Ulmus Bakkerij

Ulmus Bakkerij is located at Cabralstraat 7 in Amsterdam. Public listings place the shop in De Baarsjes, in Amsterdam-West. In the sources consulted, Ulmus appears as a bakery with a clear link to specialty coffee. The official description emphasizes sourdough, natural fermentation, seasonal ingredients, and an open bakery space. Additionally, the bakery mentions that local sourcing plays a key role in making choices with a lower environmental impact.

Public reports name Yoeri and Elin as the founders of Ulmus. Limited information is available regarding their professional backgrounds. However, it is documented that they were already baking for Amsterdam’s hospitality sector before shifting their focus to direct-to-consumer sales. This transition became visible during the pandemic, when weekly pickup windows for customers were described as operating out of Espressofabriek in Amsterdam-West.

The timeline in public sources shows two phases. On August 12, 2020, the consumer pickup model was mentioned. On January 4, 2021, Ulmus’s own location in De Baarsjes was described. An exact opening date for the coffee bar function is not publicly recorded in the available sources. Consequently, it is only clear that bread and coffee became visible together in the business’s public profile during that period.

According to their own description, the concept centers on sourdough and natural fermentation. Working with seasonal produce is also emphasized. The bakery describes the space as open, indicating that production and sales are directly visible. Furthermore, Ulmus links the business to local sourcing, organic ingredients, and choices aimed at a lower environmental footprint, even if that is not always the most immediate option.

The coffee component is publicly documented, though not fully detailed. The official page states that Ulmus serves and sells locally roasted specialty coffee. Cappuccino is explicitly mentioned in combination with pastries. The bakery’s public Instagram profile also describes the establishment as a spot for specialty coffee alongside sourdough and grain products. This makes it clear that coffee is not an afterthought, but a permanent part of the offering.

A concrete relationship with Friedhats Coffee Roasters is publicly visible via that roaster’s retailer page, where Ulmus is listed at the Cabralstraat address. Additionally, a public Instagram post from a third party documents a cappuccino at Ulmus made with beans from Friedhats, cow’s milk from MOMA, and oat milk from Oatly. Since this is not an official menu, this information remains limited to external observation. A complete, official list of brewing methods, such as espresso or filter, has not been found in public records.

On its own website, Ulmus describes its raw material line quite concretely. The bakery states its intention to use locally grown and organic ingredients whenever possible. Its own explanation of sustainability mentions choosing the route with the lowest impact as a starting point. As an example, it is mentioned that biodynamic seed from just across the border is sometimes preferred over more conventionally grown seed from closer by. This shows that distance is not the only criterion in the decision-making process.

The product pages also provide insight into the bread base. These highlight stone-ground organic wheat, spelt, einkorn, and heritage grains. For selected breads, a sourdough process of approximately 24 hours is mentioned. In a public Instagram post, Ulmus also reported that for one specific bread, all grains were harvested on Dutch soil. Aside from the relationship with Friedhats, specific names of agricultural suppliers are not further detailed in public sources.

Beyond bread and coffee, public Instagram posts show that Ulmus also provides space for small-scale activities. Examples include an event titled “Love poetry against Loneliness”, where writer and poet Sierra Hatcher created poems in exchange for donations to Stichting Met Je Hart. A Pavuk workshop, linked to traditional Ukrainian crafts and led by Lida Zanharten, has also been documented. Furthermore, a market day on December 14 and evening openings during Ramadan have been publicly mentioned.

Ulmus’s public visibility has grown in recent years through mentions in lifestyle and city media. Barts Boekje highlighted the pickup model and the own location in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The Daily Dutchy included Ulmus in an overview of Amsterdam bakeries in 2023. This was followed by a mention in a W Magazine guide to Amsterdam in 2024. In 2025 and 2026, the bakery also appeared in listicles about sourdough bread and croissants. Formal awards or competition results are not publicly documented in the sources reviewed.