The roasters writing the coffee scene in Utrecht: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Utrecht. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Utrecht flagship specialty roaster in the Vredenburg passage. Production roaster behind the bar; all-day espresso serving their own seasonal-lot coffees.
Tip: Ask the barista which single origin is on filter that day; they rotate weekly and explain the flavour profile.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Batch brew, Kalita Wave, V60
On-site roastery and cafe on the Voorstraat. The Village buys direct from farms in Ethiopia, Peru and Indonesia and serves all three brew methods at the bar.
Tip: The in-store roasting happens Wednesday mornings; the aroma on the pedestrian street is unmistakable.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Peru, Indonesia
How they serve: V60, Chemex, Espresso, AeroPress
Specialty roaster and cafe in a historic garden house near the Vecht, founded by Dagmar Geerlings. Rotating filter lots with detailed tasting notes.
Tip: The rotating Kenya and Ethiopia lots are their strongest. Check the Instagram for new arrivals.
Sources from: Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil
How they serve: Chemex, V60, Espresso
Cornelis uses beans from Amsterdam roaster Bocca Coffee. Single origins on Chemex and V60 in the museum-quarter attract a quieter, coffee-focused clientele.
Tip: Bocca's sourcing philosophy is on display; ask the barista about the farm behind that morning's filter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil, Guatemala
How they serve: V60, Chemex, Espresso
Utrecht branch of an Amsterdam direct-trade espresso roaster. Known for rigorous espresso calibration and a barista training programme across the Netherlands.
Tip: The in-house tasting flight of three espressos from different origins is the best way to understand their range.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, El Salvador
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Batch brew
Specialty roaster near the Dom Tower focusing on African origins: Ethiopia, Kenya and Rwanda. Strong espresso bar with a rotating single-origin filter daily.
Tip: The Rwanda Nyungwe lot is a house signature; a bright, fruit-forward cup served on the Ganzenmarkt terrace.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda
How they serve: V60, Espresso, Batch brew