Helga relocating from Heidkamp to Herkenrath
In the heart of Heidkamp, a cherished bakery, café, and community hub is closing its doors after five years of service. Helga's Backstube, a beloved establishment known for its warm atmosphere and delectable baked goods, will shutter its doors on January 19, 2023, to make way for a new beginning.
Despite the impending closure, Helga Rappenhoener, the owner of Helga's Backstube, remains optimistic about the future. She shared her plans to reopen the bakery in Herkenrath on February 1, 2023, with the same concept and staff. The new address will be Ball 1.
The decision to relocate came after a disagreement with the landlord over financial details, resulting in the non-renewal of the lease. Helga will continue to produce her goods in a bakery in Schildgen, ensuring the continuity of her famous breads and pastries.
The closure of Helga's Backstube has left many customers disheartened. Lutz Leytag, a regular customer, expressed his appreciation for the family atmosphere and will miss the café. Luzia Kalivas, a senior yoga group member, was particularly saddened as she was hosting her little Christmas party at the bakery on that day.
The bakery has been a steady fixture in Heidkamp, attracting customers not just from the town but also from neighbouring Hoffnungsthal and Cologne. Marlies Segger, a yoga group member and long-time Heidkamper resident, was shocked by the high rents demanded.
However, Helga has promised to deliver bread to some elderly customers from Heidkamp who are not mobile, ensuring that her loyal clientele does not go without her famous baked goods. She also hopes that some of her regular customers from Heidkamp will follow her to Herkenrath.
The information sheet at Helga's Backstube in Heidkamp ends with a message of gratitude for customer loyalty. As the bakery prepares to close, it leaves behind a legacy of delicious baked goods, warm conversations, and cherished memories.
The departure of Helga Rappenhoener and her team is the dominant topic among customers, and the bakery's closure is undoubtedly a significant loss for the Heidkamp community. However, with Helga's plans to continue her passion for baking and stay connected with customers, there is hope for the future. The legacy of Helga's Backstube lives on in the memories and continued support of its loyal customers.
- Despite the closure of Helga's Backstube in Heidkamp, Helga Rappenhoener, the owner, plans to reopen the small-business in Herkenrath on February 1, 2023, maintaining the same concept and staff.
- The relocation of Helga's Backstube came after a financial disagreement with the landlord, resulting in the non-renewal of the lease, but Helga will continue to serve her famous baked goods to some elderly customers from Heidkamp who are not mobile.
