Traditional bakery Kahl closes after 40 years - an emotional farewell!

Traditional bakery Kahl closes after 40 years - an emotional farewell!

After 40 years, the traditional bakery "The Bäcker Kahl" in Frankfurt closes. Owner Tasso Kahl, who is 70 years old, sold his last rolls on January 12, 2025 and is retiring. Stem customers who often came to him sang a farewell song while a young man reacted emotionally and hugged Kahl. On the last day, Kahl and his son Michael helped clear out the sales room, which was almost empty.

Tasso Kahl has always rely on quality and did not use finished mixtures. His products are all homemade. At the age of 50, Kahl decided to attend a vocational school to perfect his skills after leaving his pastry apprenticeship due to personal circumstances. He also trained apprentices during his career.

The story of the bakery

The story of Tasso Kahl's bakery began with the takeover of a milk bar store. After 20 years, he had to temporarily close the bakery before reopening 14 in Friedberger Appendix 14. This address is still the home of the bakery, which has become a trademark for high -quality baked goods in Frankfurt.

His son Michael Kahl will support the successor in the new business, Diana Pak and Richard Phommasmavapy. They plan a patisserie that will unite French, German and South Korean influences. An opening is planned in March 2025, and the new operators will also offer rolls according to Kahl's proven recipes.

baker tradition in Germany

The closure of the bakery "The Bakery Kahl" takes a look at the deeply rooted tradition of the bakery trade, which goes back to ancient times. The origins of the bakery extend to ancient Egypt around 2500 BC. BC back, where bread was a central food that was sold near public assembly locations. In the Middle Ages, guilds enabled the opening of bakeries in Europe, the wood -fired ovens, and the industrial revolution brought new technologies that revolutionized the production of baked goods.

Despite the challenges that small bakeries experience through large chains, interest in artisanal products is increasing. This shows a growing passion for traditional baking techniques and the appreciation of innovative creations such as vegan and gluten -free baked goods. The bakery remains one of the oldest and most popular industries in the world and has always adapted to the wishes and needs of customers.

The bakery "The Bäcker Kahl" has made an important contribution to this tradition in its long history and leaves a gap in the Frankfurt bakery scene. The new operators are now ready to continue the inheritance and create new things.