Café Bartine

Café Bartine is a hospitality venue in the center of The Hague. The official location is Herengracht 11, 2511 EG The Hague. Additionally, public records also list Bartine PH BV at Piet Heinstraat 70, 2518 CK The Hague. The establishment is linked in available sources to Casper Talsma and Nils Klinkspoor, who are named as owners and founders.

The first public mention of Bartine dates back to December 2017. At that time, reports indicated that the lunchroom was in its second week of operation. An exact opening date has not been publicly established in the available materials. Early descriptions of the venue focused on a combination of food, coffee, and an informal daytime spot in the city center.

The background of the founders provides context for the concept. Casper Talsma was described as a guitarist for The Indien and as being involved in a clothing store in Amsterdam. Nils Klinkspoor was described as someone with experience in the hospitality industry and marketing, and as being present daily at the lunchroom. From the start, the emphasis was on a business with personal management and a clear role for both owners.

In later reports, the concept was summarized as food that must be pure, simple, and well-made. The crowdfunding materials also speak of simplicity and sustainability as guiding principles. These words give direction to how Bartine presents itself to the public, but they do not tell the whole story about daily operations. For a factual assessment, the documented locations, names, products, and collaborations are of primary importance.

Bartine is listed in several coffee guides as an address for specialty coffee in Den Haag. Friedhats Coffee Roasters lists Bartine as a retailer or reseller in Den Haag. TH3RDWAVE mentions Bartine in the center of Den Haag and links the venue to Friedhats Amsterdam as the roaster. 18 GRAM also lists Bartine Bakery & Market as a coffee spot.

The available sources primarily mention espresso and batch brew as brewing methods. 18 GRAM additionally lists beans from Friedhats, Dak Coffee Roasters, and Nomad. This information comes from external coffee lists. Bartine’s official menu page does not contain an extensive list of coffee drinks. As a result, the public image of the coffee offering remains largely based on mentions by third parties.

The role of Friedhats is relevant here, as the roaster is mentioned as a supplier or sales partner. Friedhats describes on its own website that it buys coffee directly from producers and through trusted European importers. This is a statement by the roaster itself. It is not a separate origin claim by Café Bartine and should therefore be read as such.

In addition to coffee, food plays a major role in the public information about Bartine. The official menu page mentions, among other things, rice pudding, creamy eggs, Bartine breakfast, French toast, and Turkish eggs with sourdough. It also lists avocado on sourdough, portobello and king oysters on toast, beef cheeks, and various pastries.

In 2021, Bartine Bakery & Market became more prominent. The venue was described as a combination of a deli, coffee bar, bakery, and neighborhood shop. The project was linked to Casper Talsma, Nils Klinkspoor, and baker Olivier van der Ree. According to reports, the collaboration emerged around the Lockdown Bakery concept, after the entrepreneurs met during the lockdown period.

A six-week crowdfunding campaign was run for the new bakery and market. The campaign raised €110,000 through 140 donations. Bartine’s official website states that the campaign was successfully completed and thanks supporters for loans, shop goods, and for sharing the campaign. These figures show how the expansion was partly set up through a public financing model.

In the available sources, Bartine is frequently linked to the neighborhood. Bartine Bakery & Market was described as a project for and with the neighborhood. It was also reported that visitors could submit product ideas. This points to a business model in which the shop, bakery, and neighborhood function are interconnected.

Sustainability is highlighted as a core principle in the crowdfunding materials. Misset Horeca noted that Bartine Bakery & Market would sell products that the company either produces itself or sources, with a focus on sustainability and local origins. Den Haag Centraal mentioned, among other things, dairy products and meat from Hoeve Biesland, as well as natural wines. De Buik reported in 2024 that Bartine works with local suppliers, including butter and milk from Hoeve Biesland in Delfgauw, and with grain farmers and millers from the region.

Since its opening, Bartine has been featured in various media outlets and guides. Barts Boekje wrote about the establishment on the Herengracht in January 2018. De Ondernemer reported on the opening phase and the background of Casper Talsma in December 2017. Den Haag Centraal covered the plans for Bartine Bakery & Market in September 2021. Misset Horeca reported on the crowdfunding campaign for the new venue.

Bartine has remained visible in later articles about The Hague’s hospitality scene, bakeries, and specialty coffee. Food Inspiration mentioned Bartine Bakery in 2023 in an article about food companies in The Hague. Spotted by Locals lists Café Bartine in its guide for The Hague, under categories such as bars, coffee & tea, and restaurants. 18 GRAM registers Bartine Bakery & Market as a coffee spot and cites one recommendation from a coffee professional.

Based on the provided information, Bartine can be described as a hospitality venue in The Hague where coffee, breakfast, lunch, bakery products, and neighborhood-focused retail come together. The core facts are clear: the Herengracht as the original location, Talsma and Klinkspoor as the driving forces, Friedhats as a recurring coffee reference, and Bartine Bakery & Market as a later expansion. Further claims regarding quality, ranking, or ratings cannot be objectively verified in the available material.