What happened to the Koro Café in Jena? Enigmatic closure since September

What happened to the Koro Café in Jena? Enigmatic closure since September

The closure of the popular Koro Café in Jena causes a stir in the community. The café, which had established itself in the city since May 2022, quickly became a popular meeting place, especially for people who rely on vegetarian and vegan diet. The sudden closure was surprised by many residents and raises questions about the future of the location.

A shock for the community

The red doors of the café on the market in Jena have been closed since mid -September. A sign in the shop window announces "company holidays", which, however, last for over four weeks. While the large white banner above the front door and the stored furniture is still pointing out, it remains unclear when or whether the café will be reopened.

The origin of the café

Koro, known for its multitude of products in the online shop-from fitness bars to plant food-had tested a new concept in Jena. The decision to open the cafe in the Lichtstadt was designed as a trial run, the results of which are important for both the company and the city. Two other Koro Cafés exist in Berlin, but the Jena Café was a special location due to its individual offer and the strong vegan community.

Future questions about the Café

A spokeswoman told the Ostthüringer Zeitung that the closure takes place indefinitely and that one cannot provide any information about a possible reopening. However, the positive response to the Café from the Jena population is emphasized, which makes uncertainty about the closure all the more regrettable. The community is now wondering how this popular meeting point will continue.

Significance of the closure

The closure not only raises questions about the future availability of vegan and vegetarian options in Jena, but also underlines a beginning trend in smaller cities: the challenge for alternative restaurants and cafés to assert itself on the market. Jena's citizens may now have to switch to other places in order to maintain their eating habits, which could continue to burden the gastronomic sector.

The situation around the Koro Café remains exciting. The Jena community should not only hope for a return of the café, but should also consider the opportunities for new local alternatives to enrich the culinary offer in the city. The voices of the citizens could be crucial to push the return of such facilities into the city.

- Nag