De Pizzabakkers Zwolle

De Pizzabakkers Zwolle is located at Sassenstraat 9 in Zwolle. The venue is situated in the city center, in the vicinity of the Grote Kerk, the city hall, and the Grote Markt. Publicly, the location is listed as a restaurant and pizzeria, not as an independent coffee bar. This distinction is important for readers viewing the venue from a coffee perspective. Coffee is part of the offering, but the published profile of the branch focuses primarily on pizza, prosecco, and Italian products.

The De Pizzabakkers formula began in 2009 on Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam. The founders of the formula are Margreet Leguijt, Anthony de Vries, Siang-Lan Go, and Dmitri Schokker. These names are associated with the national formula and are not specifically documented as local founders of the Zwolle branch. No separate local founders or operators for the Zwolle branch are publicly recorded in the provided data.

The location in Zwolle received its current name within the formula in 2019. De Pizzabakkers and Da Portare VIA continued together at the former location of Da Portare VIA. After a brief renovation, the venue reopened on February 16, 2019, under the name De Pizzabakkers. This made the Zwolle branch part of an existing restaurant formula with a fixed concept.

The branch is classified among restaurants in Zwolle in public listings. Amenities mentioned include takeaway, delivery, a terrace, dog admission, a high chair, and a charging point for electric bikes. This data primarily depicts a hospitality venue with a restaurant function. For coffee visitors, this means the venue is not positioned as a coffee bar but does have coffee drinks on the menu.

The combination of pizzeria and coffee service fits within a broader trend in the hospitality industry, where restaurants also serve espresso and milk-based drinks. In the case of De Pizzabakkers Zwolle, the documented information about coffee is limited to the menu. No public material has been found indicating a separate coffee specialization, a barista program, or an independent coffee concept within the branch.

The menu lists specialty coffee from Giraffe. According to the menu, this coffee is roasted and blended to an Italian recipe for De Pizzabakkers. The listed coffee drinks are espresso, single or double, Americano, cappuccino, and latte. Additionally, affogato is on the dessert menu. This dish consists of a scoop of organic vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso.

The available data mentions no brewing methods other than espresso. Therefore, there is no public documentation regarding filter coffee, manual brewing methods, cold brew, or tasting flights at this branch. Details about grinders, machines, roasting dates, or the origin countries of the coffee beans are also not recorded in the provided information. As a result, the coffee information remains primarily product-based: supplier, style, and drink offering.

In addition to Giraffe Coffee Roasters, the menu mentions several suppliers and product names. Examples include Fish Tales for anchovies and tuna, Roze Bunker for iced tea and elderflower drink, Tea Cultures for tea, Schulp for apple juice, and Molecola. These names provide insight into some product choices within the formula. However, they do not automatically indicate anything about the coffee practice in Zwolle.

The broader formula states that it uses fresh ingredients and selects products with care. Mentioned examples include tomatoes for homemade tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, and hams and sausages from family businesses in Italy. The menu also includes plant-based options for some pizzas, including alternatives for gorgonzola and ’nduja. No additional data on sustainability, origin, or certification per Zwolle branch is available for coffee.

De Pizzabakkers publishes events and news related to the brand. These include World Spritz Day, Buon Aperitivo, Film e Pizza, and collaborations with brands or producers. Some items apply to all locations, while others are tied to a specific city or branch. In the reviewed data, no coffee workshops, coffee tastings, exhibitions, or other coffee-focused activities are documented for De Pizzabakkers Zwolle.

For the Zwolle location, the 2019 reopening is primarily recorded as a concrete local milestone. The collaboration with Da Portare VIA played a role in this. Furthermore, public information regarding local community activities remains limited. As a result, the available data does not provide a basis for describing the branch as a center for coffee culture in Zwolle.

The opening of De Pizzabakkers Zwolle on Sassenstraat received attention in a trade publication in 2019. Additionally, the location is listed in restaurant directories and platforms that describe hospitality venues with vegetarian or vegan options. HappyCow lists the venue with vegan options and documents that the listing was added in 2019 and updated in 2025.

The press page of De Pizzabakkers mentions media attention for the national brand, including coverage in general and culinary media. In the provided data, no specific distinction or award for the Zwolle branch is recorded. The available picture is therefore clear but limited: De Pizzabakkers Zwolle is primarily a pizzeria with a limited, espresso-based coffee offering from Giraffe within a broader restaurant format.