An orange and terracotta tiled counter brightens Pontes' small white room in Valby, southwest of central Copenhagen. Orange speakers hang overhead; a compact roaster works in the back. Owners Brian Christie and Andreas May opened the café in 2025, bringing their roasting business into a neighbourhood coffee bar.
Coffee
The beans are roasted here in small batches, with natural, honey-processed and experimental coffees among the changing selection. The café serves espresso, batch brew and hand-poured filter, with bags available to take home.
Milk drinks use plant milks, and the coconut iced latte is popular. Decaf and cold brew are also available; the owners can explain the coffees and milk options.
Pastry
Ameta Bakery supplies the plant-based pastries, with croissants, cookies and banana bread among the options.
Service & Room
There are only a few seats indoors and some outside, so space for groups is limited. The café is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Pontes Roastery & Coffee Bar
Pontes serves house-roasted espresso and filter with plant-based pastries, and sells beans to take home.