The roasters writing the coffee scene in Antwerp: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Antwerp. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Caffènation in Antwerp is Belgium's pioneering specialty coffee roastery, founded by Rob Berghmans in 2003. The Mechelsesteenweg HQ pulls espresso to the kitchen counter.
Tip: Kenyan and Ethiopian beans are the house signatures. The retail bar offers whole-bean takeaway.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Normo in Antwerp on Minderbroedersrui runs Jens Oris's specialty coffee roastery beside the brick-wall espresso bar. Roasting happens during opening hours.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Filter-coffee tastings on Saturday morning rotate the new arrivals.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Cuperus Koffie in Antwerp runs the Horsey espresso bar on Paardenmarkt, opened 2017 as the sleek successor to the original Katelijnevest counter.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The Deurne garden branch at Cornelissenlaan 1 keeps weekend brunch hours.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Burundi, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is Kobe van Gaveren's Australian-style coffee roastery and cafe in Het Zuid. The industrial room hosts the in-house roaster.
Tip: The flat white runs to the Melbourne template; pair it with the seasonal pastry from the counter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Australia-style blend
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Butchers Coffee in Antwerp on Kasteelstraat opened in 2017 by Dave Haesen in a former butcher's shop. The original tiles still line the counter.
Tip: Closed Monday. The flat white runs to the third-wave template; pair it with the cinnamon bun.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Black & Yellow Coffee Bar in Antwerp on Nassaustraat opened 2017 near the MAS. The compact espresso bar pulls Mok beans roasted in Brussels.
Tip: The bar seats six. Take coffee to-go for the five-minute walk to the MAS viewing deck.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Mok blends
How they serve: Espresso, Filter