Cafés in Bergen
Bergen has a lot of cafés, all of which offer high-quality coffee and a great atmosphere.
In addition to the large chains such as Starbucks and Espresso House, and the Sammen's own coffee bars around the campuses, there are countless medium-sized and small places where coffee-drinking students can quench their thirst. And if you are particularly interested in coffee, there are also some places that offer courses.
Blom
Right next to the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University, you will find Blom – this little flower of a coffee bar – run by Kaffemisjonen. They know what they are doing when it comes to coffee and are friendly too. They also serve light meals.
Address: John Lunds Plass 1
Kaffemisjonen
The same people who run Blom started out here. Kaffemisjonen is passionate about coffee and promoting coffee. The complete art of barista.
Address: Øvre Korskirkeallmenning 5
Bergen Kaffebrenneri
Bergen Kaffebrenneri has a café in Møhlenpris, right next to BI. They roast their own coffee in their small coffee roastery in Møhlenpris, where they also hold open coffee tastings every Thursday at 9 a.m. You can also enjoy a coffee outside if you like, under a roof.
Address: Kong Christian Fredriks plass 6
Det lille kaffekompaniet
Det lille kaffekompaniet is Bergen's first coffee bar and has been around since the 1990s. It has an intimate atmosphere and good service. They offer outdoor seating when the weather allows. Right by the lower station of the Fløibanen funicular.
Address: Nedre Fjellsmauet 2
Dromedar
Dromedar is one of the longest-running coffee bars in Bergen. Serves light meals and cakes in addition to coffee. There are two locations in the city.
Address: Strandgaten 81 | Vestre Torggate 1
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Løvetann Kaffebar
Løvetann Kaffebar is a neighbourhood café in Nordnes that also serves food and is fully licensed.
Address: Klosteret 16
Nobel Bopel
Nobel Bopel is a neighbourhood café in Møhlenpris. It has regular events such as quizzes and student-friendly prices. The chair you are sitting on may become yours, as they sell off their furniture when they replace it.
Address: Welhavens gt. 64
Kaf Kafe Bryggen
This coffee bar, which also serves light meals, is located at Bryggen, in a 300-year-old house. Although Kaf Kafe Bryggen is in the middle of the tourist trail, it is worth a visit. Good and cosy atmosphere. Simply ‘homemade cosiness at Bryggen’.
Address: Jacobsfjorden 4, Bryggen
Eltekroken - Bakst & Børst
After Café Ambrosia closed, the owners opened Eltekroken in Mannsverk. The goal? To create a social gathering place outside the city centre. Here you can enjoy coffee and fresh baked goods from their own bakery.
Address: Mannsverk 2
Hallaisen
Ice cream bar with homemade ice cream based on ingredients from Western Norway. Flavours like brown cheese and cinnamon bun? Yes, they have them. You can also get coffee – and occasionally pop-up Asian food.
Address: Skostredet 5
Haralds Kaffebar
The coffee bar located in the heart of Haralds Helsecampus. A natural stop for students and visitors.
Address: Ulriksdal 8
Skg.Vinkafé
A hidden gem on the way to Sandviken. Here you can enjoy homemade soups, sourdough bread, pizza and coffee. They also organise concerts and wine tastings.
Address: Steinkjellergaten 2
Fjåk
World-class Norwegian chocolate! Fjåk makes organic chocolate with Nordic ingredients. In Skostredet, you can enjoy drinking chocolate and coffee, while Fjåk at Kode also serves lunch.
Address: Skostredet 5 | Rasmus Meyers Allé 3
Vågal
Café during the day, wine bar in the evening. Here you can enjoy coffee, sweets and hot drinks – and end the day with a glass of wine or beer.
Address: Kong Oscars gate 10
Amalies hage
The café at Bergen Public Library. Perfect for enjoying a book with a cup of coffee, and perhaps a pastry too. They also offer light meals and hold regular events.
Address: Strømgaten 6
Albatrossen
Cosy café in Kronstad serving coffee, sweet buns and sourdough pastries. They also work to promote social inclusion and employment opportunities.
Address: Inndalsveien 47c
Le Café Pomme
French-inspired café with authentic pastries and light meals. Maybe you'll get latte art on your coffee?
Address: Nøstegaten 47
Kardemomme i Marken
Small and cosy café serving coffee, tea and baked goods – located in the former Solros premises, near the train station.
Address: Marken 31
Café Mash
Local café focusing on good coffee and locally sourced products. You can get a filter coffee – without queuing – at their self-serve bar.
Address: Nedre Korskirkeallmenningen 11
Martha's Fancy Kaker Atelier
Pink café in Åsane with sweets, coffee and gluten-free baked goods. You can also order cakes for special occasions.
Address: Ulvedalen 5
Møllendal Fetevare
Café, pizzeria and delicatessen in one – right next to the Faculty of Art, Music and Design. Here you can get coffee, buns and blingser.
Address: Møllendalsveien 68D
Hyssingen
Run by young people and apprentices from Hyssingen Production School. Here you can get fresh pastries, hot dishes, coffee and cakes – and support an important initiative at the same time.
Address: Møllendalsveien 63
Tjommis
A concept with ice cream and upgraded skillingsboller (traditional Norwegian buns)! Choose from the menu or create your own with extra cream, croquant, sauce, fruit or sprinkles.
Address: Vetrlidsallmenningen 6a
RoboCafé
Here, your coffee is served by... a robot. The café is fully automated and open 24 hours a day.
Address: Strømgaten 8 (Bergen Storsenter)
Café Søm
Combine coffee and sewing! Here you can enjoy baked goods and coffee, buy textiles or take part in sewing classes.
Address: Salhusveien 55
