About Tim Wendelboe
Tim Wendelboe is a micro-roastery and espresso bar founded in 2007 by Norwegian roaster Tim Wendelboe in the Grünerløkka neighborhood of Oslo, Norway. Wendelboe won the World Barista Championship in 2004 and is internationally recognized for light-roasted single-origins and deep direct-sourcing relationships.
About
Tim Wendelboe is one of the most-cited names in modern specialty coffee — a micro-roastery and espresso bar in Oslo's Grünerløkka neighborhood, founded by the eponymous Norwegian roaster who won the [World Barista Championship in 2004 and the World Cup Tasters Championship in 2005](https://timwendelboe.no). The shop opened in 2007 and has since shaped how a generation of roasters thinks about light roasting, sourcing relationships, and what an espresso bar should taste like.
In his [own words](https://timwendelboe.no/pages/about), the goal is "to be among the best coffee roasters and espresso bars in the world and to be a preferred source for quality coffee, knowledge and innovation." Behind that is a particular philosophy: roast light enough to keep origin character intact, source directly from a small set of farms (most prominently in Colombia and Kenya), and treat the espresso bar as a "coffee showroom" where customers can taste what's possible rather than what's familiar.
The address itself — Grüners gate 1 in Grünerløkka — has become a destination on the modern coffee pilgrimage, regularly making its way onto rankings like [The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops](https://theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/locales/tim-wendelboe).
Tim Wendelboe roasts to order weekly and ships globally via Posten and DHL Express. The lineup is small by design: a rotating set of single-origin offers, plus a few longer-running anchors, all roasted at the lighter end of the spectrum that the Nordic tradition is known for. The roastery has been one of the most visible exporters of that "Nordic light" style internationally, and is name-checked in retailer collections from buyers as far away as [Dayglow Coffee in the U.S.](https://dayglow.coffee/collections/tim-wendleboe).
What sets the operation apart isn't just the roast but the depth of the sourcing work. Tim Wendelboe has spent more than fifteen years cultivating direct relationships at origin, including the Finca Tamana project in Colombia, and the resulting transparency reports are among the most detailed in the industry.
In the Press
Third-party coverage of Tim Wendelboe.
- World's 100 Best Coffee Shopstheworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/locales/tim-wendelboe
- Kinfolkwww.kinfolk.com/stories/tim-wendelboe
- Dayglow Coffeedayglow.coffee/collections/tim-wendleboe
- Flammierflammier.com/projects/tim-wendelboe
Coffee & Beans Review
Tim Wendelboe's authority in specialty coffee comes from a stack of compounding signals: competition results, sustained press coverage in publications like [Kinfolk](https://www.kinfolk.com/stories/tim-wendelboe/), routine appearances in best-of lists like [The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops](https://theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/locales/tim-wendelboe), and the simple fact that other roasters cite him as an influence. In a field that often confuses novelty with authority, Wendelboe's reputation rests on consistency — fifteen-plus years of the same approach refined, not pivoted away from.
The espresso bar is open weekdays 08:30–18:00 and weekends 11:00–17:00, with the roastery's full retail bar and tasting setup. Online orders ship worldwide, with freshly roasted coffee dispatched every week.
Coffee at a Glance
- Roaster status
- PR Enriched
- Roasting style
- Light to medium; farm-direct, roasted to order weekly
- Best coffee drinks
- Macchiato, Cappuccino, Espresso
- Best buying path
- In store
- Online beans
- Check availability
- Specialty transparency
- Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Tim Wendelboe espresso bar located?+
The espresso bar is at Grüners gate 1 in the Grünerløkka neighborhood of Oslo. The roastery and office are a short walk away at Tøyengata 29c in Tøyen.
What makes Tim Wendelboe stand out in Oslo's coffee scene?+
Tim Wendelboe combines a world-class roastery, espresso bar, and coffee training centre under one brand. The founder is a 2004 World Barista Champion and 2005 World Tasting Champion, and the operation owns its own farm in Colombia — a level of producer involvement that's rare anywhere in the world.
Does Tim Wendelboe own its own coffee farm?+
Yes. Finca El Suelo in Colombia is owned and run by Tim Wendelboe and serves as a site for cultivation, observation, and experimentation. The shop also sources from a curated group of partner farms including Echemo, Finca El Puente, Finca Tamana, and Los Pirineos.
Can I order Tim Wendelboe coffee online?+
Yes. Tim Wendelboe ships coffee worldwide via DHL Express and domestically via Posten. Single-farm bags and subscription plans are available through their website, though limited micro-lot offerings can sell out quickly.
What coffee subscriptions does Tim Wendelboe offer?+
Three plans are available: Tim's Choice (personally curated by Tim, including micro-lots and exclusive tasting videos), Your Choice (subscriber-selected flavor profile, shipped monthly), and a Gift Subscription (choose espresso or filter, 1–3 bags per month, 3–12 month duration).
What is the atmosphere like at the Grünerløkka bar?+
The bar is small with limited seating and draws a mix of Oslo locals and coffee-focused visitors from around the world. Staff are described by reviewers as professional and knowledgeable, often guiding guests through the coffee selection. Expect a busy, focused espresso bar rather than a sprawling café.
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