Koffiespot

Koffiespot is an espresso bar located at Elandsgracht 53 in Amsterdam-Centrum, in the Jordaan. Its own website describes the business as an espresso bar founded in the winter of 2015. Public mentions and a municipal permit publication from 2024 place the business at the same address in the Centrum district.

At its launch in 2015, a trade publication named Karim Chengachi as the owner. Marc Smellink was listed in that same article as the manager and the point of contact regarding the concept. The current official website does not feature detailed biographies of the founders or other background profiles. Consequently, public information regarding the initial phase remains limited to a few specific names and dates.

According to reports surrounding its opening, the concept emphasized table service. At the time, this positioned the establishment as an alternative to coffee shops with a more pronounced self-service model. On its current website, Koffiespot describes itself as an espresso bar serving not only coffee but also juices, breakfast, lunch, and quick bites, while also highlighting its commitment to local sourcing.

Regarding its coffee offering, Koffiespot’s official website lists Stean’s Beans as its roaster. The current coffee page explicitly mentions espresso and lattes. A public profile from a coffee guide also lists espresso and cappuccino as drinks available at the bar. Thus, available public sources provide a limited but clear picture of the core assortment.

The website further notes that baristas are trained in water temperature, extraction time, and dosing. This indicates a focus on reproducible preparation and control of basic technique. No concrete information regarding manual brewing methods was found in the consulted public sources. An external coffee list even leaves the brewing methods category blank, suggesting that such methods are not detailed publicly.

The menu extends beyond coffee. The official pages mention freshly squeezed juices, toasties or grilled sandwiches, and various pastries. Several milk options are also listed, including dairy, soy, coconut, and oat. This demonstrates that the menu is broader than just espresso and milk-based drinks.

The food page and homepage further reference vegan and vegetarian products, including vegan and sugar- or gluten-free pastries. While the sources do not provide a full menu or price list, they make it clear that dietary preferences and alternative ingredients are part of the offering.

In its public business description, Koffiespot emphasizes local suppliers. Stean’s Beans is named as the permanent partner for coffee. Furthermore, the coffee page links the coffee program to a Loring roaster, associating it with terms like energy efficiency, low emissions, and transparency. This phrasing shows how the company frames sustainability within its own communication.

Several suppliers are mentioned by name for the food offering, including Hemelse Brownie, De Groene Zusjes, Cupcake Company, Kindfood, Tromp, and Vlaams Broodhuys. Additionally, public social media information from Stean’s Beans confirms that Koffiespot serves their coffee and that the roaster’s barrels have been repurposed within the café. However, public sources do not provide a full overview of volumes, certifications, or procurement terms.

Limited public information is available regarding public activities. No documented workshops, tastings, exhibitions, or recurring events were found on the official pages. The contact page does state that the business can be approached for events, special occasions, and press. This indicates an openness to external requests, rather than a structured public program.

A public summary on Facebook also mentions barista training as an activity or service associated with Koffiespot. No further public explanation was found on the official website. Therefore, the most clearly documented collaborations are the supplier relationships within Amsterdam and the partnership with Stean’s Beans for coffee.

Since its opening, Koffiespot has been mentioned in the media on several occasions. A trade publication reported on the opening of the business on March 2, 2015. Later that year, on December 4, 2015, a city guide reported that Koffiespot had changed ownership, closed briefly for renovation, and subsequently reopened. The name of the subsequent owner is not mentioned in the provided material.

Further mentions followed in 2018 and 2024, alongside inclusion in public coffee lists in 2024 and 2025. Formal pricing or inclusion in award lists are not documented in the available material. Based on the provided sources, the image that emerges is that of an Amsterdam espresso bar with a documented presence since 2015, a clear coffee profile, a broader all-day offering, and a visible emphasis on local suppliers and technical coffee preparation.