Coffeecompany Javaplein

Coffeecompany Javaplein is located at Javaplein 14 in Amsterdam-Oost, zip code 1094 HW. In its own communications, Coffeecompany places this location within the Indische Buurt and around the Javastraat. The location is described there as a living room for the neighborhood. No public documentation is available regarding the founders of this specific branch, nor is there a publicly recorded exact opening date for the establishment at Javaplein.

It is demonstrable, however, that the location was already in operation by 2012. That year, a city guide listed Coffee Company at Javaplein 14, confirming the business was operational by then. That same guide described the location as a large venue with indoor and outdoor seating, wireless internet, and a menu featuring cakes, cupcakes, smoothies, and paninis.

The broader enterprise, Coffeecompany, originated in Amsterdam in 1996. According to the company, Dick de Kock and Rick Bekkema were the founders. Their focus was twofold: the coffee itself and the urban coffee ritual that Bekkema had experienced while traveling in New York and London. A later company profile adds that De Kock was already working in the coffee industry, while Bekkema previously ran a copy shop before encountering a different coffee culture.

According to company information, Coffeecompany has wanted to showcase the versatility of coffee from the very beginning. The company also states its ambition for each location to have its own unique place within the neighborhood. This approach is evident in the description of Javaplein as a community-focused location. At the same time, much of the industry-specific history of this particular branch remains unclear, as public data regarding its startup phase is missing.

Regarding its coffee offering, the location operates using the Coffeecompany brand and roasting structure. The company reports that single-origin coffees and seasonal espressos are roasted in Amsterdam-Oost, at Zeeburgerpad 1a. The espresso blends Oude School and Nieuwe School are produced by Lincoln & York in England, following Coffeecompany’s recipes. In doing so, the chain combines local branding with external production for part of its assortment.

Most drinks within the menu are espresso-based. Coffeecompany states that La Marzocco machines are used for this purpose and that the coffee is only ground upon ordering. Public product information lists names such as espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white, cortado, and flash brew. Additionally, filter coffee is part of the offering the company promotes.

For that filter coffee, Coffeecompany cites the Aeropress as the preferred method. Their own articles state that filter coffees are brewed using this method. The company also publishes information about individual coffees, such as Finca Filadelfia from Colombia. This indicates an assortment where both staple milk drinks and origin-specific coffees have a place.

Regarding sourcing and origin, Coffeecompany provides relatively detailed information at the group level. The company says it buys coffee directly from farmers or through partners who are transparent about the price paid to the growers. Coffeecompany also claims to share the exact origin and background of the coffees sold. This approach fits within a specialty coffee context where traceability is often central.

A concrete example is Finca Filadelfia in Colombia. Coffeecompany names Yaqueline and Oscar Hoyos as the producers of this coffee. According to the company, since 2015 it has bought more than half of the production from that farm, estimated at around twenty bags. Furthermore, Coffeecompany reports that the farm operates fully organically. On a beverage level, the company also states it has switched to organic milk.

Additionally, Coffeecompany says it contributes to Cup of Excellence, among other things by providing jurors and purchasing auction lots in the past. For the blends Oude School and Nieuwe School, the company explicitly names Lincoln & York as the producer. This creates a picture of a chain that utilizes different sourcing and production routes for different types of coffee.

According to general company information, Coffeecompany locations regularly provide space for performances and for the work of local designers and artists. For Javaplein, concrete examples of this can be found. In April 2016, a public announcement appeared for a duo performance under the name “Girls afternoon”. In November 2023, Oost-Online reported a JazzFest ClubAvond at Coffeecompany Javaplein 14.

The location also appears in the cultural sphere outside of live events. A news report from Coffeecompany, attributed to CC Javaplein in Amsterdam, mentions that the second season of the Dutch podcast Man met de microfoon was made possible in part by Coffeecompany. It is noted that presenter Chris Bajema spent a lot of time at the Javaplein location.

For the Javaplein location, no industry-specific prices or rankings have been publicly documented. At the group level, Coffeecompany does report that it has organized the annual CC Barista Cup since 1998 and that the company’s baristas regularly reach the finals of the Barista Championship and the NK Latte Art. This speaks to the broader organization, but not directly to the accolades of this single location.

Based on the available data, a specific picture emerges. Coffeecompany Javaplein has been demonstrably active since at least 2012, operating within the broader Coffeecompany framework and utilizing the brand’s coffee, procurement, and brewing structures. At the same time, the establishment of the location itself and the exact opening date remain outside the public record. It is precisely this combination of established facts and open questions that defines the current profile of this coffee bar.