Coffeecompany Oude Doelen

Coffeecompany Oude Doelen is located at Oude Doelenstraat 11 in the heart of Amsterdam. Situated on the edge of De Wallen, this location is part of the broader Coffeecompany network. According to the chain’s public profile, this branch serves as a meeting point for tourists, students, and regulars. As such, the shop is positioned in a bustling urban district, yet remains embedded in a neighborhood with a distinct local character.

The broader history of Coffeecompany began right here in Amsterdam. According to public company records, the first location opened in the spring of 1996. Business publications credit Dick de Kock and Rick Bekkema as the founders. De Kock was already active in the coffee sector at the time, while Bekkema, who previously ran a copy shop on Roetersstraat, was inspired by the “coffee-to-go” culture he encountered during his travels.

The Oude Doelenstraat location has its own origin story. A neighborhood publication from December 2016 attributes the shop to owner Marcel van der Stap, who noted that he lived in the area and wanted to open a coffee shop in the corner building. The same profile mentioned that the branch had already been open for seven years, suggesting an opening around 2009. According to that publication, the building previously housed an arcade hall.

Public sources frequently link the Coffeecompany concept to a coffee culture that differed from what was customary in the Netherlands at the time. Espresso-based drinks, take-away coffee, and communal tables took center stage. For Oude Doelen, a community function was added to the mix; the building’s street-facing windows were restored with the help of NV Zeedijk. In the 2016 neighborhood profile, the shop is described as a hub for residents and visitors alike.

The roaster behind the bar is Coffeecompany itself. Since 2013, the company has roasted part of its assortment in its own roastery in Amsterdam-Oost. This production is intended for their own stores and includes blends as well as single-origin coffees. In the public sources consulted, no separate bean list or independent menu was found specifically for the Oude Doelen location, leaving it unclear exactly which selection is currently being served at this branch.

However, it is known which brewing methods and drink categories Coffeecompany documents in its public materials. This provides a glimpse into the broader offering within which Oude Doelen likely operates, although not every method has been confirmed as location-specific.

The descriptions of these drinks are technical and quite concrete. According to public explanations, an iced latte consists of espresso, ice, and milk. The flat white and cortado are described as a double short espresso with a thin layer of foam. Flash brew is defined as hot coffee that is immediately chilled on ice. Additionally, Coffeecompany publishes background stories on single-origin coffees, such as Finca Filadelfia in Colombia, which has reportedly been sourced directly from Yaqueline and Oscar Hoyos since 2015.

The community role of Oude Doelen is evident not only in descriptive texts but also in concrete actions. According to the neighborhood publication, Marcel van der Stap distributed five hundred invitation cards to local residents for the shop’s fifth anniversary. This aligns with the image of a business that serves a loyal local circle alongside transient passers-by. Furthermore, in 2013, the branch appeared in a national media update from Giro555, mentioning that Coffeecompany Oude Doelenstraat would donate a full day’s revenue to victims in the Philippines and collect spare change.

There are also cultural traces to be found. The location’s archive mentions a recurring playlist section from 2014 titled “Annekes Playlist van de Maand”. Furthermore, a public event titled “Deep Brews // ADE POP UP” was announced at this address for October 23, 2025. At the same time, the picture remains incomplete; no location-specific workshops, cuppings, or exhibitions for Oude Doelen were found in the public sources reviewed.

Regarding sourcing, Coffeecompany positions itself as a company that purchases a significant portion of its coffee directly from farmers through direct price agreements. According to the same documentation, other coffees are sourced via partners who provide transparency regarding payments to producers. The company also states that it shares precise origin information and is involved with Cup of Excellence, including through jury work and previous auction purchases.

For Oude Doelen, it is publicly recorded that this location participates in Too Good To Go. Additionally, Coffeecompany’s public communications state that there is no longer a surcharge for plant-based milk at most locations; Oude Doelen is not mentioned as an exception. In terms of recognition, public documentation is limited. There is a neighborhood profile from 2016 and a mention in an English-language travel guide from 2022, but no formal price list or specific award for this location was found in the consulted sources.