MONO Coffee Bar

MONO Coffee Bar is located at Vijverhofstraat 15 in Rotterdam-Noord. The venue is part of MONO, a Rotterdam hotspot where coffee, food, art, and evening programming come together. Public records link the establishment to owner Mark Kuijpers, who previously gained hospitality experience in Arnhem. There, he ran a café called TAPE.

The history of MONO can be divided into two distinct phases. In 2016, it was reported that MONO opened its doors in April of that year. The concept at the time combined a coffee bar, a lunch spot, an exhibition space, and a club. Later, MONO was described as a cultural space that started as a small coffee spot and evolved into a hub for young creators and subcultures.

The current daytime formula of MONO Coffee Bar has been described separately since October 2025. This formula focuses on coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and pastries during the day. According to available information, the coffee shop is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. Outside of these daytime hours, the venue remains connected to culture and evening use.

MONO’s coffee offering includes well-known espresso drinks and filter coffee. The menu features espresso, americano, batch brew, pour over, cappuccino, cortado, flat white, and latte. All coffees and teas can also be served over ice. Guests can ask the barista about the available beans and matcha varieties.

Documentation regarding the roasters used varies by source and time. MONO’s own information lists Ribsnorter as a coffee partner. However, an article from January 2026 describes a rotating selection featuring beans from Sprout, Ripsnorter, Friedhats, SpiceKix, and People Possession. This suggests an offering that changes from period to period.

Friedhats Coffee Roasters appears multiple times in the available information. For instance, a Gesha Natural Pour Over from Friedhats was featured at MONO. There are also reports of Friedhats coffees and a takeover or cupping event in 2026. In addition to coffee, the menu lists matcha latte, various teas, fresh mint and ginger tea, hot chocolate, juices, soft drinks, and water.

MONO is described not only as a coffee bar but also as a space for work, meetings, exhibitions, and programming. During the day, the venue offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, and a place to stay. In the evening, activities include book readings, game nights, panels, live performances, and poetry.

The venue collaborates with organizers and creators who wish to hold public or private gatherings. Rental information requests details such as the type of activity, line-up, expected attendance, visual materials, and press information. The coffee space can generally be rented outside of the opening hours of 09:00 to 17:00. Capacity is listed as 100 standing guests or 50 seated guests.

Brunch and art are also part of MONO's recent profile. A monthly Sunday Brunch was documented in collaboration with Bakkerij Draai and Yardbird. Additionally, the walls feature rotating artwork, including photography and abstract pieces by local creators.

MONO describes its approach as being as local and responsible as possible. Products are selected with a focus on local origin and sustainability where feasible. However, no specific sustainability certifications, direct farm relationships for coffee, or formal environmental reports are documented in the available materials.

Bakkerij Draai plays a visible role in the offering. MONO mentions sourdough bread on weekends in collaboration with this local bakery. Other documentation also references cinnamon buns and bread from Bakkerij Draai. In an article about the brunch, Bakkerij Draai's ambition to work with people who are distant from the labor market is also highlighted.

Historical information from 2016 refers to early plans for local collaborations, including beer from De Bierlijn. This information is not confirmed as current practice in more recent pieces from 2025 and 2026. Therefore, a distinction is needed between the original concept and the current daily formula for an accurate picture.

Since 2016, MONO has been featured multiple times by Rotterdam and national platforms. Initial attention focused on the broad concept of a coffee bar, lunch room, exhibition space, and club. In 2025 and 2026, the focus in reporting shifted to the daily formula as a coffee bar, featuring coffee, brunch, and collaborations with makers.

The available information mentions no formal awards or recognized industry distinctions for MONO Coffee Bar. The image that emerges from the materials is that of a Rotterdam coffee location with a cultural function, a rotating coffee offering, and local collaborations. These elements are documented; broader claims about quality, market position, or sustainability are not substantiated in the provided materials.