Caffènation City is the sort of place where coffee clearly comes first. Beans are roasted in-house, the grinder never really stops humming, and there’s always someone leaning on the counter asking about the day’s espresso. The interior feels unfussy and lived-in, with wooden tables, big windows and a steady stream of regulars who seem to know exactly what they’re ordering.
It’s easy to settle in here. Some people pop by for a quick coffee on their way to work, others stay longer with a filter brew and a pastry. The team behind the bar know their craft and isn’t shy about sharing it. There’s a genuine love for good coffee that shapes the whole place.
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Em’s star rating
I stopped in for a quick coffee to-go while I walked around the city. Simple, relaxed and seriously good coffee.
Fun fact
Caffènation has three locations in Antwerp, and two of them sit on the same street. You’ll find both the original City Centre café and Caffènation BLUE on Mechelsesteenweg, with a third spot at PAKT, home to their roastery.
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Contact Info
caffenation@caffenation.be
+32 3 501 22 92
- Maandag
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Dinsdag
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Woensdag
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Donderdag
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Vrijdag
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Zaterdag
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Zondag
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mechelsesteenweg 16, 2000 Antwerp
Where to park?
Parking Indigo Antwerpen Leopold
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