Tijm Tuinwijk

Tijm is located at Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 5 in Utrecht. The venue is situated in Tuinwijk, in Utrecht Noordoost. Tijm presents this location as part of the “Coffeehouse & Dinnerbar” concept. Public information lists opening hours from 08:00 to 22:00 and a card-only policy.

The owners of Tijm are Martijn van den Heuvel and Fianne Huisman. They opened their first hospitality venue in Tuinwijk in 2017. Prior to that, they worked in consultancy and banking. According to available data, they took over a former Greek snack bar building that year. Tijm initially started as a takeaway restaurant.

The coffee function later gained a clearer place in the business. Around late 2018 or early 2019, the coffee bar section was opened. The description from that period summarizes the concept as a coffee house during the day and a restaurant or takeaway restaurant in the evening. This combination is still visible in how Tijm describes the location today.

During the day, the focus is on coffee, breakfast, pastries, and lunch. These items are available for on-site consumption or takeaway. From 4:45 PM, the emphasis shifts to hot meals, which are also offered for dine-in or takeaway. In this way, Tijm combines two hospitality functions within a single daily rhythm.

The menu features a range of classic coffee drinks, including espresso, doppio, long black, filter coffee, cappuccino, caffè latte, latte macchiato, flat white, cortado, and decaf. It also lists various alternatives such as cococcino, iced coffee, caffè choco, chai latte, dirty chai latte, and matcha latte.

For filter coffee, the menu lists Colombia Kachalu. The signature coffee bean is described as originating from Brazil, with tasting notes of chocolate, nuts, brown sugar, and stone fruit. While the briefing mentions Boot Koffie as the roaster, the reviewed public data does not confirm a current relationship with this roaster.

In addition to hot coffees, the menu also includes cold brew coffee, described as coffee steeped in cold water over a 24-hour process. There are also drinks that combine coffee with other ingredients, such as an iced banana date shake with espresso and an espresso martini. Plant-based milk options include oat, pea, and coconut, alongside cow's milk.

Tijm Tuinwijk's position within Utrecht's coffee scene is not based on coffee alone. The venue also functions as a lunch spot and an evening destination. External profiles describe the location as a coffeehouse and dinner bar. A café profile lists espresso, filter coffee, cold brew or drip, decaf, breakfast, lunch, and plant-based milk.

The menu also mentions suppliers beyond coffee, including Schulp, Roze Bunker, Fentimans, Lowlander, vandeStreek, Two Chefs Brewing, and Brouwerij ’t IJ. These names provide a glimpse of the broader beverage offering, though they do not offer a complete explanation of the purchasing policy.

No specific sustainability rules, labels, or certifications for Tijm Tuinwijk were found in the reviewed material. However, certain menu details are relevant for readers interested in plant-based choices. The menu lists plant-based milk options based on oat, pea, and coconut. A profile on plant-based hospitality mentions more than five vegan dishes and more than fifteen vegetarian dishes. That page was last updated on October 13, 2024.

Limited information is available regarding the origin of the coffee. The menu lists a Brazilian signature bean and a Colombia Kachalu filter coffee. No comprehensive coffee sourcing policy, with fixed criteria or contract types, was found in the available data. As a result, the picture of coffee procurement remains limited to the mentioned origins and products.

In previous reporting, the venue was described as a place where guests sat with laptops, and games were also mentioned in the space. This gives an impression of how the location is used, but it does not document a fixed community function. No workshops, tastings, exhibitions, or recurring public events were found in the reviewed material.

The founders identified a need in Tuinwijk for an evening takeaway option, in addition to existing fast-food choices. This observation explains the combination of coffee during the day and meals in the evening. The location thus fits into a broader trend where coffee bars increasingly combine multiple functions within a single venue.

Tijm Tuinwijk has been featured in several public profiles and articles. In 2019, a coffee visit with an interview about the owners and the concept was published. In 2020, news broke about a second location in central Utrecht, with Fianne Huisman as co-owner. Additionally, the venue is listed on platforms for restaurants, coffee shops, and plant-based dining options.

“Tijm Utrecht – Utrecht – Koffiezaak” is also listed on a page of nominees for the Horecaprijzen.nl awards. The available information documents a nomination, not a result or award. All in all, the material highlights a hybrid hospitality venue: a coffee bar during the day, a meal destination in the evening, with a menu featuring various coffee preparations and plant-based options.