Copenhagen Coffee Lab
Copenhagen Coffee Lab ApS is a Danish specialty coffee company founded in 2013, operating its own Copenhagen roastery and bakeries, approximately 50 cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal, a DTC webshop shipping to 23–25 European countries, and a B2B wholesale division serving hospitality and retail customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Copenhagen Coffee Lab does
Copenhagen Coffee Lab ApS is a Danish specialty coffee company founded in 2013, headquartered at Bådehavnsgade 44F in Copenhagen SV. It operates a vertically integrated business model: an in-house roastery in Copenhagen roasting daily using a "Dynamic Roast Profiling" method tuned to each batch's terroir, process, and brewing method; in-house bakeries that deliver freshly baked bread daily to cafés; and an owned café chain of approximately 50 locations spread across Denmark, Germany (Hamburg, Ruhr, Cologne), France (Côte d'Azur/Cannes), and Portugal (Lisbon). The company ships coffee within two weeks of roast date and supplies both consumer and wholesale channels.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab distributes its products through four interlocking channels. First, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce webshop (copenhagencoffeelab.com) sells whole-bean and pre-ground espresso and filter single-origins, organic options, tasting packs, gift cards, and coffee gear, shipping to 23–25 European countries via GLS with free shipping over 700 DKK. Second, the ~50 owned cafés serve as physical retail and brand-building touchpoints, each offering freshly brewed coffee, in-house baked goods, and free WiFi with remote-work capability. Third, a B2B wholesale division supplies coffee bars, cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, and retailers with daily-delivery freshly roasted beans, professional espresso machines (La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Sanremo, Fracino), filter machines (Bunn, Bravilor Bonomat), commercial grinders (Mahlkönig, Obel, HeyCafé, Victoria Arduino), an in-house service workshop with 30+ years of equipment experience, and barista training. Fourth, an active franchise-partner program launched in 2025 recruits operators (with a current push in Hamburg, Ruhr, and Cologne) to run new or existing fitted cafés under the Copenhagen Coffee Lab brand.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab's customers span individual home-brewing enthusiasts, walk-in café guests, and a fragmented base of HORECA wholesale accounts that includes Københavns Zoo, the Danish Maritime Museum (M/S Museet for Søfart), Kokkedal Slot Copenhagen hotel, Boulders climbing halls, and a long tail of independent cafés, bakeries, restaurants, and delicatessens. The company is privately held (ApS), Danish-domiciled, discloses no parent company or institutional investors, and discloses no revenue, headcount, or funding data.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Copenhagen Coffee Lab
- Legal name
- Copenhagen Coffee Lab ApS
- Website
- https://copenhagencoffeelab.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Copenhagen Coffee Lab ApS is a Danish specialty coffee company founded in 2013, operating its own Copenhagen roastery and bakeries, approximately 50 cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal, a DTC webshop shipping to 23–25 European countries, and a B2B wholesale division serving hospitality and retail customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Copenhagen Coffee Lab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Coffee
- NAICS
- Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Commercial Bakeries (311812)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Bakery Products (2050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Coffee Chains & Franchise Cafes (THAFADAB), Cafe-Bakeries (Coffee + Pastry Focus) (THAFADAG), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)
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Where Copenhagen Coffee Lab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Copenhagen
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Copenhagen Coffee Lab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: The company sells freshly roasted coffee beans directly to consumers through its own e-commerce webshop. Products include espresso beans, filter beans, pre-ground coffee, and organic options, as well as coffee gear and gift cards. Shipping is available to 23-25 European countries with free shipping over 700 DKK.
- Café Operations: The company operates approximately 50 physical cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal. Cafés serve freshly brewed coffees made from the company's own roasted beans, along with freshly baked goods from their own bakeries. Each café operates with free WiFi and remote work availability.
- Wholesale / B2B Coffee Solutions: The company supplies custom coffee solutions to coffee bars, cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, and retailers. Offerings include daily delivery of freshly roasted coffee beans, coffee machines (espresso and filter), grinders, service and maintenance, and professional barista training. They work with brands including La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Sanremo, Mahlkönig, Fracino, Obel, HeyCafé, Bunn, and Bomomat. Daily delivery is available to business customers in Copenhagen.
- Franchise Revenue: The company generates revenue through franchise partnerships where entrepreneurs operate their own cafés based on the proven Copenhagen Coffee Lab concept. Franchise partners receive the brand, concept, products, and ongoing support, and undergo comprehensive training. Several opportunities involve taking over existing fully fitted cafés.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Coffee beans (whole bean and pre-ground) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Shipping rates by region |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | E-Gift Card |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional coffee grinders (wholesale) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Espresso machines (wholesale) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Filter coffee machines (wholesale) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Copenhagen Coffee Lab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Copenhagen Coffee Lab roasts specialty coffee daily at its own Copenhagen roastery and sells it through three main channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce webshop (espresso, filter, pre-ground, organic beans, tasting packs, gear, gift cards) shipping to 23-25 European countries; approximately 50 owned and franchised cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal serving freshly brewed coffee and baked goods from its own bakeries; and a B2B wholesale division providing complete coffee solutions including beans, espresso/filter machines, grinders, service/repair, and barista training to hospitality businesses. The company also operates a franchise partnership program for entrepreneurs.
Product overview
Copenhagen Coffee Lab is a Danish-owned specialty coffee company operating a vertically integrated model comprising: (1) a consumer-facing webshop selling freshly roasted whole bean and pre-ground specialty coffees — including espresso and filter single-origins (Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Peru, Colombia, El Salvador), tasting packs, and digital gift cards; (2) a chain of ~50 company-owned and franchise cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal; (3) a wholesale division offering B2B coffee solutions — supplying freshly roasted beans, professional espresso machines (La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Sanremo, Fracino), filter machines (Bunn, Bravilor Bonomat), grinders (Mahlkönig, Obel, Heycafé, Victoria Arduino), in-house service/repair, barista training, and custom merchandise; and (4) an own-roastery and bakery supplying all cafés daily. The brand operates a franchise partnership program for entrepreneurs across Europe.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Espresso Beans (Whole Bean & Pre-Ground) Single-origin and blended specialty espresso coffees freshly roasted at the Copenhagen roastery, available in whole bean and pre-ground formats for home espresso brewing.
- Filter Beans (Whole Bean & Pre-Ground) Single-origin specialty filter coffees freshly roasted in Copenhagen for pour-over and filter brewing at home.
- Pre-Ground Coffee Pre-ground versions of the company's specialty coffees for customers without home grinders.
- Organic Coffee Organic-certified specialty coffee beans (espresso and filter) for consumers seeking organic options.
- Coffee Gear Coffee accessories and brewing gear sold via the e-commerce webshop.
- Espresso Tasting Pack A 3x250g curated pack of the company's best-selling espresso beans from Brazil, Guatemala, and Peru to explore different espresso profiles.
- Filter Tasting Pack A 3x250g curated pack of the company's best-selling filter coffee beans from Kenya, Colombia, and El Salvador.
- E-Gift Card Digital gift cards in denominations from 100 to 2,000 DKK, delivered by email and redeemable in the webshop for online purchases only (not for café use).
- Wholesale Coffee Solutions (B2B) An end-to-end B2B coffee program for hospitality businesses: daily delivery of freshly roasted beans, equipment supply (espresso machines, filter machines, grinders), in-house service and repair, professional barista training, and custom merchandise.
- Espresso Machines (Wholesale) Commercial espresso machines (La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Sanremo, Fracino) sold to wholesale/café customers.
- Filter Coffee Machines (Wholesale) Commercial filter coffee machines (Bunn, Bravilor Bonomat) supplied to wholesale/café customers.
- Coffee Grinders (Wholesale) Commercial coffee grinders (Victoria Arduino, Mahlkönig, Obel, Heycafé) supplied to wholesale/café customers.
- Service & Repair (Wholesale) In-house service and repair of coffee machines for wholesale customers, drawing on 30+ years of workshop experience.
- Café & Bakery Operations Network of approximately 50 cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal serving specialty coffee freshly roasted in Copenhagen and freshly baked goods from the company's own bakeries; cafés offer free WiFi and remote work.
- Franchise Partnership Program Franchise program enabling entrepreneurs to operate their own café under the Copenhagen Coffee Lab brand, with brand, concept, products, training, and ongoing support.
Quantifiable outcome
- Coffee shipped within 2 weeks from roasting date
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Copenhagen Coffee Lab
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Copenhagen Coffee Lab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature3 records
Copenhagen Coffee Lab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Kalles KaffeminorKalles Kaffe was established in 2009 by Jacob Karlsen (Kalle). Inspired by London's coffee scooter culture, they sell Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee both in cups and bags. The partnership extends distribution to mobile/scooter-based coffee sales.
- Københavns ZoominorOne of Europe's oldest zoos, located on Frederiksberg in Copenhagen. Zoo cafés throughout the park serve Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee, providing exposure to a large visitor base.
- Mad & KaffeminorA Copenhagen venue focused on quality ingredients, well-prepared food, and good atmosphere. They serve Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee as part of their hospitality offering.
- Pakhuset (The Packhouse)minorA café and micro-bakery in a historic warehouse overlooking Christianshavn's canal. Focus on simple, seasonal homemade food, sourdough bread, and Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee.
- Oli Oli PokeminorHawaiian-inspired restaurant where OLIOLI means 'joy' in Hawaiian. They serve Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee alongside poke bowls, spreading coffee joy through their concept.
- Café UnikaminorIndependent café owned by sisters Nathalie Fjord, Mathilde Fjord, and Cecilie Fjord. Dreamed of opening their own café from a young age and now serve Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee.
- Sidecar NørrebrominorCafé in the heart of Nørrebro, Copenhagen, serving brunch, breakfast, lunch, cocktails, beer, natural wines, and Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee.
- TeSelskabet (The Tea Society)minorTea company that takes the classic tea shop to a new level with unique approaches to fresh tea. They produce their own tea blends in small batches from the finest organic ingredients. Collaboration partner with Copenhagen Coffee Lab.
- Bouldersminor5 climbing halls in Copenhagen (Sydhavn, Valby), Aarhus (City, Nord), and Odense C. Each location has an organic café serving Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee, tea, smoothies, snacks, and cold drinks.
- M/S Museet for Søfart (Danish Maritime Museum)minorSpectacular architecture in a former drydock 9 meters below sea level, designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). The museum café serves Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee.
- Kokkedal Slot CopenhagenminorAn informal retreat offering something for every taste in beautiful, luxurious surroundings. Serves Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee to hotel guests.
- FarumhusminorOne of the best bakeries and patisseries, making fresh, handmade bread and pastries from early morning. Visitors can enjoy fresh rolls, croissants, or cakes with Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee.
- AntonsminorOrganic café in Nivå selling organic products from local and Danish producers at fair prices. Serves Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee.
- Nordic TreatsminorDelicatessen offering Danish and Nordic products including sweet and savory treats, organic juice, beer, local spirits, and Copenhagen Coffee Lab coffee beans.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Copenhagen Coffee Lab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Tim Wendelboe: Norwegian specialty coffee roaster with own café and barista training, recognized as a Nordic third-wave benchmark. Comparable via owned roastery + café + wholesale model and similar single-origin philosophy.
- Blue Bottle Coffee: Vertically integrated specialty coffee roaster and café operator (now part of Nestlé). Directly comparable through owned roastery, café chain, D2C e-commerce, and premium positioning.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with own cafés, wholesale, and D2C distribution. Comparable through vertically integrated operations and similar third-wave positioning.
- % Arabica: Japan-founded specialty coffee brand rapidly expanding owned cafés across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Comparable as a design-led, single-origin-focused specialty café/roastery chain.
- Coffee Collective: Danish specialty coffee roaster and café operator with strong third-wave credentials. Directly comparable as a Copenhagen-rooted roastery-café hybrid selling single-origin beans and operating own cafés.
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with own cafés, wholesale, and D2C. Comparable via vertically integrated roastery-café-DTC model and similar B2B/B2C dual channel strategy.
- Joe & The Juice: Danish-born specialty coffee and juice chain with own-brand cafés across Europe and beyond. Most directly comparable to Copenhagen Coffee Lab in origin, specialty positioning, café-led model, and pan-European footprint.
- Intelligentsia Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with cafés and a strong wholesale/DTC presence. Directly comparable via roastery-café-wholesale integrated model.
Broad incumbents
- Espresso House: Large Scandinavian coffee chain operating hundreds of cafés across Northern Europe. Comparable as a Nordic-headquartered multi-country coffee café chain with wholesale and own roasting.
- Starbucks: Global coffee chain incumbent with massive café network, owned roasting, and packaged goods. Overlaps with Copenhagen Coffee Lab across café, roastery, and D2C packaged coffee, though positioned at mass rather than premium.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Copenhagen Coffee Lab M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Copenhagen Coffee Lab
What does Copenhagen Coffee Lab do?
Copenhagen Coffee Lab roasts specialty coffee daily at its own Copenhagen roastery and sells it through three main channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce webshop (espresso, filter, pre-ground, organic beans, tasting packs, gear, gift cards) shipping to 23-25 European countries; approximately 50 owned and franchised cafés across Denmark, Germany, France, and Portugal serving freshly brewed coffee and baked goods from its own bakeries; and a B2B wholesale division providing complete coffee solutions including beans, espresso/filter machines, grinders, service/repair, and barista training to hospitality businesses. The company also operates a franchise partnership program for entrepreneurs.
Is Copenhagen Coffee Lab a public or private company?
Copenhagen Coffee Lab is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Copenhagen Coffee Lab founded?
Copenhagen Coffee Lab was founded in 2013. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Copenhagen Coffee Lab based?
Copenhagen Coffee Lab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Copenhagen Coffee Lab make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce is the primary driver. The others are café Operations, wholesale / B2B Coffee Solutions and franchise Revenue.
Who are Copenhagen Coffee Lab's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Tim Wendelboe, Blue Bottle Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, % Arabica, Coffee Collective, La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Joe & The Juice and Intelligentsia Coffee. Broad incumbents are Espresso House and Starbucks.
Does Copenhagen Coffee Lab have an API?
No public API is recorded for Copenhagen Coffee Lab.
What industry is Copenhagen Coffee Lab in?
Copenhagen Coffee Lab's product category is Specialty Coffee. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFADAE, Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes), with a secondary code of THAFADAB, Coffee Chains & Franchise Cafes. Its NAICS code is 311920 and its SIC code is 2080.