Ethiopia – Negele Gorbitu

Tucked into a refurbished industrial building in Copenhagen's Nordvest neighborhood, Kaffedepartementet roasts on site twice weekly for maximum freshness, with the process visible to anyone who walks in. The focus is on carefully selected high altitude beans, primarily from Kenya and Ethiopia, and the roastery has become known for a distinctly vibrant, fermented espresso profile that is never overly acidic. The team likens their approach to specialty coffee to "fresh fjord prawns": only the absolute best will do, sourced from meticulously selected mountainsides. It is not the most central destination in Copenhagen, but those who make the trip to Rentemestervej are rewarded with what many locals consider the best tebirkes in the city, warm poppy seed pastries with almond filling baked fresh daily alongside cinnamon rolls and homemade bread. Professional baristas with multilingual abilities and a friendly, attentive manner create a welcoming atmosphere in the industrial chic space, and beans are available for home purchase. Their Brazilian coffee has earned particular praise from regulars.