The roasters writing the coffee scene in Bratislava: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Bratislava. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Goriffee Roastery on Kosicka 36 has roasted single-origin specialty coffee in Bratislava for more than twelve years, with a brew bar at the Kosicka cafe.
Tip: The flagship on Kosicka has the brew bar; the TU-BA sister on Sturova 4 is the central Old Town option.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Fach Bratislava on Venturska 10 hides four crafts under one roof inside the Mozart house: sourdough bakery, bistro, juice bar and cocktail counter together.
Tip: The bistro pours espresso and pour-over to order; whole-bean retail is in the bakery corner.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Stur Cafe on Sturova 8 is named for Ludovit Stur and roasts and serves specialty coffee in a 19th-century discussion-room setting in the Old Town district.
Tip: The sister Ranno Ptaca at Stefanovicova 6 is the quieter location for filter pours.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
The TU-BA branch of Goriffee inside the architecture-school premises on Sturova 4 brews the roaster's beans for the Old Town in a brutalist concrete setting.
Tip: The student crowd thins by mid-morning; the back tables are the most reliable seat to work.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Mondieu Laboratoire on Hviezdoslavovo 17 is the chocolate-leaning lab of the Mondieu chain, with espresso and chocolate fondue at the counter.
Tip: The chocolate-and-coffee pairings rotate; ask for the daily flight when you sit at the bar.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Chocolate-paired tasting