NL Koffie ende Koeck is a vegan café in Amsterdam West focusing on coffee, pastries, the origin of their products, and the growth of the business since 2014.
About Koffie ende Koeck
History and Concept
Koffie ende Koeck is a café in Amsterdam West, founded in 2014 by Maartje Borst. Starting at Haarlemmerweg 175, the establishment focuses on a vegan café concept.
Maartje Borst is also known as the author of the vegan baking book Taart ende Koeck. On June 1, 2022, the café was taken over by employees Leonie and Ruby. Leonie had been working as a baker at Koffie ende Koeck since the autumn of 2021. Ruby had been visiting the café since her high school years and joined as a permanent staff member in 2021.
Following Leonie’s departure in the summer of 2024, Ruby became the sole owner of Koffie ende Koeck. In its own communications, the café describes friendliness and community as central pillars of its concept.
Coffee and Brewing
According to its own information, Koffie ende Koeck uses organic specialty coffee beans from Bocca Coffee. The café states that the coffee is sourced from local artisanal roasters and is roasted relatively light.
Their menu features a variety of brewing methods, including filter coffee. Milk-based drinks are also available, with options such as Real Oat Arts (ROA) oat milk and soy milk.
Public descriptions of the café also highlight their use of Bocca coffee and filter coffee brewed with a Moccamaster.
Vegan Offerings and Community
The café positions itself as a fully vegan establishment. Alongside coffee, they offer a selection of pastries. This focus is reflected in the background of founder Maartje Borst, who is also the author of a vegan baking book.
Koffie ende Koeck describes its connection to the neighborhood and the local community as a core part of its approach. A vegan afternoon tea is also publicly documented as one of their offerings.
There is no public information available regarding workshops, tastings, exhibitions, or recurring community events. Specific collaborations focused on community activities have also not been publicly recorded.
Sustainability and Origin
Beyond its vegan concept, Koffie ende Koeck emphasizes the origin of its products. According to their own information, the coffee beans are sourced organically via Bocca Coffee.
For tea, the café mentions Mr. Jones Tea and Crusio Tea as suppliers. In the cafés communications, these teas are described as single-sourced, unflavored, sustainable, and socially responsible.
An Amsterdam publication from 2019 noted that the interior features recycled materials and ecological chalk paint.
Development and Recognition in Amsterdam
Koffie ende Koeck has been featured in various local Amsterdam publications, including Vrije Tijd Amsterdam and De Westkrant. These publications highlighted the history, the location, and the transition of ownership.
Formal industry awards or other official accolades are not publicly documented. The available information about the café focuses primarily on the establishment's origins, the vegan concept, the coffee offering, and its role within the neighborhood.