NL Wakuli Coffee opened in December 2024 on Fahrenheitstraat in The Hague. The article covers the location, coffee offerings, tastings, sourcing, and sustainability goals.
About Wakuli Coffee on Fahrenheitstraat
Wakuli Coffee on Fahrenheitstraat
Wakuli Coffee Fahrenheitstraat is located at Fahrenheitstraat 496 in the Segbroek neighbourhood of The Hague. The coffee bar is situated in the Bomen- en Bloemenbuurt and opened on December 14, 2024. Wakuli had announced the arrival of this location in June of that year. It was the company’s first location in The Hague.
History and Concept
Wakuli was founded in 2019 by Yorick Bruins and Lukas Grosfeld. Bruins previously worked as an agricultural advisor with coffee cooperatives in East Africa. Grosfeld, a former classmate of Bruins, handled commercial matters and the development of the business model within the company.
The location on Fahrenheitstraat is operated directly by Wakuli. No separate local founders are known for this location. The name Wakuli is derived from ‘wakulima’, the Swahili word for farmers. The company uses its coffee bars to share information about origin, sourcing, and production.
The opening in December 2024 had the character of a public introduction day. Visitors received coffee for free that day. According to a report by co-founder Bruins, attendees included local residents and existing subscription customers.
Coffee and Brewing
The coffee in the bar is roasted by Wakuli itself. The company does not list any guest roasters for this location. The in-house roastery is located outside Amsterdam-Noord. The published menu lists espresso, americano, and filter coffee as standard categories.
For espresso, the bar uses the Original House Blend. According to Wakuli, this blend consists of coffee from producers in Brazil, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. For filter coffee, the rotating Discover Monthly coffee is used. As a result, the offered origin can change per period.
The menu also lists cortado, cappuccino, flat white, and latte. Caffeine-free coffee and iced preparations are available as options. The cold offerings include, among others, nitro cold brew, nitro oat latte, cinnamon oat nitro, and grapefruit spritz.
The menu from June 19, 2026, also featured Peach Nitro, Peanut Butter Nitro, and Chocolate Raspberry. Other temporary preparations were Banana Split and Pandan Spekkoek. Additionally, Banana Bread Matcha and Raspberry Pandan Matcha were listed. Such items may vary by season.
Tastings and community function
Wakuli organizes coffee tastings in English at the Fahrenheitstraat location. The sessions last ninety minutes and have space for a maximum of eight participants. Topics include cupping, green coffee production, roasting, sourcing, and the effect of its trading model as described by Wakuli.
Workshops for 2026 are documented on January 30, March 27, and May 29. During the March gathering, participants compared Arabica and Robusta coffees from different seasons. Roast levels, origin, processing, and relationships with farmers were also discussed. Exhibitions or fixed collaborations with local organizations are not publicly recorded.
Sourcing and sustainability goals
Wakuli states that it sources coffee through long-term relationships with farmer organizations, rather than through spot market purchases. The company also claims to work with sourcing partners on quality and a higher compensation than the general market price. This information was published by Wakuli itself.
The figures for 2025 mention thirteen farmer organizations in twelve countries. Wakuli reported an average payment of 7.87 US dollars per kilogram. For comparison, the company mentioned an average market price of 6.19 dollars per kilogram.
The company aims to produce all its coffee regeneratively by 2028. Wakuli highlights soil and biodiversity restoration, reduced use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and lower emissions. A mentioned partnership is with Cafe Business Consult in Tanzania, which has been ongoing since 2019. Additionally, Wakuli reports an 18-month Living Income Project with the development organization GIZ and producers in Uganda.
Building and Public Attention
According to the owner, HR++ glass and new shopfronts were installed during the renovation of the building. These measures relate to the building's energy consumption, not to coffee production.
The location received attention in reports about the opening and renovation of the shop. In December 2025, the bar was also included in an unranked guide to The Hague locations for specialty coffee and remote work. No specific industry award or formal distinction for the Fahrenheitstraat branch has been documented.