HOTSPOTS

From November 5 through 8, Rotterdam will be all about specialty coffee. The Rotterdam Coffee Fest is back with an expanded program, a new festival location at De Doelen, and four days filled with tastings, workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities.

Yerevan is best known for its rich history, but is developing into a surprising destination for specialty coffee. On this city trip to the Armenian capital, you’ll discover hidden roasteries, modern coffee bars, and a traditional tea house.

Frank & Charlie in Enschede combines specialty coffee with colorful fusion cuisine, homemade sweets, and unique drinks. In a hidden alleyway, Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans have created a quirky, cozy gathering place.

Utrecht-based roaster Keen Coffee is expanding in its hometown with a Roastery Bar & Shop in the raw and creative Werkspoorkwartier. It’s a place where you can not only taste and buy coffee, but also enjoy your espresso or pour-over coffee literally right next to the roaster, right in the middle of the bean-to-cup process.

Utrecht roaster Keen Coffee is expanding in their hometown with a Roastery Bar & Shop in the raw and creative Werkspoor Quarter. It’s a place where you can not only taste and buy coffee, but where you literally drink your espresso or filter coffee right next to the roaster, right in the middle of the process from bean to cup.

De Utrechtse brander Keen Coffee breidt in hun thuisstad uit met een Roastery Bar & Shop in het rauwe en creatieve Werkspoorkwartier. Het is een plek waar je niet alleen koffie kunt proeven en kopen, maar waar je je espresso of filterkoffie letterlijk naast de brander drinkt, midden in het proces van boon tot kop.

Rotterdam has gained another coffee hotspot: last spring, the owners of Restaurant Rotonde opened Bar Bocht in the adjacent building—a daytime café with a focus on specialty coffee. Expect coffee from Rotterdam roasters and a fully vegetarian menu that changes with the seasons.

Luxembourg City is perfect for exploring on foot. On this city break we explore a compact selection of coffee shops, supplemented with tea and chocolate, scattered across the city centre and adjacent neighbourhoods.

Ambachtelijke desembakkerij en specialty coffeebar SMØRBRØD in Gent is een populaire spot bij buurtbewoners.