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Best Coffee in Leeuwarden (2026) — 5 Bars & 25 Roasters

Looking for the best coffee in Leeuwarden? You’re in the right place. GrachtenBeans tracks 25 specialty coffee roasters die aan Leeuwarden gekoppeld zijn — van vertrouwde namen als Douwe Egberts en Brandsma Koffie tot specialty roasters zoals Keen Coffee, Blommers Coffee Roasters, Friedhats Coffee Roasters en A Matter of Concrete. In deze complete gids vind je welke branders bij Leeuwarden horen, welke bonen zij aanbieden en wat je betaalt per espresso als je de bonen zelf koopt: from €0.19/shot at Keen Coffee to €5.68/shot at Blommers Coffee RoastersWe update prices weekly based on the current bean prices from the roasters themselves. No sponsored rankings, no outdated data — just what’s genuinely worth tasting right now.

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Leeuwarden Coffee Price Index

Deze Week  (Week 25 · 2026):

Bean prices for home brewing · Per shot based on 19g · Updated weekly

Top 5 Specialty Coffee Bars in Leeuwarden

Sorted by Google rating · Bars with a known roaster · Updated weekly

#Coffee BarRatingNeighbourhoodRoaster
1De Vijf Sinnen4.9 (57)Dorpen Zuid-WestBuscaglione Espresso
2De Gouverneur4.4 (51)BinnenstadBuscaglione Espresso
3Eetcafé Spinoza4.3 (845)BinnenstadPure Africa Coffee

This ranking includes coffee bars in Leeuwarden that use specialty beans
from a Dutch roaster in our catalogue. Sorted by Google rating with more than 50 reviews. Missing a coffee bar? Send us a tip — we’re constantly expanding our database.

Prefer more choice? View all 5 coffee bars in Leeuwarden by neighbourhood ↓

Coffee Roasters in Leeuwarden: Where Can You Buy Specialty Coffee Beans?

Prijzen bijgewerkt: 21 June 2026 · Week 25

Leeuwarden has 25 specialty coffee roasters whose bean prices GrachtenBeans tracks weekly. The cheapest bean right now is Kiryama at Keen Coffee for €0.19 per shot (€10.00/kg). Click on a roaster below to view all beans, origins, and current per-kilo prices.

We always compare the best-value package for each bean — usually a 1 kg bag, because it is cheaper per kilo than a 250 g bag. We calculate the shot price based on 19 grams of ground coffee per espresso.

A

A Matter of Concrete

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
24 coffees
Price/kg
€25–€499
Per shot
€0,48–€9,48

B

Bartsbeans

Middenmeer, Noord-Holland
€€
Beans
8 beans
Price/kg
€25–€75
Per shot
€0,48–€1,43

Blanche Dael

Maastricht, Limburg
€€€
Beans
20 beans
Price/kg
€33–€140
Per shot
€0.63–€2.66

Bocca Coffee

Dronten, Flevoland
€€€
Beans
12 beans
Price/kg
€26–€39
Per shot
€0,49–€0,75

Boot Koffie

Baarn, Provincie Utrecht
€€€
Beans
22 beans
Price/kg
€15–€220
Per shot
€0,29–€4,18

Brandsma Koffie

Bolsward, Fryslân
€€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€26–€38
Per shot
€0,49–€0,73

C

Cook & Boon

Breda, Noord-Brabant
€€
Beans
11 beans
Price/kg
€33–€46
Per shot
€0,62–€0,87

D

DutchBeans

Grou, Fryslân
€€
Beans
7 beans
Price/kg
€24–€34
Per shot
€0,45–€0,65

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I

K

Keen Coffee

Utrecht, Provincie Utrecht
€€€€
Beans
24 coffees
Price/kg
€7–€167
Per shot
€0,13–€3,17

L

M

Mocca d'Or

Zwolle, Overijssel
€€€
Beans
43 beans
Price/kg
€28–€39
Per shot
€0,53–€0,75

Moto Coffee

Amersfoort, Provincie Utrecht
€€
Beans
14 beans
Price/kg
€22–€44
Per shot
€0,42–€0,84

P

Peeze

Arnhem, Gelderland
€€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€34–€70
Per shot
€0,64–€1,33

Pure Africa Coffee

Veenhuizen, Drenthe
€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€23–€225
Per shot
€0,43–€4,28

S

Smit & Dorlas

Mijdrecht, Provincie Utrecht
€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€7–€66
Per shot
€0,13–€1,25

Stean’s Beans

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€€€
Beans
13 coffees
Price/kg
€45–€72
Per shot
€0,86–€1,37

Coffee Bars in Leeuwarden on the Map

Coffee in Leeuwarden by Neighbourhood

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    Aldlân & De Hemrik

    Aldlân and De Hemrik reveal a down-to-earth coffee culture centred on neighbourhood connection, workplaces, service and business supply.

    Aldlân & De Hemrik
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    Bilgaard & Havankpark e.o.

    In Bilgaard and Havankpark, coffee is first and foremost an approachable neighborhood amenity: at shops, the community center, and repair activities, a cup of coffee brings together residents, volunteers, and visitors.

    Bilgaard & Havankpark e.o.
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    Bilgaard & Havankpark e.o.

    Bilgaard and Havankpark have a down-to-earth, neighbourhood-focused coffee culture. The anchors are the Bilgaardpassage, the Buurtkamer and the Rustpunt, with daytime opening, affordable prices and social activities for residents and walkers.

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    15 coffee bars

    Binnenstad

    Binnenstad Leeuwarden combines historic hospitality with new specialty coffee. Folk, Fer, Kofje and grand cafés show how coffee, sustainability and community come together.

    Binnenstad
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    1 coffee bar

    Camminghaburen e.o.

    Coffee in Camminghaburen follows the daily rhythm of the neighborhood: shopping, socializing, walking, and recreation. Local demand is mainly about convenience, terraces, lunch, and shared moments.

    Camminghaburen e.o.
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    1 coffee bar

    De Zuidlanden

    De Zuidlanden does not yet have a mature coffee scene, but it has many of the right conditions for growth. Coffee here is mainly part of home life, school life, gardens and neighbourhood moments.

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    Dokkumer Ie e.o.

    Along the Dokkumer Ie, village coffee dominates: village halls and tea gardens serve simple classics for walkers and cyclists. No specialty bars, but weekend and event-driven peaks, with opportunities for short supply chains and heritage routes.

    Dokkumer Ie e.o.
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    1 coffee bar

    Dorpen Zuid-Oost

    In Dorpen Zuid-Oost, coffee is less about urban trends and more about hospitality, connection and taking a break at community centres, terraces, walking routes and waterways.

    Dorpen Zuid-Oost
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    2 coffee bars

    Dorpen Zuid-West

    A village-oriented coffee region near Leeuwarden, with village cafés, daytime service and heritage locations. Coffee connects the community and local events; for third wave experiences, the choice more often lies in Leeuwarden’s city centre.

    Dorpen Zuid-West
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    Goutum

    In Goutum, coffee is down-to-earth and village-minded. McCafé serves the daily flow, while the church and village hall carry the social side, and anyone seeking specialty coffee heads to nearby Leeuwarden.

    Goutum
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    2 coffee bars

    Grou e.o.

    Grou lives and breathes watersports, with coffee by the Pikmeer. Het Theehuis, PrikMar and an early-opening kiosk serve commuters and sailors, with peaks around regattas, Sint Piter and summer weekends.

    Grou e.o.
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    Heechterp & Schieringen

    In Heechterp-Schieringen, coffee is not about prestige but about connection. The community center, Repair Café, and shopping park turn coffee into an accessible form of social infrastructure.

    Heechterp & Schieringen
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    Hempens/Teerns & Zuiderburen

    Historic villages and a VINEX neighbourhood without specialty bars. Coffee here revolves around community centres, volunteers and everyday errands, with peaks around local activities. There is a market opportunity for a sit-down specialty concept near Kruisdobbe or in multifunctional venues such as Màrkant and De Bining.

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    Hempens/Teerns & Zuiderburen

    In Hempens, Teerns and Zuiderburen, coffee revolves around village halls, churches and events. Màrkant and De Bining are the hubs, with pragmatic service, pop-ups and sustainable opportunities such as reusable cups and sending coffee grounds to the Fruittuin.

    Hempens/Teerns & Zuiderburen
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    Huizum-West

    Huizum-West has a down-to-earth, neighbourhood-focused coffee culture. Coffee here is about proximity, morning rituals and meeting places around DOAS and Julianapark; for specialty coffee, people head to the city centre.

    Huizum-West
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    Middelsee

    Middelsee is building a coffee scene through placemaking. DOCKS, the museum and harbour units offer the first coffee addresses, with rhythms shaped around the IKC. Sustainability and a low-car layout create opportunities for specialty bars and to-go concepts.

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    1 coffee bar

    Nijlân & De Zwette

    In Nijlân and De Zwette, coffee is all about neighbourhood contact, lunch and work breaks. The area shows how familiar coffee offerings can connect residents, workers and visitors.

    Nijlân & De Zwette
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    1 coffee bar

    Nijlân & De Zwette

    Nijlân and De Zwette revolve around affordable, functional daytime coffee. Recycle Boulevard and MiPatio attract steady streams of visitors, with quick service, sandwiches and an accessible place for a break and a meet-up.

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    Oud-Oost

    Oud-Oost does not have a clearly defined specialty coffee scene, but coffee does play a social role in community rooms, sports cafés, cafeterias and everyday encounters.

    Oud-Oost
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    Potmargezone

    In the Potmargezone, coffee is less about specialty cafés and more about connection, care and everyday convenience. Lunchrooms, walk-in centres and repair cafés turn coffee into a social glue.

    Potmargezone
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    Sonnenborgh e.o.

    Sonnenborgh and the surrounding area do not have a classic specialty coffee street, but they do have a clear coffee profile shaped by NHL Stenden, community rooms, study spots and sustainable routines.

    Sonnenborgh e.o.
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    3 coffee bars

    Stiens e.o.

    Stiens and the surrounding area do not have an urban specialty coffee scene, but a down-to-earth coffee culture built around hospitality, mienskip, cake, lunch, and familiar meeting places.

    Stiens e.o.
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    2 coffee bars

    Vossepark & Helicon

    Vossepark and Helicon offer a compact coffee scene: Stek in the monumental bridge keeper’s house, plus event-driven coffee at WTC hotel and Expo. It is a quiet study spot outside peak hours, with local character and sustainable accents.

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    2 coffee bars

    Vossepark & Helicon

    Vossepark and Helicon have a compact, practical coffee landscape. Stek is the neighbourhood anchor, while WTC Hotel and Crystalic serve offices and events, with peaks around trade fairs and quieter dips shaped by office hours.

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    Vrijheidswijk

    Vrijheidswijk shows how coffee works as social infrastructure: accessible, affordable and connected to neighbourhood work, church, sport, the library and everyday encounters.

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    1 coffee bar

    Westeinde e.o.

    In Westeinde, coffee is not a destination in itself, but a familiar part of everyday life around the Pieter Sipmawei: groceries, community work, care, bread, and moments of connection.

FAQ: Coffee in Leeuwarden

How many coffee roasters are there in Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden has 25 specialty coffee roasters in de database. Daaronder vallen grote en bekende namen zoals Douwe Egberts, Bocca Coffee and Boot Koffie, maar ook specialty roasters met een breed aanbod zoals Keen Coffee (24 beans), A Matter of Concrete (21 bonen), Blommers Coffee Roasters (17 bonen) en Stean’s Beans (12 bonen). Niet elke gekoppelde brander heeft prijsdata, maar het aanbod met bekende bonenprijzen loopt van betaalbare blends tot premium single origins.

What does specialty coffee cost in Leeuwarden?

The price of specialty coffee in Leeuwarden ranges from €0.19/shot (€10.00/kg) to €5.68/shot (€299.00/kg). Budget options can be found at Keen Coffee with Kiryama for €0.19/shot (€10.00/kg), Danche for €0.21/shot (€11.05/kg) and Naranjo for €0.22/shot (€11.58/kg), and at Peeze met Best Collect Daterra Brazilië voor €0,41/shot (€21,58/kg). Ook A Matter of Concrete starts low with Archive at €0.46/shot (€24.21/kg), while Bartsbeans The Classic aanbiedt voor €0,48/shot (€25,26/kg). Aan de bovenkant van het aanbod staat Blommers Coffee Roasters met Colombia – Las Flores, Java voor €5,68/shot (€299,00/kg).

Which coffee roaster in Leeuwarden has the most beans?

Keen Coffee — 24 bonen heeft in Leeuwarden het grootste assortiment. Andere branders met een breed aanbod zijn A Matter of Concrete (21 bonen), Blommers Coffee Roasters (17 beans), Boot Koffie (15 beans), Bocca Coffee and Stean’s Beans (beide 12 bonen). Kleinere gekoppelde branders zoals Cook & Boon and Five Ways Coffee hebben juist een compact aanbod met elk 1 boon in de huidige prijsdata.

Where can you find the cheapest specialty coffee in Leeuwarden?

The cheapest bean is Kiryama at Keen Coffee — €0.19/shot (€10.00/kg). Andere betaalbare opties bij Keen Coffee zijn Danche voor €0,21/shot (€11,05/kg), Naranjo voor €0,22/shot (€11,58/kg) en Solola voor €0,34/shot (€17,89/kg). Buiten Keen Coffee begint Peeze with Best Collect Daterra Brazilië for €0.41/shot (€21.58/kg), A Matter of Concrete with Archive for €0.46/shot (€24.21/kg) and Bartsbeans with The Classic at €0.48/shot (€25.26/kg).

All About Coffee in Leeuwarden

A City with Deep Coffee Roots

Leeuwarden has a long coffee tradition, one in which coffee grew from a special drink into a familiar part of everyday life. While the offering used to be mostly simple and functional, there is now a growing focus on flavour, origin, and brewing method. Baristas, coffee lovers, and welcoming hospitality spots have all helped shape a culture where espresso, filter coffee, and creamy milk-based drinks exist side by side. In this way, coffee remains a recognisable symbol of connection, comfort, and craftsmanship in the city.

Tastemakers: Bars and Roasters

Leeuwarden’s coffee offering is broad and surprisingly varied. A growing number of places combine hospitality with a real focus on beans, roasting and brewing methods. Some venues emphasize classic blends, while others experiment with lighter roasts, rotating origins and modern serving styles. The result is a coffee scene where tradition and innovation go hand in hand.
– Coffee spots where conversation, aroma and craft come together. – Local roasters and enthusiasts working with recognizable flavor profiles. – Classic cafés built around familiar, comforting cups of coffee. – Small espresso bars with a focus on technique and presentation. – Creative lunch spots where coffee is part of a relaxed visit.

Consumer Preferences and Trends

In Leeuwarden, coffee remains a fixed part of the day for many people. Milk-based drinks are popular, partly because cappuccino, latte and koffie verkeerd are approachable and mellow in flavor. At the same time, black filter coffee remains the familiar starting point for many. The shift from pre-ground coffee to freshly ground preparations is clearly visible across the city. Concepts such as fair trade, origin, transparency and direct collaboration are also gaining ground as consumers make increasingly conscious choices. Fresh, clear and full of flavor: this is how the city’s coffee culture continues to evolve.

Events and Competitions

Coffee culture is alive not only behind the bar, but also during tastings, training sessions and meetups centered on craft. Baristas use these moments to refine techniques, practise milk texture and share new brewing methods. For visitors, these gatherings offer an accessible way to learn more about flavor, presentation and origin. In this way, coffee in Leeuwarden becomes both an artisanal challenge and a social ritual.

Sustainability and Municipal Initiatives

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in Leeuwarden’s coffee culture. Conscious choices around sourcing, waste streams and packaging make coffee more than just a moment of consumption. Used coffee grounds, for example, can serve as a growing medium for new products, while reusable materials and responsibly sourced beans help reduce the footprint. This creates a circular approach in which flavor, education and responsibility come together.

Why It Keeps Tasting Better

The combination of history, creative entrepreneurs and conscious consumers gives Leeuwarden’s coffee culture a character of its own. Innovation remains important: baristas look for new flavors, better milk options, careful extraction and more sustainable choices. Local stories and personal service add extra meaning to every cup. Drinking coffee in the city means tasting not only caffeine, but also care, hospitality and craftsmanship.

Opportunities for Industry Enthusiasts

For entrepreneurs, there are opportunities in specialty coffee, milk alternatives and circular products such as coffee scrubs or growing concepts based on coffee waste. Baristas can stand out through technique, presentation and knowledge of origin, while suppliers respond to demand for transparency and quality. Tastings, workshops and temporary coffee concepts also fit well with an audience eager to learn and discover. Those who respond creatively to flavor, sustainability and experience will find a curious and loyal market in Leeuwarden.

Closing thought

In Leeuwarden, coffee is more than a drink; it is culture, commerce and hospitality in one. Thanks to experience, modern technique and sustainable ambition, the city continues to move forward. Every cup leaves room for flavor, connection and new ideas. Enjoy.



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