CoffeeMeester

CoffeeMeester is a coffee bar located at Gasthuisplein 14 in the heart of Zwolle. The venue is directly linked to BrilMeester, the eyewear shop situated right next door. The origin of CoffeeMeester is tied to a renovation of BrilMeester. During this renovation, extra space became available, prompting Laurens, the owner of BrilMeester, to conceive the idea of establishing a small coffee bar there. His wife, Anneke, further developed the plan.

The name CoffeeMeester aligns with the name BrilMeester. The existing layout, featuring two separate entrances, also played a role in this decision. As a result, the coffee bar is not a standalone concept but is visibly connected to the adjacent shop. An exact opening date has not been established. However, reports from 2025 indicate that work was underway on the venue in May, and that the bar was in use later that year.

The interior has been described in various ways. Notable features include wall decorations with half teacups and frames, green sofas, purple poufs, a terrazzo floor, and a glass wall facing the eyewear shop. Additionally, there is a hidden space behind a bookcase. This area is designed as a spot where guests can enjoy their coffee. This gives the venue not only a counter function but also a seating area.

Online, CoffeeMeester is described as a coffee and café shop offering cake and sweet treats. The publicly described menu includes cappuccino, coffee to go, arretjescake, brownies, cookies, and croissants. Takeaway is also listed as a facility. A complete menu with prices or fixed product categories has not been publicly documented in the available data.

GUZO Coffee is mentioned as the roaster for the coffee served. However, no full confirmation of a fixed in-bar roaster relationship or a detailed coffee menu was found in the reviewed public mentions of CoffeeMeester. GUZO describes its coffee as Fairshare coffee and as being entirely produced in Ethiopia. The coffee types mentioned are Elegant Mokati, Happy Desta, Strong Anbessa, and Exotic Habesha.

Limited information is available regarding preparation methods. Cappuccino and coffee to go are specifically mentioned. No complete list of methods such as espresso, filter coffee, batch brew, pour-over, or other fixed preparations was found. Consequently, it remains unclear how broad the coffee technical offering is in daily practice. For a sector analysis, this means the venue can be classified as a coffee bar, but its profile regarding brewing methods cannot be fully determined.

In addition to on-site consumption and takeaway, products for home use are also mentioned. These include coffee beans from Motocoffeeshots and chai and matcha from Manalo Chai. These mentions indicate a limited retail component alongside the hospitality activity. However, the available information does not provide a complete picture of inventory, fixed suppliers, or the share of retail in revenue.

The hidden space behind the bookcase plays a clear role in the public description of CoffeeMeester. The space is mentioned as a place for coffee, a baby shower, or a meeting. This means the coffee bar serves not only individual coffee drinkers but also small groups. No publicly documented workshops, tastings, or exhibitions have been found at CoffeeMeester.

The connection with BrilMeester also extends to events. In September 2025, BrilMeester hosted a jubilee event where CoffeeMeester provided coffee and sweet treats. Further structured collaborations with local organizations are not publicly documented. As a result, the establishment's community profile remains primarily tied to the neighboring eyewear shop and its own space within the building.

Specific sustainability practices of CoffeeMeester itself are not publicly established. No information was found regarding waste management, energy consumption, packaging, or direct purchasing agreements for the coffee bar. However, information is available regarding GUZO Coffee, the roaster mentioned in connection with CoffeeMeester. GUZO states that its coffee is processed, roasted, and packaged in Ethiopia before being exported.

GUZO's Fairshare approach focuses on value distribution within the coffee chain, from farmer to roaster and from partner to customer. It is also noted that GUZO works with 100% Arabica beans from Ethiopia. The four blends are reportedly roasted entirely using electricity from green energy sources. This data pertains to GUZO and cannot be automatically interpreted as a separate policy of CoffeeMeester.

CoffeeMeester is visible in local online mentions regarding coffee in Zwolle. The establishment has a profile as a coffee bar on Gasthuisplein and appears in overviews of food, drink, and coffee in the city. Social video content has also emerged describing CoffeeMeester as a new coffee bar, with attention to the hidden space.

Formal awards or recognitions for CoffeeMeester are not publicly documented in the available data. Public visibility consists mainly of local mentions, social media posts, and location listings. For coffee enthusiasts, this provides an initial impression of the concept, location, and some products, but does not offer a complete technical or business profile of the coffee bar.