LOT61 Hendrik Jacobszstraat

LOT61 Hendrik Jacobszstraat is located at Hendrik Jacobszstraat 18 in Amsterdam-Zuid. The location was announced as a new branch on July 31, 2024. As such, this coffee bar is a relatively recent expansion of a brand that has been active in the Amsterdam specialty coffee sector for some time.

Public sources name Adam Craig and Paul Jenner as the founders of LOT61. More background is known about Craig than about Jenner. Craig is described as an Australian who operated three coffee bars in New York for fifteen years. He later moved to Amsterdam, where LOT61 opened Amsterdam’s first espresso bar and roastery on the Kinkerstraat in 2013. Regarding Jenner, the consulted sources primarily record his role as co-founder.

In its own communications, LOT61 summarizes its background with the formula “Born in Sydney. Raised in Brooklyn. Roasting in Amsterdam.” With this, the company places its origins in Sydney, its development in Brooklyn, and its production in Amsterdam. At the same time, LOT61 refers to itself as a neighborhood café and roastery. This combination points to a model where local hospitality, proprietary branding, and a brand story converge.

The location uses coffee from LOT61 Coffee Roasters’ own Amsterdam roastery. For daily service, a public café profile lists several standard categories: espresso, filter coffee, cold brew or drip, decaf coffee, and plant-based milk options. This indicates an offering that caters to both classic espresso-based drinks and slower filter brews.

On its website, LOT61 publishes guides for various brewing methods. This documentation shows which techniques are relevant within the broader brand:

In addition, LOT61’s public communications mention specific products linked to the cafés and the roastery. For instance, Bombora is mentioned as an espresso-oriented house blend. Furthermore, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Black, Oat Latte Cold Brew Coffee, matcha, and Barista Cacao appear in the documentation regarding the cafés at Hendrik Jacobszstraat and Kinkerstraat. The available information does not make it clear whether every product is permanently on the menu, but it does demonstrate how broad the drink selection can be beyond espresso and filter.

On its own site, LOT61 states that visitors can come for coffee, food, educational workshops, and more. However, for the Hendrik Jacobszstraat location, no fixed, recurring workshop program is publicly documented in the consulted sources. There is, however, a concrete example of the space being used for cultural purposes.

A public event listing mentions “The Mountain is You”, an art opening by Anastasia Gangaev at the LOT61 address on Hendrik Jacobszstraat. This gathering consisted of an exhibition opening, special drinks, and an art lottery. This shows that the location functions not only as a coffee bar, but also as a venue where cultural activities can take place.

More community-oriented initiatives are visible within the broader brand. LOT61’s journal describes several training sessions and events with ClinkNOORD. A “Meet the Makers” pop-up brew bar is also mentioned, where guests could taste various brewing methods and coffee preparations. Additionally, LOT61 documents a collaboration with KLABU, where LOT61 provides coffee and KLABU connects sportswear to an initiative centered around sports for refugees. Such examples provide context to the way the brand builds relationships beyond the bar itself.

In its public corporate information, LOT61 places a strong emphasis on circularity and responsible sourcing. The company states its ambition to evolve into a circular coffee brand. This includes utilizing natural resources in a way that preserves space for future generations, alongside the use of reusable or highly recyclable products and practices designed to lower their carbon footprint.

LOT61 also asserts that its coffee is ethically sourced from farms that prioritize ecological and social sustainability. External reports add another dimension: relationships with producers who practice poly farming, which LOT61 describes as being based on trust. In its own journal, the company further mentions a working relationship with This Side Up, an Amsterdam-based coffee trader focused on fairness and progress within the coffee supply chain.

On an operational level, LOT61 documents partnerships with Roots, Rice & Beans for the collection of organic waste, including coffee grounds from their cafés. According to this documentation, Foodlogica handles bicycle-based deliveries of food and supplies. Green Insights is also mentioned in connection with circular transformation and B-Corp certification. Within its origin stories, LOT61 highlights specific producers, such as Moises and Marysabel in Honduras, and a Horizon Blend from 2025 linked to themes such as living income, regenerative agriculture, carbon reduction, human rights, and forest conservation.

In recent years, LOT61 has garnered attention in both international and local publications. In April 2021, Sprudge published a profile on LOT61 in Amsterdam. Barista Magazine included LOT61 in November 2023 in an overview of four roastery-cafés in Amsterdam. Additionally, the location on Hendrik Jacobszstraat has a separate profile on European Coffee Trip, detailing the address, opening hours, and service categories. A local neighborhood guide by Broersma also lists LOT61 Coffee Roasters at this address in the Apollobuurt. For this specific location, no explicitly documented prices or awards were found in the consulted sources.