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Best Coffee in Rotterdam (2026) – 122 Bars & 43 Roasters

Looking for the best coffee in Rotterdam? GrachtenBeans tracks 43 specialty coffee roasters die aan Rotterdam zijn gekoppeld. Van toegankelijke blends tot bijzondere single origins en decaf: het aanbod loopt uiteen van ¤0.22/shot (¤12.50/kg) for Ethiopia Brazil from Cook & Boon to £3.89/shot (£216.00/kg) voor Jose Jijón van Manhattan Coffee Roasters. In deze gids vind je de branders, hun actuele bonen en wat je per espresso betaalt als je de bonen zelf koopt. Prijzen worden bijgewerkt op basis van de actuele bonenprijzen van de branders zelf.

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Koffie in Rotterdam - overzicht koffiebars en branders

Rotterdam Coffee Price Index

Deze Week  (Week 45 · 2026):

Bonenprijzen voor thuisgebruik · Per shot op 18g · Wekelijks bijgewerkt

Top 5 Specialty Coffee Bars in Rotterdam

Sorted by Google rating · Bars with a known roaster · Updated weekly

#Coffee BarRatingNeighbourhoodRoaster
1Aap Noot Brood★★★★★5.0 (228)DelfshavenSchot Coffee Roasters
2Bonza Koffie★★★★★4.9 (232)NorthShokunin Coffee
3Kuub Coffee★★★★★4.9 (231)City CentreMan Met Bril
4Solo Espresso Bar★★★★★4.9 (197)DelfshavenGiraffe Coffee Roasters
5New Jozi Coffeehouse★★★★★4.9 (149)Kralingen-CrooswijkManhattan Coffee Roasters

This ranking includes coffee bars in Rotterdam that use specialty beans
from a Dutch roaster in our catalogue. Sorted by Google rating with more than 50 reviews. Missing a coffee bar? Send us a tip — we’re constantly expanding our database.

Prefer more choice? View all 122 coffee bars in Rotterdam by neighborhood ↓

Coffee Roasters in Rotterdam: Where to Buy Specialty Coffee Beans?

Prijzen bijgewerkt: 31 oktober 2026 · Week 44

Rotterdam has 43 specialty coffee roasters for which GrachtenBeans tracks bean prices weekly. The cheapest bean at the moment is Ethiopia Brazil at Cook & Boon for ‑0.22 per shot (‑12.50/kg). Click on a roaster below to view all beans, origins, and current price per kilo.

We always compare the most cost-effective packaging per bean – usually a 1 kg bag, as it is cheaper per kilo than a 250 g bag. We calculate the shot price based on 18 grams of ground coffee per espresso.

A

A Matter of Concrete

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€31–€141
Per shot
€0.56–€2.54

B

BlackStock Coffee

Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland
€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€26–€30
Per shot
€0.47–€0.54

Blanche Dael

Maastricht, Limburg
€€€
Beans
13 coffees
Price/kg
€31–€141
Per shot
€0.55–€2.53

Bocca Coffee

Dronten, Flevoland
€€€
Beans
14 beans
Price/kg
€30–€115
Per shot
€0.54–€2.07

Brandstof Koffie

Middelharnis, Zuid-Holland
€€
Beans
8 beans
Price/kg
€26–€30
Per shot
€0.46–€0.54

C

Cafecito

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€48–€88
Per shot
€0.86–€1.58

Cook & Boon

Breda, Noord-Brabant
€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€13–€36
Per shot
€0.23–€0.64

D

DAK Coffee Roasters

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€€€€
Beans
7 beans
Price/kg
€54–€98
Per shot
€0.98–€1.76

Dino Coffee

Leiden, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
8 beans
Price/kg
&#820a;€53–&#820a;€184
Per shot
€0,95–€3,31

E

Engrano

Nyons
€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€32–€43
Per shot
€0.58–€0.77

Evermore

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€
Beans
14 beans
Price/kg
€37–€69
Per shot
€0.67–€1.24

F

Friedhats Coffee Roasters

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€€€€
Beans
28 beans
Price/kg
&#820a;€41–&#820a;€215
Per shot
€0,74–€3,87

G

H

Heilige Boontjes

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€
Beans
5 beans
Price/kg
€26–€33
Per shot
€0.47–€0.60

Hopper Coffee

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€
Beans
2 beans
Price/kg
€50–€53
Per shot
€0.90–€0.95

I

Illimani

Zwolle, Overijssel
€€
Beans
3 beans
Price/kg
€26–€29
Per shot
€0.46–€0.52

K

Ketelbinkie Koffie

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€
Beans
4 beans
Price/kg
€29–€31
Per shot
€0.52–€0.55

L

Lorando & Morini

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€27–€57
Per shot
€0.49–€1.03

M

Man Met Bril

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€
Beans
7 beans
Price/kg
‌€34–‌€80
Per shot
€0.61–€1.44

Manhattan Coffee Roasters

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€
Beans
20 beans
Price/kg
&#820a;€15–&#820a;€216
Per shot
€0,27–€3,89

Mellow Coffee Roasters

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
23 beans
Price/kg
&#820a;€56–&#820a;€190
Per shot
€1,00–€3,42

Moto Coffee

Amersfoort, Utrecht Province
€€€
Beans
14 beans
Price/kg
€28–€44
Per shot
€0.51–€0.80

P

R

Re-Co

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€€€€
Beans
5 beans
Price/kg
€57–€105
Per shot
€1.02–€1.89

Ripsnorter Coffee

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
&#820a;€32–&#820a;€200
Per shot
€0,58–€3,60

S

Santas Koffie

Zwolle, Overijssel
€€
Beans
13 coffees
Price/kg
€22
Per shot
€0,39

Schot Coffee Roasters

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
11 beans
Price/kg
€37–€169
Per shot
€0.66–€3.04

Shokunin Coffee

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€
Beans
24 coffees
Price/kg
€42–€96
Per shot
€0.75–€1.73

Simon Lévelt

Haarlem, Noord-Holland
€€€
Beans
23 beans
Price/kg
&#820a;€35–&#820a;€76
Per shot
€0.63–€1.36

Smit & Dorlas

Mijdrecht, Utrecht Province
€€
Beans
7 beans
Price/kg
€32–€38
Per shot
€0.58–€0.68

Spicekix Coffee Lab

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
15 beans
Price/kg
€28–€150
Per shot
€0.50–€2.70

W

Wakuli

Watergang, Noord-Holland
€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€33–€38
Per shot
€0.59–€0.68

#

30ML Coffee Roasters

Nijkerk, Gelderland
€€€
Beans
4 beans
Price/kg
€38–€49
Per shot
€0.69–€0.89

40 BEANS

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€
Beans
1 bean
Price/kg
€40
Per shot
€0,72

Coffee Bars in Rotterdam on the Map

Coffee in Rotterdam by Neighbourhood

FAQ: Coffee in Rotterdam

How many coffee roasters are there in Rotterdam?

Rotterdam has 43 specialty coffee roasters in de huidige database. Het aanbod loopt van branders met enkele beschikbare bonen tot uitgebreide assortimenten. Friedhats Coffee Roasters heeft met 28 bonen het grootste aanbod, gevolgd door Shokunin Coffee with 24 beans, Simon Lévelt and Mellow Coffee Roasters with 23 beans each and Manhattan Coffee Roasters with 20 beans.

How much does specialty coffee cost in Rotterdam?

De prijzen van de gekoppelde specialty koffie in Rotterdam lopen van ¤0.22/shot (¤12.50/kg) to £3.89/shot (£216.00/kg). Affordable options include Pure Africa Coffee met €0,44–€0,46/shot (€24,44–€25,56/kg), Brandstof Koffie met €0,46–€0,54/shot (€25,56–€30,00/kg) en BlackStock Coffee met €0,47–€0,54/shot (€26,11–€30,00/kg). Aan de bovenkant van het aanbod staat Manhattan Coffee Roasters, waar Jose Jijón €3,89/shot (€216,00/kg) kost.

Which coffee roaster in Rotterdam has the widest bean selection?

Friedhats Coffee Roasters has the largest selection, with 28 beans. Other roasters with a wide selection include Shokunin Coffee (24 beans), Simon Lévelt and Mellow Coffee Roasters (beide 23 bonen), Manhattan Coffee Roasters (20 beans), and Kolibri Coffee Roasters (16 beans).

Where can you find the cheapest specialty coffee in Rotterdam?

The cheapest bean is Ethiopia Brazil at Cook & Boon , ¤0.22/shot (¤12.50/kg). Other affordable options include Giraffe Coffee Roasters, waar La Esperanza €0,36/shot (€20,00/kg) kost, Illimani, waar ANDES ARABICA EXTRA €0,40/shot (€22,22/kg) kost, en Heilige Boontjes, waar Blend 010 €0,44/shot (€24,44/kg) kost.

All About Coffee in Rotterdam

Introduction

Coffee runs through Rotterdam’s veins. From historic warehouses to contemporary espresso bars, the city breathes the aroma of roasted beans. This overview shows how history, meeting places, brewing methods, consumer trends and sustainability come together to shape a vibrant coffee culture.

A Rich Coffee Heritage in the City

Coffee found its way to the city early on and grew into a beloved drink for all kinds of residents and visitors. From the first coffee houses emerged places where traders, students, travellers and neighbours shared stories over a steaming mug.
Its waterfront location and trading spirit gave the coffee culture extra depth. Warehouses, workshops and neighbourhood cafés recall a time when beans, craft and connection became closely intertwined.
Later, the focus shifted from home filter coffee to espresso, cappuccino and more refined brewing methods. Today, coffee’s original role as a social ritual is being revived: students, creatives, locals and professionals once again share tables, while latte art and single-origin beans give the classic café a fresh twist.

Key hotspots and roasters

A new wave of flavor is being driven by independent-minded entrepreneurs, small-batch roasters and cafés that approach coffee as a craft. The focus is on origin, freshness, hospitality and a carefully brewed cup.
In a growing number of coffee spots, roastery, tasting room and neighborhood hub come together. Some places focus on light filter profiles and slow coffee, while others lean into bold espresso, creamy cappuccino or experimental cold brews. Social initiatives and creative workshops also contribute to a coffee scene where flavor, community and craftsmanship strengthen one another.

Events that make the city buzz

Rotterdam’s coffee calendar is shaped by tastings, workshops, industry meetups and small-scale gatherings. Baristas, roasters and enthusiasts exchange knowledge about grind size, extraction, milk texture, equipment and the influence of origin on flavor.
Cultural cafés play a role too. Around the tables, conversations, performances and new collaborations take shape, while public cuppings and latte art competitions make specialty coffee more approachable for curious coffee drinkers.
The ambition to give coffee a bigger stage fits the city well. Think cupping competitions, slow-brew zones and talks on terroir, processing and sustainability. In this way, coffee culture remains visible, educational and constantly evolving.

Consumer preferences and trends

In Rotterdam, coffee remains an everyday favorite. Cappuccino is much loved, while black coffee, espresso and americano remain reliable go-to choices. At the same time, interest is growing in decaf, plant-based milks, cold brews and carefully prepared filter coffee.
Local humor lives on in the phrase “bakkie pleur”, a simple cup of filter coffee that offers warmth and comfort. The audience is discerning but loyal: attention to crema, balance and temperature is appreciated, while careless preparation is quickly noticed.

Sustainability: from bean to waste

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the city’s coffee culture. Cafés and roasters are more often choosing transparent supply chains, carefully sourced beans and ways of working that reduce waste. Energy use, packaging and reusable cups are also receiving more attention.
Used coffee grounds are getting a second life in various ways. They can serve as a base for compost, as a soil improver or for growing mushrooms. At the same time, cafés are encouraging reusable mugs, while entrepreneurs look for smarter ways to make use of residual streams.
Designers and makers are also experimenting with new applications for coffee waste, including materials, scent products and circular designs. Whether small or large, every initiative helps reduce the footprint of this favorite drink.

Conclusion

From bakkie pleur to refined pour-over, Rotterdam shows that history and innovation go hand in hand. Every sip tells a story: honest, headstrong and always in motion.



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