New Parkcafé in Deutz: Fresh coffee and vegan delicacies!

New Parkcafé in Deutz: Fresh coffee and vegan delicacies!

Something is happening in the Parkcafé in the Rheinpark in Cologne-Deutz. The new operators, Omid Bayat and Alireza Farahzadi, have used the past few months to develop their vision for the café. They officially took over the reins on September 19, 2023 after the previous operator, Roberto Campione, filed for bankruptcy. Bayat and Farahzadi were able to prevail against several interested parties, which shows that their concept has met with a promising response. Loud ksta.de The new bosses' goal is not to completely redesign the café, but rather to modernize and expand the existing concept.

What awaits the guests? In addition to a new coffee supplier and a revised selection of beans, the menu is to be spiced up. More vegetarian and vegan options are on the agenda, while non-alcoholic cocktails will also be added to the drinks menu. The furnishings will largely remain the same, but more light will create a more inviting atmosphere. The operators also have a lot planned in the cultural area: exhibitions, readings and music events are planned, while nightly disco performances are not part of the concept, according to the operators.

In dialogue with the neighborhood

Bayat and Farahzadi attach great importance to close cooperation with the neighborhood and the city of Cologne in order to sustainably revitalize the place. They bring decades of experience in the catering industry and are determined to make the Parkcafé a lively meeting place for citizens and guests. The biggest challenge, however, will be managing the business economically over the winter months. Even though events such as Christmas markets and wine festivals are planned, these are not yet planned for the current year.

What makes the Park Café even more attractive is its historical significance: the listed café was built in 1957 and was part of the Federal Garden Show. The extensive renovation of the building cost 6.5 million euros, was decided in 2013 and makes the café not only a culinary but also a cultural place. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The café is closed on Mondays.

While everything in Cologne-Deutz revolves around fresh coffee, modified dishes and stimulating events, things don't stay quiet in the music world either. The nominations for the 2026 GRAMMYs have been announced, and the event will take place on February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles. Relevant news and the nominees for the main categories such as “Record Of The Year” and “Album Of The Year” can be found via grammy.com be read.

In both worlds - both in Cologne's gastronomy and in the international music scene - things remain exciting. So let's stay tuned!