The roasters writing the coffee scene in Lille: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Lille. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Cafés MUDA roasts on Rue d'Arras in Lille for espresso and filter, with named lots including Ça Passe Crème from Brazil and Daanissa from Ethiopia.
Tip: Founder Dajo Aertssen is a double French Cup Tasters champion, so the tasting workshops are worth the money.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Peru
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Coffee Makers on Rue Pierre Mauroy in Lille roasts weekly in a certified organic roastery, selling beans across the counter of its own espresso bar.
Tip: Ludovic Fiers roasts in house every week, so ask for the most recent roast date.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Cafés Méo keeps a roaster's shop on the Grand-Place in Lille, coffee sold in bulk and ground to order with a small bar for drinking it on the spot.
Tip: Buy whole bean and have it ground at the counter rather than taking the pre-ground tins.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Whole bean retail
La Brûlerie roasts at the edge of the Wazemmes market in Lille, a fine grocery and café selling coffee from many origins alongside tea and cocoa.
Tip: Combine it with the Sunday market. The shop opens at 08:00 that day and shuts at 14:30.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Habari roasts speciality coffee in its Lille workshop near Euralille, with direct-relationship lots from Peru and Kenya sold as beans or ground to order.
Tip: The roastery doubles as a coffee school, so book a cupping session or espresso workshop to taste the current Kenyan and Peruvian lots before you buy.
Sources from: Peru, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Whole bean retail