De Koffieschenkerij

De Koffieschenkerij is located at Oudekerksplein 27 in Amsterdam-Centrum. The shop is situated in the former sacristy of De Oude Kerk, right in the heart of De Wallen. According to public information, the coffee bar was established in collaboration with Stichting Oude Kerk. On its own channels, the business describes the concept as specialty coffee, pastries, and other beverages, served in a historic space with indoor seating and a garden.

The founders mentioned in public sources are Job Oosting and Anne Rijks. Their background lies partly in hospitality and coffee. A local newspaper reported in 2017 that Oosting was previously a manager at Huize Frankendael and that the duo was already searching for their own location for a coffee shop at the time. Other public profiles mention that Oosting has worked in coffee since 2009 and that the two knew each other from hotelschool.

Public sources vary regarding the opening date. In a 2017 interview, Job Oosting stated that the business opened in May 2013. Other publications mention 2014, while a mention from 2015 points to an earlier start. Based on the available material, it is clear that De Koffieschenkerij has been active for quite some time, though it is not possible to determine with complete certainty which year serves as the formal opening year.

Public descriptions of the menu show a clear focus on specialty coffee. Their own website mentions coffee, various hot and cold drinks, and pastries. In public guides and on social media, espresso and filter coffee are also highlighted. As such, the shop operates within the segment where both classic espresso drinks and manual brew methods have a place.

Several brewing methods have been publicly documented. Examples include V60, Chemex, and batch brew. Drinks such as the flat white and special espresso offerings also appear in the material. This indicates a rotating menu where both staple drinks and temporarily selected coffees play a role. Filter coffee does not appear as a single standard form, but is offered through multiple brewing methods.

Recent public information is also available regarding coffee roasters and suppliers. In posts from 2026, Grounded Craft Coffee is mentioned as a supplier. These posts mention beans on the retail shelves and describe Grounded coffee as being available in both regular and decaf versions. Additionally, coffee from NOOC was documented at the bar in 2026. According to public descriptions, a coffee named “berry tarte” was exclusively available at De Koffieschenkerij as a batch brew and retail product. Other posts mention three NOOC coffees, including one for special espresso and one for batch brew.

In public communications, De Koffieschenkerij profiles itself not only as a coffee bar, but also as a hub for coffee-related activities. In 2026, a public announcement appeared for a barista workshop on March 27 at 7:00 PM. Furthermore, a post from 2025 reported that barista and latte art workshops were on the way. The available material thus shows that knowledge sharing and practical training are part of their programming.

Additionally, there are indications of competitions and collaborations within the coffee sector. Public posts mention a latte art competition or “throwdown” at the location, organized in collaboration with District Throwdowns and Zuivelrijck. Later messages refer to the competition and name a winner. Such activities place the business within a network of suppliers, peers, and visitors that extends beyond daily service at the bar.

The connection with Stichting Oude Kerk is also visible in public visitor information regarding the church. There, the café is included as part of the offerings for visitors. In the consulted sources, no exhibitions were found that are directly linked to De Koffieschenkerij.

Regarding sustainability and sourcing, there is primarily a mix of older and recent public information. A local newspaper reported in 2017 that the business primarily worked with organic and local products. The same source mentioned apple pie from Arjan Valentin and soups from Not For Sale, an organization that, according to that publication, helps people rebuild their lives after human trafficking. Other public descriptions add bread from BBROOD, meat from Slagerij De Wit, and salmon from Frank’s Smoke House.

This line continues in more recent guides and product posts. A city guide from 2025 states that the business works with organic products and that there is direct visibility into the quality of the beans and the conditions on the plantation. Recent coffee posts also show designations such as “Direct trade” and “Bio”. Furthermore, a current menu fragment mentions Zuivelrijck as the Dutch supplier of oat milk. Additionally, the websites of Grounded Craft Coffee and NOOC, in relation to coffees documented at De Koffieschenkerij, refer to terms such as traceability, community-based sourcing, and fair payment.

De Koffieschenkerij appears in several public media outlets and guide listings. There is a standalone article from 2015, followed by a summary piece where the establishment was featured again. Furthermore, the bar is listed in an Amsterdam guide and in a café database on a European coffee platform. General Amsterdam lists and travel or dining overviews also frequently mention the location. No publicly documented prices or award mentions were found in the available material.

Taken together, public sources paint a picture of a coffee bar that derives its identity from three elements: its historic location within De Oude Kerk, an offering that includes both espresso and filter methods, and a network of suppliers and coffee activities. At the same time, some aspects of the business development, such as the exact opening date, remain somewhat ambiguous in public documentation. This makes the establishment stand out primarily as a long-standing player within the Amsterdam specialty coffee scene, rather than a business with a tightly defined public narrative.