The roasters writing the coffee scene in Bruges: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Bruges. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Dees Koffiebranders on Hoogstraat is the specialty roaster of Bruges, run by Wilco Dees on direct-trade beans roasted on site to lighter profiles.
Tip: Buy a bag of the current light roast to take home. The bar doubles as the roastery tasting room.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Cafuné near Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges is a small specialty bar and micro-roastery, working in seasonal batches from traceable, sustainable sources.
Tip: The roaster sits in the room, so ask what is freshest. Beans are sold by the bag at the counter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Brazila on Mallebergplaats in Bruges is a 1930-founded family roastery and tearoom pouring 16 single origins ground to order plus 65 loose-leaf teas.
Tip: Order the day's filter brewed at the bar and ask for a bag of the current Peru lot to take home.
Sources from: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ethiopia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail