Konditorei

Interior of Konditorei Demel in Vienna, Austria
Typical Konditorei in Germany

A Konditorei is a business that typically offers a wide variety of pastries and typically also serves as a café. Konditoreien (plural) are found in many countries including but not limited to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. In French-speaking countries, similar businesses are referred to as pâtisseries.

The culture and function of the Konditorei may vary based on locations. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland and several northern European countries, it is customary to consume a portion of cake with coffee or hot chocolate on the premises.

In order to become a Konditor, the speciality baker for a Konditorei, the profession (in many countries) requires an extensive apprenticeship or speciality training program.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Berufs- und Brancheninfo: Konditor/in (Zuckerbäcker/in)". www.wko.at (in German). Retrieved 22 July 2018. Duration of training: 3 years
  2. ^ "BIC.at - KonditorIn (ZuckerbäckerIn) (Lehrberuf)". www.bic.at (in German). Retrieved 22 July 2018.