About The Coffee Collective
The Coffee Collective is a specialty micro-roastery and multi-bar operator founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2007 by Klaus Thomsen, Casper Engel Rasmussen, and Peter Dupont. It is widely credited with pioneering direct-trade price transparency in European specialty coffee, publishing farmer payments on every bag since its founding.
About
The Coffee Collective is the longest-running anchor of Copenhagen's modern specialty scene — a Danish micro-roastery and multi-bar operator founded in 2007 by Klaus Thomsen, Casper Engel Rasmussen, and Peter Dupont, all of whom had reached the final stages of the World Barista Championship before partnering up. Two decades on, it remains one of the most-cited names when international press writes about Nordic coffee, with multiple cafes across Copenhagen and a serious wholesale and direct-trade program behind them.
The Coffee Collective opened with an unusual premise for the time: publish what they paid the farmer, on every bag, every lot. That direct-trade transparency model — paying meaningfully above C-market prices and disclosing the math — set a template that a generation of European roasters has since followed. The flagship roastery and Frederiksberg cafe were joined over the years by additional locations including the [Torvehallerne market hall](https://coffeecollective.dk) and the Godthåbsvej bar.
Roasting is light-to-medium, in the Nordic register but slightly more rounded than the most aggressive Scandinavian style. The lineup leans heavily on long-running relationships at origin — Kieni and Kayon Mountain are repeated names on the menu — alongside seasonal microlots. Wholesale supply runs across Denmark and into wider Europe, with subscription coffee shipping internationally.
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Coffee & Beans Review
Independent specialty press has profiled The Coffee Collective extensively over the years, including a [detailed cafe review at The Coffeevine](https://thecoffeevine.com/reviews/cafes/denmark/copenhagen/the-coffee-collective/) and an operational profile at [Green Plantation](https://www.greenplantation.com/a/coffee-roastery-the-coffee-collective). Beyond third-party press, the roastery's own annual transparency report is itself a citation point — referenced by other roasters as a reference standard for direct-trade reporting.
The Torvehallerne bar is the easiest tourist drop-in, set inside Copenhagen's main covered market and good for a quick pourover with food nearby. The Godthåbsvej roastery cafe in Frederiksberg is the one to visit for the full experience, including roasted-on-site bags, tasting bar, and the small espresso bar where the staff will happily walk you through a side-by-side.
Coffee at a Glance
- Roaster status
- Profiled
- Roasting style
- Light to medium, single-origin focused, roasted separately for espresso and filter
- Best coffee drinks
- Single-origin filter coffee, Direct-trade espresso, Gesha pour-over
- Best buying path
- In store or subscription
- Online beans
- Check availability
- Specialty transparency
- Limited
What regulars say
Real reviews from Google — not ours, not paid.
★★★★★“Very nice service, good atmosphere and amazing coffee! Me and my boyfriend get cappuccino and iced latte. The cappuccino was really wonderful (10/10!!) but ice latte it was just good (maybe like 7.5/10) I do recommend this place! Must have on the list if you visit and want good coffee in Copenhagen! 🥰”
— Patrycja D., via Google
★★★★★“Amazing coffee & lovely inner yard, tucked away from the busy shopping street. Some feedback on the sourdough bun though - extremely scarce on the cheese, almost non-existent. The slice is so light that you barely see it 😅 Hopefully an isolated issue. Still highly recommended for the coffee quality.”
— Adina A., via Google
★★★★★“Surprisingly nice environment to enjoy a coffee. The coffee was not as good as your would expect given the high Google rating. Likely the visual effect of the floral decorations in the inner courtyard of the building is what won people over and also made the cafe visit unique.”
— Alan G., via Google
What The Coffee Collective Roasts
rosehip, redcurrant, cherry
A washed SL9 variety grown at 2,230 metres above sea level in Amaybamba, Incahuasi Valley, Cusco, Peru, produced by Lucio Luque. Aromatic and very sweet, with notes of white peach, mango, and lemonade; the extreme altitude slows cherry maturation and builds higher sugar concentration.
rosehip, jasmine, lemongrass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Coffee Collective located in Copenhagen?+
The Coffee Collective has six café locations in Copenhagen, with its original café on Jægersborggade in the Nørrebro neighborhood. The roastery and head office are in Frederiksberg. A downtown location called Berkinow is set in a former bodega with a courtyard.
When was The Coffee Collective founded?+
The Coffee Collective was founded in 2007 by Klaus Thomsen, Peter Dupont, and Casper Engel Rasmussen. The first café on Jægersborggade opened in 2008, following an early period of roasting near Kastrup Airport and serving coffee at a Copenhagen farmers' market.
What makes The Coffee Collective distinctive in Copenhagen's coffee scene?+
The Coffee Collective is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of specialty coffee in Copenhagen. The company trades directly with farmers, pays prices above market rate, and has remained founder-owned and led since 2007. Its focus on quality and a fairer coffee supply chain is central to its reputation.
What is The Coffee Collective's roasting philosophy?+
The Coffee Collective roasts separately for espresso and filter, treating each brew method as its own discipline. The program centers on single-origin coffees sourced through direct trade relationships, with an emphasis on letting origin character define the cup rather than a single house style.
Can I buy Coffee Collective beans online or get a subscription?+
Yes. The Coffee Collective sells single-origin filter and espresso coffees through their website at coffeecollective.dk. They also offer a subscription that rotates monthly, includes exclusive micro-lot access, and ships free worldwide. Brewing equipment is available in the online store as well.
What kinds of coffees does The Coffee Collective currently offer?+
The current catalog includes single-origin lots such as Peñas Blancas Gesha, La Pomarosa Gesha, Llacta Pata SL9, Nuevo Progreso, El Mesón, and Mulugeta Washed — a mix of premium lots and more accessible single-origins spanning Latin America and Africa.
Citations & Press
Third-party coverage and sources for The Coffee Collective.
- The Coffee Vinethecoffeevine.com/reviews/cafes/denmark/copenhagen/the-coffee-collective-copenhagen-dk
- Green Plantationwww.greenplantation.com/a/coffee-roastery-the-coffee-collective
- TripAdvisorwww.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g189541-d9585194-Reviews-or30-The_Coffee_Collective-Copenhagen_Zealand.html
- YouTubewww.youtube.com/watch?v=wnB1eTn5F4s
Featured in Premium Roast Editorial
This listing appears in the following Premium Roast editorial pages.
- Best-of listTop 10 Coffee Roasters in the World
- Best-of listTop Coffee Roasters in Denmark
- Best-of listBest Coffee Shops In Copenhagen
- FeaturedCopenhagen's longest-running specialty anchor
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