Giraffe Coffee Roasters Branderij

Ratelaarweg 11, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Giraffe Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery in Rotterdam, but it’s not just about the beans. They’ve got a coffee bar and academy at Hoogstraat 46a, open daily from 8 to 5, where you can actually taste what they’re roasting. The vibe is straightforward: coffee with character, sourced from Midden- en Zuid-Amerika, Afrika, and Indonesië, with a focus on fair trade and traceability. No fluff, just beans that taste like where they’re from. The roasting happens at their branderij on Ratelaarweg, open weekdays from 9 to 5. That’s where the magic goes down: green beans heated between 180 and 230 degrees, each with its own profile depending on origin and processing. Light roasts bring out fruity, floral notes; darker ones go deep and chocolatey. It’s a science-and-art balance, and they take it seriously. If you’re into learning, they run workshops and SCA training through their academy. Or you can just swing by the coffee bar, grab a cup, and see what the fuss is about. Worth a visi…