The roasters writing the coffee scene in Rotterdam. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

Man Met Bril Koffie ★ 4.8

€€ Coffee roasterRotterdam NoordPublic cafe

Rotterdam's defining roastery brand, roasting under the Hofbogen arches in Noord. Located in Rotterdam Noord. Open mon-fri 07:00-17:00; sat-sun 08:00-18:00.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail, Subscription

Hopper Coffee and Roastery ★ 4.5

€€ Coffee roasterCentrumPublic cafe

Established in 2010, Hopper was among the first specialty roasters in Rotterdam. The Giesen roaster produces clean espresso and filter. Located in Centrum.

BeansEthiopia, El Salvador, Colombia, Rwanda

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Ripsnorter Coffee ★ 4.4

€€ Coffee roasterCentrumPublic cafe

Specialty roastery and coffee bar founded by 2024 Dutch Barista Champion Zjevaun Janga, a short walk from the Markthal with single-origin filters.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Kenya

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Giraffe Coffee Roasters ★ 4.1

€€ Coffee roasterCentrum

A Rotterdam wholesale roastery supplying specialty cafes across the city. Located in Centrum. Open by appointment; wholesale and online. Booking recommended.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Wholesale to cafes

Heilige Boontjes ★ 4.3

€€ Coffee roasterCentrumPublic cafe

A social-enterprise roastery in a former police station, training long-term unemployed people in specialty coffee. Located in Centrum. At Eendrachtsplein 3.

BeansEthiopia, Guatemala, Burundi

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Harvest Coffee Brewers ★ 4.2

€€ Coffee roasterCentrumPublic cafe

Melbourne-influenced roastery and cafe in the Centrum, known for precise espresso and clean filter. Open daily 08:00-17:00. At Glashaven 107.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, El Salvador

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail

30ml Coffee Roasters ★ 4.1

€€ Coffee roasterCentrumPublic cafe

One of the newer roasters in the city, with an on-site roastery visible from the espresso bar on Pannekoekstraat. The espresso is carefully calibrated.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Kenya

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Coppi Coffee ★ 4.0

€€ Coffee roasterRotterdam NoordPublic cafe

A cycling-themed roastery and espresso bar in Noord with an Italian sourcing sensibility. The house blend is designed for brightness with body.

BeansItaly, Ethiopia, Colombia

BrewsEspresso, Moka pot, Whole bean retail

Schot Coffee Roasters ★ 4.3

€€ Coffee roasterDelfshavenPublic cafe

A direct-trade small-batch roastery and bar inside the Diepeveen building, a raw industrial Rotterdam West landmark shared with artists and designers.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Brazil

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

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