CC Bos en Lommer

CC Bos en Lommer is located at Bos en Lommerplein 116 in Amsterdam-West. Public listings from Coffeecompany, a business directory, and a municipal notice all identify this address as a coffee house in the West district. This clearly anchors the establishment within the neighborhood, although the consulted sources provide no specific origin story for this particular branch.

For broader context, available data refers to Coffeecompany as a brand. According to company history, the first Coffeecompany opened in 1996 at Leidsestraat 60 in Amsterdam. This start is linked to Dick, who had a passion for coffee, and Rick, who drew inspiration from the coffee rituals in cities like New York and London. No separate data regarding the founders of the Bos en Lommer location itself was found in accessible public sources.

An exact opening date for the branch is also missing from the consulted information. However, it is established that Bos en Lommer already appeared in Coffeecompany’s location overview on February 27, 2014. This makes it plausible that the shop has been part of the chain’s Amsterdam network since at least that period.

The description of the branch emphasizes its role as a neighborhood spot. Coffee, lunch toasties, and studying are explicitly mentioned. This combination positions the shop not just as a takeaway point or coffee kiosk, but as a space for visitors to linger. This model aligns with the broader positioning of Coffeecompany, where branches are intended to have their own bond with the local community.

At the corporate level, Coffeecompany also states that branches regularly provide space for performances and showcase work by local designers and artists. For Bos en Lommer, such programming is not separately documented in accessible public sources. Consequently, it remains unclear to what extent this broader brand identity is implemented locally at this specific branch.

CC Bos en Lommer operates under the banner of Coffeecompany, which, according to its own information, has a roastery in Amsterdam. This link to their own roastery says something about the branch’s place within the chain: the shop is part of an organization that doesn’t just serve, but also roasts its own beans, thereby maintaining control over the product offering.

Available product information from Coffeecompany mentions several brewing methods, including Aeropress, cafetière, Chemex, and pour-over or drip. For a location like Bos en Lommer, this indicates which brewing styles are documented within the brand. However, the sources do not always make it clear which of these methods are operationally offered at any given time in this specific shop.

Regarding drinks, Coffeecompany lists flash brew, flat white, cortado, and iced latte. The Bos en Lommer location page specifically refers to flat white and cappuccino. A brief preparation description is also available for the iced latte: espresso, ice, and milk. This creates a picture of an assortment that includes both hot espresso drinks and cold variants, although the sources do not publish a full, current menu for the branch.

The consulted public sources provide little clarity regarding concrete activities or events in Bos en Lommer itself. No separate announcements were found for exhibitions, competitions, or neighborhood projects specifically linked to this location. This contrast is relevant, as examples of cultural and public-oriented activities do exist at the corporate level.

For instance, the Coffeecompany archives mention exhibitions at other branches, as well as the Coffeecompany Book Award with Xander Uitgevers and annual activities surrounding the Dutch Aeropress Championship in connection with the Amsterdam Coffee Festival. For Bos en Lommer, no similar trail was found in the sources examined. This doesn’t mean such activities are absent, but rather that they aren’t publicly documented in the materials used.

The location does appear in a different type of mention. In September 2023, CC Bos en Lommer was featured in an article by The Working Line about laptop-friendly cafes in Amsterdam. While not a prize or official award, it is an indication that the shop is externally recognized as a place where visitors can spend some time working or studying.

Regarding sustainability and sourcing, data is primarily available at the corporate level. Coffeecompany describes an approach based on direct contact with coffee farmers and pricing linked to quality. The company also reports that many coffees are sourced directly from producers and roasted in small batches. This information provides the framework within which Bos en Lommer also operates.

A concrete example from the corporate communications is the relationship with Finca Filadelfia. According to a sourcing article, since 2015, Coffeecompany has directly purchased more than half of the production of approximately twenty bags from this finca. Additionally, there are chain-wide initiatives focused on waste reduction and social engagement, such as the rollout of Too Good To Go across 24 locations and an annual December campaign for the Regenbooggroep in Amsterdam. While these initiatives aren’t detailed separately for Bos en Lommer, the branch operates within this same corporate structure.

No data was found in the accessible sources regarding industry-specific awards for CC Bos en Lommer. At the corporate level, there are mentions of recognition, such as a Hospitality & Style Award for CC Oosterdok in 2013 and barista finalists in Dutch championships for barista and latte art. Such achievements belong to the broader organization, rather than being demonstrably linked to this specific location.

Taken together, the available data shows a Coffeecompany branch in Amsterdam-West with a community-focused role, offering both classic and modern coffee drinks, and embedded within a larger brand with its own roastery and a distinct sourcing policy. At the same time, part of the local profile remains less visible, as public sources regarding the branch itself are less detailed than the information available about the chain as a whole.