Anne en Max Zwolle is a coffee bar located on Sassenstraat. This article describes the location, concept, coffee selection, high tea, sustainability claims, and public mentions.
About Anne&Max Zwolle
Anne&Max Zwolle: A profile of a coffee bar in the city centre
Anne&Max Zwolle is located at Sassenstraat 39 in Zwolle. The location is publicly listed with postcode 8011 PB, phone number 038 845 62 12, and email address [email protected]. According to Anne&Max, the branch is situated behind the Sassenpoort, in the city centre. This makes the establishment part of the hospitality offerings for coffee, breakfast, lunch, and high tea in central Zwolle.
History and Concept
The Zwolle branch falls under the broader Anne&Max concept. This concept was founded by Wobbe van Zoelen. According to Anne&Max, the first location opened in 2005 in Haarlem. The company describes its formula as a living room in the city, focused on breakfast, coffee, tea, sweets, lunch, high tea, and drinks. No public opening date for Zwolle was found in the available source material.
Pieter Burgert is mentioned in public search results as the owner of Anne&Max Zwolle. Further details regarding local operations are not recorded in the provided material. Therefore, the profile of this branch should primarily be read within the context of Anne&Max as a national hospitality brand, with a local branch in Zwolle.
Coffee and Brewing
Regarding coffee, Anne&Max mentions a collaboration with Keen Coffee and local exporter Cultivar. The company links this chain to farmers in Peru. Specifically, Anne&Max mentions Ramos Ccoillar and family members from the Nueva Florida community. The available information describes this origin as part of the coffee story of the formula, not as a separate profile of the Zwolle branch alone.
The menu lists various coffee drinks. These include espresso, espresso macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, caffe latte, flat white, latte macchiato, filter coffee, and cold brew. According to the menu, all coffees can also be served iced and decaf. Thus, the offering covers both espresso-based drinks and filter coffee and cold preparations.
Some drinks are described in more detail. The menu mentions espresso from Bourbon varieties from Peru and filter coffee from natural heirloom from Ethiopia. Cold brew is also listed. The menu also features “Liefdesverdriet”, a latte macchiato with caramel syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and chocolate pieces. In addition to coffee, iced latte, iced matcha, iced hojicha, and iced functional cacao are on the menu.
Groups, high tea, and events
The Zwolle page notes that groups of more than six people must book by phone or email. High tea at Anne&Max is described as available from 3:00 PM or by reservation, for a minimum of two people. HighTea.nl also lists vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free high tea options for Anne&Max Zwolle. These references pertain to availability and categories, not to quality ratings.
Limited public information was found regarding events. Instagram search results mention an inquiry about a latte art workshop via the Anne&Max Zwolle email address. A “Speur-Kleur-Tor-Tocht” (a search-and-color tour) is also mentioned during the Christmas holidays, with a starting point at Terrinerie or Anne&Max Zwolle. Zwolse Evenementen Organisatie and Gastvrij Zwolle are cited in this context. However, no further documentation of structured workshops, exhibitions, or formal local collaborations was found in the source material.
Sustainability and Sourcing
Anne&Max uses the term “Planet Friendly” for its menu. The company claims to strive for 95% organic products, with many vegetarian and vegan options and natural ingredients. Anne&Max also states that its menu contains no avocado and that 75% of the menu is vegetarian. These figures are corporate claims from the provided material and apply to the formula as described therein.
Regarding coffee, Anne&Max claims to have established a direct trade relationship with farmers in Peru. The company mentions Cultivar, Keen Coffee, and the farmers from Nueva Florida. Additionally, MVO Nederland, Future Proof Coffee Collective, and Lowlander are cited as publicly documented partners or suppliers. Anne&Max states that since 2019, it has been working with MVO Nederland to calculate “true prices” for coffee.
According to Anne&Max, the company paid 57% more than the market price in 2024, based on the coffee price in June 2024. The company also mentions a discount of €0.30 on hot drinks to go when using a personal cup. Furthermore, Anne&Max claims that its staff uniforms are made from 100% recycled materials. The source material contains no independent verification of these claims.
Public Mentions and Recognition
VisitZwolle lists Anne&Max Zwolle Sassenstraat under food and drink, coffee, high tea, breakfast, and lunch in Zwolle. Its central location is also highlighted. HighTea.nl lists the address at Sassenstraat 39 and describes the high tea categories. These sources primarily position the branch within the local hospitality offerings.
Regarding recognition, the available material focuses mainly on Anne&Max as a brand. The company claims that Anne&Max ranked 35th in De Inspirerende 40 in 2024. It is also mentioned that Wobbe van Zoelen was included in Food100. No individual awards or distinctions specifically linked to Anne&Max Zwolle are publicly documented in the provided material.
Summary
Anne&Max Zwolle is a branch of a broader hospitality concept located on Sassenstraat in Zwolle. The available information emphasizes coffee, breakfast, lunch, high tea, and drinks. For coffee enthusiasts, the mentioned collaborations with Keen Coffee and Cultivar, the origin from Peru, and the menu featuring espresso, filter coffee, and cold brew are particularly relevant facts. However, parts of the local history, such as the opening date and structured local events, are not publicly documented in the provided material.
