CC Beren

CC Beren is a Coffeecompany location situated at Berenstraat 6 in Amsterdam Centrum. The shop is located in the area known as De 9 Straatjes, or the Nine Streets. This puts the location in the heart of a bustling shopping district frequented by a diverse mix of residents, tourists, and passersby. Public business records describe CC Beren as a smaller outlet. This compact setup is reflected in the interior, which features a communal wooden table and a limited outdoor terrace.

There are no publicly documented founders specific to the CC Beren location. However, the broader background of Coffeecompany is well-documented. The chain’s first branch opened in 1996 at Leidsestraat 60 in Amsterdam. The original concept is attributed to “KoffieDick” and Rick, names linked elsewhere to Dick de Kock and Rick Bekkema. It has also been reported that Dick de Kock previously worked at Douwe Egberts before the eventual sale of Coffeecompany.

An exact opening date for CC Beren was not found in the reviewed sources. However, a project archive from a design firm lists “Coffeecompany Berenstraat” as a completed project in March 2014. While this confirms activity around the site, it does not establish an official opening date. Consequently, the precise start of this location remains unclear in public documentation.

Public descriptions of the broader Coffeecompany concept center on the versatility of coffee. This includes custom-built espresso machines and barista training in Amsterdam. This combination suggests a formula where both product knowledge and preparation are central. Within this framework, CC Beren functions as a compact city location, smaller in scale than some other branches in the network.

Coffeecompany operates its own roastery in Amsterdam, located at Zeeburgerpad 13. The company links this roastery to an expansion of its coffee offerings and the brewing methods used. No location-specific online menu is publicly documented for CC Beren. Therefore, it remains unclear exactly which selection is permanently available at this site. However, public materials from Coffeecompany illustrate the preparations and drink categories used across the network.

In public information regarding brewing methods, Coffeecompany mentions the Aeropress, cafetière or Espro press, Chemex, and pour-over or drip. In addition to espresso-based drinks, they offer filter methods with distinct flavor profiles. Public drink menus also list names such as flat white, cortado, iced latte, flash brew, and Dark or White Chocolate Latte. Other official location pages within the same network also feature filter coffee, cappuccino, Bourbon Vanilla Latte, Chai Masala Latte, and matcha.

For readers following the specialty coffee scene, the latter is particularly relevant. It indicates that Coffeecompany does not present coffee solely as an espresso formula, but as a category encompassing multiple brewing methods and drink styles. Since no separate menu for CC Beren was available in the researched sources, caution is advised when making statements about the current offerings at this specific location.

General company information states that Coffeecompany locations frequently host performances and provide wall space for local designers and artists. At least one concrete example can be found for CC Beren. Coffeecompany’s news archive mentions an exhibition by illustrator Xaviera Altena. The available description places the opening on a Friday at the end of August, while a search result mentions a duration until the end of September. This demonstrates that the location has also served as a venue for cultural presentations.

Additionally, there is public visibility via social media. A public search result refers to a post titled “Meet the Barista: CC Beren”. This shows that the location also reached out to the public through staff portraits. While such posts say little about daily operations, they do show that the location held a recognizable place within the brand’s communication.

Regarding sourcing, Coffeecompany positions itself in public texts around direct trade and transparency. The company states that it buys coffee directly from farmers, or via partners who are transparent about the price paid to the grower. It also describes direct contacts, farm visits, and direct price agreements. This phrasing refers to the brand as a whole, rather than specifically to CC Beren as an individual location.

A concrete example is the relationship with Finca Filadelfia in Colombia. Since 2015, Coffeecompany reports purchasing more than half of a production of approximately twenty bags directly. In the same description, the farm is identified as fully organic. Furthermore, an annual coffee donation campaign with De Regenboog Groep has been publicly established. This initiative supports drop-in centers for homeless people in Amsterdam. An update from 2023 also mentions that coffee partner Primavera Green Coffee added 200 kilograms to that campaign.

CC Beren is listed in the business directory of De 9 Straatjes and in a public map listing at the same address. Location-specific prices or awards are not documented in the reviewed sources. For the broader Coffeecompany network, there is a previous award for CC Oosterdok, but that recognition was not granted to CC Beren. Additionally, English-language media coverage regarding a redesign of Coffeecompany and the Oosterdok location does not specifically refer to the branch on the Berenstraat.

Overall, the available documentation reveals a compact Coffeecompany branch, embedded in the center of Amsterdam and linked to the brand’s larger network. The location is publicly visible through address listings, cultural activities, and social media. At the same time, some basic details, such as an exact opening date and its own awards, remain unconfirmed in public sources.