The Happy Toko

The Happy Toko is located at Dijkstraat 2E in Utrecht Noordwest. The establishment is described as a combination of a nail art studio and a coffee bar. The business pairs nail care with specialty coffee, matcha, tea, and a broader creative atmosphere. As such, it fits not only within the coffee sector but also within personal care.

The founder is Justine Biesot. According to available information, The Happy Toko started in May 2018 from a living room. The company later moved to the studio on the Dijkstraat. A 2021 profile noted that Biesot worked in marketing for eight years before transitioning to nail art in 2018. This career change forms a significant part of the story behind the business.

The coffee bar itself has a less precisely documented start. A public opening date is not recorded in the available sources. However, it is certain that a Coffee & Gift Shopping Day was announced for Sunday, December 15, 2024. This day was described as a preview of the new coffee bar, featuring specialty brews by barista Daan and a focus on holiday gifts.

The coffee section of The Happy Toko focuses on specialty coffee. Additionally, matcha, tea, homemade cookies, and an iced pandan latte are mentioned. Latte, iced latte, cappuccino, and espresso also appear in public listings. The available information thus paints a picture of a menu that combines coffee with tea-like drinks and sweet treats.

Regarding the beans, official information mentions roasters such as Friedhats and DAK. Other specialty coffee brands are also mentioned. According to available data, the selection rotates weekly. Consequently, the offering does not seem to be tied to one fixed bean or one fixed roaster. However, a public list of brewing methods is not available.

In the provided research information, 30ML Coffee Roasters also appears as a possible roaster. Official information does not list 30ML Coffee Roasters as a current supplier. There are, however, public Instagram snippets where the name appears via text recognition. Based on available data, an ongoing, formally documented relationship with this roaster cannot be established.

A striking factual feature is the link between nail art and coffee. The page regarding nail treatments mentions that every treatment includes coffee, matcha, or tea from their own coffee bar. Thus, the coffee bar is not just a separate part of the space; the offering is integrated into the studio’s services.

The available information describes the concept as a combination of nails, coffee, and creativity in Utrecht. These three terms reflect the positioning of the business. For the coffee sector, it is particularly relevant that specialty coffee functions here within a broader retail and studio context. This differs from an establishment described exclusively as a coffee bar.

A few public events surrounding the coffee bar have been documented. The Coffee & Gift Shopping Day on December 15, 2024, is the clearest example. This event was presented as a preview of the new coffee bar, linking specialty brews with gift shopping, though it doesn’t appear to be part of a recurring event series.

Additionally, there are public Instagram mentions of a 5K Social Run at The Happy Toko. For this activity, a meeting time of 09:30, a start time of 10:00, and a bag drop were mentioned. A collaboration with @voussociete was also noted. Coffee-specific workshops or tastings are not publicly documented in the available information.

Regarding sustainability, information is primarily available for the nail salon. The about page and the nail treatment page mention vegan and cruelty-free products. These claims refer to the studio and its treatments. For the coffee, such concrete sustainability practices are not publicly recorded in the available information.

In terms of coffee sourcing, it is known that The Happy Toko works with rotating beans from Friedhats, DAK, and other specialty coffee brands. Further details regarding origin, trade relationships, certifications, or direct trade are missing. Specific partnerships beyond the mentioned roasters are also not publicly documented.

The Happy Toko appears in several public mentions. A 2021 profile featured Justine Biesot, her background, her transition to nail art, and her book Flashy Nails. Collective-Satu lists The Happy Toko as a health and care business in Utrecht, mentioning Biesot.

HappyCow lists The Happy Toko at Dijkstraat 2E in Utrecht, providing website and social media details. This listing was added on August 28, 2019, and last updated on December 12, 2023. Restaurant Guru lists The Happy Toko – Specialty Coffee in Utrecht, including user ratings and category data in an update from April 2026.

The Happy Toko was also mentioned in a 2023 article about nail salons in Utrecht, noting the address on Dijkstraat. Formal coffee prices, industry awards, or other specific coffee professional accolades are not publicly documented. The available image remains that of a hybrid Utrecht business, where nail art and specialty coffee coexist.