Coffee Bru is one of the latest additions to the Amsterdam coffee scene. Located in the eastern borough ‘Oost’, it’s not located near any of the other high-level coffee places, allowing a whole new group of people to enjoy speciality coffee. Coffee Bru has been well-designed, which is visible through the decoration. The mosaic on the bar must have taken a while to finish and is custom-made to fit the La Marzocco as well as 2 Anfim grinders and a brew bar. Colorful and artsy throughout, Coffee Bru is a great addition to bring liveliness to the area.
The customers are for the most part locals, as this part of Amsterdam is largely unknown to tourists. Although the child-friendly back of the store will appeal to the mothers in the area, the free wifi will appeal to the working man or students. The espresso I had tasted great. With a winey sour, this is a far cry from Italian style espresso – and gladly so. On the slow coffee-side of things, some improvement can be made, but it’s nearly impossible to have all your filters taste great if you’re working with several baristas, multiple brewing methods and two or three different beans at any given time. While the first Chemex was too bitter, the Sidamo on V60 was great. If they keep working on their skills, this place will be great for both espresso and filter, and is a clear gain for the neighbourhood.
