Bagels & Beans Zwolle Blijmarkt

Bagels & Beans Zwolle Blijmarkt is located at Blijmarkt 2 in the Zwolle city center. Public records list the location as part of Binnenstad-Zuid, within District 10 Binnenstad. The branch belongs to the national Bagels & Beans chain, which began in Amsterdam in 1996. The chain was founded by Ronald Bakker and Ninande Thio.

The Zwolle branch was announced in December 2011. According to reports at the time, the business was set to open on December 28, 2011, with Sjoerd van Setten as the new owner. Later public business records list K. Burgmeijer t.h.o.d.n. Bagels & Beans Zwolle as the enterprise. This registration has been on file with the Chamber of Commerce since November 3, 2014. Stagemarkt lists Kimberley Burgmeijer as the contact person.

The Bagels & Beans concept combines coffee with bagels, salads, juices, and sweet treats. The chain describes the preparation as on-site work, rather than being handled by a central kitchen. This allows the Zwolle branch to function as a lunchroom and coffee bar within a national chain.

Visit Zwolle categorizes the location under dining, drinking, and lunch. The listing also highlights amenities such as takeout, delivery, and an outdoor terrace. These details primarily shed light on the practical role of this central location. No public documentation was found regarding recurring workshops, tastings, exhibitions, or other regular events at this specific venue.

According to available data, Bagels & Beans partners with Bocca for its coffee. A roaster mentioned by a user, Single Estate Coffee Roasters, is not publicly documented as the roaster for this specific Zwolle branch in the consulted information. The official coffee text from Bagels & Beans cites Bocca for the sourcing and branding of the beans.

The chain describes the coffee used as a blend of 100% Arabica. According to the chain, the green beans originate from Peru and Guatemala. Small farmers supply ripe, hand-picked coffee cherries to cooperatives. Bagels & Beans states that it purchases directly from these cooperatives. The chain also notes that a new batch of beans is roasted every two weeks.

The menu lists various preparations based on espresso. These include cappuccino, latte, latte macchiato, espresso, espresso macchiato, mochaccino, ristretto, cortado, coffee, and flat white. Additionally, extra espresso shots and syrups in vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut are available. For non-dairy alternatives, the menu lists soy, oat, and coconut milk.

In addition to the standard espresso drinks, several more specific coffee beverages are listed. These include mushroom coffee, mushroom latte with soy milk, iced latte, and sweet iced coffee. A delivery platform also lists categories for hot drinks and coffee beans for home use. This information shows that coffee at the Zwolle branch is part of a broader lunchroom offering.

Bagels & Beans publishes information at the chain level regarding product choices and origins. The chain states that it pays attention to ingredients and regularly works with certifications such as Fairtrade, MSC, Beter Leven, and Organic. It is also noted that all bagels are organic. The product information further mentions organic meat and sustainably caught fish from Fish Tales.

The bagels themselves are described by the chain as vegan, with the exception of the gluten-free bagel and the Prana. Oathie is named as the supplier of the oat bagel. For coffee, the chain refers to the partnership with Bocca. In the available information, Bocca is described as a B Corp-certified organization involved in themes such as education, care, organic farming, biodiversity, and rainforest projects.

Stagemarkt lists Bagels & Beans Zwolle as a recognized training company for Food Service Staff within the hospitality and bakery sectors. The recognition date is June 25, 2020. This gives the branch a role in practical learning in food service. Available sources do not provide further details on the number of students or specific training activities.

The location appears in local and commercial listings. Restaurant Guru displays an aggregation of public reviews for Blijmarkt 2, including summaries from platforms such as Foursquare, Google, Trip, and Facebook. The listing mentions 720 reviews and a position within a list of coffee bars in Zwolle. This is an aggregator overview, not an editorial award.

There are also mentions of recognition at the chain level. The National Franchise Guide reported that Bagels & Beans won the GfK Formule Rapport Out of Home award in 2021 in the Coffee & Lunch segment. The chain's own product information further notes that the branch in Den Bosch won the AD Koffietest in 2007 and 2013. These points do not specifically concern the branch on Blijmarkt.