Beste Koffie in Zwolle (2026) — 33 Bars & 36 Branders

Looking for the best coffee in Zwolle? You’re in the right place. GrachtenBeans tracks 36 specialty coffee roasters die aan Zwolle zijn gekoppeld. Voor 27 daarvan staan samen 370 bonen met prijsgegevens in de database. In deze complete gids ontdek je welke branders en koffiebonen beschikbaar zijn en wat je per espresso betaalt wanneer je de bonen zelf koopt: van €0,13/shot (€6,80/kg) bij Smit & Dorlas to €5.68/shot (€299.00/kg) at Blommers Coffee Roasters. Vergelijk vertrouwde melanges, cafeïnevrije koffie en bijzondere single origins zonder sponsored rankings — alleen concrete assortimenten en prijzen voor koffie in Zwolle.

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Koffie in Zwolle - overzicht koffiebars en branders

Zwolle Coffee Price Index

This Week  (Week 26 · 2026):

Bean prices for home brewing · Per shot based on 19g · Updated weekly

Top 5 Specialty Coffee Bars in Zwolle

Sorted by Google rating · Bars with a known roaster · Updated weekly

#Coffee BarRatingNeighbourhoodRoaster
1LUA Coffee & Treats5.0 (110)BinnenstadKeen Coffee
2Café del Primo5.0 (103)BinnenstadBoot Koffie
3Sam’s Coffee4.9 (998)BinnenstadSam's Coffee
4Restaurant NOÏS4.8 (301)BinnenstadBrandsma Koffie
5Lisa’s Deli4.8 (154)AssendorpLot Sixty One Coffee Roasters

This ranking includes coffee bars in Zwolle that use specialty beans
from a Dutch roaster in our catalogue. Sorted by Google rating with more than 50 reviews. Missing a coffee bar? Send us a tip — we’re constantly expanding our database.

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Coffee Roasters in Zwolle: Where to Buy Specialty Coffee Beans?

Prices updated: 22 June 2026 · Week 26

Zwolle telt 36 specialty koffiebranders waarvan GrachtenBeans wekelijks de bonenprijzen bijhoudt. De goedkoopste boon op dit moment is Caffè Decaffeinato bij Smit & Dorlas voor €0,13 per shot (€6,80/kg). Klik op een brander hieronder om alle bonen, herkomst en actuele kilo-prijzen te bekijken.

We always compare the best-value package for each bean — usually a 1 kg bag, because it is cheaper per kilo than a 250 g bag. We calculate the shot price based on 19 grams of ground coffee per espresso.

A

A Matter of Concrete

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
24 coffees
Price/kg
€25–€140
Per shot
€0.48–€2.66

AC De Branderij

Hardenberg, Overijssel
€€
Beans
5 beans
Price/kg
€25–€73
Per shot
€0.48–€1.38

B

Blanche Dael

Maastricht, Limburg
€€€
Beans
20 beans
Price/kg
€33–€52
Per shot
€0.63–€0.98

Bocca Coffee

Dronten, Flevoland
€€€
Beans
12 beans
Price/kg
€26–€39
Per shot
€0.49–€0.75

Boot Koffie

Baarn, Utrecht Province
€€€
Beans
22 beans
Price/kg
€15–€220
Per shot
€0.29–€4.18

Brandsma Koffie

Bolsward, Fryslân
€€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€26–€38
Per shot
€0.49–€0.73

C

Cook & Boon

Breda, Noord-Brabant
€€
Beans
11 beans
Price/kg
€33–€46
Per shot
€0.62–€0.87

D

De Eenhoorn

Kampen, Overijssel
€€
Beans
8 beans
Price/kg
€22–€35
Per shot
€0.42–€0.67

DutchBeans

Grou, Fryslân
€€
Beans
7 beans
Price/kg
€24–€34
Per shot
€0.45–€0.65

G

€€€
Beans
5 beans
Price/kg
€22–€51
Per shot
€0.41–€0.96

H

Hesselink Koffie

Winterswijk, Gelderland
€€
Beans
13 coffees
Price/kg
€27–€168
Per shot
€0.52–€3.20

I

K

Keen Coffee

Utrecht, Utrecht Province
€€€€
Beans
24 coffees
Price/kg
€23–€100
Per shot
€0.44–€1.90

L

M

Mellow Coffee Roasters

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
22 beans
Price/kg
€55–€250
Per shot
€1.05–€4.75

Mocca d'Or

Zwolle, Overijssel
€€€
Beans
43 beans
Price/kg
€29–€39
Per shot
€0.55–€0.75

Moto Coffee

Amersfoort, Utrecht Province
€€
Beans
14 beans
Price/kg
€28–€44
Per shot
€0.54–€0.84

P

Peeze

Arnhem, Gelderland
€€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€33–€70
Per shot
€0.63–€1.33

Pure Africa Coffee

Veenhuizen, Drenthe
€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€23–€225
Per shot
€0.43–€4.28

R

S

Sam's Coffee

Zwolle, Overijssel
Beans
10 beans
Price/kg
€27–€150
Per shot
€0.51–€2.85

Simon Lévelt

Haarlem, Noord-Holland
€€€
Beans
28 beans
Price/kg
€27–€76
Per shot
€0.52–€1.44

Smit & Dorlas

Mijdrecht, Utrecht Province
€€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€7–€130
Per shot
€0.13–€2.47

Stean’s Beans

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€€€
Beans
13 coffees
Price/kg
€36–€60
Per shot
€0.68–€1.14

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Coffee Bars in Zwolle on the Map

Coffee in Zwolle by Neighbourhood

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    Aalanden

    Aalanden lacks specialty cafés, but offers neighbourhood-focused coffee around De Dobbe. The bakery, Délifrance, the library, and De Bolder support quick coffee stops, with the Tuesday market and senior activities setting the rhythm.

    Aalanden
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    3 coffee bars

    Assendorp

    Assendorp has a neighborhood-driven coffee scene along the Assendorperstraat, with Everyday Bread for morning coffee to go, Freddies for brunch and Mens en Kinders for families. Events on the Assendorperplein and at De Enk bring in extra foot traffic.

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    2 coffee bars

    Berkum

    Berkum experiences coffee through the community centre, canteens, and local neighbourhood addresses, with peaks in the morning, around sports, and during club evenings. Specialty options are scarce in the district, so the city centre fills the gap; sustainability comes through coffee grounds and initiatives such as Berkum Energieneutraal.

    Berkum
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    19 coffee bars

    Binnenstad

    Zwolle’s city centre brings together history and specialty coffee. Around Luttekestraat are Maling and Rojas, alongside heritage shop ’t Konkeltje, museum cafés, and sustainable initiatives such as reusable cups and local roasting.

    Binnenstad
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    1 coffee bar

    Diezerpoort

    Diezerpoort has a down-to-earth, neighborhood-focused coffee scene: short menus, social meeting places and coffee to go while shopping, historically anchored around Diezerbrink and Brink.

    Diezerpoort
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    Holtenbroek

    In Holtenbroek, coffee culture is not about specialty coffee, but about connection. Coffee brings residents together at the community centre, the bakery, lunch spots, and neighbourhood activities.

    Holtenbroek
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    1 coffee bar

    Ittersum

    In Ittersum, coffee is not a specialty hotspot, but a familiar neighbourhood function built around meeting up, lunching, shopping, and gathering at local addresses in Zwolle-Zuid.

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    Kamperpoort-Veerallee

    Kamperpoort-Veerallee shows how coffee works as a neighbourhood ritual, a hospitality service, and a sustainable trade flow, from community centre to lunchroom and circular coffee companies.

    Kamperpoort-Veerallee
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    2 coffee bars

    Marsweteringlanden

    Marsweteringlanden does not have a busy coffee street, but it does have a down-to-earth coffee culture shaped by hospitality, work, recreation, and production.

    Marsweteringlanden
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    3 coffee bars

    Poort van Zwolle

    Poort van Zwolle has two coffee rhythms: functional in Voorst during the week and relaxed in Spoolde at the weekend. Key anchors include City Café, Uitspanning Het Engelse Werk, and De Vreugdehoeve.

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    Schelle

    The core coffee profile in Schelle is park-focused and community-minded, with Het Engelse Werk, De Bierton, and De Schellerhoeve as key anchors. The focus is on families, walkers, and older residents, with opportunities in heritage, terraces, and sustainable initiatives.

    Schelle
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    Soestweteringlanden

    In Soestweteringlanden, coffee is mainly a village ritual shaped by walking routes, care farms, heritage locations, and quiet meetups on the edge of Zwolle.

    Soestweteringlanden
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    Stadshagen

    Stadshagen has a practical, family-oriented coffee scene around the shopping center, Milligerplas and Park de Stadshoeve. There are no clearly defined specialty bars, but there is room for child-friendly third-wave concepts and laptop-friendly meeting places near Hart van Stadshagen and the lake.

    Stadshagen
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    1 coffee bar

    Vechtlanden

    Vechtlanden is a rural coffee stop for walkers and cyclists. Think De Langenhof, De Agnietenberg and seasonal crowds around the hand-pulled ferry at Haerst.

    Vechtlanden
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    1 coffee bar

    Westenholte

    Westenholte reveals a down-to-earth coffee culture around Petuniaplein, community rooms, bakers, and recreational stops. Here, coffee is mainly about convenience, cake, and connection.

    Westenholte
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    Wipstrik

    Wipstrik drinks coffee close to home, with neighborhood spots, Park de Wezenlanden and festival-driven peaks. On weekdays, Isala creates demand for coffee to go. Reusable cups and clear deposit-return processes are the Zwolle norm and shape the local offering.

    Wipstrik

FAQ: Coffee in Zwolle

How many coffee roasters are there in Zwolle?

Zwolle has 36 gekoppelde koffiebranders. Voor 27 branders zijn samen 370 bonen met prijsgegevens geregistreerd. Het aanbod loopt van kleinere assortimenten bij Illimani (3 beans) and Rojas Specialty Coffee (4 bonen) tot uitgebreide collecties van Keen Coffee (24 beans), Simon Lévelt (28 bonen) en Mocca d'Or (38 bonen).

How much does specialty coffee cost in Zwolle?

De geregistreerde koffieprijzen in Zwolle lopen van €0,13/shot (€6,80/kg) to €5,68/shot (€299,00/kg). Betaalbare opties zijn onder meer het Blend proefpakket van Giraffe Coffee Roasters voor €0,23/shot (€12,11/kg), Panamaria van Boot Koffie voor €0,28/shot (€14,74/kg) en het proefpakket van GUZO Coffee voor €0,41/shot (€21,58/kg). Aan de bovenkant van het aanbod staan onder meer bonen van Pure Africa Coffee tot €4,28/shot (€225,26/kg), Mellow Coffee Roasters up to €4.75/shot (€250.00/kg), and Blommers Coffee Roasters tot €5,68/shot (€299,00/kg).

Which coffee roaster in Zwolle has the most beans?

Brander met meeste bonen: Mocca d’Or — 38 bonen. Andere branders met een breed assortiment zijn Simon Lévelt (28 bonen), Keen Coffee (24 beans), Giraffe Coffee Roasters (23 bonen), Mellow Coffee Roasters (22 beans), A Matter of Concrete (21 coffees) and Boot Koffie (20 bonen). Kleinere selecties vind je onder meer bij Illimani (3 coffees), Rojas Specialty Coffee (4 coffees) and GUZO Coffee (5 coffees).

Where can you find the cheapest specialty coffee in Zwolle?

Goedkoopste boon: Caffè Decaffeinato bij Smit & Dorlas — €0,13/shot (€6,80/kg). Andere voordelige keuzes zijn het Blend proefpakket van Giraffe Coffee Roasters voor €0,23/shot (€12,11/kg), Panamaria van Boot Koffie voor €0,28/shot (€14,74/kg), het proefpakket van GUZO Coffee voor €0,41/shot (€21,58/kg) en Brazilie Diamond van De Eenhoorn voor €0,42/shot (€22,11/kg). Bij Pure Africa Coffee zijn Bergkoning, Wildebras, Vurige krijger en Allemansvriend elk verkrijgbaar voor €0,43/shot (€22,63/kg).

Everything About Coffee in Zwolle

Historical roots

Zwolle has a coffee culture that reflects the city’s mercantile character. Over time, coffee became more than just a drink here: it grew into a daily ritual that connects people at home, at work, and in cafés and restaurants.
That tradition lives on in the attention given to craft, origin, and preparation. Slow roasting, careful grinding, and mindful tasting give coffee in the city a distinctive place between history, craftsmanship, and hospitality.

Prestige and craftsmanship

Contemporary coffee shops build on that foundation with fresh energy. A growing number of places are visibly paying attention to espresso, filter coffee, milk-based drinks, and pairing coffee with breakfast, pastries, or a calm place to work.
– Local roasting culture: attention to slow roasting, freshness, and origin.
– Specialty coffee: more choice in beans, brewing methods, and flavor profiles.
– Espresso: a focus on balance, grind size, and extraction.
– Filter coffee: room for lighter flavors and a slower, more thoughtful brew.
– Coffee with something on the side: pastries, breakfast, and seasonal flavors enhance the experience.
For baristas, improvement remains an essential part of the craft. They dial in grinders, test new beans, practice milk texture, and refine recipes. This creates a culture where quality does not depend on a lucky moment, but on daily attention to detail.

Consumption and taste

Local coffee drinkers remain loyal to trusted classics such as black coffee and cappuccino. At the same time, curiosity about variety is growing: cold brew, pour-over, and plant-based milk drinks are gaining ground, especially among people who see coffee as a flavor experience rather than just a habit.
You can see this development both at home and out of the house. At home, coffee remains tied to convenience and routine, while cafés create space for discovery, conversation, and advice. As a result, people in line or at the table are increasingly talking about tasting notes, brewing methods, and where the beans come from.

Innovation and sustainability

Technology is lifting the coffee craft to a higher level. Modern roasters and hospitality businesses are looking at energy use, heat, ventilation, and more efficient equipment. It shows that innovation and flavor can go hand in hand when quality and responsibility are considered together.
Sustainability is receiving more and more attention in Zwolle. Guests are increasingly looking at origin, packaging, transport, and how waste streams are used. Reusable packaging, local delivery, and creative uses for coffee grounds all fit into this broader movement.
Circular thinking also fits well with the city’s coffee culture. Used coffee can take on a new role as a raw material for compost, products, or food cultivation. In this way, waste becomes value, and coffee gains a role that goes beyond the cup itself.

Community and events

Workshops, tastings, and coffee routes keep the coffee culture lively. Visitors learn more about steaming milk, filter techniques, recognizing flavors, and making more conscious choices. Activities like these make coffee more accessible and strengthen the connection between makers, drinkers, and the city.

Opportunities for entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs, the opportunities lie in quality, hospitality, and a clear identity. Consumers expect fresh coffee, well-trained staff, and a pleasant atmosphere. Smart combinations with pastries, breakfast, or work-friendly spaces encourage people to stay longer, while sustainable choices build trust and help businesses stand out.

Conclusion

In short, Zwolle shows how history, craftsmanship, and forward thinking can come together in a single cup of coffee. The city continues to innovate while holding on to its warm appreciation for a simple, well-brewed cup.


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