The roasters writing the coffee scene in Tallinn: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Tallinn. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Paper Mill, founded 2020 by Margus Varvas, roasts in the old fire-station of the former Cellulose and Paper Factory, with up to 30 coffees a year.
Tip: Margus ran London's Mousetail chain before moving home; the flagship has a roaster on view, pastries from sister bakery Bakermill and recycled-husk cups.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
KOKOMO is a micro-roastery in the Põhjala Tehas factory complex in Kopli, focused on single-origin beans with the roaster running in view of the cafe counter.
Tip: Started on Muhu island in 2013 and moved to the Põhjala Tehas factory in 2019; the same complex holds Karjase Sai bakery and Põhjala Brewery up the road.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
The Brick is a small specialty roastery and brewbar in the Telliskivi creative city, roasting on-site and pouring single-origin filter and espresso.
Tip: Closed weekends; combine with Renard or Junimperium for a Telliskivi afternoon. Retail bags travel; supplies Tallinn pourers like RØST.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail