Brazilian varieties.
A look back
The history of this special place goes much deeper than the café itself. In 1866, Gerhard Hinrich Snoek founded the bookstore as a bookbinder. After many years and numerous changes, the business moved in 1952 and became part of the newly founded AEU trade association in 1970. The focus on high-quality products has endured for generations. This legacy is now continued in the café, where part of the tradition is presented in the form of culinary delicacies in a glass.
At a time when fast-paced café culture is at a premium, it's particularly refreshing to find places that bring both history and an authentic experience. A visit to Café Esenser-Stadt-Schkür is not only a nice break, but also a journey through time - so let's go!