Vienna’s Vollpension Cafe: A Visit to Grandma’s House
The Vollpension Cafe brings together elderly bakers who need jobs with younger generations seeking nostalgic comfort food.
Kathrin, a 68-year-old former nurse, applied for a job as a baker at the cafe in Vienna, Austria, in 2017, after her niece told her about it. She was hired and has been baking at Vollpension ever since, using her mother-in-law’s recipes to make treats like banana cream cake.
“how much fun work can be, even at my age”
Kathrin has also found inspiration on Pinterest for items like vegan brownies and has made friends at the cafe, including Margit, with whom she is often referred to as “the twins”.
Author’s summary: Vienna’s Vollpension Cafe unites elderly bakers with younger generations.