Übrig

Übrig is a food-sharing café in Freising, Upper Bavaria, Germany. It operates as a dining establishment that combines café service with the food-sharing concept, aiming to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus food. The café is part of a broader movement in Germany and Europe in which volunteers and organizations collect edible food that would otherwise be discarded and make it available to the public, often in cafés or community spaces. As a food-sharing café, Übrig serves both as a social meeting place and as a practical outlet for surplus food, which distinguishes it from conventional cafés that source their stock through standard supply chains. The venue is located in Freising, a town in Upper Bavaria known for its proximity to Munich and for the historic Weihenstephan brewery. The café's name, “Übrig,” is a German word meaning “leftover” or “remaining,” directly reflecting its mission to use food left over after conventional distribution channels. Although the available evidence does not provide details about its founding date, founders, ownership structure, or exact menu offerings, the venue is recognized as a food-sharing café in the region. Its website, übrig.org, is its online presence. The café represents a grassroots, sustainability-oriented business model within the consumer services sector, specifically in the hotels, restaurants, and leisure category. It is not a publicly listed company, and the available sources indicate no parent company or group affiliation.

Übrig is a foodsharing café in Freising, Upper Bavaria, Germany. The concept of foodsharing, which originated in Germany in the early 2010s, involves the rescue and redistribution of surplus food that is still edible but no longer sellable through regular retail channels. Foodsharing cafés are a specific manifestation of this movement, providing a physical location where such food can be prepared and served to guests, often on a pay-what-you-want or donation basis. Übrig operates within this framework, serving the local community in Freising. The café's name, meaning "leftover" in German, underscores its purpose. While the exact founding date and the individuals behind its establishment are not documented in the available evidence, the café is recognized as part of the foodsharing network in the region. It functions as a social enterprise or non-profit-oriented venue, though its precise legal form and ownership are not specified. The café's website, übrig.org, provides information about its activities and mission. As a foodsharing café, Übrig contributes to the broader goals of food waste reduction and community building, aligning with similar initiatives across Germany and Europe.

A community-oriented foodsharing café focused on sustainability and reducing food waste.

• Café beverages

  Drinks typically offered at a café.

• Surplus food dishes

  Meals prepared from rescued food that would otherwise be wasted.

• Community meals

  Shared meals aimed at bringing people together.

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