Atelier Cafe Wakuli x 2050

Atelier Cafe Wakuli x 2050 is located at H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 48 in Amsterdam-Oost, within the Bajeskwartier. Public communications from both brands place the concept at this address. The opening was announced in early November 2024, though reports from Wakuli and 2050 indicate the location actually opened in the final week of October 2024.

Available sources describe the establishment not as a standalone hospitality business, but as a collaboration between two existing parties. On one side is Wakuli, a coffee brand founded in 2019 by Yorick Bruins and Lukas Grosfeld. Public profiles note that Bruins studied Food Policy and worked in agricultural development in Tanzania and elsewhere in East Africa before launching Wakuli.

On the other side is 2050, a brand that emphasizes transparency, ethics, and sustainability in fashion. Consulted sources are not entirely consistent regarding the exact founding team of 2050. Naz Kawan is consistently mentioned and publicly described as the founder and director of 2050 Factory. Additionally, Siem and Luuk de Jong are linked to the founding or co-founding of the brand in public sources.

The concept of the location centers on the combination of coffee and artisanal textile work. Public descriptions speak of a space where clothing can be repaired, created, or produced while coffee is being served. 2050 explicitly presents the workshop floor in full view of visitors. Tailors, pattern makers, and other artisans are therefore not just the backdrop of the brand, but a visible part of the space.

According to researched sources, the coffee at this location is supplied by Wakuli. The brand profiles its bars as places where Wakuli specialty coffee is served. For Atelier Cafe Wakuli x 2050, this means the coffee offering aligns with the broader coffee portfolio of Wakuli.

Wakuli’s public coffee bar page lists espresso, cappuccino, and filter coffee as staples of the menu. Additionally, Wakuli mentions seasonal drinks, including Tiramisu Latte and Chocolate Raspberry Cold Brew. No additional, location-specific brewing methods are clearly documented in the official sources consulted for this specific branch. Consequently, it remains unclear whether more is offered on-site beyond filter coffee and espresso-based drinks.

Regarding the coffee selection, Wakuli’s public product pages refer to the Original House Blend as well as rotating coffees within the Discover Monthly and Seasonal Microlot lines. The Original House Blend is described as a blend of beans from Brazil, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. However, available documentation does not make a full distinction between Wakuli’s general retail offering and the exact daily menu of this specific location.

The purpose of the space extends far beyond serving coffee. In public announcements, 2050 describes an initial workshop pilot within the Atelier Cafe. These workshops are positioned as hubs for co-creation and introductions to art, craft, and design in collaboration with various makers. As such, the location also serves as a meeting point for creative activities.

Additionally, Wakuli utilized the location to present its 2024 Impact Report. According to public reviews, the event was attended by customers, investors, other brands, stakeholders, and friends. This indicates that, beyond its role as a café and atelier, the space also serves as a setting for brand-related gatherings and presentations.

At the same time, there is a clear limit to what is publicly verifiable. The consulted sources provide no clear documentation regarding recurring tastings, permanent exhibition series, or other periodic events specifically tied to this location. The available information therefore points toward occasional activities rather than a broad, established event calendar.

The collaboration brings together two supply chains that both place a strong emphasis on origin and production in their communications. Wakuli claims to work with short and transparent chains, sourcing directly from farmer groups according to its mission, and roasting the coffee itself. The company also reports its goal to make all its coffee regenerative by 2028 at the latest, ensuring farmers are paid above the commodity market price.

Public information from Wakuli mentions thirteen coffee partners, referring to relationships with Coopervass in Brazil, Cafe Business Consult in Tanzania, Ontosoroh in Indonesia, and Cafesmo as an export partner in Honduras. This list primarily provides an overview of the brand’s broader sourcing structure, rather than an exclusive selection for this specific location.

Similarly, 2050 links its brand story to local production and traceability. The brand states that its collection is crafted in its own factory in Amsterdam by tailors with a refugee background. Furthermore, 2050 indicates that every product receives a digital product passport containing information about materials and production. According to public materials pages, 2050 works with textile waste, rescued deadstock, and locally produced clothing, and also references GOTS-certified cotton.

Around the time of opening, the location gained attention across channels in the coffee and design worlds. In November 2024, the Amsterdam Coffee Festival highlighted the spot as a new opening in Amsterdam, describing the concept as the first Dutch Atelier Café by Wakuli and 2050. Channels surrounding the Bajeskwartier also gave the location attention, mentioning Yorick Bruins as a co-founder in that context.

Additionally, a design publication about the space appeared in 2024, describing the project as a combination of coffee and community, linked to the broader question of the future of coffee. No public documentation was found in the consulted sources regarding formal awards, jury distinctions, or inclusion in award lists for this specific location.