Orange chairs sit outside Kolo Coffee’s tall front window on Brunnenstraße in Mitte, Berlin’s central district, north of Museum Island. Inside, coffee boxes line the shelves beside a narrow bar and a handful of tables. Come for the chance to try this Berlin roaster’s rare and competition coffees by the cup, with a barista to help you choose. The room is small, so allow for a short stop if the seats are taken.
Coffee
Founder Vladyslav Demonenko builds the offer around his own roasting and brewing work. Espresso, cappuccino and batch brew sit alongside hand-brewed coffees; a straightforward milk drink is welcome here, but the changing filter selection deserves a closer look. Tell the barista what you enjoy and ask how the current options differ in origin and processing before choosing.
Past competition releases have included natural-process Panama Geishas from Janson and Altieri, served as both espresso and hand brew. Those are examples of the range, rather than coffees to expect on every visit. Ask what is available and check the price before ordering a rare lot: these can cost substantially more than the everyday drinks. If a coffee suits you, browse the retail boxes before leaving.
Service & Room
Staff explain the beans and their processing, which helps when choosing between unfamiliar coffees. Seating is limited to small tables inside and a few pavement seats; come with one or two people if you want to sit and compare cups. A small pastry selection gives you something to eat alongside them.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Kolo Coffee
Choose Kolo when you want to explore a Berlin roaster beyond its standard espresso. The hand-brew range, access to rarer lots and advice at the bar justify a detour; arrive ready to choose a coffee, rather than counting on a free table.