DROMEDAR KAFFEBAR AS

What DROMEDAR KAFFEBAR AS does

Dromedar Kaffebar AS is a privately held Norwegian specialty coffee bar operator founded in 1997 in Trondheim. The company runs a direct-to-consumer retail model through 12+ owned-and-operated coffee bars concentrated in Trondheim (8 locations including Nordre, Øya, Solsiden, Moxness, Sirkus Shopping, Overvik, Nedre Bakklandet, and headquarters at Peder Falcks veg 6), Bergen (2 locations: Strandgaten and Vestre Torggaten), and surrounding Trøndelag towns (Stjørdal, Orkanger, Levanger). It employs approximately 120 people and serves walk-in local consumers and coffee enthusiasts seeking quality specialty coffee in a warm, craft-driven setting.

The core offering is "spesialplukket" (specialty-selected) coffee sourced and roasted by Solberg & Hansen in Oslo — a roaster with nearly 150 years of experience — using direct-trade procurement from small-lot global producers. Baristas prepare the coffee by hand at each location. The product portfolio includes a signature beverage, Søt Chili, an espresso-based drink with chocolate, milk, and chili created in 2002 by barista Marthe for an NRK broadcast. Since 2011, the company has operated Dromedarbakeriet, an in-house patisserie that produces traditional celebration cakes and pastries for the coffee bars and sells via a dedicated e-commerce storefront at dromedarbakeriet.no, adding a parallel bakery revenue stream.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct, in-person transactional sales at the coffee bars (transaction-fee model) supplemented by the bakery sub-brand's in-store and online sales. Pricing is set per location and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is intentionally low-advertising, relying on product quality and word-of-mouth rather than traditional marketing. The company is bootstrapped (initial equity of 50,000 NOK in 1997) and privately controlled by its founders, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent companies, funding rounds, or M&A activity. The company is registered in Norway (Org nr 979 375 220) and complies with the Åpenhetsloven (Transparency Act) for supply-chain human-rights disclosures.

Name

DROMEDAR KAFFEBAR AS

Legal name

Dromedar Kaffebar AS

Website

https://dromedar.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dromedar Kaffebar AS is a Norwegian specialty coffee bar chain founded in 1997 in Trondheim, operating 12+ retail coffee bars across Trondheim, Bergen, and Trøndelag. It serves walk-in local consumers with Solberg & Hansen-roasted specialty coffee, signature drinks, and in-house bakery products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Shops

NAICS

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cafe-Bakeries (Bakery + Coffee/Foodservice) (THAFAFAG), Cafe-Bakeries (Coffee + Pastry Focus) (THAFADAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee bars
• Artisan bakery products
• Patisserie confections
• Direct trade coffee
• Coffee bar chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coffee bar retail: In-person sales of specialty coffee and beverages at 12+ physical coffee bar locations across Trondheim, Bergen, and Trøndelag. Revenue generated through direct customer transactions at each location.
2. Bakery products: Traditional pastry and cake production and sales. Products sold both in-store at coffee bars and through dedicated e-commerce online store (dromedarbakeriet.no). Started bakery operations in 2011.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dromedar Kaffebar AS operates a chain of specialty coffee bars serving specialty-picked, directly traded coffee prepared by trained baristas, complemented by in-house baked goods from its bakery subsidiary Dromedarbakeriet. Products are sold both in-person at 12+ physical coffee bar locations in Trondheim, Bergen, and Trøndelag, and through an online bakery store at dromedarbakeriet.no.

Product overview

Dromedar Kaffebar AS operates a chain of 12 specialty coffee bars across Trondheim, Bergen, and Trøndelag in Norway. The core offering is Dromedar Kaffebar — directly traded, specialty-picked coffee roasted by Solberg & Hansen in Oslo, prepared by trained baristas. A complementary sub-brand, Dromedarbakeriet (operating since 2011), supplies freshly baked goods and celebration cakes to the coffee bars and to consumers via its own web store. The portfolio also includes signature drinks such as Søt Chili, an espresso-based beverage with chocolate and chili created in 2002. The company employs approximately 120 people and positions itself on handcraft, quality, and local anchoring rather than technology-driven products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dromedar Kaffebar (coffee bar locations) A specialty coffee bar chain operating 12+ physical locations across Trondheim, Bergen, and Trøndelag, serving specialty-picked, directly traded coffee prepared by trained baristas, along with in-house baked goods from Dromedarbakeriet. For individual consumers seeking quality specialty coffee and a warm café atmosphere.
• Spesialplukket Kaffe (Specialty-Picked Coffee) Specialty-picked coffee sourced from small-lot global producers via direct-trade procurement and roasted by Solberg & Hansen in Oslo, prepared by Dromedar baristas using hand-crafted brewing techniques. For individual consumers served at the coffee bars.
• Dromedarbakeriet (in-house bakery and patisserie) An in-house bakery and patisserie producing traditional confectionery and artisan baked goods, supplying Dromedar's coffee bars and selling directly to consumers via the dedicated web store at dromedarbakeriet.no. For individual consumers and those ordering cakes for celebrations.
• Søt Chili (signature drink) An espresso-based beverage featuring chocolate and milk for roundness and fullness, with a hint of chili that provides warmth at the back of the palate balanced by fat to maintain a harmonious experience. Created as a signature drink and sold to individual consumers at all Dromedar coffee bar locations.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Solberg & HansencoreTechnology or IntegrationCoffee supplier and roaster based in Oslo with nearly 150 years of experience. Provides specialty-selected coffee for Dromedar's coffee bars. Coffee is purchased and roasted by Solberg & Hansen, representing the finest in coffee both internationally and in Norway.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stockfleths: Historic Norwegian specialty coffee chain with multiple Oslo locations, also operating a roastery. Comparable specialty coffee chain model with multi-location presence in Norway and focus on traditional craftsmanship.
• Espresso House: Sweden's largest coffee bar chain with extensive Nordic presence, also operating in Norway. Comparable as a multi-location specialty coffee chain serving similar customer segments, though at much larger scale.
• Joe & The Juice: Danish-origin global coffee and juice bar chain with Nordic presence. Comparable as a Scandinavian-origin specialty beverage chain with similar café format and craft beverage positioning.
• Kaffebrenneriet: Norwegian specialty coffee bar chain founded in Trondheim in 1998, with locations across Norway. Directly comparable as a Norwegian specialty coffee chain with similar barista-craft positioning and urban café format.
• Tim Wendelboe: Renowned Oslo-based specialty coffee bar and micro-roastery founded by World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe. Comparable as a Norwegian specialty coffee operation with barista craftsmanship focus and direct-trade sourcing, though at a single-location, premium scale.
• Wayne's Coffee: Swedish-founded coffee chain with locations across Scandinavia including Norway. Comparable coffee-bar concept with similar café atmosphere and specialty coffee positioning, operating at multi-location chain scale.
• Java Espressobar: Norwegian specialty espresso bar chain with locations primarily in the Oslo region. Comparable as a Norwegian specialty coffee bar chain focused on espresso craftsmanship and café service.
• Fuglen: Oslo-based specialty coffee bar and cocktail venue with a strong design and craft identity. Comparable Norwegian specialty coffee bar with similar barista-driven positioning and craft-focused atmosphere.

Broad incumbents

• Starbucks Norway: Global coffee chain with presence across major Norwegian cities. Comparable as a coffee bar operator in the same Norwegian market, though operating at a much larger scale and broader mainstream positioning.

Others

• Solberg & Hansen: Norwegian coffee roastery founded in 1877 with nearly 150 years of experience. Directly comparable as a key supplier partner to Dromedar and as a leading specialty coffee roaster in Norway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dromedarkaffebar
• Instagraminstagram.com/dromedarkaffebar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dromedar-kaffebar-as

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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